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Dear Readers,
2016 is off to a great start at the Chamber.
We have had three busy events already, including an excursion to Big White Ski Resort. The resort graciously hosted 200 of our guests and treated them to an afternoon of skiing and boarding in 20 cm of fresh powder yesterday! A huge thanks goes out to the team at Big White who showed off their impressive new Black Forest Lodge at an Apres Ski event. Stay tuned to our
facebook page
for pictures.
We are two weeks into our search for Board Directors for the 2016-2017 term. Deadline for applications is February 8, so hurry and apply if you have an interest! For more details,
click here
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Finally, if you joined the Chamber in the last quarter of 2015, keep an eye out for your invitation to a new member reception, happening this February!
The Kelowna Chamber Team
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The Canada-BC Job Grant Is Back
Program Extension into 1st quarter of 2016
The Canada Job Grant, funded by the Government of Canada and administered by the Province of BC, is an innovative cost-sharing program that helps employers offset the cost of training for new or current employees by sharing the cost of employee training with BC employers.
Employers can be reimbursed up to two-thirds of the cost of training for current and future employees, to a maximum government contribution of $10,000/participant/ fiscal year (April 1 to March 31).
If you missed the opportunity to apply for the CJG last year OR if you want to apply for more training, now is your chance. Applications are being accepted for training
starting on or before March 31, 2016, on a first come, first served basis.
Click here
for available courses on Chamber Learning Network; to view application for employers, click here.
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Budding Businesses Make Final Pitch
The best of the best face off for the grand prize
On February 18, 2016 Venture Okanagan will be hosting it's 10th Investors Forum at the Okanagan College Kelowna campus.
Guests will learn of exciting new businesses in the Okanagan as hand selected entrepreneurs pitch their business to investors, business leaders, and the Venture Okanagan community. The top presenter will be awarded a cash prize at the fully-catered networking reception following the pitch. The reception will also feature live music and give attendees the opportunity to personally connect with the entrepreneurs. For more info, or to get your ticket click here.
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Culinary Competition Back for Finale
Gold Medal Plates is final event in Culinary Competition
If you are in the taxi, grocery or wine business in Kelowna, you may have had a visit from a camera crew and some competing chefs this past summer, as part of their challenge for the
Canadian Culinary Championships. Well, eleven chefs were awarded gold medals and they are back in Kelowna February 5 & 6 for a weekend-long Grand Finale
to determine Canada's 2016 Gold Medal Plates' Chef Champion.
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| Video from the 2015 Competition held in Kelowna |
"There is no other event like this in Canada," comments Tourism Kelowna CEO Nancy Cameron. "The Canadian Culinary Championships reflects the spirit of our city and region where every day we celebrate excellence in wine, cuisine, sports and culture. Kelowna is thrilled to host these esteemed Chefs as well as our participating wineries, sponsors, Olympic guests and incredible musicians who together make this the hottest ticket in town at the coldest time of the year!"
For more information or for sponsorship opportunities or ticket purchases
click here.
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When registering for events PLEASE only press the "Submit" button once - even if you get a "Timeout" message. If you don't get the confirmation email, then please call us to confirm your registration. We are working on a resolution to this issue.
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Dr. Martha Piper, President and Vice Chancellor of UBC will grace our stage with her welcoming and collaborative approach on her pursuit to make a lasting difference during UBC's centennial year.
Thursday January 28th
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Manteo Resort
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Chamber Luncheon
Calvin Helin, named one of Canada's most powerful business people for 2016, will share the benefits of his vision and mission with us.
Thursday February 4th
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hotel Eldorado
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Chamber Luncheon:
Annual State of the City
Join us for a 3-course lunch at the Capri where our provincial & federal representatives will share their priorities for 2016.
Thursday February 11th
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Coast Capri Hotel
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PM Business Smarts:
What went wrong with Workplace Wellness?
Dr. Jenkins will examine why these programs tend to fizzle, how to implement an effective one, and more!
Wednesday February 17th
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Kelowna Chamber
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