We want to appreciate and recognize the dedication and bravery of those who are charged with responding to the wildfires throughout BC. It should also remind us of the importance of maintaining a vibrant economy through proper preparation. Prepare your business for evacuation by referring to BCEDA's article:
10 Steps to Prepare your Business for Evacuation.
Read our column, "Floods, Fires and Business Continuity", in the August edition of the Business Examiner Thompson Okanagan, written by our very own Dan Rogers, Kelowna Chamber Executive Director.
Business Excellence Awards nomination packages are due August 18th by 4pm. We want to give your business the opportunity to be recognized! Be sure to get your application in to
[email protected] before it's too late.
Best Western Kelowna Hotel & Suites received their seventh Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, and has also been recognized by Best Western Hotels and Resorts for its outstanding quality of standards with the Director's Award
Brenda Rayburn as been appointed as the new Regional Director of Sales & Marketing with Braemar Group, overseeing hotels such as Comfort Inn & Suites in Kelowna and beyond
Marlin Travel has moved! They are now located in Landmark Building 5 at Suite B4-1620 Dickson Ave
Congrats to Vibrant Vine Winery on being granted expansion approval from the City of Kelowna
Okanagan Restoration Services is celebrating 25 years in business
Congrats to Pulp Fiction Coffee House on their 5 year business anniversary!
Hazmasters Inc. has provided information and help for all those affected by the Wildfires in our region. Click here for more info.
Did you know that Kelowna Chamber Member businesses, as well individual employees, within your organization, can benefit from the
3.5 cents per litre discounts? And, it's so easy to apply.
Plus, for our members with multiple vehicles on the road, Esso is providing a fantastic promotion for fleets of 10 or more vehicles. Act now to get in on the
7 cents per litre savings.
Please contact Membership Engagement Specialist,
Diana for more information.
Welcoming our Members
Our volunteer Ambassadors were onsite to deliver membership plaques and welcome these new members to our Chamber community.We are so excited to welcome Redline Contracting Ltd., Storm Roofing & Exteriors, UBreakIFix Kelowna, The Clinic Massage & Graston Therapy, Roy's Shoes & Repair, and 3rd Generation Homes!
Do you know of a business that isn't yet a member that should be? Or, a new Okanagan business that needs help gearing up? Please refer them to us. Once they join, you will be thanked as well. For more information on our referral program visit our website.
Stuck in the Traffic for 10,000 Years: A Report on Infrastructure Deficiencies in Canada
A new infrastructure report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce highlights key problems in Canada that infrastructure investments should target. As MPs spread out across the country to announce billions of dollars in infrastructure funding, our new report
