August 11, 2016
Dear Readers, 
 
Here we are into the second half of summer; we are hoping you are all enjoying a bit of time to recharge before heading back into the busy fall. 

One of our summer projects has been the revitalization of our website. If you have experienced slow loading times while using our website, we do apologize and can let you know that there is a major update planned that will improve speed and results rolling out September 30th. 

We would like to remind all of our Business Excellence Awards nominees that packages are due back in one week! 

Best Regards,

Get seen at our largest event of the year
Only a few opportunities remain, act now!

Long considered the most prestigious business event of the year, the Business Excellence Awards is always a sell-out event. We have a few remaining sponsorships  available for the event on October 13th:
  • 1 - Award sponsorship (great value!)
  • 1- Reception sponsorship
  • 1- Entertainment sponsorship
  • 3 - A/V sponsorships
  • 2 - Copper sponsorships
For more information click here, or contact Caroline Miller - 250.469.7358

Early-Bird Tickets are now on sale . We've also introduced a special table-rate this year! 

Make sure your brand is highlighted at the premier business event of the year!   Learn More

Help the Kelowna Chamber welcome Kasugai Visitors 
Delegation of our Sister City here this August

We are delighted to welcome the President of the Kasugai Chamber of Commerce, and 16 other delegates from Kelowna's sister city of Kasugai - in just over ten days from now.  

The delegation is only in Kelowna for three action-packed days, and
we are keeping them busy.  They will be welcomed with a potluck dinner hosted by the Kelowna-Kasugai Sister City Association on Saturday night, August 20.  All the delegates are "home-staying" in Kelowna to get a true flavour of Canadian life. 

In March/April of this year, our Chamber hosted a trip to seven cities in Japan, including Kasugai, during cherry blossom season.  Our group, including our President Tom Dyas, and Mayor Colin Basran, (above) enjoyed three days of home stays in Kasugai; now it's our turn to return the favour.                    Read More


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Upcoming Events
Business & Bevvies

Join the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and Kelowna Yacht Club at our August Business & Bevvies event!

Thursday August 25th 
 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
1370 Water Street
A.M. Business Smarts:
Leveling the Playing Field with Big Business

 Small businesses face unique challenges - learn how you can design your business to make the best use of the resources we have to create a more level playing field.
Tuesday September 20th   
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Kelowna Chamber Boardroom
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YPIB: Super-Casual
Coffee Social

Just a low-key gathering Wednesday morning to do some pre-hours networking!

Wednesday September 7th 
 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Third Space Cafe
Photo: Jessica&Andy
2nd Annual Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Wedding Expo

If you are involved in planning a wedding, this event is your one-stop shop!

Tuesday September 27th    
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Okanagan College
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P.M. Business Smarts:
Surviving a Crisis - Turning Disaster into Opportunity

  Chris Olsen will guide you through what to do when a crisis hits and cover everything you need to know on how to handle the media coverage that will ensue.
Tuesday October 18th   
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Kelowna Chamber Boardroom

Join us for this ceremonious event where we will announce this year's winners. 

Thursday October 13th   
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Delta Grand Okanagan

  
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