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Monthly Survey Question 
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce wants to know what you think!
Click here to view this month's survey question regarding downtown parking.
Thanks to all those who responded to last month's survey question.
Here are the stats from last month's survey:
Do you feel that the federal government's new Tax-free Savings Account would be beneficial to you? (Individuals will be able to put up to $5,000 a year into a savings account. Capital gains earned on investments in the account will be exempt from tax, even when withdrawn)
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Access to Wine Country Visitor Centre 
We apologize for any inconvenience that the Railway & Power Street construction may be causing. For the next three months, Railway Street from Eckhardt Avenue to the other side of the Wade Avenue intersection will be closed for construction of the new roundabout and widening of the road.
To visit the Wine Country Visitor Centre you will need to go South on Power Street from Westminster Avenue and use the access through the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre parking lot. |
| Manager's Report by Lorraine Renyard
Valley Wide Business After Hours May 15, 2008
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Valley Wide Business After Hours will be held on Thursday May 15 at the Cove Resort in the District of Westside from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. This popular annual event involves Chambers from Oliver to Vernon. Attendance this year will be capped at 450 people and the theme is "A New Beginning" to mark the birth of the newest City in the Okanagan Valley.
"This is such a great event," said Randy Kowalchuk, Chamber President. "Each year we look forward to this very successful event. Our members who attend tell us it's a terrific way to meet new business people from throughout the valley and learn about new partnerships and opportunities."
"This event is very popular and it's always sold out," continues Randy, "so don't wait too long to purchase your tickets."
The Valley Wide Business After Hours features a trade show with over 50 exhibitors as well as appetizers from the BonFire Restaurant and beverages from local wineries and breweries.
Tickets are $15 each and must be purchased in advance by calling 492-4103. |
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Visitor Centre Report by Aaron McRann
The Penticton Visitor Centre is now selling tickets for the Okanagan Children's Festival and the Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival.
The Okanagan Children's Festival will be held May 22 to 24 at Okanagan Lake Park. Teachers call this the 'best field trip ever' and parents describe it as the 'best family event of the BC Interior'! No wonder. With an amazing collection of entertainers for young audiences from Germany, Russia, USA and all across Canada, this festival will amuse, amaze and move you. Choose from 20 shows with tickets for school groups at $7 and general admission at $8.00 ($7.50 if you use our new on-line order system).
Lined up for this year's event are some of the best dancers, actors, comedians, rock & roll circus, kids crafts, storytellers and much more.
Penticton's 7th Annual Elvis Festival is taking place on June 27 - 29. Sharing the stage with Gino Monopoli is this year's new headliner Shawn Klush who was chosen by Graceland as the winner of the first ever Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, TN. Shawn was also the winner at BBC1's World's Greatest Elvis competition in the United Kingdom and Gino placed second.
Shawn Klush brings all the electrifying magic of Elvis to the stage. Shawn is . . . "The Closest Thing to the King in Concert." |
Business After Business 
Thank you to everyone at Penticton Funeral Home for a great Business After Business on March 27th. Almost 70 guests enjoyed great food and refreshments throughout the evening.
Michelle Provencher of Cin Cin Events, was presented with an official Recognized SuperHost Business Certificate by Chamber Director Dan Albas. When 60% or more of your employees participate in any of the SuperHost workshops, you can become a Recognized SuperHost Business and gain recognition in the business community for superior customer service. Congratulations Michelle! |
Business After Business 
Another successful networking event was hosted by WorkZone Employment Services on Thursday, April 10th.
WorkZone would like to thank all the Chamber members who attended, for their support and a big shout out to all who donated door prizes! |
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Contemplation
Twenty-five years ago, my friend Richard Exley read me some words I've never forgotten. Here they are: If I had my life to live over, I'd try to make more mistakes next time. I would relax. I would limber up. I would be sillier than I have been on this trip. I would be crazier. I would be less hygienic. I would take more chances. I would take more trips. I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers, watch more sunsets.
I would eat more ice cream and less beans.
I would have more real troubles and fewer imaginary ones. You see, I am one of these people who lives prophylactically and sensibly and sanely, hour after hour, day after day. |
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Photo by: David Szabo
NEW MEMBERS
Pat Deacon, Homeopath
734 Creekside Road
Penticton BC V2A 2C4
492-0336
pdeacon@shaw.ca
www.patdeacon.com
Shoppers Home Health Care
Elaine Edmond
#709-1301 Main Street
Penticton, BC V2A 5E9
492-7592
mshhc@shoppershomehealthcare.ca
The Lunchbox
Cathy Tribbeck
201 Martin Street
Penticton BC V2A 5K2
Alternative Construction Inc.
Brenda Doherty & Edmaro Cabete
Penticton
493-7331
info@alternativeconstruction.ca
www.alternativeconstruction.ca
Alternative Rentals Ltd.
Brenda Doherty & Edmaro Cabete
Penticton
493-7331
info@althernativerentals.ca
www.alternativerentals.ca
Holler Estate Vineyards
Barbara Holler
1050 Chapman Road
Penticton BC V2A 8T6
493-5440
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