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WINTER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Winter 25/26 Ambassador Program goes live this weekend, on November 1st! This Chamber initiative supports workforce training and retention, while enhancing the visitor experience across Revelstoke.
As in previous years, employees undergo local knowledge and customer service training in exchange for a range of benefits from local businesses. PLUS - we've partnered with Okanagan College to share eight skills modules with Ambassadors, designed to boost employee training and confidence.
If your looking for a way to support your team's progression and help them make the most of their time in Revelstoke, tell them about the Ambassador Program, and our live screening event on the 24th November!
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Moonlight Madness is back for its 44th year! All downtown retail businesses are invited to take part, and this year we're also encouraging food & beverage providers to get in on the fun too!
If your business is planning something special for the evening, let us know by filling out the Google form linked below. We’ll be compiling all submissions into our Moonlight Madness webpage, which will serve as the hub for event marketing and the basis for our event maps.
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BEA FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENT
We’re excited to announce all the incredible finalists for this year’s Business Excellence Awards, presented by Absolute Contracting and Revelstoke Select Vacation Properties! Join us on November 8th and help us celebrate all the nominees, finalists, and winners!
There are still tickets available for the event, and there’s still time to showcase your business through a donation to the silent auction. It’s a great way to support the Chamber and get your name in front of a wide audience.
FINALISTS | TICKETS | SILENT AUCTION
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REVELSTOKE SECONDARY SCHOOL WEX PROGRAM EXTENDS THANKS TO BUSINESS COMMUNITY
The RSS Work Experience Program has notified us that seven of the businesses who signed up through the Chamber's sign-up form will be hosting students this year. The Chamber and Kristen Scheiber of the program would like to thank all the businesses that signed up. Scheiber shared, 'It’s truly heart-warming to see how committed our community is to helping youth explore their career interests.'
We would like to remind businesses that placement matches were based on individual students' interests, so not being matched should not discourage you from participating in the future. Our webpage that housed the form will remain live so business can revisit the information, and we announce when the next intake opens.
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REIMAGINING IMMIGRATION: REVELSTOKE'S VOICE IN A NATIONAL WORKFORCE SOLUTION
Revelstoke is helping shape a national solution to one of Canada’s biggest workforce challenges. The Chamber has been working with a nationwide coalition to advocate for a new immigration stream, the Canadian International Workforce Program, designed to support employers struggling to fill low-skilled and seasonal roles.
The proposed program would offer more stable, year-round solutions and better pathways to permanent residency for foreign workers. A full policy paper outlining the program has now been released, read it to see how Revelstoke is helping shape the future of Canada’s workforce.
For more details, read the full news release and the policy paper here.
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RESORT COMMUNITY CHAMBERS UNITE TO STRENGTHEN ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION
Chambers of Commerce that operate within resort municipalities in British Columbia have come together to form a new Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition (RCCC), a collaborative alliance designed to amplify the collective voice of businesses in resort-based economies, and identify opportunities for partnerships to support business and economic growth.
The coalition’s first joint action was submitting a proposed policy resolution to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce focused on immigration and workforce challenges in Canadian resort communities. The policy calls for the Government of Canada to enhance the effectiveness of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and support the vitality of Canada’s Resort Communities
For more details, read the full news release on our website
| | Left: Caroline Lachapelle presents the Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalitions' policy resolution to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Right - the final results of the vote on the policy. | | |
REVELSTOKE WORKFORCE HUB LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT LOCAL TALENT AND EMPLOYERS
The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the official launch of the Revelstoke Workforce Hub — a centralized, community-driven platform designed to connect job seekers, employers, and newcomers with the tools and resources they need to thrive in Revelstoke’s dynamic labour market.
The Workforce Hub is a direct response to the evolving needs of Revelstoke’s business community and workforce. It brings together job listings, visa and immigration information, career development tools, and community integration programs — all in one accessible, user-friendly space.
For more details, read the full news release and visit the workforce hub.
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2025 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS: PRESENTED BY ABSOLUTE CONTRACTING AND REVELSTOKE SELECT
Tickets are still available for Revelstoke’s biggest night in business. Join us to celebrate the people and organizations driving our community forward. If you’d like to showcase your business at the awards and beyond, there’s still time to donate to the silent auction.
