The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is here to support the growth, evolution, and sustainability of businesses & non-profit organizations in beautiful Cranbrook BC. With your support – the Cranbrook Chamber can strategically direct policy, and lobby to ensure a successful future within our great community and surrounding region.

We want to express our sincere gratitude to each member: present, past, and future for helping to support the work we do and entrusting us with the success of your business or organization!

OCTOBER 2ND, 2024 | ST. EUGENE

This fall, the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Regional Economic Summit to bring together representatives from the Forestry, Mining, Agriculture, and Tech sectors.

This event is suited to anyone within the Kootenay, Columbia, and Elk Valley boundaries affected by industry related to Forestry, Mining, Agriculture, or Technology.

During the event, each sector will provide a presentation including operational insights, challenges and solutions involving climate change, resource development, industry advancement, and more. A group of panelists are to follow presentations to curate conversations, questions, and projections for the future.

DISCOVERY FOUNDATION’S DIGITAL STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Are you ready to radically rethink your business? Discovery Foundation’s Digital Strategic Leadership Program, presented by WeBC, can help you grow a business that is more efficient, innovative, and impactful! WeBC is inviting women business owners from our region to participate in this hands-on mentorship program for women growing tech-focused or tech-enabled businesses. They’ll cover topics like:

• Automation

• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies

• Digital Marketing

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)

• Chatbots

• Ethics and data protection… and more!

You’ll complete a tech integration project and receive one-on-one advising to pinpoint pain points and identify the best tools for your needs, allowing you to work ON your business, not IN it.

✨ NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS ✨

With 15 award categories available for locals to bring home this year, do you know someone who deserves this recognition?! Nominations are garnered from peers, the public or by way of self-nomination. Award nominations are open to all of the below, regardless of Chamber membership status!

• Cranbrook Businesses
• Entrepreneurs
• Not-for-Profits
• Employers
• Yourself

*note: Multi-year nominees are only eligible to receive an award for the same category once every 3 years

CHARTING THE PATH: CANADA'S POTENTIAL AS A NATURAL RESOURCE POWERHOUSE AND THE IMPACT TO CANADIANS

This fall, the Canadian Chamber is crossing the country for a five-city national speaking tour alongside experts from leading Canadian organizations in the natural resources sector. Nearest to Cranbrook is Calgary, AB on October 10th, 2024. This event will focus on the latest developments in energy, economic impacts, and the role of policy in shaping the future.

Canada’s natural resources sector is an essential contributor to Canada’s economy, supplying jobs and ensuring energy security and affordability. With the right policy framework in place, this sector has the potential to not only meet Canada’s needs but also provide for the growing global demand for food, fuel, fertilizer and critical minerals.