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We're less than one month away from the 2024 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by our Double Black Diamond Title Sponsors: Absolute Contracting & Revelstoke Select Vacation Properties!

This event, along with the Silent Auction, is our biggest fundraiser. By attending, donating or bidding on our Silent Auction, or by sponsoring, you play a key role in supporting your fellow members, the local economy, and our community. A big thank you goes to everyone involved, with a HUGE and special shout out to our event sponsors and partners!

Nominations are now closed and under review by our Selection Committee. You can view the full list of 2024 nominees here. Don’t miss this incredible celebration on Saturday, November 9th—tickets are on sale now!

2024 WINTER AMBASSADOR PROGRAM IS LIVE!

From October 15th until April 30th, your employees can gain access to over 20 benefits across town by completing our Ambassador Program Courses. As of this year, the main Ambassador Benefits are available to all employees/volunteers of any Revelstoke business/non-profit or board. Please note, the RMR Ambassador Season Pass discount is now a separate bonus benefit. Click here for more information on the Ambassador Program and benefits.

Businesses looking to hold ambassador group-sessions, or incorporate the Ambassador Program into their pre-season training can find information and a mass-registration form on our 'Info for Employers' page.

LOVE LOCAL REVY RETURNS IN NOVEMBER!

Our buy local campaign, Love Local Revy, is set to return from November 1st through to November 30th! Registration is open for new businesses to join the campaign until October 25th.

If you registered and took part in the previous Spring Campaign, you do not need to re-register, but please check your e-mails for an e-mail containing details on how to get ready for November 1st.

We are currently accepting suggestions for products, gift cards, services or experiences that the Chamber could purchase to include in our Prize Packs. This is a great opportunity to showcase any seasonal offerings you may want to promote to a wider audience.

BC CHAMBER: SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT

October 21 - 25 | Webinars | Virtual

The Small Business Week Summit celebrates B.C.’s small businesses – the backbone of our provincial economy – and provides them with the opportunity to listen, learn and engage directly with subject matter experts and thought leaders on topics that are important to them. Join the BC Chamber for a thoughtfully curated program of five virtual webinars that will address a variety of topics and equip businesses with tools needed to excel in today’s dynamic business landscape. Tickets are complimentary, and each session will be hosted via Zoom webinar. Register HERE.

CHAMBER COFFEE CONNECTIONS

October 31 | 9:00am - 10:30am | Business & Visitor Info Centre

Our morning monthly networking event that brings you together. Halloween costumes optional. These events usually sells out each month, so please ensure you've saved your spot by registering HERE.

2024 VOLUNTEER FAIR

November 26th, 4pm - 7pm | Revelstoke Recreation Centre Non-Profit members looking for volunteers should look into signing up for Community Futures' Volunteer Fair, happening in November as part of Welcome Week! Non-Profits receive a no-cost table at the event! Sign up HERE.

2024 SPIRIT OF REVELSTOKE AWARDS

Community Futures' Spirit of Revelstoke awards are approaching. The Spirit of Revelstoke Award recognizes citizens who have made outstanding volunteer contributions to our community. Nominations open as of October 21st, and can be submitted from that date onwards, HERE.



BUSINESS & COMMUNITY EVENT POSTINGS

Have you seen our NEW Community and Business Events Calendar? Members can now submit their own events to be displayed on our website, under our 'Business and Events Calendar'. Simply click the '+' on that page and log into your Member Portal account to submit!

BC TOURISM CLIMATE RESILIENCY INITIATIVE

The BCTCRI is a provincial project that focuses on building a foundational program to support a resilient tourism sector that is prepared to adapt to climate change. Their first project: Facilitated Sustainable Tourism and Climate Planning for Tourism Business is still accepting applications for the Fall 2024 intake. The Project provides free, one-on-one, tailored support to tourism businesses looking to incorporate environmental sustainability or climate adaptation measures into their operations, strategy, and storytelling. For more information regarding eligibility and applying, click HERE.

TOURISM REVELSTOKE: RESIDENTS SURVEY

Tourism Revelstoke is looking to hear residents thoughts related to tourism in Revelstoke. Your feedback can help inform their Destination Management strategies and priorities going forward. Complete the survey HERE.

MEMBER2MEMBER BENEFITS

We have compiled our extensive range of Member2Member Benefits into one handy brochure. To access the information on how to redeem your benefits, please visit the resources tab in your Member Portal.

CHAMBERS PLAN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Chambers Plan is the #1 employee benefits plan for Canadian small businesses and it’s offered as an exclusive benefit for our Chamber members. Ideal for businesses with 1-50 employees, their flexible and personalized group benefits are designed to meet your business’s changing needs and budget. That’s why more than 30,000 companies across Canada rely on Chambers Plan for superior group benefits options every year. Get a quote today!

A NOTE REGARDING OUR EXTERNAL BENEFIT PARTNERS

Through our memberships with the Canadian Chamber and BC Chamber of Commerce, we receive a wide range of benefits that we extend to our own Membership. From time to time, these Chamber Benefit Partners may contact you to ensure you are up to date with what benefits you have access. Please refer to our full list of benefit providers on our website or contact us here, if you have any questions about their validity.

BIRD VIEW SERVICES

At Bird View Services, we offer innovative aerial data solutions that provide valuable insights for effective decision-making. Our forestry services include pre-harvest inventory, post-harvest monitoring, and multispectral analysis. Additionally, we offer precise construction progress monitoring. Partner with us for accurate, efficient, and tailored aerial data solutions. Click here for more information.

IRON CREEK EXCAVATION

Iron Creek Excavation is a local, family-owned business. We pride ourselves on our strong principals: honesty, integrity, hard work, and clear communication. We proudly offer construction services, general and civil excavation, land clearing and development, and septic planning and installation. We use our expertise and experience to elevate your projects, big or small. Click here for more information.

EARTHWRIGHT SHELTER COMPANY

At Earthwright, we strive to redefine the process of homebuilding, and how people find shelter. We guide each project from concept to completion, ensuring that every home is meticulously built and ready upon arrival at your site. We commit to high-efficiency living spaces, equipped with everything you need and free from anything you don't, making our homes ideal for a sustainable and comfortable lifestyle. We are holding an Open house on October 25th at our location at 770 Lundell Road, unit B14. Click here for more information on Earthwright.