NOMINATE TODAY: Business Excellence Awards Nominations Close THIS FRIDAY |
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This Friday September 4, nominations close for the Kelowna Chamber's 33rd annual Business Excellence Awards. We encourage you to nominate a business or individual deserving of one of our 16 available awards. You are also welcome to self-nominate. The awards will take place during the week of November 16 - 20 online, and a virtual event will also be held to announce finalists in each category in early October.
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September Speaker Series Announced: Media's Role in the Age of a Pandemic |
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On Thursday September 24 at 12:00 Noon, we are pleased to be hosting a panel discussion with local media experts where we will explore how individuals, businesses, and the government have been sharing information and how this impacts local businesses and our economy. We'll be joined by two veteran reporters Chris Walker of CBC Daybreak South and Doris Bregolisse of Global Okanagan along with former award winning journalists Chris Olsen and Cam McAlpine, both of whom are now communications consultants in the Okanagan. They will share their perspectives on media and how the 'infodemic' has impacted media relations.
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ONLY 10 SPOTS REMAINING for our Golf Tournament: Snag Yours Before It's Gone! |
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Tickets are almost sold out! Register today as an individual or a foursome for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce's 35th annual golf tournament, presented by Parke Pacific Projects Ltd.
Join us for a day of golf Thursday September 17, when we will take to the links at the Harvest Golf Club. Current members, guests, colleagues, clients, community members, and non-members are all welcome to join us.
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Looking for Some Brand Engagement this September? |
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If you are not able to attend our 2020 Golf Tournament but would like to promote your brand at this event, we are now seeking door prizes.
Thank you to Coldwell Banker / The Holiday Park Resort / The Keg Kelowna and the Prestige Hotel for their prize donations. If you would like to participate please EMAIL US.
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Membership 101: Maximizing Your Membership Investment (members only)
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Join us Friday September 25 from 9:00am to 10:00am for Membership 101. The event is open to any and all members of the Chamber as a refresher of your membership benefits, and members of your team are also welcome to attend.
Our monthly 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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Heading Into Fall: What Do You Want to Learn, What's on Your Mind? |
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Do you have a topic that keeps you up at night? Is there something you'd like to learn to assist in your professional development? Heading into the fall, we’d love to hear from you as to what programs, topics, or information you would like to see as part of our Okanagan School of Business Speaker Series or Business Smarts Program in the coming months and into 2021.
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Canadian Chamber Hosts Tiff Macklem, Governor of The Bank of Canada |
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This month, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Governor of the Bank of Canada, Tiff Macklem, for the Bank of Canada’s Economic Progress Report. The event will take place on September 10 at 9:30am and will be broadcast on the Bank of Canada’s website.
Kelowna Chamber members have the exclusive opportunity to participate in the event by videoconference and submit questions to the Governor.
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Diane Entwistle Retiring from Okanagan Boys & Girls Club |
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The Kelowna Chamber would like to send an early congratulations to Diane Entwistle, CEO of the Okanagan Boys and Girls Club (OBGC), who will be retiring at the beginning of October. She joined the Kelowna and District Boys and Girls Club in 1989, and has held a variety of progressive management positions over the years. Since 2014, she has been the CEO, and led the organization with passion and integrity. |
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BDO TOP FORTY UNDER 40 - THIS WEEK'S HONOUREES |
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BRANDON PANOPOULOS | TKI Construction Ltd.
Brandon Panopoulos brings a distinctive approach to construction. Over the past 10 years, he has used his vision, entrepreneurial and leadership skills to grow TKI Construction and invest in important projects that shape our community, such as his involvement with the Child Advocacy Centre, Central Okanagan Food Bank and Ministry of Children and Family Development. At TKI he is recognized for creating a workplace that is supportive of women and diversity: this caring team culture encourages constant development for staff and a sense of family and teamwork.
Brandon gives back to the community by sitting on the SICA Board (Southern Interior Construction Association) where he is able to share his knowledge for the betterment of the industry and has been invited to facilitate Construction 101 courses to those new to the industry. In addition, Brandon invests his time and resources to raise awareness for mental health within the construction industry. As a father of two, Brandon cares about this community, and has a passion to build structures that help the community and make a better place for all to grow.
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ESTER PIKE | EsterPike.com
Ester Pike moved to the Okanagan from Vancouver at the age of 16. After experiencing firsthand the critical services of a local charitable organization, Ester decided to make a career shift from for-profit to the non-profit sector. She felt reassurance and pride in knowing that her work was dedicated to supporting those in need in our local community and helping the economy thrive. Over time, through post-secondary and volunteer experience, she began taking on roles that better utilized her experience and education which has resulted in her current work with the Kelowna Women’s Shelter as the Resource Development Coordinator.
Ester’s passion for volunteering and non-profit work began after her family was personally helped after their apartment building caught fire in 2013. Ester’s family was essentially left homeless and, were it not for the wonderful volunteers from the local Red Cross, they would not have found new housing. It was in that moment that she decided to give back and focus on helping non-profits thrive. Currently she is the Membership Director of JCI Kelowna and on the Executive Committee of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Okanagan’s board.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE |
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS AT GLANCE
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