Important PST Transition Information
Registration for PST will start on Jan. 2, 2013. 

 

The Provincial Government has announced new PST information resources for BC businesses.

 

Government PST information services

There will be 3 ways businesses can have their PST questions answered:

 

Doing Business with Silver  
From selling your products to buying wine, Steve Merrill explains how the Sovereign Exchange works.

Remember years ago when pennies were made of copper, when nickel used to make the

 nickel coin? Slowly over time the metal in our coins that gave them value was removed and replaced. There are many people in the Okanagan who see immense value in silver and are doing business with metal rather than paper.

 

Steve Merrill, president of the Sovereign Exchange, was a broker for many years and saw a different way of doing business. Instead of trading paper money he set up an exchange that allows businesses to trade metal - actual silver or gold. 

Click here for Full Article

 

For more information go to www.Sovereignize.net

Gold Silver Worlds

Forbes Article "Can Gold Save Us From Disaster?" 

 



Pandora Celebrates a Grand Opening in Orchard Park Mall
 

Pandora, the store that offers charms for personalized jewelry has opened a store in Orchard Park Mall. Not only do they offer bracelets but also rings, earrings and necklaces. Personalized, unique and capturing important memories is what this jewelry is famous for. 

 

At the Grand Opening Pandora was offering snacks and boxes of candy as well as amazing deals.  

For more information click here.

 


Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission
Expressions of Interest & Nominations for the 2013 Advisory Board

 

The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission is requesting expressions of interest for new additions to the 2013 Advisory Board.  A position on the Advisory Board of Directors offers individuals an opportunity to contribute to the strategic vision of the COEDC.

 

All applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Economic Development, Robert Fine, or any of the current Board members to clarify any questions you may have.  All Expressions of Interest will be held in strict confidence. Expressions of Interest will be confirmed upon receipt.

 

Applications close on Wednesday, 31st October, 2012.

Please submit your resume or an outline of your business background and accomplishments with contact information (mailing address, phone number and email) to info@investkelowna.com.


For full application package click here.

SPECIAL OFFER!  European River Cruise

The Kelowna Chamber has partnered with Sun Country Travel TravelPlus to bring you travel savingsVisit Budapest, Cologne, Amsterdam and many more great cities.  

 

Save $150 per person. 

 

Departs Sept. 27-Oct. 12, 2013
 





Employee Engagement: A Road Map
BC HRMA 

You know that engaging your employees in their job is critical for many reasons ... but experience shows it is much easier-said-than-done. Need a road map to help? Check out this month's people-focused article from BC HRMA.

 

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In the News
Business, Technology, Economy

New Technology turns mobile phones into health monitors
 
Wood - Redefining how it is used and potentially replacing plastics

Take the plunge - There has never been a better time to start a new business and invest

Downtown Kelowna Plan - a website to keep you informed of the progress and changes to Kelowna

What's Happening?
Upcoming Chamber Events

Mark Your Calendars!

Nov. 1

 

Kelowna Art Gallery Social 

for Not-for-Profit Organizations

 

Nov. 13

Sales 101 - Selling without "Selling" 

 

Nov. 15

 

 

The Engaged and Disengaged Employee

in a Mentoring Culture

 

Nov. 20

 

The Money of IT

 

Nov. 22

 

Small Business Expo

 

  




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