Sponsorships for 2016 Kamloops Chamber events are still available!
Want to learn more? Contact Acacia today.
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We are almost sold out! There are only 12 exhibitor spaces left for our annual tradeshow.

CONNECT 2016 is the only business tradeshow of its kind in Kamloops - this is an event you do not want to miss.

Open to the public and free to attend, we are expecting over 400 attendees. Register today to get your business in front of potential clients and customers. 
UPCOMING EVENTS

Seminar
Real Estate Development

Join Rick Heney and Michael Blackwell of Fulton & Company LLP for the first seminar of their Real Estate Development Series. 


Social
The Plaza Hotel

Join us at The Plaza Hotel for our September social! 



Seminar
Understanding the New 
Societies Act
Join Pamela Johnson of Fulton & Company LLP to learn about the changes to the Societies Act. 


RealEstateDev
Alive after Five - August 22 through September 2


Downtown Kamloops officially becomes the place to be this summer as local merchants, eateries, cafes and retailers open their doors until 9:00pm weekdays nightly! Coined, "Alive after Five" th
is summer celebration embraces all the things we love about Kamloops' downtown - live music, sidewalk dining, warm temperatures, natural gathering places all in the spirit of supporting local, distinctly Kamloops experiences. 


This initiative is the result of a new collaborative group called Focus Downtown, which includes the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association, your Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Kamloops, Rocky Mountaineer, Venture Kamloops and City of Kamloops and supported by the downtown merchants to unveil a Kamloops experience.

There will be FREE PARKING after 5PM on the 200, 300 and 400 blocks downtown to help make your evening stroll a little more enjoyable!

Learn more and check out the list of participating businesses here. We will see you downtown!
RealEstateDev
Seminar | Real Estate Development 
Event Details
  • Thursday, August 25  | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Kamloops Chamber Boardroom | 615 Victoria Street
  • Member  |  $15+tax
  • Lunch is not included 
Rick Heney and Mike Blackwell from Fulton & Com pany LLP will be presenting on the legal and practical issues around real estate development.

This presentation will discuss a variety of issues, including:
  • due diligence in acquiring land;
  • zoning and subdivision requirements;
  • commercial vs. residential issues;
  • pre-sales and marketing; and
  • final conveyancing. 
SeptSocial
September Social | The Plaza Hotel
Event Details
  • Wednesday, September 7  | 5 :00pm - 7:00pm
  • The Plaza Hotel  | 405 Victoria Street
  • Member  |  Free to attend
  • Future members can attend up to two times total for a $10 drop in fee
Join us in September at The Plaza Hotel!

NewSocieties
Seminar | Understanding the New Societies Act
Event Details
  • Wednesday, Sept 14  | 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Kamloops Chamber Boardroom | 615 Victoria Street
  • Member  |  $15+tax
  • Lunch is not included 
Pamela Johnson of Fulton & Company LLP will be presenting the changes coming into effect this November for societies in BC.

The new Societies Act (BC) will come into force on November 28, 2016 and replace the existing governance rules of the current Societies Act (BC). The new Societies Act contemplates a two period in which societies must then transition by restating the text of their constitution and bylaws to the conformity of the new Societies Act. This seminar explains the major changes to the Act impacting non-profits and provides information as to planning for transition.



Luncheon | Quarterly Update Luncheon & Telus
Event Details
  • Thursday, Sept 15  | 11:30am - 1:30pm
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Kamloops  | 339 St. Paul St.
  • Member  |  $35.00+tax | Non-Members $55+tax | Member table of 6 $200.00+tax
The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and  Telus invite you to the 3rd Quaterly Update Luncheon!


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If you aren't a member, we still want your event to be added, so email us with the details and we will post it for you! 
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS - MARK YOUR CALENDAR TODAY
NOTICE OF POLICY

Please note that if you are unable to make it to an event that you have purchased tickets for, you will not be refunded

In addition, for all event registrations, payment is due at the time of registration unless prior arrangements have been made. Please contact Acacia  | [email protected] should you have any questions regarding this policy.