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August 4 | 2020

NEWS & CHAMBER EVENTS

There's No Better Way to Mix Business & Pleasure: 2020 Chamber Golf Tournament

No company tournament this year? No problem! Join us Thursday September 17 at the Harvest Golf Club for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce's 35th annual golf tournament, presented by Parke Pacific Projects Ltd.

Current members, guests, colleagues, clients, community members, and non-members are all welcome to one of this year's highest profile business networking events. We look forward to bringing business back to the links in a new way, and seeing some new and familiar faces. Tickets are selling quickly; register today as an individual or a foursome.

Membership 101: Maximizing Your Membership Investment (members only)

Are you a new member of the Chamber, or perhaps a current member seeking a refresher on the details of your membership and what being part of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce can do for you and your business and your staff?

Join us Friday August 21st from 9:00am to 10:00am for Membership 101. Our monthly new member meet and greet is online and a great way to learn more about your Chamber membership while connecting with other local businesses.

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Welcome to Women's Enterprise Centre Incoming CEO Jill Earthy

The Kelowna Chamber congratulates and welcomes Jill Earthy as the incoming CEO with the Women's Enterprise Center. As a community champion, speaker, mentor and connector, Jill will formally assume the role of CEO on August 17, 2020. Until then, she will continue her great work as interim CEO building momentum and enhancing support for women entrepreneurs.

EVENTS IN OUR NETWORK

#DinetheDistrict Returns to the Landmark District in Kelowna for 2020

#DinetheDistrict is back for 2020! This localized event will run from now until Tuesday September 1, 2020 and will promote the exciting and ever-changing Landmark District food and drink establishments.

An interactive map of the Landmark District neighbourhood has been created to highlight each food venue, parking, transportation options, etc., and is available for download on the Landmark District website as well as a printed copy available at each restaurant to encourage customers to participate and visit each stop.

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Canadian Chamber Webinar: The Key To Employee Well-Being During The Pandemic

COVID-19 has seriously shaken things up for Canadians, in both their professional and personal lives. With our new normal, which—for many of us—means teleworking and homeschooling, we're seeing an uptick in health problems that organizations need to address and adapt to. Monday August 10 at 11:00am join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Desjardins to explore how overall health culture, which includes physical, mental and financial health, is especially important during a crisis. And how going forward, this culture will be an integral part of group plans.

The New NAFTA: How to Leverage CUSMA to Enter New Markets with EDC

The Canada-United-States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) came into effect on July 1, bringing key changes to the long-standing North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). In this upcoming expert-led webinar, the EDC will show you how CUSMA promotes economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19. Join the EDC Thursday, August 13 from 10:00am to 11:00am to discover how your company can adjust its operations to leverage free trade agreements when doing business internationally.

Canadian Chamber Webinar Recording: Maintaining Business Through COVID-19

Recently, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce was joined by Rogers for a webinar to discuss business continuity through COVID-19 and beyond. The webinar included tips on how to equip employees to work from home, continue to provide exceptional service levels virtually, and how to access and protect your business data from anywhere.

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BDO TOP FORTY UNDER 40 - THIS WEEK'S HONOUREES

CHRIS LEWIS | Tourism Kelowna

Chris Lewis has been working in the Tourism and Hospitality field for approximately fourteen years, the last seven of which have been with Tourism Kelowna. Chris has helped lead Tourism Kelowna to achieve the Sustainable Tourism Gold Certification and a score of 70% on the Rick Hansen Accessibility Certification program for the Kelowna Visitor Centre. In Chris’s current role as Director of Visitor Experience, he leads a team of 60+ volunteers and ten part time staff.

Throughout Chris’s career he has had the privilege to support local non-profit or charitable organizations, both in his role and in a volunteer capacity. Chris is currently serving on the Advisory Board as a Member of Influence with the Okanagan Young Professionals. As a volunteer of the Canadian Cancer Society for just over seven years, Chris has been involved in the planning and logistics for several local events. He is currently volunteering his time as President for Lake Country Community Policing, an organization he has been with since 2015 and is also an active volunteer with Emergency Support Services.