This year marked the first in-person Business Walk since 2019.

On September 28th, Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce employees, local business owners, politicians, and other volunteers trekked around Cranbrook businesses and asked them to fill out a short survey.

The purpose of the Business Walk is to gather data on the local

business climate. This annual survey helps capture the pulse of Cranbrook’s business community – highlighting the advantages and challenges to doing business in Cranbrook.

The 2022 Business Walk Survey represents data collected from 108 businesses and captures a diverse cross section of industry that employs 973 full time employees, 204 part time employees, and 93 seasonal employees.

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WEBC OFFERS FREE RESOURCE GUIDES TO START OR GROW YOUR BUSINESS! Check out their website to download 1 or all 3 at no cost.

Cranbrook Age Friendly Committee –

A Standing Committee of Cranbrook Seniors in Partnership Society Invites you to become an Age Friendly Business. 

Businesses benefit from the increased support and spending power of older customers and are better able to support older workers. If you are interested in completing an audit process to determine if your business meets Age Friendly requirements please contact the Cranbrook Age Friendly Committee online, and leave your business name and contact info. 

They will then contact you to arrange an audit! Your business could even be nominated for the Age Friendly Business Award through our Business Excellence Awards.

THE PROVINCE IS LAUNCHING A $30 MILLION FUND

to build a strong and globally competitive tourism sector

that fosters vibrant communities across BC.

The Destination Development Fund is providing one-time grants to support the development and rejuvenation of tourism infrastructure, assets, and experiences to build long-term resiliency of the tourism industry post-pandemic. 

The fund aims to strengthen a year-round visitor economy, invest in a sustainable future through destination stewardship and develop accessible and inclusive destinations that are welcoming to all.

This fund is a targeted investment to advance the priorities in the Strategic Framework for Tourism 2022-2024 and regional destination development plans. 

Submissions are open until December 7th, 2022

50+ ANGEL TREE IS BACK FOR CHRISTMAS!

Nominations open until DEC 9. Gift drop-off deadline DEC 14.

The 50+ Adult Angel Tree is back for another year, nomination forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Save On Foods and Community Connections.

Tree will go up at Save On Foods on Monday November 14, Nomination deadline Dec. 9, drop of all gifts by Dec. 14 and they will be wrapped and delivered on Dec. 16. Last year we delivered 161 gifts!

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS FOR GIFTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• Chamber of Commerce (M-F)
• Community Connections (M-F)
• Save On Foods anytime.

Following the start of volunteer work in Ukraine during the Russian occupation, a small group of people looking to assist the most vulnerable came together to form something much more than a team. They grew to be a family, committed to their goal of helping folks in Ukraine.



This team of people has discovered an orphanage that has been operating without support since Feb of 2019. With a renewed purpose and the strengths that this family possesses, they will continue to serve the most vulnerable members of society, reconstruct society, and fortify local communities all around the world. With children being their primary focus, and motivation. As no child should ever go to bed hungry, afraid, hurt or alone.