Chamber Blog Posts
Letter from the Chamber President; Chamber Says 'Shop Local'
Dec 11, 2020LETTER FROM THE CHAMBER PRESIDENT December 11, 2020 CHAMBER SAYS ‘SHOP LOCAL’ We all know that we should be shopping local. Local businesses, both for profit and not-for-profit, are at greatest risk for failure due to the impac...
Read MoreMeet Your Board of Directors: Mike Daigle
Dec 8, 2020Get to know the Kelowna Chamber's Board of Directors and Ambassadors in our new newsletter segment. This new bi-weekly update will introduce you to the people behind-the-scenes at the Chamber, and get to know more about them, why they got involve...
Read MoreChamber Update & Events - December 8, 2020
Dec 8, 2020In this weeks Chamber Events Update Women in Leadership, Small Business Feedback Needed, Government Responses on COVID-19. Read the full newsletter HERE. ...
Read MorePur & Simple Invites You to Try Their Crave-worthy Breakfast & Lunch
Dec 1, 2020If you haven’t already discovered it yet, PÜR & SIMPLE is a new breakfast and lunch spot that somehow already feels like home. They proudly deliver a menu where PÜR meets SIMPLE, and a space where you can get lost in a casual and ...
Read MoreConnexions Newsletter - December 1, 2020
Dec 1, 2020In this weeks Chamber ConneXions E-News update a View from the Kelowna Chamber, New Cabinet Announced, local news, COVID-19 updates, & more. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreCanada's 2020 Fall Economic Statement - Rapid Policy Update from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Nov 30, 2020Original: Canadian Chamber of Commerce Canada’s 2020 Fall Economic Statement Rapid Policy Update November 30, 2020 On November 30, the Government of Canada announced its 2020 Fall Economic Statement, offering the clearest picture...
Read MoreA View from The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
Nov 26, 2020The strict public health orders in effect through December 7 have been met with broad public acceptance in Kelowna. However, these orders are not without controversy, and a robust, informed debate about them serves us all. Unfortunately, there have b...
Read MoreMeet Your Ambassadors: Justina LeeStolz, Justina LeeStolz Personal Real Estate Corporation
Nov 25, 2020Get to know the Kelowna Chamber's Board of Directors and Ambassadors in our new newsletter segment. This new bi-weekly update will introduce you to the people behind-the-scenes at the Chamber, and get to know more about them, why they got involve...
Read MoreChamber Update & Events - November 24, 2020
Nov 24, 2020In this weeks Chamber E-News & Events update, Don't Miss Our Annual Business Excellence Awards THIS WEEK, Join us for a Special Speaker Series on Branding, upcoming events in our community, COVID-19 updates, and more. Read the full ne...
Read MoreIRIS Optical Celebrates Long Time Optician Ken Lantz & Looks to the Future
Nov 18, 2020Manager Ken Lantz has been a driving force in Kelowna and the optical industry since he became part of IRIS in 2000. So often the real driving force of a business is not the franchise or the business owner but the people who are long time employ...
Read MoreConnexions Newsletter - November 17, 2020
Nov 17, 2020In this weeks ConneXions E-News update, 2020 Business Excellence Award Tickets Now Available, Learn How to Empower Your Brand, local news, COVID-19 updates, & more. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/36IyAXY...
Read MoreChamber Update & Events - November 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020In this weeks Chamber events & news update join us TODAY as we dive into Financial Security, Kelowna Chamber is Hiring, COVID-19 updates, and more. Read the full update here: https://conta.cc/2JK0F9h...
Read MoreMeet Your Board of Directors: Ellen Boelcke
Nov 10, 2020Get to know the Kelowna Chamber's Board of Directors and Ambassadors in our new newsletter segment. This new bi-weekly update will introduce you to the people behind-the-scenes at the Chamber, and get to know more about them, why they got involve...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - November 5, 2020
Nov 5, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, New PHO for Gatherings & Events, new federal programs, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3erQfX7...
Read MoreConneXions Newsletter - November 3, 2020
Nov 3, 2020In this weeks ConneXions E-News update, join us next week as we explore the future of financial security, registration open for board governance training, local news, updates, & more. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/2HYgXL...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Local Non-Profit Adapting to Serve the Needs of Community Members who Need it Most
Nov 3, 2020The YMCA of Okanagan was established nearly 40 years ago as a cause-driven charity with a mission to build healthy individuals and communities. The organization provides a wide range of programs and services for all ages, abilities and backgrounds, a...
Read MoreSW Event Technology Shifts Gears in Light of COVID-19 & Looks to the Future
Oct 29, 2020COVID-19 has shifted the way we do business in almost every sense. It has forced businesses to close, pivot, or look at operations from a new perspective. Last week we spoke with Cal McCarthy, President of SW Event Technology here in Kelowna about ho...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - October 29, 2020
Oct 29, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, masks expected in indoor public spaces, new grant programs, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/37PS6DP...
Read MoreChamber Update & Events - October 27, 2020
Oct 27, 2020In this weeks Chamber events & news update join us TODAY for a special inclusivity event, upcoming events in our community, COVID-19 updates, and more. Read the full update here: https://conta.cc/37L5SI6...
Read MoreMeet Your Ambassadors: Kevin Commins, TD Canada Trust
Oct 27, 2020Get to know the Kelowna Chamber's Board of Directors and Ambassadors in our new newsletter segment. This new bi-weekly update will introduce you to the people behind-the-scenes at the Chamber, and get to know more about them, why they got involve...
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