Left to Right: Tom Dyas, Kelowna Chamber Board President; Premier Christy Clark; Steve Thomson, MLA
Dear Readers,

You may have seen some recent coverage regarding the B.C. Government's additional funding in support of fighting invasive mussels in B.C. waterways. The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is proud to have led the charge on policy change, with the provincial government, in respect to a mussel identification and eradication program. 

Our local issues committee, provides leadership in identifying and taking action on issues like this in our community. Chaired by a member of the Chamber Board of Directors, this group will work with Chamber staff to provide proactive leadership in the role of increasing awareness for members and providing advocacy on municipal affairs issues, that impact the long-term health and vitality of the economy of Kelowna. Read more on the Key Issues the Kelowna Chamber's committee is focused on  here.

Did you know? 

Our very own Tom Dyas, Kelowna Chamber President, has a column in the Business Examiner every month! Their monthly publication highlights important developments, business leaders, local companies and their accomplishments and offers educational pieces specific to the region. The Business Examiner, is having their annual Community In Focus featuring Kelowna in their next issue. This is an editorial feature that will focus on business, real estate, tourism and economic development.
 Be sure to subscribe and  read here.

Warmest Regards,

The Kelowna Chamber Team

 
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Members in the News
  • Congrats to  Four Points by Sheraton  on, winning the 2017 Kelowna Hospitality Industry Blood Drive in January and February.
  • Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery took home eight medals, including gold for its Laird of Fintry Single Malt Whisky at the 2017 Worlds Spirit Awards.
  • Congrats to Carla Bond-Fisher, owner of Sticks + Stone Design Group, on winning the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC, Top in Technology Award!
  • Best Western Plus Kelowna Hotel & Suites with the only fleet of Tesla Supercharger stations, hosted the launch of Kelowna's first ever Tesla Taxi Service, Current Taxi, last week! Congrats on your grand opening!
  • Congratulations to lawyer Garry Benson, Q.C. who was a recipient of the prestigious 2017 BC Community Achievers Award.
  • Okanagan co+Lab is expanding with more space, private executive offices, boardrooms and meeting spaces for larger teams. Check them out on St. Paul Street!

 
Member Marketing Opportunities
Interested in maximizing your business' exposure to our newest Chamber members? Do you have branded swag or branded bags for the swag? Put them to good use and help us welcome our new members by, providing goodies for the bags.  Our Volunteer Ambassador Team, who deliver the bags, work tirelessly to ensure all of our new members receive a personal and warm welcome. 

If you would like to contribute some of your promotional knick-knacks to our New Member Welcome Bags, please contact Diana.


Avoiding Stereotypes in the Workplace
In the workplace, stereotypes are quite harmful and limiting not only to those we stereotype, but also to ourselves. 
Stereotyping does not only affect the productivity and profits in an organization, but it also hurts the self-esteem of the subject.

HR Voice breaks down stereotypes and provides steps to take to assess and eliminate them  here.

The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon (formerly the Human Resources Management Association)  is pleased to provide monthly HR advice and information to the members of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. 

 

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