Welcome new Chamber members  

Unlimited Vision : Specializing in photography, videography and graphic design.

Antlers Surf : A surf and sup lifestyle and board shaping brand, built on a love for water and a more sustainable way of living.

Parker Real Estate: Real Estate Brokerage.
Business After Business
CANCELLED IN FEBRUARY
February's Business After Business will be cancelled and replaced with the 80th Annual Summerland Business & Community Excellence Awards Nominees Reception.

For more information on the Nominees Reception see below!
Each year the Summerland Chamber of Commerce holds its Business and Community Excellence Awards Gala, celebrating individuals and businesses who have contributed to the fabric and growth of our community. Their entrepreneurial spirit, leadership and best business practices are to be commended.

With fifteen separate categories, including Best Business and Citizen of the Year, the Summerland Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize those who have helped move our community and economic vision forward. 
80th Annual Business & Community Excellence Awards Schedule:
January 5:  Nominations open  (To complete the online form   click here )
January 25:  Nominations close
February 2:  Nominees Reception (Arena Banquet Hall, 5:00pm - 7:00pm)
February 7th:  Voting Opens
February 20:  Voting Closes
March 3rd:   80th Annual Summerland Business & Community Excellence Awards(Centre Stage Theatre, 7:00pm - 11:00pm)

The Summerland Housing Task Force is hosting A Community Conversation on Housing at the Summerland Library. The information and networking event will take
place at 7pm on Tuesday, January 30. The goal of the evening is to bring the public and
community groups together to share ideas and discuss possible solutions for addressing
housing needs in Summerland.

Representatives from the District of Summerland and BC Housing will provide brief
presentations on the current housing situation and will outline the role each
organization can play. Local stakeholders, including non-profits and faith-based groups,
will also share initiatives they are working on.

"This community conversation will provide an opportunity for groups and individuals to
discuss strategies and compare notes," says Summerland Housing Task Force chair Erick
Thompson. "There are some great initiatives already underway, and we want everyone
to be aware of what each other is doing. Perhaps partnerships can be made, and we can
help move these projects along sooner."

Following the presentations and questions from the floor, there will be time for
networking and further discussion. "There is a lot of conversation about the need for affordable housing. But what options do we have and what resources are available? How can organizations in our community collaborate? We hope to create a common dialogue that moves us forward," says Thompson.

Those interested in housing may wish to read the District of Summerland’s Affordable Housing Report.

The Summerland Housing Task Force was created by the Summerland Chamber of
Commerce. The group's key objective is to help facilitate housing projects by bringing stakeholders together.

Scout Environmental is "looking for workplaces across Canada who are interested in raising awareness of radon with employers and encourage workplaces to inform their employees and networks about radon and encourage testing. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in rocks and soil. Exposure to radon gas is linked to 16% of lung cancer deaths annually in Canada.

All employees are at risk of exposure to radon, whether this is in their homes or workplaces. Anyone can get lung cancer from radon without knowing it and this is an opportunity for employers to take a leadership role by providing information on radon to protect the health of employees and their families. All participating workplaces receive 2 free radon test kits and resources to distribute to employees as they see fit. Since the best time to begin a radon test is during the winter months, now is a great time to take action on radon".

For more information about radon and the workplace challenge, click here.
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