The leaves are falling and the nights are getting longer. With the slower pace that shoulder season often brings, now is the perfect time to explore our fall opportunities, get a head start, and set yourself up for success before things ramp up again!

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - BECOME A BENEFIT PROVIDER

The Ambassador Program is our workforce retention and training initiative, designed to help employees from all sectors grow and reward them for shaping the visitor experience.

By offering a benefit, you’re not just supporting the workforce, you’re putting your business directly in front of large, diverse and engaged audience, many of whom are front-line staff interacting with visitors every day. Your benefit invites Ambassadors to experience your business firsthand, turning them into enthusiastic advocates who can share their experience with others. The more appealing the offer, the more likely they are to visit, and then recommend your business to guests and other locals alike.

Offering a benefit opens up additional opportunities for exposure, including features in the Ambassador Newsletter - now with 1500+ recipients!

MOONLIGHT MADNESS 2025 - NOV 28th, 6-10PM

Moonlight Madness is back for its 44th year! This year, the Chamber is helping organise this longstanding community tradition. Membership is not required - all downtown retail businesses are invited to take part, and this year we're also encouraging downtown food & beverage providers to get in on the fun too!


To share your deals and offerings for the evening, you can add them onto our Moonlight Madness webpage through the Member Portal. It’s still early, so if you’re not ready with details yet, just let us know you’re interested and we’ll follow up closer to the date.

WELCOME WEEK - NOVEMBER 23rd - 29th

If you have an idea for an event or want to do something special to encourage visits to your business during welcome week, add it to the Welcome Week Calendar! (Hit the '+' in the top right).

Events during Welcome Week often focus on helping people get settled, learn more about the community, and discover local resources. They can also be fun social events, networking opportunities, or activities that showcase what makes Revelstoke unique.

Posters will be displayed around town featuring select events, with QR codes linking to the full calendar.

EVENT PARTNERSHIP CALENDAR & MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

We're looking to fill our calendars - use our new tools to explore opportunities and get in touch to discuss partnering with us on an event, or taking out an ad on our social channels, website, or newsletters!


Events: Check out our new interactive calendar showcasing all available event partnership opportunities.

Marketing: Discover all our marketing and visibility options in one place.

LIVING WAGE SURVEY

The City's Economic Development team is conducting a survey to help determine the true cost of living in Revelstoke. Take part anonymously, and help inform the Living Wage calculation. Complete the survey here.

REIMAGINING IMMIGRATION PAPER

In August, Employment Minister Nancy Healy shared the Reimagining Immigration Paper with federal ministers as part of a national advocacy effort. The paper calls for modernizing Canada’s immigration system to better address workforce needs and support economic growth. Our Chamber is proud to be a member of this national immigration coalition and signatory on this important initiative. Read the paper here.

REPRESENTING REVELSTOKE ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL

We will be attending the CCEC (Chambers of Commerce Executives of Canada) and CCC (Canadian Chamber of Commerce)'s annual conferences in Mississauga ON Oct 6-9. We attend these important gatherings to expand our relationships with other Chambers across the nation. These opportunities allow us to better represent you as we sit on national coalitions, committees and boards. 

One of the most important sessions of the CCC conference this year will be the national policy debate where Chambers of Commerce gather together to debate proposed resolutions. Our Chamber has submitted a resolution (#15) amongst the other dozens of proposed policy resolutions which you can view here. Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates starting next week. 

Below is a list of our Chamber's regular involvement on the following boards & committees:

• Canadian Chamber’s national policy resolution committee, CEO member.
• Chambers of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC), CEO director on board.
• Chambers of Commerce Executives of BC (CCEBC), CEO director on board.
• Immigration Coalition under Federal Commissioner for Employers, CEO member.
• Tourism Infrastructure Committee (CoR), CEO, Chamber Seat.
• Social Development Committee (CoR), CEO, Chamber Seat.
• Economic Development Commission (CoR), CEO as a member of the public.
• Multipurpose Committee (CoR), CEO, Chamber Seat

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

Bookmark our Chamber Calendar and Community & Business Events Calendar, and never miss an event!

COFFEE CONNECTIONS

Wednesday, October 15th | 9:00am - 10:30am | BVIC

Start your day with great conversations and new connections at our next Coffee Connection! These casual, drop-in networking events are all about building relationships and staying connected. This month’s sponsor, the Local Food Initiative, will share a few insights on commercial composting and waste diversion, setting the tone for a discussion on sustainability in business. Register here.

NON-PROFIT BOOTCAMP

Tuesday, October 21st | 9:00am - 3:30pm | Okanagan College

A free one-day training for Revelstoke’s non-profit organizations, with workshops on governance, planning, volunteer recruitment, and more. Registration required by October 3. Register here.

TICKETS ON SALE! 2025 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS - PRESENTED BY ABSOLUTE CONTRACTING & REVELSTOKE SELECT

Saturday, November 8th | 5:00pm- 11:30pm | Community Centre
Celebrate the best of Revelstoke at the Business Excellence Awards! Tickets are now available, and they go fast so secure yours today! There are still a few sponsorship opportunities left, plus we’re accepting silent auction donations! Get your tickets and learn more here.

WANT TO GET INVOLVED WITH AN UPCOMING EVENT?

We are looking for collaborators for upcoming events such as Luncheons, Coffee Connections, Seminars, Webinars and more. Click below to share your interest!

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

FUNDING: SOLAR AND BATTERY INCENTIVES IN BC

There are major rebates and incentives available right now for commercial solar and battery systems, including up to $20,000 in BC Hydro rebates, a 75% accelerated write-off, and a 30% Clean Tech Investment Tax Credit. If you’re curious about what this could mean for your business, reach out to Paradigm Solar for details and a custom quote.

All Member Benefit info, including M2M Benefit Codes, can be easily accessed in the Member Portal!

Elevate Motion Lab

Move better, recover faster, and get back to doing what you love. At Elevate Motion Lab, we specialize in resolving stubborn pain, accelerating injury recovery, managing concussions, and building resilient bodies. Click here for more information.

Hot Poc

Hot Poc is a Canadian company specializing in reusable, eco-friendly hand warmers designed to keep people comfortable while enjoying the outdoors. Compact and practical, our warmers are perfect for travelers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families exploring in colder weather. Click here for more information.

Stoke Social

Stoke Social is a marketing, social media, and events company that helps large and small businesses in Revelstoke elevate their brand through creative strategy, a social media presence, and community-focused promotion. Click here for more information.

Chambers Plan is the #1 employee benefits plan for Canadian small businesses, and it’s offered as an exclusive benefit for our Chamber Members. Contact our Chambers Plan advisor today, and make sure your team are covered.

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