May 12, 2016
Dear Readers, 

Well, the clouds have cleared and we are ready to welcome you to tonight's Valley-Wide eExpo! Ticket sales will close at 2pm and won't be available at the door, so make sure you've pre-purchased yours, and bring your receipt to the Cove when you come.

We'd like to remind you, if you've been considering joining us on the Iceland excursion, the early-bird savings of $200 has been extended till MAY 15th. After that, the price increases. 

See you tonight,
     
The Kelowna Chamber Team
   
 
Member Referral Program
Be tastefully rewarded when you refer us!

Do you really like your membership with us? Do you know of other businesses that would benefit by becoming a member? Put us in touch with them, and when they join, you get credit! 

We've partnered with many of our restaurateur members to bring you our member referral program, and with each referral, you'll receive a $50 gift card to a local restaurant. 

Want to be one of our featured restaurants? Let us know and we'll  send you the details. 

Happy referring! 

 
April's New Members
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Kelowna's Smartest  Business-People
1st Annual Quiz Night for Charity 

Attention Kelowna Business Community, come join us May 27th for our first BDO Quiz Night. 

BDO Kelowna invites you to register a team of 3 or 4 people to our first BDO Quiz Night fundraising event on Friday, May 27th at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Registration and mingling begins at 3 pm, the Quiz competition from 4-6 pm.  We are confident it will be the most fun you'll have all year raising funds for charity!      Learn More

Upcoming Events
TONIGHT!

@ The Cove Lakeside

 Join hundreds of business leaders from across the Valley from Osoyoos to Vernon. The event features a business expo component with over 75 exhibitors as well as appetizers and beverages from local wineries and breweries.

Thursday May 12th 
4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
The Cove Lakeside Resort      
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Business Smarts: Preparing your business for sale or transition

 Regardless of the industry, stage of business or size, every business needs an exit strategy (eventually).  However, business owners often neglect to consider this until they make the decision to sell. 

Tuesday May 17th   
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Kelowna Chamber Boardroom
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   The Art of Inventing & Reinventing: Stories of Change

Find yourself changing your business model, offerings, or even core values, in order to stay relevant in today's ever changing world? Join us for an interactive panel discussion featuring 4 local women who will share their stories and how they handled change.

Wednesday May 18th 
 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Hotel Eldorado
   Young People in Business: The Mixer

Here's your chance to check out the Westside Wine Trail's new kid on the block! Only $10, come meet new contacts among great company.

Thursday May 19th 
 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The hatch
Campaigns For Cause
FORT MCMURRAY
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