A MESSAGE FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
A new year is upon us and with this, we begin a new chapter together. I am eager to connect with all of you in 2023 and would like to start off this position with a theme of; Connection.
I have built strong partnerships with many organizations and businesses during the course of my career and will be continuing this work with you, our members. Connection is important to all of us and we at the Chamber of Commerce represent this link to our members. Whether this is through our advocacy efforts, member benefits or education and resources.
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Caroline Lachapelle | Executive Director |
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CALL OUT FOR NOMINATIONS & APPLICATIONS FOR 2023 CHAMBER BOARD DIRECTORS.
Apply to be on our Board or nominate somebody who has talents to share. Whether you have an hour to give or a few hours per month, this is an opportunity to work with a great group of professionals. Expand your network and contribute to your community.
Thank you to our current Board Directors- the diverse representation and different perspectives are invaluable at the table.
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The deadline for nominations and applications is February 15. All documents will be reviewed at the February Board meeting. Elections will be held at our 2023 Annual General Meeting.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS.
We want to thank you for your continued membership. Your dues help fund the work we do to support our members in various ways. We strive to make sure that every member is receiving good value through advocacy, education & resources. We are enthusiastic about rediscovering the ways in which we provide our membership engagement and growing our member benefits.
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KEEP YOUR WEBSITE LISTING UP-TO-DATE.
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REVELSTOKE CHAMBER RENEWS ADVOCACY FOCUS FOR 2023.
The Chamber of Commerce will be increasing membership engagement to help inform extensive advocacy work in 2023. You'll find information on; BC Chamber membership, Regional, Municipal, Provincial and Federal Advocacy in the attached Press Release. Click here to learn more.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS | 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING | WED, MAR 8, 2023.
LIVE | WORK | PLAY
Details coming soon!
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL | TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
Ready. Set. BMFF! Three days of action packed adventure are coming to our historic theatre! The Chamber, in partnership with the Roxy Theatre are thrilled to be bringing back the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour this winter. Tickets are selling out fast, be sure to get yours today!
TUESDAY - THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 14, 15 & 16
Doors open at 6pm | Show starts at 7pm
Tickets can be purchased at the Visitor Information Centre at 301 Victoria Road, open daily from 8:30am - 4:30pm (excluding the lunch hour on weekends).
A HUGE thank you to our partners for sponsoring this FUNDRAISER for our Chamber!
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CHAMBER COFFEE CONNECTIONS.
Our new monthly, morning networking session allows you to meet up with other Chamber members in a relaxed setting. February's Theme: "Meet your new Executive Director, Caroline Lachapelle." An opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas with your ED and fellow Chamber Members in a face to face setting.
When: February 23, 9am-10:30am | Where: 301 Victoria Rd, Revelstoke | Who: Members-Only
Limited space available. Please register below.
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HEADSHOT PHOTO SESSIONS WITH PHOTOGRAPHER, KATEE PEDERSON.
Chamber Members! We've partnered up with your fellow Chamber member, Katee Pederson to bring you professional headshots at a super affordable rate!
On February 16th we're hosting a headshot marathon with Katee at our office to help you freshen up your website, email signature, and networking profiles with portraits that put your best foot forward. Sittings are $50 for Chamber Members and $75 for non-members (+GST). Photos include a plain backdrop in the colour of your choice and digital download of your favourite photo with the option to purchase additional photos ($40 each). Space is limited, click here to book.
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CHAMBER CALENDAR.
Stay up to date on all chamber events.
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CALLING ALL NON-PROFIT SOCIETIES & BOARDS.
Board Directors from all not-for-profit societies are invited to attend this in-depth series.
We know that people need the proper tools to succeed, and foundational knowledge is an important tool for any Board Director. Whether your Board has long-time Directors who could use a refresher, or new Directors who are eager to be learn their new roles, solid Board Training is a game changer for your organization. All new Chamber Board Directors are required to take Board Training.
Our volunteer capacity is so important to our way of life here in Revelstoke, and the Chamber can help support our way of life and our volunteers by extending an invitation to Board Training.
Learn your role, your duties, and your responsibilities as a Director so that your talents and experience can be most effectively harnessed in your volunteer work. Do you have Directors' Insurance? Do you have a good understanding of the boundaries between operational and governance tasks? Do you have a good understanding of your fiduciary responsibility as a Board Director?
Sessions: March 15, 22 & 29
Members: $99 (includes attendance to all 3 sessions.)
Non-Member price: $129
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RETAILERS: HAVE YOU GOT REVY. HATS FOR YOUR STORE YET?
We’ve seen the appetite for our local retailers to carry this brand. It’s time to provide opportunities for businesses to benefit from offering this product. We’ve partnered with Revelstoke’s own Integrated Apparel to respond to the demand for the iconic REVY. brand.
The REVY. and REVELSTOKE. logos are the official brand for Tourism Revelstoke, adopted also by the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is the primary steward of retail product program expansion.
Help us reach our goal: to spread the brand throughout the community and beyond.
To join this program, please email admin@integratedapparel.com.
