A Fond Farewell to Cachelle

This week, we are saying “see you soon” to Cachelle Nordby, who has worked at the Chamber for the past three years and is heading off to new adventures around the globe. Under Cachelle’s leadership as Business & Visitor Centre Manager, we modernized key programming and strengthened how we serve both visitors and local businesses. She led the streamlining of our retail area to better showcase local artists, improve apparel selection, and enhance accessibility and visibility for visitors.

Cachelle also implemented the expansion of our roaming program at the Farmers’ Market, supported by our new branded Destination BC tent and uniforms, a program that helped our visitor statistics return to pre-pandemic levels. Her ability to execute projects with accountability and passion is one of the many reasons she was quickly promoted into a management role. 

On behalf of our staff and Board, thank you, Cachelle, for your dedication over the past three years.

HIGHWAY 1 CLOSURES

The Chamber has been advocating throughout the Winter 2025-2026 season to the Ministry of Transportation to allow all commercial vehicles to access Revelstoke during Rogers Pass road closures. Our CEO, Caroline Lachapelle, was recently interviewed on CBC Daybreak and by the Revelstoke Mountaineer.

The Chamber will be reaching out to our membership in mid-April to gather information on how the road closure has affected all sectors of business and providing the ministry and our MLA with this important feedback prior to meeting with the Ministry to discuss long-term solutions.

ARENA SURVEY & COMMERCIAL TAX IMPLICATIONS
The City of Revelstoke is seeking the publics opinion on a proposed replacement facility for the Revelstoke Forum Arena. The tax implications that would come from a project like this will have high impacts on businesses. With the survey closing on March 31, 2026, we urge you to fill this out with your feedback.

CHILD CARE NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Access to Childcare was a recurring pain point that appeared in last years Business Retention & Expansion survey. To address this challenge, Revelstoke Chamber has partnered with Ray of Sunshine Day Care and Appenzell Construction to launch a Needs Assessment to capture the experiences, challenges, and priorities of parents and guardians in Revelstoke. Read more and complete the survey here.

Please share this survey with anyone you know that has experiences to share -the more responses the better.

EXPERIENCE GUIDE ADVERTISING

The Advertising Menu for the 2026/27 Visitor Experience Guide is now live. We are reaching out to all current advertisers to confirm renewals, and this is also an ideal time for businesses that are not yet in the guide to get in touch about securing a placement. 

The guide is distributed widely and is an effective way to put your business in front of visitors before they even arrive in Revelstoke. Experience Guide ads can also be combined with our BVIC and Roaming Van marketing opportunities to increase your visibility on the ground throughout the community.

Deadline for renewals is May 15, 2026, and May 31, 2026 for new purchases.

STILL TIME TO GET INVOLVED

• Eggsplore Revelstoke - The first bunch of prize info is up - and the hype is rising too! Get involved in our next Love-Local campaign happening over Easter weekend. Deadline to register = Friday 27th.
• RSS x Chamber Job Fair - Deadline to register = March 31st.

EGGSPLORE REVELSTOKE - A LOVE LOCAL CAMPAIGN

A fun city‑wide love‑local challenge taking place over the Easter Long Weekend! If you would like to feature your business as a participating location - visit our website and complete the form! Participation is free and open to all eligible businesses - no membership required!

April 2nd - 6th
Across town

REVELSTOKE SECONDARY SCHOOL JOB FAIR

Member Businesses are invited to take part in a Job Fair at Revelstoke Secondary School, a great chance to meet students who are looking for summer work, part‑time roles, and opportunities to build new skills.

Space is limited and registration will be first come, first served.

Weds, Apr 8th

11:00 - 12:45 PM

2026 CHAMBER AGM

We’re mixing things up for this year’s AGM. Instead of a long, formal evening, we’re keeping it simple and social. Expect more time to chat with fellow members and a shorter presentation so we can get right to the good stuff. Taking place at Glacier House Resort, we’ll have live music from Sadie Baker, and one of our newest members, Arrowhead Catering, will be putting out some robust canapé stations. 

Thur, Apr 9th

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Glacier House Resort

NEW: BUSINESS APRÈS AT SAMSON HOUSE | HOSTED BY STAY REVY

Join us at Samson House for an evening of networking, local connections, and a look inside one of Stay Revy’s hosted homes. Enjoy charcuterie from Garner & Graze and a chance to win a two night stay at Samson House for four people.

Wed, April 22nd

5:00 - 7:00 pm
Samson House

This space is available to rent/advertise. Contact projectsupport@revelstokechamber.com

B.C. housing awards pick Revelstoke contractor’s luxury chalet as finalist
Absolute Contracting's Georgie Award nomination that we celebrated at our last business Après was recently covered by the Revelstoke Review.

Many of the resources listed here are also added to our Resource Library in the Member Portal. 
Log into the portal to discover a wide range of funding & education opportunities, tools, and information.

EDUCATION

March 25th - go2HR: Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace.

^{Note: go2HR resources and workshops are typically for tourism/f&b sectors.}

FUNDING

Non-Profits Smart Grants Program

RESOURCES TOOLS & INFO

HIRING YOUR FIRST EMPLOYEE IN BC
Columbia Valley HR have put together this excellent resource for new businesses, outlining the things you should know and do before hiring your first employees. For future reference, you'll be able to find this doc in our Chamber Resources Library. ^{Business Resources > People & Workplace>HR, Hiring & Onboarding}

Tariff Toolkit

go2HR Employment Tracker

All Member Benefit info, including M2M Benefit Codes, can be easily accessed in the Member Portal!

Airbnb

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Click here for more information

Wyssen Canada Inc.

Wyssen Avalanche Control stands for innovative and high-quality solutions for operational avalanche risk management. We deliver highly cost-effective and ecological solutions for remote avalanche control systems (RACS), avalanche detection systems and software tools Click here for more information.

The Home Depot

The Home Depot Canada is the country’s largest home improvement retailer, operating over 180 warehouse-style stores across all 10 provinces. As a subsidiary of the US-based multinational, it offers a wide range of building materials, tools, and appliances for DIYers and professional contractors. Click here for more information.

Mikah Assaly Media

I provide freelance graphic design services tailored to meet the needs of small local businesses. My focus is on delivering eye catching, creative, and practical solutions while maintaining clear communication and strong attention to detail. Click here for more information.

Thumb Point Contracting Ltd.
We are an Indigenous business providing excavating, land development and snow removal services throughout the Kootenay region of BC. Click here for more information.

Black Jack Snow Removal Ltd.

Black Jack Snow Removal is a trusted and reliable snow removal service based in Revelstoke, BC. We specialize in a wide range of winter maintenance services, including snow clearing for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Click here for more information.

Back Country Metal Works

Back County Metal Works offers a variety of metal work solutions including welding, metal fabrication, custom fabrication and more. If you are in need of a top quality metal worker with extensive experience in the field, then Back County Metal Works is the right shop for you. Click here for more information.

Silk & Summit Events

A small event rental company, rentals of decor, tables, chairs, flatware, glassware, and more. We believe true luxury lies in the details. Click here for more information.

Nakimu Ventures Inc

Nakimu Ventures Inc is a forestry and wildfire consulting firm. We specialize in professional forestry consulting, wildfire risk reduction and suppression and silvicultural activities.
Click here for more information.

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