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Dear Members,
As a valued part of the Revelstoke business community, your insights are essential in guiding the Chamber’s work. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to take a few minutes to complete our Annual Membership Survey before it closes.
Your feedback directly influences our advocacy efforts, programs, and the resources we provide to support your business. This is your opportunity to help shape our focus for the year ahead.
As an added bonus! Everyone who fills out the survey will be entered to win your membership dues.
-Caroline Lachapelle | Executive Director
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THE BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR:
An annual Chamber Fundraiser!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is fast approaching, taking place February 11th, 12th and 13th at the Roxy Theatre. Tickets are available at the Business & Visitor Info Centre (BVIC), 301 Victoria Rd!
BMFF is one of our annual Chamber fundraisers, and, like many of our events, this presents opportunities for your business to gain significant community visibility through sponsorships and door prizes. If you'd like to donate a door prize you can contact us at: projectsupport@revelstokechamber.com
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HEALTH BENEFITS | 1-ON-1 INFORMATION SESSIONS
Curious how the Chambers Plan—our flexible, affordable benefits program designed for small businesses—can work for your team? On February 12th, Chris from Salmon Arm Financial will be in Revelstoke for personalized 1-on-1 sessions. This is your chance to get answers, discuss options, and tailor the plan to meet your needs. Secure a 30 minute session between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. by contacting Chris directly, below.
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WINTER CARNIVAL | WINDOW DRESSING COMPETITION
The Carnival team and the Chamber are teaming up to bring back the Window Dressing Competition! Help spread the spirit of the Winter Carnival from it's main location in Centennial Park, into town and right to your door! The winner will receive:
- Coveted swag
- 1 month advertising on the Roxy Theatre's big new screen
- Presenting-name rights for next years' Window Dressing Competition.
Businesses with a store-front that want to take part simply register on our website, decorate your window(s) in a festive theme (remember, Valentines Day is festive too!), and then submit images for judging. We hope to see the streets of Revelstoke adorned with festive fenêtres!
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US TARIFFS - RESOURCES TO HELP YOU STAY INFORMED
With the evolving trade tariff conversation, it’s more important than ever for businesses to keep up with the developments. We’ve compiled key resources to help you navigate the changes, understand their impact, and access the support available. Visit our website to explore updates, advocacy efforts, and tools related to Canada-U.S. trade, including the Canadian chambers Trade-tracker. This highly insightful tool is designed to highlight the risk posed by trade barriers, and shows where in the US our products. View these resources, and other advocacy news, on our website.
MP ROB MORRISON WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! | TRADE TARIFF FEEDBACK
The Chamber is working with our Revelstoke MP to get your feedback about Trade Tariff's back to the Federal Government. Please take 1-2 minutes to answer these 3 questions. CLICK HERE to view questions.
MEETING WITH MLA SCOTT MCINNIS | FORGING RELATIONSHIPS
Our President, Maggie S. and Executive Director, Caroline L. both met with MLA Scott McInnis last week to discuss our on-going relationship with the new MLA, plans for the future and one very prominent advocacy priority our Chamber has, Commercial Recycling and the lack thereof. Subscribe to our news section of our website to get notified when more information on this topic is released.
Interested in working with the Chamber on Advocacy efforts? Fill in this form below.
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WANT TO PARTNER ON A CHAMBER EVENT THIS YEAR?
We are looking for collaborators for upcoming events such as Luncheons, Coffee Connections, Business Après, Seminars, Webinars and more.
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY - A LUNCH & LEARN w/ go2HR
February 11th | 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | BVIC
Join us and Lonnie B, an Industry Health and Safety Specialist, as we discuss recent and upcoming changes to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation. Learn more and register, here.
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COFFEE CONNECTIONS: WORKFORCE HOUSING. SPONSORED BY COFFEE CONNECTIONS
Thursday, February 20th | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. | Business and Visitor Information Centre
Join us on Thursday, February 20th for our next Chamber Networking Event. This month, we’re diving into one of the hottest topics in Revelstoke—workforce housing. Community Futures will be sharing updates on some exciting projects that could have a big impact on our community, so you won’t want to miss it! REGISTER HERE.
ZONING BYLAW PUBLIC HEARING
Thursday February 20th | 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. | Community Centre
The City is holding further public hearings of the new zoning bylaw, and the corresponding Official Community Plan amendment. Two hearings are set to take place on February 20th, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, click here.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: SUMMER WORKS WAGE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
The Summer Works Program provides small businesses with a wage subsidy to hire full-time high school and post-secondary students for full-time entry-level and career-related jobs in the Columbia Basin during the school summer break.
Quick Facts:
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Eligible for small businesses with headquarters within the CBT region. Non profits are not eligible.
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Program opens Feb 6, at 1:00 p.m.
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$7/hour for entry level jobs, $8/hour for career-related jobs
- One student per business
Be sure to view further information in the program guide. Learn more and apply here.
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Apex Touch Solutions
We provide professional cleaning, janitorial, and light maintenance services. Over 27 years of healthcare and hospitality experience.
Click here for more information.
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Gin House Media
Gin House Media is a boutique marketing agency specializing in social media marketing, experiential marketing, consulting, and people-first marketing strategy. Click here for more information.
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Jill Middlemiss - Dietician & Diabetes Coach
Personalized plans, transformative results.
Whether you're managing Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, looking to improve your relationship with food, or seeking nutritional guidance, I'm here to help you achieve lasting, meaningful results so that you can start enjoying your life. Working together, we'll create a plan that honours your unique needs, goals and lifestyle.
Click here for more information.
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Kortex ADHD Coaching
Kortex ADHD Coaching offers personalized coaching to help you navigate the challenges of ADHD and create a functional system that works for you.
Click here for more information.
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Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club
Rooted in history, and driven by Nordic passion, the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club is Canada's oldest continually operating ski club. Our mission is to promote and develop the interest in Nordic skiing in Revelstoke, and to facilitate participation and Nordic skiing opportunities for all ages in the community.
Click here for more information.
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