CUSMA Compliance Support for B.C. Exporters

Are you a B.C.-based small or medium-sized business exporting to the U.S.? You may be eligible to receive 50% reimbursement of CUSMA compliance costs (up to $5,000) when working with a customs broker, trade consultant, trade lawyer, or compliance specialist. Funding is limited, so early applications are encouraged.

This program is delivered by Export Navigator through Community Futures British Columbia, with investment from PacifiCan.

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January: Kicking Off the Kelowna Chamber’s 120th Anniversary at Ramada by Wyndham

2026-2027 Board of Directors Nominations: until January 25th

Top 40 Under 40 Nominations: until February 20th

Momentum Makers: January 27th

Speaker Series with Sam Samaddar: February 19th

Expand Your Agrifood Business Across B.C.

Join the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Stong's Market, and Export Navigator on Jan 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Vancouver) for a 60-minute session on scaling your agrifood business across British Columbia.

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The Kelowna Chamber sends a shout-out to Lisa Pastro, who received the 2025 Women of Influence in Local Government Award from Municipal World.

Pastro is Director of Operations with WFN and oversees WFN's five reserves with 400 businesses and more than 9,000 residents. Well done!

Regional Defence Investment Initiative

PacifiCan is launching the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in early 2026. Through RDII, PacifiCan will invest $63.1 million to help B.C.'s small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) grow by integrating into domestic and international defence supply chains, building their capacity, and driving homegrown innovation.

The RDII is a $357.7 million, three-year national initiative delivered by Canada’s Regional Development Agencies, including PacifiCan, to ensure that Canadian businesses have the tools, technologies, and opportunities needed to meet the security needs of tomorrow.

By investing in our SMBs, PacifiCan, on behalf of the Government of Canada, will boost our ability to Buy Canadian and help BC companies access global market opportunities, while contributing to Canada's defence ambitions.

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