REVELSTOKE SECONDARY SCHOOL - WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

DEADLINE: August 31st!

Revelstoke Secondary School is looking for businesses to express interest in hosting work experience students once a week over the upcoming school year.

This is a great program that gives high school students the opportunity to develop new skills with hands on experience, and the chance to explore future career paths. Please note, Work Experience students are not meant to fill vacant positions. Be sure to read all conditions on the webpage linked below.

The Chamber took part in this program last year, and we could not have been happier with the experience. For full details and to express your interest, please visit this web page.

POWERHOUSE ROAD BUSINESS BLOCK PARTY | REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS

DEADLINE: August 31st

We’re working with local businesses to create a lively, interactive event on Powerhouse Rd, and we want to have as many Chamber Members involved as possible. Scheduled for September 25 from 11:30 am–2:30 pm, the Business Block Party will highlight the products and services offered by businesses who operate in this area of the community; through demos, activities, discounts and networking opportunities.

If your business is located on Powerhouse Rd and you'd like to be involved, complete the registration form to be part of the line-up. Share details about what you’d like to showcase so we can promote your involvement and help make this a standout community event.

This event is open to all businesses on Powerhouse Rd, so please tell your friends and neighbours, but also note that Chamber Members receive priority promotion.

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

With 115+ Summer Participants so far, have your staff taken the updated Ambassador Program? They will receive dozens of discounts in town, free access to educational modules to up their skills from Okanagan College. Thank you for helping us support your Revelstoke Workforce!

Download our Ambassador Program posters to share with your staff!

CHAMBER RESPONDS TO CSRD AREA B OPT-IN TO BILL 35

The Chamber has released an update on the CSRD’s decision to opt Area B into the provincial Short-Term Rental regulations (Bill 35), including what it means for local businesses and how you can get involved. This article includes details on an upcoming discussion taking place August 19th and a link to share your feedback.

NEW! 2025-2026 PROVINCIAL POLICY RESOLUTION MANUAL

As your voice of business in Revelstoke, we partake annually in the policy resolution process. The Chamber network has spoken and our policy resolutions have been published and communicated to the Provincial government. Watch for our upcoming events on the advocacy work we have been doing through upcoming newsletters. Click here to view the 2025-2026 BC Policy Resolution Manual.

Interested in working with the Chamber on Advocacy efforts? Fill in this form below.

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COFFEE CONNECTIONS

Thursday, September 17th | 9:00 am - 10:30 am | BVIC

We’re kicking off the Coffee Connections season with a morning of networking and reconnecting after a busy summer. Join fellow members to catch up, share ideas, and hear what the Chamber’s been working on, plus a preview of what’s ahead this fall. Register here.

POWERHOUSE ROAD BUSINESS BLOCK PARTY

Thursday, September 25th | 11:30 - 2:30 | Powerhouse Road

Full details to follow - register your business here.

NON-PROFIT BOOTCAMP

October 21 | 9:30-3:30 | Cost: FREE

Community Futures and the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce are proud to host our communities non-profit organizations for this Bootcamp. Our goal for this interactive day is to provide NPO's with skills that will expand their capacity through a series of short workshops over the course of 1 day. Register here before the deadline.

2025 BEA'S PRESENTED BY ABSOLUTE CONTRACTING AND REVELSTOKE SELECT

Saturday, November 8th | Revelstoke Community Centre

The Business Excellence Awards is our largest annual fundraiser. Award category nomination period will open on, August 25. There are only 3 event sponsorship spots remaining. We are looking for silent auction donations. We will be pushing our online silent auction webpage across the interior of BC, Bow Valley and Calgary area this year to ensure auction items that can attract visitors to Revelstoke are seen far and wide. Thank you for your donations to our silent auction. If you'd like to participate, click here.

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

EASE OF DOING BUSINESS: A BC GOV INITATIVE

The Province is reviewing regulations to make it easier to operate a business in B.C, and they want to hear from you. The Ease of Doing Business initiative aims to cut red tape, streamline processes, and modernize how government works with businesses. Share your feedback through the online form and help shape changes that support growth, innovation, and a stronger business climate. Click here for more info.

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY CALENDAR | POST YOUR OWN EVENT ON OUR WEBSITE!

Have an event coming up? Our online Business & Community Calendar is the perfect place to promote it. From grand openings and workshops to fundraisers and community celebrations, members can post events directly through our website, reaching a local audience of engaged businesses, residents, and visitors. Post your event.

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