Nominations are Now Open for BDO's Top 40 Over 40 Program |
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BDO's Top 40 Over 40 program celebrates remarkable individuals in our community over the age of 40 as a means to showcase mentors, champions and role models who encourage and foster the future leaders of our community. Partnering with the media in the valley, the Kelowna Chamber will be highlighting new Honourees between February and July 2021. Nominate someone today by clicking the link below.
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Start 2021 on the Right Foot: Professional & Business Development for the Future
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Very few spaces are still available for the six week professional development program that starts in January. Better position yourself, your team, and your business for success as it recovers following COVID-19.
The Building Resilience to Thrive Program, offered by the BC Chamber of Commerce requires little time commitment (weekly hour-long sessions for six weeks) and applies core competencies in leadership and resilience to help set you up for long-term success.
Registration for this world class program is just $70 and Chamber members get a 50% discount. Invest in your team and your future now. The next cohort begins Jan. 12, 2021
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Marketable vs Remarkable: How To Get Your Promoters To Share You |
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In today's connected world, social media and online content plays a powerful role in how your business is perceived. With the right strategies, you can transform your current customers, followers, and fans into a powerful, low-cost army of online marketers who are ready and willing to promote your business to friends, family members, and beyond.
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The Kelowna Chamber is Hiring: Marketing & Communications Lead |
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Are you a highly motivated communicator who has a passion for story telling and a history of developing and implementing creative marketing and communication strategies? If so, read on. The Kelowna Chamber is seeking an individual with a high degree of communication and marketing skills to join our team. We offer the opportunity to grow, learn, and harness your inner creativity.
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UPDATES & EVENTS IN OUR NETWORK |
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Reminder: Business Licence Renewals Due January 15 |
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This year, the City has moved business licensing to an enhanced online system to better serve customers by integrating business licensing with the existing Property Account system, and renewals are due by January 15.
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Tourism Kelowna Celebrates Stories of Resiliency & Innovation in Our Community |
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It has been a challenging year for our local businesses. Recently, Tourism Kelowna featured a number of local tourism businesses who have demonstrated their resilience and innovation as they’ve adapted and pivoted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Local Love in Uncertain Times: an Op-Ed by Kahir Lalji, Executive Director of the United Way Southern Interior BC |
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Recently, Kahir Lalji, the Executive Director of SIBC released an Op-Ed commending the ways that our local non-profit agencies have come together to support the needs of the most vulnerable in our community during this trying time. The piece also explores how the community has lifted each other up, shown local love and shown support for one another. |
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COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES |
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Federal Government Announces wage Subsidy Rate Increase to 75% |
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December 18, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, announced that the government has concluded the necessary regulatory changes to raise the maximum wage subsidy rate to 75 per cent for the period beginning Sunday, December 20, 2020, until March 13, 2021. This support will be there for workers and businesses through the tough months ahead as we face the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Canadian Chamber Launches Pan-Canadian Strategy to Manage COVID-19 |
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With COVID-19 cases increasing at an alarming rate, our leaders face a difficult balancing act. The challenge for us all is to chart a path forward that protects Canadians’ health – on COVID, mental health and other aspects – as well as their economic well-being. Together with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, and the Retail Council of Canada, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has launched the Pan-Canadian Strategy to Manage COVID-19. |
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Business Insurance 101 – Supporting Businesses During the Pandemic |
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When it comes to commercial insurance, many business owners are seeing their premiums rise and may be finding it increasingly difficult to get the appropriate insurance to meet their needs in certain regions. While there are no easy solutions to the problem, Canada’s insurers are pulling together to find creative solutions to support businesses across all sectors in accessing the insurance they need. Join in on the event Friday January 15 at 10:00am.
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