Dedicated to providing leadership and vision to support strategic economic growth within our community

January 6, 2026

Thank You

As we look back on the year, we’re grateful for the people and partnerships that make the Chamber’s work both meaningful and effective.

Over the past year, we welcomed 55 new members into our network, hosted 11 Business After Business events, and worked alongside local partners on a wide range of initiatives. These included community-building and professional development events such as the Mayor’s Luncheon, Business Forum, SIRES, the Employer Insight Series, governance workshops, and tariff roundtable discussions - all designed to strengthen connections across our business and non-profit community.

We were also pleased to secure a SASCU grant to deliver non-profit workshops, supporting stronger boards and organizations throughout the region. This program will launch Late Spring 2026 and be offered at no cost to all non-profits thanks to the support of SASCU.

Another standout moment was hosting our 2nd Annual Business Excellence Awards. It was an evening dedicated to recognizing the leadership, commitment, and contributions of local businesses and individuals. And what a night it was!

Thank you to our members, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and community supporters for your continued involvement and trust. What we’ve accomplished together reflects the strength of collaboration, and we’re excited to carry that momentum forward into the year ahead.

Sincerely,

Christine Jontz-Barbour

Executive Director

New Members in December

Welcome to our new members!

Upcoming Events

2026 Membership and Partnership Opportunities

2026 Membership & Partnership Opportunities

We’re pleased to share that all 2026 Partnership Opportunities have now been secured. These partnerships play an important role in supporting the work of the Chamber and strengthening the programs, events, and advocacy we deliver on behalf of our business community.

A sincere thank you to the following organizations for their leadership and commitment in the year ahead:

Pinnacle Sponsor

• Doane Grant Thornton LLP

Pillar Partners

• Arcade Accounting Inc

• Redpoint Construction

• Tekamar Mortgages

Chamber Partners

• TaylorMade Wellness

• Whizbang Boxing

• Mighty Owl Mapping

Website Sponsor

• Kyber Electric

Newsletter Sponsor

• Doane Grant Thornton LLP



We’re grateful for the continued support of these partners and the role they play in helping us connect, advocate for, and support businesses throughout our region.



Looking ahead: our 2026 Membership and Sponsorship Package is now available, outlining the full range of benefits included with Chamber membership and highlighting event sponsorship opportunities throughout the year.

Scam Alert

⚠️ Scam Alert: We Do Not Sell Member Information!

We’ve been made aware of fraudulent emails circulating once again that claim to sell a “2026 Distribution” or “Member List” for the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce and other stakeholder organizations in town.

Please be assured that this is a scam. The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce does not sell, or distribute contact information. Protecting the privacy and trust of our business and non-profit community is a top priority.

If you receive a message like this:

• Do not reply
• Do not click on any links
• Do not provide personal or payment information

We recommend reporting the email as spam. Thank you for staying vigilant and helping keep our local business and non-profit community informed and protected.