September 9, 2016
Dear Readers, 
 
Welcome to a bustling September! With the kids back to school, and most folks back from holidays, we are ramping up for a busy events season! 

We are pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Newcap Radio to bring in high-level speaker, Karie Stupek, to speak at a lunch event on October 19th, during Small Business Week. She will present on the timely topic of the challenges and opportunities of millennials entering the workforce. This educational opportunity is perfect for employers looking to discover tips and methods for on-boarding, feedback, motivation and engagement of this generation, and set strategies for implementation.

We are also excited to welcome new UBC President, Prof. Santa Ono, to speak at our October Chamber Luncheon, as well as our elected MLAs & MPs to speak at our November Chamber Luncheon. Registration is now open for these events

Not to be overlooked, our Business Excellence Award Ceremony is fast approaching! The Judges have met this week and went through intense deliberations to narrow down the finalists; stay tuned as we will be making the announcement Monday! 

Best Regards,

Learn from a Tribe of Entrepreneurs
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Let's face it - being a business owner isn't a cakewalk. In fact, it often bleeds into everything: Your personal life, your relationships... your every waking hour. 

If you've ever felt overwhelmed from all the moving parts of running a business, or if you've ever felt afraid that you will fail your team or your customers, or maybe you feel trapped in what can only be described as a 'daily grind' where you're "just getting by" financially, then you need to plug into the BizCamp tribe!

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BMO Shred-a-Thon in Kelowna
Bring your "Shred" Pile & Support Sick Kids

It's a job that even the keen junior staffer on practicum will avoid - shredding. Even if your office has a shredder that promises to do 30 pages at a time plus a credit card... it always fails. 
Here's your opportunity to destroy all those documents taking up room in your safe at once, and support a good cause while doing it. 
  
The annual BMO Shred-a-thon is coming to Kelowna:

September 17th from 9:00am-2pm
Bank of Montreal Capri Centre
1141 Harvey Ave, Kelowna

Have your documents shredded by Iron Mountain in exchange for a donation to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada.
Meet Sunshine Bear, learn from a local Sunshine Family about the impact of having a dream come true and grab a bite to eat!

Your support will make dreams come true for children living with severe physical disabilities or life-threatening illnesses in your community.


Point of Sale Partner introduces Meet or Beat Rates
Have First Data review your current rates for a deal

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When was the last time you reviewed your debit machine costs? If you answered "not lately", then this offer is for you. Right now First Data is offering to meet or beat your current rates or give you $1000. 

The analysis takes about 10-15 minutes, and you could end up saving time, headaches and money. And if they can't meet or beat them? Th ey will
give you a $1000 pre-paid MasterCard

Taking advantage of this great Chamber membership benefit and see how much you can save while getting sound recommendations about how their solutions can allow you to accept payments from your clients anytime, anywhere!    Learn More


Upcoming Events
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A.M. Business Smarts:
Leveling the Playing Field with Big Business

 Small businesses face unique challenges - learn how you can design your business to make the best use of the resources you have to create a more level 'playing field'.

Tuesday September 20th   
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Kelowna Chamber Boardroom
Business & Bevvies  @ Pushor Mitchell LLP

An annual networking event at their vast, top-floor office space! Count on another amazing appy spread & Sundae Station! 

Thursday September 22nd 
 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
 1665 Ellis Street
TICKETS AT THE DOOR
Photo: Jessica&Andy
2nd Annual Wedding Expo & Fashion Show

Does your business offer a product or service that grooms & brides-to-be could benefit from? There are still some booths left to participate in this opportunity to directly market to them!

Tuesday September 27th    
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Okanagan College

Bring your team and celebrate this year's finalists for a fun evening event!

Thursday October 13th   
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Delta Grand Okanagan

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Breakfast: Pinnacle Women's Leadership Series

  This affordable opportunity to hear Launi Skinner present her keynote, 'Elevate! How harnessing the power of vision & passion can transform business' should not be missed!

Tuesday October 4th   
7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Coast Capri Hotel
Campaigns for Cause
CALL FOR DONORS!
blood clinic 
coming your way!