Proof of Vaccination: Information for Businesses where PoV will be required
Chamber shares important details announced by the Province
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To help businesses understand and implement the upcoming proof of vaccination (PoV) requirement set to begin on September 13, the Kelowna Chamber has put together a Tip Sheet to help you prepare for implementation next week. Click the link below to get that Tip Sheet that also contains valuable links and info.
The Province provided more details on their plans on Tuesday and unveiled the provincial link where digital Vaccine Cards can now be downloaded and where the Vaccine Verifier App can be downloaded (though not until next week as it appears more time is needed).
Some interesting news in the government announcement yesterday in that the province has advised that once fully in place (as of Oct. 24) capacity limits will be increased and other restrictions (orders) may come off. The order requiring vaccine cards is in place until January 31, 2022 and the province says that date may be extended.
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Kelowna Chamber Partners with Regional Chambers to Host Candidate Forums
Learn More About and Connect With Your Local Candidates Next Week
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Want to get to know your candidates in the upcoming Federal Election? Join us for next week's all candidates forum in both the Kelowna - Lake Country riding, as well as the Central Okanagan- Similkameen-Nicola riding. They will introduce themselves to attendees, outline their priorities for the next parliament, and answer questions prepared in advance. There is no cost to attend either or both forums, but registration in advance is required.
You can also learn more about all candidates in both ridings on our elections website, by clicking here. This page also has some helpful links on how and where to vote. It will be updated as more information becomes available.
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Kelowna - Lake Country All Candidates Forum
Tuesday, September 14 6:00 PM | Virtual
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This forum is being presented by the Kelowna and Lake Country Chambers of Commerce and supported by BC Fruit Growers Association. The forum will be co-moderated by Maxime Héroux-Legault, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UBC-Okanagan and Kelowna Chamber Executive Director Dan Rogers.
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Central Okanagan - Similkameen - Nicola All Candidates Forum
Wednesday, September 15 | 6:00 PM | Virtual
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This forum is presented by the Kelowna Chamber, the Greater Westside Board of Trade, the Peachland Chamber of Commerce and supported by BC Fruit Growers Association.
Join us as we’ll have a formal panel session moderated by Dan Rogers, Executive Director, Kelowna Chamber with additional business reps from Kelowna and West Kelowna. All five candidates have been invited.
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September Business Smarts: Boost Your Business with Happiness
Tuesday, September 21 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Virtual
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Join us for this motivational and interactive online session and bring every leader on your team. You will learn from Tia Graham, the Founder of Arrive At Happy and be inspired by the science of happiness. Happy employees create happy, loyal customers. Each participant will receive a worksheet and the Arrive At Happy Resource Kit.
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IN PERSON LUNCHEON RETURNS!!
Okanagan College Speaker Series - How to Invite The World
Tuesday, Sept. 28 | 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM | Coast Capri Hotel
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Former Tourism Vancouver President & CEO Rick Antonson (now a resident of the Okanagan) reflects on his life experiences from the launching of BC’s bid for the 2010 Olympics to expanding a convention facility, and how to “invite the world” to visit your city. Limited seating for this "in-person" event as Proof of Vaccine (PoV) may be required.
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Sir Richard Branson to Provide Remarks at Canadian Chamber - Summit Series
Wednesday, September 15 | Virtual
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Fresh off his return from his trip to space, Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Galactic, will share his experience and vision for space with participants at the Canadian Chamber's upcoming Executive Summit: Our Future in Space Is Now.
Branson will provide welcoming remarks at this virtual event.
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Canadian Cannabis: A Growing Economic Sector at Home and Abroad
October 6 | 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM | Virtual
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The Canadian Chamber will be hosting the first Executive Summit geared specifically to the growing cannabis sector in Canada. From licensed producers to retailers to ancillary businesses, this event will feature experts from across the industry who will discuss the opportunities, impacts and challenges associated with business in the cannabis sector.
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Kelowna’s Community Safety Survey Now Open until September 13 |
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The City of Kelowna has launched a survey for Kelowna residents on Community Safety. It’s part of developing the Community Safety Plan, as is being undertaken through the Canadian Municipal Network on Crime Prevention.
If you know of other residents interested in community safety in Kelowna who might wish to provide feedback, please share the survey link.
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Wednesday, September 8 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual
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Our friends at the Women's Enterprise Centre (WEC) are hosting this webinar. It is the first in a three-part series, HR Strategy Toolkit: Recruit, Retain, Manage. Sessions are open to everyone and will be led by Potentia HR’s Chief People Officer, Tanja Halsall. Learn more about this session and the series, at the link below.
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REMINDER: Have Your Say on BC's Permanent Paid Sick Leave |
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British Columbians are invited to provide input into the development of made-in-BC permanent paid sick leave to support workers and protect workplaces. In the first phase of this engagement, the government is seeking information from employers and workers about what paid sick leave they currently have in their workplaces and what improvements could be made.
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Child Advocacy Centre & Boyd Autobody Celebrate Car Giveaway |
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For 20 years Boyd Autobody and Glass have hosted their annual Father’s Day Car Show. Despite the roadblocks and detours this year’s restrictions presented, Methal Abougoush and the team at Boyd Autobody remained committed to celebrating the car community and raising money for the Child Advocacy Centre. When every other alternative for continuing the car show tradition was met with stop signs, they changed lanes and threw all their horsepower behind the Car Raffle! The raffle generated $57,000 in fundraising that directly supports the CAC's work with vulnerable children. Congratulations to winner, Dale Wentworth, a former Kelowna Chamber Business Leader of the Year!
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Tourism Kelowna Shares Your Local Fall Experience Bucket List |
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Exploring our own backyard can not only showcase the wonderful experiences that Kelowna has to offer year round, but can assist in supporting our local organizations, and showing local some love. We encourage you to take a peek at Tourism Kelowna's Fall bucket list blog, to learn more about ways you can explore our beautiful city!
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Exciting Opportunities Await at the Kelowna Chamber |
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The Kelowna Chamber is actively seeking both a Communications & Marketing Lead, as well as a Business Development Specialist to join our team. These new team members will bring their strong organizational and interpersonal skills to an energetic team that is focused on continuously creating value for our members and the communities we serve.
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Need to add someone else in your organization to our mailing list? Drop us a line!
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