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5 to 7pm 146 Skyland Drive
Chamber Lunch Sept. 14
Yvonne Evans
TICKETS AVAILABLE
UNTIL 4PM TODAY!!!
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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Barbecue Networking This Thursday!
Date: Sept. 13, 2012
Time: 5 to 7pm
Location: 146 Skyland Drive
Take Clifton Road to Rio Drive
follow the signs to Skyland Lot #44 & 45
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Come and enjoy some beverages and a BBQ. The view alone is worth it! Wear comfortable shoes!
For more information on trade vendor space contact Allison.
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Saturday - This Weekend
JobFest - Rock Your Future!
JobFest is a touring exhibition in BC visiting over 50 communities. Penticton experienced the festival over the weekend and the events will be in Kelowna on Sept. 15 and Vernon Sept 18. Although the festival is going to be job based and providing information on the labour market and various opportunities, there will be live music, local talent, and lots of opportunities.
Date: Sept. 15
Time: 12-6pm
Location: Stuart Park 1414 Water Street
Headlining Act: Acres of Lions |
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Kelowna Welcomes Bin There Dump That
Bin There Dump That comes in, drops a bin that you fill and then they haul it away.
This means you don't need to do multiple runs to the dump, instead a large clean bin is placed on your lot and rather than piles of garbage and materials you will have a green bin and happy neighbours.
They also have various sizes to suit your needs. It really doesn't get better or easier than this!
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MicroBusiness Training Now Available!
Do you have a small business of less than 5 employees and need training? You could receive funding to get an education in: Bookkeeping, Computers, Web Design, Management/Leadership and Marketing/Sales.
It's another perk of Chamber membership! Interested in applying, go to www.BCMicroBusiness.com/Apply |
| Gamification - Good for Business?
Can computer gaming increase employee engagement and be good for business? Surprisingly many companies are starting to think so.
Learn more on this global trend in this month's people-focused article from BC HRMA.
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Kelowna Could Win Again
Interior Drive for Life Challenge
The Challenge: for Kelowna to collect 1408 blood donations and win again for the second year!
The Mission: To save lives
The Dates: From Sept 6 to Oct 18 Click here for details
The Location: 103-1865 Dilworth Dr. (across from Sears)
Last year Kelowna won the Interior Drive for Life Challenge - but we won't win this year unless you donate! Prince George won for three straight years and 2011 was the year Kelowna took the victory! We all know someone who has needed blood, from cancer patients to people in accidents. It is an easy way to save a life.
For more information on giving blood click here.
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Up To $1000 Subsidy For
FORTISBC Commercial Customers
Kelowna session starts October 30, 2012
Climate Smart, The Pacific Carbon Trust and FortisBC invite you to join a group of local businesses that are cutting costs by cutting carbon.
Climate Smart helps local businesses reduce their carbon footprint while cutting costs. Through three half-day training sessions, their web-based software application, and one-on-one advising, you'll develop strategies tosave on energy costs, improve operational efficiencies and engage employees.
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In The News
The Euro - Get comfortable, the situation is far from being resolved. Even China and Japan have slowing industrial markets. The world economy has survived the toughest part - but recovery is slower than expected. The good news is that we are on the path to recovery. For the full story from the Economist click here.
Canadian Banks increase dividends - Across the board the big 5 banks have increased the dividend payout to stock holders after profits of 7.8 billion in the thrid quarter. Increases are: TD 7% increase, RBC 5.3%, CIBC 4.4%, Soctia 3.6%, BMO 2.8%. For full story from the Globe and Mail click here.
Starting a small business? Picking a name is critical according to the Globe and Mail. For full article click here.
Petrodollar: Is the Canadian economy based on the Petrodollar and is this a dangerous place for us to be? Find out more from the Financial Post click here.
The cost of living in the Okanagan puts a strain on families. Although our cost of living is not that far off other larger cities the wages paid makes life in the Okanagan a struggle. For full Castanet article click here.
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Our New Website is LIVE!
Welcome to the new and improved Kelowna Chamber of Commerce website! As you can see, it is a drastic improvement from our old site. In celebration of the launch of this site we have ensured that you will never have to see that old site ever again...we promise.
Improvements made over the old site include more information about our committees, events, award recipients, programs & services and, most importantly, drastic improvements have been made to how our business directory is viewed which will result in more referrals for your business. If you still aren't a member get with the program and join us, we'll take good care of you. If you are a member, log in and check out the new Members Only section of the site. You will notice that things are easier to find in the quick links and the overall user experience has greatly improved.
Now that we have the new site it is even more important to make sure your directory listings are up to date. For information on updating your listing, changing your categories or upgrading your membership contact Paulina@kelownachamber.org |
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Member to Member discounts - find out where you can save!
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