Another Election and Another Minority Government |
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Both our area MPs will be going back to Ottawa. Congrats to Tracy Gray in Kelowna Lake Country and Dan Albas in Central Okanagan - Similkameen - Nicola for being re-elected. While all votes are not yet tallied (mail in ballots are being counted today), it appears the result is all but certain as is another minority liberal government.
The Kelowna Chamber congratulates all candidates that put their name forward in the recent Federal Election and looks forward to working with our MPs and the new parliament to address the issues that are critical to the success of our growing region.
Real-time national and local results are available directly from Elections Canada.
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The Kelowna Chamber salutes all businesses in the central Okanagan and how they have rolled with the many punches thrown at them during 2021. Through all those challenges over the past year we've seen some terrific displays of determination, innovation, and resiliency. Our 34th Annual Business Excellence Awards will celebrate those accomplishments but we need your help.
This is a great chance for you to show how much you appreciate the efforts of your favourite local business by nominating them for one of our sixteen different awards from Tourism Excellence to Business of the Year. Show local some love by clicking on the link below and spend 60 seconds to nominate someone today!
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NEXT WEEK, Okanagan College Speaker Series - How to Invite The World
Tuesday, Sept. 28 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | NOW A VIRTUAL EVENT
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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.
Rick will join us online for this now virtual OC Speaker Series experience. Grab your lunch and join us via Zoom for this insightful business event. If you love to travel, are a fan of event tourism, and see value in learning from others, you won't want to miss this. Thanks to the generous support of Okanagan College School of Business we are able to provide this series to the community at no charge but while there is no cost to attend, pre-registration is required through the link below.
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Maximizing Your Investment - Membership 101 (Members only)
Thursday, September 30 | 8:00 AM - 9:00AM | Virtual
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Whether you are a new member or have been with us for awhile, you're free to join us on Thursday, September 30 from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM for a (virtual) briefing for you and your team on how you can get the most out of your investment in membership with the Kelowna Chamber.
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NEWS & UPDATES IN OUR NETWORK |
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Kelowna Hosting Premier Golf Championship
BC Golf Championship Returns to Gallagher’s Canyon
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The 5th Annual GolfBC Championship tees off at the Gallagher’s Canyon this week as the Mackenzie Tour returns to the Okanagan with a 72-hole tournament, running Wednesday through Saturday. Gate Admission to the 2021 Championship will be FREE of charge, compliments of Castanet!
Fans are encouraged to come out to enjoy 4 days of professional golf, and support sport tourism in the City. The Kelowna Chamber is proud to support this prestigious event that helps generate significant dollars for our beleaguered tourism economy. Fans are welcome to bring their own chairs to set up and watch the pros from their favourite spot on the course, or follow a group along the course and cheer them on!
NOTE: The GolfBC Championship is following all Interior Health guidelines. As such, spectators are welcome to attend the GolfBC Championship with proof of double vaccination.
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Improved Economic Outlook Noted in Quarterly Finance Report |
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B.C. is seeing an improved financial outlook for the first quarter of this year, with significantly higher revenue, lower deficit, and better economic growth projections than in previous pandemic periods.
That is the finding of the first quarterly B.C. Finance Ministry report for the current fiscal year, released last week by the Province’s Finance Minister.
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Canadian Chamber: Labour Force Survey Hides Details of Ongoing Challenges |
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The recent release of Labour Force Survey numbers continued the trend we saw in July of an economy enjoying the first rays of sunshine as businesses reopened after an incredibly dark number of months. However, tempting as it is to sit back and bask in what feels like an economic honeymoon, we cannot lose sight of the challenges that existed before reopening, and continue to persist.
Read the Canadian Chamber's ideas on creating opportunities for a post-pandemic workforce and stable economic growth.
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Canadian Chamber Event: The Role of Reputation in Driving Business Growth
Tuesday, September 21 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Virtual
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Across Canada and around the globe, the social and economic impacts of COVID-19 are transforming the relationships between business, society and government. Increased expectations around transparency, equity and values are shaping perceptions of businesses and their leaders. Performance still matters, but organizations are no longer judged on performance alone; the bottom line is no longer the bottom line.
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Managing HR: Tools to Unite Your Team with the Women's Enterprise Centre
Wednesday, September 22 | 10:00 AM | Virtual
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As a business owner, are you managing a group of people or a high-performance team? There are many strategies you can use to unite your employees, and most can be successful without spending much cash. Join Tanja Halsall, Chief People Officer of Potentia HR, for an interactive session to explore how you can lean into your own leadership abilities. You’ll learn strategies to improve communication, build trust and develop employees who are empowered to contribute and unite around a common goal every day.
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How to Future-proof Your Small Business with an Online Course
Wednesday, September 22 | 11:30 AM | Virtual
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If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we must show resilience in the face of adversity. How can you ensure you have a contingency plan in place to protect your business when you are hit with the unexpected?
Join Thinkific Partnerships Manager and Course Expert Sean Scott to hear about the proven blueprint for building and launching successful online courses alongside your business. You’ll learn:
- How to use online courses to enhance your service or product and protect your business from future disruptions
- How other entrepreneurs and small businesses successfully pivoted during the pandemic
- Thinkific's proven five-step blueprint to creating, launching and profiting from online courses
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The Kelowna Chamber is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our team. This new team member 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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