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5 to 7pm 146 Skyland Drive
Chamber Lunch Sept. 14
Yvonne Evans
The Unspoken Secret
About Leaders
Speaker Series Sept. 18
Business Succession Planning
Presented by Sue Connaghan
of Pushor Mitchell
Sept. 20
Sept. 27
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#1 Plan for Employee Benefits
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade have long recognized the value of employee benefits, and the difficulties smaller employers face getting quality, affordable coverage.
One philosophy has driven the plan since its creation: providing affordable, competitive, secure benefits to employees of small businesses. The results - over the past 10 years, the plan has grown three-fold and with an average of 300 new groups being added per month. There are currently 30,000 firms across Canada participating in the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan. These firms enjoy:
- Guaranteed Coverage - No industry restrictions
- Plan Flexibility - Design a benefit program for any budget
- Rate Stability - Claims pooling over 30,000 companies
- Customer Service - Prompt claims, www.mybenefits.ca employee website.
For full article click here.
For a quote click here.
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Free Consulting Services
from UBCO Students
The Management Student Consulting Project (MSCP) offers confidential business assistance to local organizations. This service is specifically designed for small companies & not-for profit organizations in the Okanagan Area, and is free of charge.
Consulting teams consist of 4th year Management students who are nearing completion of their degree program. They are bright, enthusiastic, dedicated and energetic individuals. The expertise from this pool of talent allows MSCP to provide consultation in most functional areas of business.
All student groups are supervised by seasoned and experienced faculty members, ensuring relevant and practical recommendations and implementation plans. A team of up to four students will be assigned your project, providing your company with as much as 600 hours of project work.
Depending on the complexity of the project, student consultants will conduct research, perform market studies, analyze financial data, and brainstorm as necessary to attack the problem successfully and provide a workable solution. The deliverables to the clients include a written report and oral presentation. Client firms are expected to reimburse student groups for their out of pocket expenses.
For more information on the program, please contact Dr. Ian Stuart (ian.stuart@ubc.ca) or click here for a PDF. |
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What's the Chamber working on?
The Speaker Series and Power Hours are in full swing again. For a list of all the Chamber Events click here. Have a suggestion on a speaker? Contact Dicky.
Early Bird Special - Business Excellence Awards Tickets
$85 until 4pm on Oct. 10 (after this they will be $115).
To purchase tickets click.
Welcome to our Newest Members!
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The Chamber Teams Up With Smart Betty!
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce exciting new changes to the Member to Member discount program. We have teamed up with Smart Betty and together we are introducing an online Member to Member discount program in addition to your Member to Member card.
The new Kelowna Chamber of Commerce/Smart Betty discount program will launch September 17, 2012. Contact Bruce Maki to learn more and register your business for this exciting new opportunity exclusive to Chamber members!
For more information click here.
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Exclusive Deal! 50% off Tickets
For Chamber Members Only!
All Chamber Members can receive 50% off Tickets to the Kelowna Theatre's Abra Cadabra show (full of ABBA hits) and The Piano Man (tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel.)
Go to www.selectyourtickets.com and click on the red promo tab at the top right corner, then type in the word "charity" in the promotional code field to receive a 50% discount.
For Full Poster Click Here.
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Trades Tailgate Networking
in September!
Date: Sept. 13, 2012
Time: 5 to 7pm
Location: 146 Skyland Drive
Take Clifton Road to Rio Drive
follow the signs to Skylands Lot 44&45
Members of the Chamber receive a discount to participate as a vendor. Bring your truck and enjoy a beverage and a BBQ! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes!
For more information on vendor space contact Allison.
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Kelowna's First Red Dress Event
It is a little known fact that heart disease and stroke is the #1 killer of
women in Canada, more than all cancers combined. Heart and Stroke Okanagan wants women to know that it is OK to put yourself first and they are having their first ever Red Dress Event in Kelowna on November 3rd at Bo.ttega to do just that.
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Big Changes for Us Means Big Success for Our Members!
Summer for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce has been a busy time. We have designed a new website which will greatly improve the services we provide to our members and the general public.
Currently the website receives over 1000 visits a week, many are looking to connect with business or are trying to find a local business. The Chamber website will also appear at the top of search engine queries for Kelowna, meaning that the visits to our website will increase, resulting in increased business and awareness for our members. A mobile app will also be available, which means our directory will be accessible from anywhere, even while people are out shopping.
Our new search button will make finding what you need easy. Our business directory will be enhanced and will list our Platinum members first. Maps of the city and the locations of the members will appear beside the listings, making it easier for future clients to find you.
To get the most out of your profile we encourage all our members to update their profile. It's easy to do; everyone received a referral report a week ago from Paulina, our membership coordinator, which included your username and password (or email amy@kelownachamber.org if you cannot find it). You are also able to change both to something easier to remember if you like. As the website directs more clients to our members we encourage everyone to maintain your profile and keep the information up to date.
You can do this in 3 easy steps.
1. Login, make sure the information is accurate: address, team members.
Each quarter the Chamber will be emailing referral reports so that you can see how clients are finding you. This information is vital for you to know where to focus your time and energy.
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In the News
The BIG Decision television show is searching for Canadian companies to be featured on the second season. Jim Treliving and Arlene Dickinson, from Dragon's Den, are on a mission to spend their time and their money to turn around struggling Canadian companies.
For more information click here.
To apply, click here.
FREE COMPUTERS! The Kelowna Chamber has 6 used computers available for anyone. They have been cleaned of all data and are ready for pick up. Email amy@kelownachamber.org for pick up details.
Apple Wins patent battle in Smart phone law suit. The result was immediately seen in the stock market. For Globe and Mail story click here.
Financial Resources and Guide for Central Okanagan business. Lists of grants available, resources, banks and programs to help your business.
Phone/Mobile Credit Card Readers: Could this be the future of business? As more people have a flat screen phone, more business people are able to get instant payments, and clients sign with a finger on the screen. Click to see what the Economist.com had to say.
Markets are improving! Stocks hit a 4-year high, BC jobs are increasing, investors are watching the housing market which is on the rise.
ICBC has been in the news lately with middle management positions increasing 34% from 2007 to 2011 during the global economic crisis and compensation to employees increasing 50%. For the full review click here.
BC Government press release.
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