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Sat, Nov 8th
5 - 11pm
Revelstoke Community & Acquatic Centre
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KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO SELL: LUNCH & LEARN
Thinking about succession planning or wondering if it’s time to sell your business? This Lunch & Learn session sponsored by the Basin Business Advisors Program will help you spot the signs, understand your options, and prepare for a successful transition, whether you're planning ahead or just exploring possibilities.
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Wed, Nov 12th
11:30am - 1pm | BVIC
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MAKING YOUR CLIENTS BETTER CLIENTS: A SPECIAL EVENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS
Hosted by the Basin Business Advisors (BBA) program this free networking event invites lawyers, accountants, and similar professional advisors to connect and learn how BBA can support your services by helping your clients succeed.
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Wed, Nov 12th
5 - 6:30pm | BVIC
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NOVEMBER COFFEE CONNECTIONS: SPONSORED BY COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST
Join us for casual networking and conversation over coffee. This month’s session features a short presentation from the sponsor, Columbia Basin Trust, sharing insights into their Commercial Investment Program - a flexible financing option for Basin-based organizations.
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Wed, Nov 19th
9 - 10:30am | BVIC
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AMBASSADOR PROGRAM LIVE SCREENING
Join us for the launch of Welcome Week and a live screening of the Winter Revelstoke Knowledge course - a crash course for newcomers and a refresher for returning Ambassadors. Attendees will be fast-tracked to receive their Ambassador Program benefits, so they can start making the most of their winter in Revy right away.
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Mon, Nov 24th
5pm - 7pm
RPAC
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ADHD IN THE WORKPLACE - A LUNCH AND LEARN
This session is in partnership with Kristen Begg of Kortex ADHD Coaching, offering insights into how ADHD shows up in professional settings. Expect real stories, practical strategies, and honest truths about what helps ADHD brains thrive, and what doesn’t. Perfect for business owners, managers, and teams looking to build more inclusive work environments. Lunch provided!
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Thu, Nov 27th
11:30am - 1:00 pm
BVIC
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BRAIN-BASED TOOLS FOR BETTER FOCUS, LESS STRESS & HIGHER PERFORMANCE - A LUNCH & LEARN
Join featured presenter Didié Hamel-Jolette from Elevate Motion Lab for a practical session on how your nervous system affects focus, stress, and performance. Learn simple, science-backed tools to help you and your team stay calm, think clearly, and work more effectively, without relying on willpower alone. Lunch provided.
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Wed, Dec 3rd
11:30am - 1:00 pm
BVIC
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WANT TO GET INVOLVED WITH AN UPCOMING EVENT?
We are looking for collaborators for upcoming events such as Luncheons, Coffee Connections, Seminars, Webinars and more. Click below to share your interest!
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All Member Benefit info, including M2M Benefit Codes, can be easily accessed in the Member Portal! | | | | |
Garden Hoes Landscape
Garden Hoes Landscaping provides everything from lawn and garden maintenance to one time cleans, as well as garden designs and builds. Patio spaces and many ranges of rock work including hardscaping. Click here for more information.
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Pragmatic Tactics
Pragmatic Tactics helps small businesses systemize operations and adopt digital tools effectively. Specializing in strategy implementation, systemization, digital adoption, and AI initiatives, I work alongside founders and teams to escape daily firefighting, accelerate technology adoption, and drive measurable progress. Click here for more information.
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Mackenzie Dynamic Contracting
Custom home builders in Revelstoke BC dedicated to providing quality craftmanship and client satisfaction. Click here for more information.
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CrossFit Revelstoke
CrossFit Revelstoke is a community-driven functional fitness facility offering expert coaching, inclusive training, and functional workouts. Our programming focuses on constantly varied, functional movements performed at high intensity to improve general physical preparedness and lifelong health. Click here for more information.
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Begbie Inspection and Repair
Automotive and Commercial transport repair, maintenance, and designated inspection facility.
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Chambers Plan is the #1 employee benefits plan for Canadian small businesses, and it’s offered as an exclusive benefit for our Chamber Members. Contact our Chambers Plan advisor today, and make sure your team are covered. | | | | |
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