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Tips for Applying Courage at Work
 

Step up to your next level with courage leadership and find out how does it apply to everyone at work  in this month's people-focused article from BC HRMA

 

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 What is the Chamber Working On?

 

The Chamber is constantly working on behalf of our members and here is some of the things we are involved in.
 

Changes to Wine Laws - The chamber has been involved in changing federal and provincial laws regarding BC wines being permitted to cross provincial boarders. 

 

BC Wine Law Success - Times have changed and now so have the laws!Free My Grapes
 
Smart Betty = Smart Business - The Chamber's Member to Member program is being revamped to serve you better with Smart Betty. In the fall our Chamber Member only Smart Betty will be available.
Revamping the website - A new website will be available in the fall with more features.
Under 40 events - Many business people in the Okanagan would rather play paint ball than golf as a networking event - We are here to help young business professionals too. Have a suggestion for an event?
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New Businesses are Successful in the Okanagan
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okanagan Hearing Centre has been busy since they opened, conveniently located in the Guisachan Village Mall.  Owner Joyce Chen cut the ribbon with family, friends and business neighbours.

 

 

Heart and Sol's Tours officially launched the summer season.

L-R Kevin Jackson, Chamber Ambassador Carmen Sparg and owner Sherry Cote.

 

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CEO's Message
 Caroline Grover

Advocacy and volunteerism are synonymous in our Chamber.  And the issues and concerns of our members are being most ably represented by volunteers from our membership and Board of Directors. 

 

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Kelowna Chamber of Commerce

25th Annual Business Excellence Awards

 

It is your time to vote for businesses that have excelled, inspired or impressed 

you over the past year.

 

Deadline for nominations is July 13, 2012 4:00pm 

Nomination Form 2012

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 For photos of our Golf Tournament please visit our Facebook page

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce   544 Harvey Ave  Kelowna BC  250-861-3627   

www.kelownachamber.org
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