A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
There's lots going on at the Chamber this summer as we transition to a new Executive Director. We're all working together to find the right leader. If you know somebody who is a rock star at time management, is organized, confident, well-spoken and thrives in a fast-paced environment, send them our way!
This position requires hard work, strong leadership and teamwork and we're confident that recruitment will be successful.
Our priority is to make sure that our membership remains in good hands. If you are the right person, or know the right person, click here.
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Stacey Brensrud | Executive Director |
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"We are a commercial laundry. We make it possible for businesses to provide exceptional and sanitized linens in an environmentally friendly way without the staffing hassle and costs associated with running an in-house laundry."
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"Camp Valhalla is a family friendly retreat and RV paradise on the shores of Summit Lake in British Columbia, Canada."
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"Flying Arrow Productions is a non-profit theatre company based in Revelstoke. We were founded in 2014 by Anita Hallewas (MA, PhD) who offers community based theatre with a focus on inter-generational play and collaboration. We produce a variety of live theatre with local performers, utilizing professional artists within the creative team."
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UPDATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION: WILL YOU BE OUR NEXT COUNCILLOR?
Consider running in our next municipal election this fall. Our elected leadership will play a key role in the future of our business community for the next four years. If you're curious about the role of a municipal councillor, what the job entails, what supports are available for you, there will be an information session with four past councillors speaking.
When: Wednesday August 17th at 5:00 PM
Where: Community Centre MacPherson Room
There is no greater opportunity to support your community than to step up in this capacity.
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CHAMBER EVENT CALL OUT.
We're always looking for venues for our events, this is a great way to promote your business! If your business would like to host or present a luncheon or après event, please contact info@revelstokechamber.com.
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CHAMBER LUNCHEON | MARK YOUR CALENDAR | WED, SEP. 14 - 12:00PM - 1:00PM |
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Our next Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 14 at noon. Join us and Michelle Bowlen from Selkirk Immigration while she provides an overview of options and shares practice tips for businesses looking to address staff shortages via provincial and federal immigration programs. Looking forward to seeing you there! Location information coming soon. |
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CHAMBER APRES | MARK YOUR CALENDAR | THU, SEP 29 - 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Mark your calendar for our next Après - Thursday, September 29 at 5:00pm.
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29th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS.
The 29th Annual BEAs will be held Saturday, November 5th at the Revelstoke Community Centre. It's time to PARTY.
Invitations to tender the Business Excellence Awards are now open:
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STREAMLINED REVY. BUCKS PROGRAM.
Register now for the upgraded system, no more back-end administration will be required for your business! The new model is as easy as a credit or debit payment, the customer will just tap the preloaded card from their virtual wallet and it is done. If you accept credit or debit cards, you can accept REVY. Bucks with no effort. Sign up here.
Are you already signed up? Click here to switch from the old model to the new, simplified model.
This is an SLBC Program, for full details click here.
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BYLAW 2263 - BYLAW BANNING SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IN EFFECT. |
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Bylaw 2263, banning single-use items was adopted on January 11, 2022 and became effective, July 1, 2022. Enforcement date will commence January 1, 2023, giving businesses 6 months time to use up existing supplies. The City will begin the enforcement phase by continuing education and working with businesses in a staged approach to support their compliance efforts, ensuring that businesses have all the information and resources necessary to successfully comply. Click here for more information and stop by our office to pick up your copy of posters and stickers from the City.
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With the support of the Chamber's Business Outreach Contractor, Community Futures Revelstoke has worked hard to help businesses prepare to be "Revelstoke Ready". This is a simplified way to have your business prepared for any emergency situation that could come your way. Reach out to our Business Outreach Contractor, here.
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY FOR DIGITAL ADOPTION. |
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The Boost your Business Workshop has been postponed until fall.
We'll be covering the ins and outs of the federal government's funding program (Canada Digital Adoption Program) which provides funding, advisory services and training to small businesses to help them digitize. You'll be guided through the application process and provided with one-on-one support with your application. You'll also learn how Revelstoke Tech Strategy initiatives can support your tech transition journey. Register here.
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BUSINESS OUTREACH PROGRAM.
There's still help available free of charge to all businesses and organizations in Revelstoke via the Chamber's Business Outreach Program, funded by ETSI-BC. Please reach out to Carolyn Gibson at (250) 814-3952 or to the Chamber at info@revelstokechamber.com and we can help you with questions or refer you to the right organization to provide the support you might be looking for.
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FREE HR ADVISOR SERVICE FOR TOURISM & HOSPITALITY. |
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go2HR is offering a new, and free, resource for employers in our area, specifically in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry. Whether you have a current issue or just need advice, the Regional HR Consultants can help. From recruitment and retention strategy development to identifying specific gaps in your HR program, this service was created to better assist you. Connect with Sarah Moseley, the Regional HR Consultant, Kootenay Rockies here: smoseley@go2hr.ca | 1 (250) 421-9420.
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CHAMBER BENEFITS THROUGH OUR BC CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP.
Learn how to take full advantage of your Chamber membership by exploring your options here.
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NOW AVAILABLE!
THE REVELSTOKE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM & THEREALSTOKE PASS 2022/2023.
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Your employees can now take the Ambassador Program training and obtain TheRealStoke Season Pass and other benefits. We encourage you to use the program as a retraining tool for seasonal employees. Learn more on revelstokechamber.com/ambassador.
GET INVOLVED!
Offer staff incentives to get maximum visibility.
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2023 CHAMBER TOURISM MARKETING.
We have an array of ways to promote your business! Click the button below to learn about our 2023 Marketing Menu.
Previous advertisers: Reserve your priority space, renew by Aug 12
New Advertisers: Deadline to participate Sep 2
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ACCESSIBILITY.
We are excited to share the news! We were successful in securing funds through the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) to push our accessibility further here at the Visitor Information Centre. We secured funding to retrofit 6 doors with automatic openers, making our facility accessible for our employees and visitors!
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ACCESSIBLE TRIP PLANNING.
Did you know that Tourism Revelstoke has an Accessible Travel page on their website for trip planning? This is a great resource for all. Click here to learn more.
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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE.
We are excited to announce that this June, we surpassed our pre-pandemic visitor numbers! In June of 2019, we had 8,204 visitors and in June of 2022, we had 8,324! Compared to June of 2021, we paced ahead by 528%, serving nearly 300 visitors per day on average.
We did not quite reach pre-pandemic numbers this July, but we did pace ahead by 71% vs this time last year. We're continually noticing a rising trend with no sign of it slowing down any time soon.
Keep up the great work, Revelstoke!
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The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce gratefully acknowledges that we live, work and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Sinixt, Ktunaxa, Secwepemc and the Syilx peoples.
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