June 9 | 2020
FROM YOUR CHAMBER
THIS WEEK: Business Smarts Online on Safely Opening Your Retail Business
Thursday June 11 from 9:30am- 10:30am we chat with the Retail Council of Canada and Downtown Kelowna Association in our Business Smarts Online series about safely opening your business, reconsidering operations and policies; including steps you can take to ensure a strong and safe recovery.
June Speaker Series : Taking Big Steps to Kickstart BC's Tourism Industry
Join us Tuesday June 16 from 11:00am - 12:00pm for a conversation with Marsha Walden, President and CEO of Destination BC, Michael J. Ballingall , Senior Vice President of Big White Ski Resort Ltd., and Jennifer Horsnell , Director of Business & Destination Development at Tourism Kelowna. The panel will discuss the impact of the tourism industry within BC's economy and the recovery efforts taking place within our region.
2020 Golf Tournament Registrations are NOW OPEN!
Thursday September 17 the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce invites you to one of the valley’s most anticipated business events of the year, the 35th annual golf tournament, presented by Parke Pacific Projects Ltd. This high-profile event attracts many of Kelowna’s top business and community leaders for a full day of golf and networking. Although this year might look a little bit different, we look forward to welcoming all our members and their friends knowing that we can celebrate in new ways while seeing old faces and making new connections.
Membership 101: Maximizing Your Membership Investment (members only)
Friday June 26 from 9:00am - 10:00am join us for Membership 101.

New to the Chamber? Or maybe you are looking for a refresher on the details of your membership and what being part of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce can do for you. Join us for our monthly new member meet and greet, now online!
TOP FORTY UNDER 40 - THIS WEEK'S HONOUREES
KATE SNOWSELL - Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP

Born and raised in the Okanagan, Kate always knew she would return home to practice law here after studying in Edmonton. Kate’s entire legal career has been spent at Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP. ("DS"), where she enjoys practicing in estate and incapacity planning as well as estate administration. She is passionate about education on these topics, and partners with other professionals to deliver seminars to members of her community.

Kate is a past member of the Board of Directors for the MS Society of Canada, Okanagan Chapter, and is involved with the not-for-profit organization Mamas for Mamas. Kate is a mother of two and credits her greatest achievement as her kids.
GARRETT JONES - Valley First

Since 2016, Garrett has been with Valley First both in their Commercial Insurance and Banking Divisions. Through Valley First he is the Regional Leader for BC Young Leaders; 40+ members from various credit unions in the Okanagan, enriching and engaging young leaders within the BC Credit Union system.

Ryan is also a member of influence with Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP), and their COEDC Connector program. His involvement inspired him to create something similar at Valley First (VF Community Collective). Among other accomplishments, in 2018 Garrett received the Top 10 under 40 Award from Canadian Underwriter Magazine.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
NOMINATE A DESERVING INDIVIDUAL TODAY!

We are still accepting nominations to be recognized as one of the Central Okanagan's Top 40 Under 40, but time is running out.

Get your nominations in. Information can be found on our website.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Recording Available: Managing Expectations and Reputation Through Effective Communication
As part of a series of webinars within Destination BC's Road to Recovery Webinar Series, this recorded webinar explores how the needs and expectations of travelers have changed following COVID-19, and looks at best practices in communications, communicating new policies, and aligning your messaging with legitimate sources. WATCH THE REPLAY NOW.
Recording Available: Build Your Online Presence, with Facebook
Join the Canadian Business Resilience Network and Facebook in this recorded webinar to learn how to build your business' online presence with a Facebook Business Page and find out about the free Facebook tools that can help to jumpstart your business online. Topics included: building your Facebook business page, communicating with your customers, and managing and measuring your page.  WATCH THE REPLAY NOW.
Recording Available: Planning for Recovery with BDC
As the Canadian economy gradually reopens, business owners need to adapt their operations, ensure supply chains and manage their finances. The Canadian Business Resilience Network was joined by BDC Chief Economist Pierre Cléroux and BDC Advisory Services Executive Vice President Peter Lawler for a webinar to discuss what business owners should be doing as they ramp up operations and plan to reopen in the wake of COVID-19. WATCH THE REPLAY NOW.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS AT GLANCE

  • Thursday June 11 - Business Smarts Online - Opening Your Business while Protecting Customers & Employees with The Retail Council of Canada from 9:30am - 10:30am

  • Tuesday June 16 - Okanagan School of Business Speaker Series - Rebuilding Tourism in BC from 11:00am - 12:00pm

  • Thursday June 18 - Webinar - Kelowna Chamber of Commerce & Okanagan Young Professionals Collective present : A Conversation with WorkSafeBC & Pushor Mitchell LLP. from 10:00am - 11:30am

  • Thursday June 25 - Business Smarts Online - Leading Remote Workers with Sage Transitions from 9:30am - 10:30am

  • Friday June 26 - Membership 101 - Maximizing your Membership Investment (members only) from 9:00am - 10:00am

  • Thursday September 17 - Chamber Annual Golf Classic @ The Harvest Golf Club
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