What's Happening?Upcoming Chamber Events
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What's the Chamber working on?Connection, Advantage, Influence
BC Chamber of Commerce Week - Feb. 18-22 is BC Chamber Week and we have put together five days of Chamber Events starting with a Chamber Open House on Monday, Feb. 18 4:30-6:00pm. Come by our office for some appies and a beverage and meet the Chamber team, Ambassadors and Board of Directors.
Board Nominations - Nominations for the 2013-2014 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are currently being sought. Nominations must be received at the Kelowna Chamber office by 4:00 pm on Monday, February 4, 2013. Click here for more details. Please contact the Chamber to update your business' voting members.
Call for Committee Members - Our committees are always looking for new member representatives to take part. Learn more about your community while influencing change. Contact the Chamber for details.
New Members - Each month our membership is growing, to find out who has recently joined go to our New Member section of the website.
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BC HRMA Managers often seek out "team building" sessions to fix staff issues ... but find it's not enough. Find out what is also needed in this month's people-focused article from the BC HRMA. Click here for full article |
Student Job Opportunites
Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to help create summer job opportunities for students.
Not-for-profit employers are eligible for up to 100 percent of the provincial/territorial minimum hourly wage and mandatory employment-related costs. Public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees are eligible for up to 50 percent of the provincial/territorial minimum hourly wage.
As of February 1, interested employers can apply online. |
In the newsBusiness, Technology, Economy
Civic & Community Awards - Kelowna's Civic and Community Awards recognize the talent, dedication and generosity of our outstanding athletes, volunteers, artists and businesses whose unique gifts have contributed to Kelowna and make it a great community. Deadline for nominations is 12pm, Feb. 1st.
Connect with Kelowna - The City of Kelowna Service Request system has gone mobile. The Service Request system, previously available on the City website, is now available for smartphones at kelowna.ca/mobileSR.
Learn How to Apply for Civic Grants - Registered, non-profit societies and community organizations planning to apply for 2013 grants from the City of Kelowna can receive the latest information during a Jan. 17 session organized by the Central Okanagan Foundation.
Kelowna/Scottsdale Business Council Summit - The KSBC Scottsdale delegation visited Kelowna last September and toured a variety of Okanagan businesses as well as meeting with many community and business leaders. The visit of the Kelowna delegation to Scottsdale is already cementing relationships and driving business connectivity forward.
Phasing Out the Penny - To help consumers, businesses, charities and financial institutions to plan, a transition date of February 4, 2013 has been set after which the Royal Canadian Mint will no longer distribute pennies. |
Micro-Business Training Pilot Program
The BC Chamber of Commerce Micro Business Training (MBT) Program is 100% funded by the government, and offers courses such as Bookkeeping, Marketing & Sales, Management, Computing, Websites & Social Media.
Training is available in a variety of formats, such as traditional classroom, seminar/webinar, online and even on-site. Providers include Public Post-Secondary Universities and colleges, PCTIA Accredited organizations, and Private Trainers with membership in the Chamber Learning Network, a member benefit of the BC Chamber of Commerce.
Click here for more information |
BYOBrochures
Marketing Opportunity  As an added reward for our Silver, Gold, Platinum and President's Circle members, the Chamber will be bringing a stand to our Chamber Events where members can display brochures.
Members will be responsible for bringing their own brochures and collecting them when the event has concluded. Space is limited so the display will be based on first come, first serve.
We look forward to seeing your marketing materials there! |
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