July 2, 2015 

Dear Readers,

 

We hope everyone had a joyous Canada Day. 

 

It has been another whirlwind couple of weeks here at the Chamber. Our Small Business Expo Mixer with Uptown Rutland Business Association was a success with the vendors and attendees coming away with a pile of new business contacts and some with great prizes! The big winner of the evening was Donna Kneesch earning herself the grand prize stay-cation valued at $1000!  View Photos

 

We celebrated all of the nominees for this year's Business Excellence Awards as well as for the Top 40 Under 40 with two different parties last week, and we also had the pleasure of attending ribbon cuttings at GLOW Juicery and Quest Martial Arts!    View Photos


And now for a Member Bulletin: Are you passionate about the Chamber, social responsibility and supporting local companies? Are you skilled in marketing and unique programming? We are looking for you to round out our Member Care Committee to action our new 3 year strategic plan. Members, drop us a note if this opportunity interests you and we'll be in touch with the details. 

 

 

Kindly, 

 

The Kelowna Chamber Team

Hiring Support for Seasonal Businesses
TOTA Partners with Mobilize Jobs

According to a recent poll of stakeholders in our region many employers require assistance with finding labour to support the seasonality of their businesses. TOTA has partnered with Mobilize to support their stakeholders' labour requirements. 

 

Mobilize has created an innovative program that transplants young, motivated employees from across Canada directly to your business. Mobilize has a proven track record and is the immediate solution you're looking for to find staff now!


Mobilize Jobs is a structured employment adventure. Young Canadians - Mobilizers -  fill local labour shortages and positively contribute to your business success while having the opportunity to travel, experience Canada and learn new skills.

Mobilize Jobs has a pool of eager, young Canadians that are available as early as September 4th 2015. 
For more information visit the Resource Section of the TOTA website. 


To celebrate this new partnership, TOTA stakeholders will receive a 10% discount on the Mobilize membership fees for businesses joining the program for placements commencing September 2015.
 

 

Members in the News
Recognizing our members outstanding achievements
  • Canadian Mental Health Association raised a record breaking $62,000 for mental health in Kelowna
     
  • AJ Hazzi has put on his developer cap and rolled out the first "Green" Street in Kelowna
     
  • Tantalus Winery has become a Wildlife Habitat Steward, awarded by the Okanagan Similkameen Stewardship Society
     
  • Kelowna Women's Shelter is celebrating 35 years in business
     
  • Community Futures is celebrating 25 years in business
     
  • Milestones Restaurant is celebrating 25 years in business
     
  • Kelowna Farmer's Market is celebrating 20 years in business
     
  • Cora Restaurant is celebrating its first year in its new location

 

Congrats to all!

 

Welcome June's New Members!
Click on each one to learn more
Upcoming Events

   Business After Hours @ The Vibrant Vine

Thursday July 9th 

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

3240 Pooley Road W.

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   Business After Hours @ O Spa

Thursday August 20th 

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

108-1912 Enterprise Way

Morning Business Smarts: Sales & Marketing Automation for Small Biz

Tuesday September 15th

8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

Kelowna Chamber

   Wedding Network Expo

Tuesday September 29th

4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The Laurel Packinghouse

TEC Series Speaker: Stephanie Shipper

Thursday September 17th

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

 Location TBD

Check out ALL Chamber & Community Event Listings:
Campaigns for Cause
Bottles for Change
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Pork & Balls Business Bowl

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Valley Select Realty Kelowna Jaycees Charity Cup