What's Happening?
Upcoming Chamber Events
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 Sept. 11, 2013 | 2:00-8:00pm Michaelbrook Ranch Golf Club $50+GST for Chamber Members | $70+GST for Non-members |
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Join us for nine holes of golf followed by a Chef Prepared Roast Beef Buffet and Prize Presentations.
Team & individual prizes.
$5,000 hole-in-one.
Chance to win a trip for two to the 2014 Masters.
Register Now!
Contact Allison for more information at 250-469-7354 |
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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.
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It's time to get excited!
A primary focus of our upcoming national Chamber of Commerce Conference is "Okanagan Night". Here we will showcase highlights of our famed Okanagan culture, and ensure delegates and guests have fun in a smorgasbord of events. We expect attendance of 500 at Okanagan Night. Great opportunities for sponsors to showcase products & services.
 Some of the fun you'll be in for is a Casino Room where you can try your luck on games of chance.
 Next, make your way to the Golf Room where sponsors will be holding chipping and putting contests!
 Throughout Okanagan Night there will be dueling piano performances in the main atrium of the RCA. These lively shows are sure to get you laughing and dancing.
 Once you have cut a rug make your way over to the Orchard Room. Here we will be celebrating the food, wine and orchards that make the Okanagan infamous. Enjoy apples and Appletinis!
These are just a sample of all of the great activities and entertainment we have planned. If you miss this evening of fun, you will regret it! |
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We need you!
 The Kelowna Chamber is calling for speakers. We are interested in hearing from our Members who are willing to share their knowledge and experience in our Power Hour and Speaker Series' to present to new business.
These series will be a once a month occasion for various presenters to speak, using Power Point slides or video on topics ranging from Marketing, Tax Tips, Leadership, Legal Issues for small Business, Human Resources, Business plan updates, Social media, Sales, Networking and more.
There is no remuneration for the presenter, but it does provide an opportunity to introduce your firm to targeted, small business audiences.
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UBC Okanagan & Okanagan College Career Fairs
Employers: 2014 Registration Now Open!
 The purpose of these events are to connect skilled students, both graduating this year and those continuing with their studies, with the business community in hopes of assisting in filling some of the job vacancies locally and nationally.
These annual events have been timed to be adjacent to each other, so you can consider attending both to gain exposure to thousands of students from both campuses.
 If you're interested in not only representing your company, but also being a sponsor, click the links below.
OC Business Expo & Employment Fair
UBC's Okanagan Career Fair 2014
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Ribbon Cutting In July, Max Performance celebrated one year in business and we were there to help them celebrate. Chamber representatives, media and other community guests were treated to a fun time and an amazing cake!
Max Performance specializes in preventative maintenance, with the focus on safety and prioritizing repairs in order of necessity and customers budgets.
With a goal of having our customers educated, comfortable and aware of there vehicle. Click here to see the ribbon cutting FACEBOOK photos |
In the News
Business, Technology, Economy
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Training Funds Available for BC Employers
 Do you have employees that could benefit from $1,500 in skills training?
The Program offers eligible employers up to $7,500 in government-funded training grants for eligible staff ($1,500 for each employee up to a maximum of five employees). It is focused on helping BC businesses and non-profit organizations grow the potential of their "low-skilled" employees. Funding for this Program is provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement. Arrangements and assistance with the development of training plans is provided by Bowman Employment Services Inc.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Grant Thornton LLP
 
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Grant Thornton LLP to present the Private Business Growth Award. This award will recognize and celebrate dynamic, privately-held businesses whose growth strategy encompasses a broad range of activities across their business.
Nominations for this national award are open to Canadian-owned, privately-held businesses with annual revenues over $5 million.
The deadline for nominations is Aug. 30, 2013
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