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2023 RESIDENT DIRECTED (REDI) GRANTS INFORMATION. |
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The 2023 Resident Directed (ReDi) Grants program is now accepting applications!
Please visit www.revelstoke.ca for important information and the online application. Applications are due: No later than 4:30pm on Monday, February 13, 2023.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES RECOVERY FUND OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS.
The Community Services Recovery Fund is a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support Community Service Organizations, including non-profit organizations, Indigenous Governing Bodies, and Registered Charities located in Canada, as they focus on how to adapt their organizations for pandemic recovery. United Way Centraide Canada is working in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross and Community Foundations of Canada to distribute funding.
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ACCELERATE KOOTENAY'S 2.0 - FUNDS AVAILABLE. |
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EVs are becoming more common on Kootenay roads and hotel guests are looking for charging options at their destination. The good news is there is funding available that can cover up to 50% of the cost to buy and install Level 2 EV chargers, keeping your business ahead of the curve!
This program offers financial and administrative support to private businesses, public organizations, non-profits, and local governments. That means it will cost you less AND provides project management support to lower the administrative burden of logistics throughout the process.
If this piques your interest or you have a location in mind that could benefit from EV chargers, you can find more information about this program at acceleratekootenays.ca/2-0. And don’t hesitate to reach out to Danielle Wiess at accelerate@communityenergy.bc.ca to have a one-on-one conversation about the specifics of how this program can work for you. Incentives and rebates to install EV charging won’t last long, so this is a great opportunity to get ahead of the curve while it’s available.
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LIFT: LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION IN THE FUTURE OF TOURISM.
Visitor confidence to travel is increasing and proactive tourism businesses want to be leading the way with new and enhanced visitor experiences to attract new and returning guests.
The award-winning Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST) is opening this unique program for the first time to participants from all parts of Canada. Become one of 20 pre-qualified tourism professionals who will receive a full scholarship and travel subsidy to participate in this new program that combines the best of online and in-community learning, personal coaching, and peer-to-peer learning and support. If you are a tourism business with a concept for a new visitor experience you’d like to develop – this course may be for you. Apply by January 31st. Click here for more information.
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FREE ACCESS TO SBBC WEBINARS AND ONLINE EDUCATION FOR TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS.
Destination BC has partnered with Small Business BC (SBBC) to provide tourism stakeholders across the province with free access to SBBC’s webinars and online education to support COVID-19 recovery and help mitigate ongoing impacts. Click here to learn more.
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"Providing MediSpa services and medical grade skin care products to optimize your skin care and help you feel your best. Providing botox, derma fillers, facial treatments including micro needling/microdermabrasion/chemical peels as well as laser hair removal/skin tightening/pigment changes and treatment of vascular lesions. All our services are provided by our highly skilled local team."
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"Amala provides mobile massage & private yoga to Heli lodges and private homes in Revelstoke. Our goal is to create a luxurious experience for clients without them needing to leave their own space."
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"The Flying Moose Chalet is a heli-ski lodge located near RMR. Available to rent short term and has a heli-pad, pool, tub, gym, sauna, steam room, private chef, massage therapists and yoga available."
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"GetintheLoop is Canada's largest shop-local network! Consumers love our user friendly app to discover new businesses and gain access to exclusive offers, live promotions & digital punch cards. Businesses love partnering with us to ensure their digital marketing is simple, affordable & effective. Shop local. Wherever you are."
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CHAMBER BENEFITS THROUGH OUR BC CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP.
Learn how to take full advantage of your Chamber membership by exploring your options here.
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NEW CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFIT | KUBERA PAYMENTS CORP.
Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce members can see the following advantages when working with Kubera:
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- Excellent payments hardware
- Fewer terminal and hardware issues
- Industry-leading reporting capabilities
- Increased support from our BC-based team of experts (augmenting 24-7-365 processor support)
- Increased profits through lower processing fees
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TOURISM REVELSTOKE'S PHOTO INVENTORY MEMBER BENEFIT ACCESS.
"Tourism Revelstoke is dismantling the Photo Inventory program in its current iteration. We have seen misuse of the program over the years and want to better support local creators moving forward. Tourism Revelstoke asks that you please remove any images that are saved to personal devices. More information will be available as we redefine our asset bank."
-Tourism Revelstoke Management
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AMBASSADOR PROGRAM.
Encourage your employees to take the Ambassador Program training and obtain TheRealStoke Season Pass and other benefits.
Benefit Extended until end of January! Get your REVY Resort Shuttle season pass for only $119.00.
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2022 Visitor Survey Results
The Revelstoke Visitor Experience Survey generated 1052 responses that were collected between January to December 2022. The survey was shared via targeted social media channels and at the Visitor Centre and Revy Van.
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2073 Resident Survey Results by Tourism Revelstoke
Over 6 weeks this fall, Tourism Revelstoke collected survey responses on their Destination Management Planning Survey. Over 1100 residents responded, giving us valuable insights as we embark on planning for the future of tourism in Revelstoke.
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The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce gratefully acknowledges that we live, work and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Sinixt, Ktunaxa, Secwepemc and the Syilx peoples.
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