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Dear Readers,
Last weekend at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM, our CEO and Board President contributed to the national policy resolutions process. Fifty-five proposed resolutions, developed by Canadian chambers of commerce/boards of trade and policy committees, were brought forth for debate at our Annual General Meeting and Convention, which took place in Ottawa on October 17 and 18. Of the 55 proposed resolutions, 49 were adopted.
Among other issues, delegates adopted resolutions calling for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, for the ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and for pension reform-positions that will serve as the basis for an ambitious advocacy agenda to be addressed with the new government. View the list of recommendations as adopted.
At the Conference, our Chamber was recognized for its success in providing opportunities to keep our Young People in the community, offering education, mentorship & support for our members and promoting best business practices to bring our member companies to new levels of growth and excellence.
Thank you to everyone involved with the partnership process and Congratulations to fellow award winners Oakville Chamber of Commerce and Saint John's Regional Chamber!
Kindly,
The Kelowna Chamber Team
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Survey: Strong Salary Increases Expected in 2016
Despite Economic Uncertainty
A recent Canadian salary increase survey found that Canadian employees can expect an average total salary increase of 3.0 per cent in 2016 which suggests that employers are expecting an improvement in business conditions in 2016. Check out what this might mean for your organization.
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Recreational Trail planned for CN Rail corridor
Council Endorses Participation
Kelowna's Mayor and Council have confirmed Kelowna's participation on an Inter-jurisdictional Development Team that will be struck to plan, design, finance, develop and maintain a continuous recreational trail along the discontinued CN rail corridor.
"Local governments have invested $22 million in the purchase of the discontinued railway," said Mayor Colin Basran. "In doing so they have made a long-term commitment to the ultimate development of the rail corridor as a multi-modal regional transportation corridor, including use of the corridor as a recreational trail." Read More
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Business Excellence Awards Handed Out
During a ceremonious event
Thirty-five finalists were honoured at the 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and our Platinum Sponsors, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Farris, Vaughan, Wills & Murphy LLP, on Wednesday night at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort.
 "It was a fabulous event with recognition given for significant accomplishments in our business community," stated Michael Loewen.
Guests were treated to a 3 course dinner, a James Bond-esque Jazz performance by internationally-renowned singer, Anna Jacyszyn and commentary by jovial morning-radio duo, David & Tony of K96.3.
Eleven recipients were presented with awards among a crowd of 350 supporters.
The Business Excellence Award Recipients for 2015: Read More
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Members Good News Stories & Achievements
Congrats to all!
- YLW won the BC Aviation Council Achievement Award
- Kelowna's RauDZ Regional Table named one of Canada's Top 10 Restaurants by Trip Advisor
 Pamela Thompson's book Learning to Dance with Life: A Guide for High Achieving Women hit #1 in 2 categories
- Kelowna Yacht Club received double honours for it's staircase design
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Women to Watch: Live & Lakeside
20 Successful women have been featured in the Capital News over the past 20 weeks. You're invited to an evening of networking & inspiration by a panel of these women.
5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Hanna's Waterfront
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 Mitacs: Funding & Staffing your Organizaton
Wednesday October 28th
Learn about a new, effective and streamlined process that may assist you - available through UBC Okanagan and Mitacs; who would like to partner with you to meet these challenges.
8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Kelowna Chamber
FREE
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Seminar: Take your Business to the Cloud
Have you ever wondered what cloud accounting is and if it would be the right solution for your small/medium business? Here you will learn how taking your business to the cloud can save your business both time and money.
Location TBD
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|  AM Business Smarts: Growing your Business using your Website Tuesday November 17th
Presented by media guru, Frithjof of BlueBird
Consulting,
guests will discover some easy and practical ways to increase traffic & customers.
8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Kelowna Chamber
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Chamber Luncheon: A Post-Election Look at the Economic Landscape presented by Douglas Porter
Wednesday Nov 18th
Join us for a 3-course lunch at the Capri. This luncheon will address the move in oil prices and the loonie. Doug will also examine the impact of the Bank of Canada and Federal Reserve's monetary policies on the economy!
11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Coast Capri Hotel
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