Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

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

October 31, 2025

November News

November is shaping up to be an exciting month for our business community!

First, congratulations to all the nominees of the 2025 Business Excellence Awards. Each nomination tells a story of dedication, hard work, and community spirit, and together they remind us of the strength and creativity that drive local business in Salmon Arm.

Finalists in each of the 14 categories will be announced on Monday, November 3rd, and they’ll be invited to the Finalists Roundtable, hosted by Doane Grant Thornton on November 13th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Prestige. It’s a great chance to meet other finalists, share experiences, and connect before the celebration on awards night.

If you haven’t picked up your tickets for the Business Excellence Awards, now’s the time—this event will sell out, and for good reason. It’s one of the best nights of the year to come together and celebrate the people and businesses that make Salmon Arm thrive.

There are also a few tickets still available for the SIRES Conference, happening November 3rd to 5th. The conference brings together leaders from across the Southern Interior to build stronger regional connections and share practical tools for economic growth. Attendees will leave with new partnerships, fresh ideas, and a collective vision for how our region can work together to shape future policy. Visit sires.ca for more information and registration.

Our Arm-in-Arm Advantage Program is continuing to grow, giving Chamber members access to exclusive savings and offers from local businesses. If you’d like to add your own offer, let us know - we’d love to include it.

And finally, if you’re looking for ways to support other members, take a few minutes to explore our Business Directory. It’s a simple but powerful way to keep business local and strengthen the connections that make this community so unique.

Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement—it’s what keeps our Chamber strong and our business community moving forward.

New Members in October

Welcome to our new members!

Upcoming Events

November Business After Business

Hosted by Brooke Downs Vennard

📅 Wednesday November 12

🕠 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 101 481 Harbourfront Drive

Join us for our November Business After Business at Brooke Downs Vennard LLP, where networking meets the letter of the law!

No objections here — just great conversations, local connections, and a few brief introductions. 😉

Come mix and mingle with fellow professionals, enjoy light snacks and refreshments, and make valuable business connections in one of Salmon Arm’s most trusted law offices.

Bring your business cards and let’s make a case for connection!

We can’t wait to see you there!

👉 RSVP now to save your spot.

✨ All are welcome – bring your coworkers, bring a friend, and come network with your community! Please RSVP at this link!

❄️✨ You’re Invited! ✨❄️

Celebrate excellence at the 2nd Annual Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, presented by Doane Grant Thornton LLP

📍 Song Sparrow Hall

🕕 November 28th 6:00pm to 9:00pm

The evening begins with networking in a festive winter setting while The In-Between performs live. Guests will enjoy a charcuterie and dessert spread by Cahoots, paired with drinks from the cash bar hosted by Ricochet Taphouse.

✨ At 7:00 PM, the spotlight turns to the Awards Ceremony, where we’ll honour the outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals whose hard work, innovation, and community spirit make Salmon Arm thrive.

🎟️ Tickets on sale NOW and are going fast:

$30 for Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce Members
$40 for Non-members
Click HERE to purchase

❄️ Join us for an evening of celebration, recognition, and connection — a night out to remember in true Winter Wonderland style! And once the awards are done, the night continues at Cahoots for the after party!

Unlock the AI Advantage

AI Sprint 4.0 begins November 5th!

Do you feel like AI is changing the way we work faster than you can keep up? The AI Advantage Sprint is designed to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners go from curious to confident in just six weeks.

This live, hands-on learning experience will help you understand and apply the tools that are reshaping business today — from ChatGPT to automation, image generation, and video AI.

What You’ll Learn

Each week focuses on practical, real-world applications of AI tools that can save you time and boost creativity.

You’ll explore:

Text & large language models
Image generation & creative workflows
Audio & voice AI
Video creation & editing
Automation & AI integrations
Building custom workflows for your business

Live, Guided Learning, replays available

Wednesdays (3–4 PM PDT) — Learn the “why” behind each concept

Fridays (9–10 AM PDT) — Dive into tools, demos, and live Q&A

You’ll gain direct access to AI experts, templates, and a supportive learning community that helps you implement what you learn.

Special Offer for Chamber Members

We’re proud to support local business leaders in embracing innovation!

Chamber members receive $50 off the full program cost of $397.

📩 To receive your exclusive discount code, email us directly and we’ll send it your way.

Hosted by:

Csek Creative | aisprint4.csekcreative.com

Presented in partnership with:

The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce

Questions?

Email info@sachamber.bc.ca for your $50 Chamber member discount code.

Community Posts

Shuswap Cardiac Society – One-Year Anniversary Open House

Join the Shuswap Cardiac Society as they celebrate their One-Year Anniversary!

Stop by for an evening of light refreshments, desserts, and a few words of thanks as they mark an incredible year of growth, learning, and community connection.

📅 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

🕠 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Shuswap Cardiac Society

#200 – 380 Alexander St NE

This milestone is a celebration of community support and collaboration—and everyone’s invited. Come connect, share in the celebration, and help toast to the year ahead.

RSVP for your free ticket here!

🦆 Get Your Ducks in a Row — A Free Event for Seniors 🦆

An opportunity for seniors to learn about end-of-life services — without the pressure or sales pitch.

Join us at SongSparrowHall on Thursday, November 6th from 830am to 12p, for Ducks in a Row, a free community session offering practical advice from trusted local professionals in finance, law, and funeral planning.

Hear from:

💼 Emily Bootle, Bowers Funeral Service – The importance of preplanning, how to prepare documents, and starting the conversation with family.

📊 Richard Bringshaw, Vesta Legacy Planning – Estate and trust planning, beneficiaries, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

🏦 Jocelyn Dishington, SASCU Credit Union – What happens to accounts during estates, which documents are needed, and how to prevent delays.

⚖️ Ryan Scorgie, Brooke Downs Vennard LLP – Legal insights on wills, the role of executors, and understanding the probate process.

📑 Carlee Clingwall, BDO – Tax implications, deadlines, gifting rules, and advice every executor should know.

🎤 Panel moderated by Thomas Briginshaw, Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society (LASS) – Covering blended families, DIY wills, and practical tips for executors.

💵 Free to attend – registration required

Let’s make these important conversations easier — and get our ducks in a row together.

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