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Welcome new Chamber members
Silent Steps
is
a mobile business offering reflexology services right in the comfort of your own home.
Fair and Square o
ffers affordable renos for kitchen and baths, painting and general home repair services.
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We are continuing to celebrate Small Business Month here in the Chamber office in collaboration with various partners and stakeholders in the community. Here are a few highlights from earlier this month, alongside exciting upcoming events!
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Breakfast with the Mayor
Last week we invited Chamber members to attend a breakfast with Peter Waterman, Mayor of Summerland for discussion about business. A number of topics were addressed, including the District's new downtown business plan, the proposed recycling facility and ongoing efforts by the District to enhance the consultation and communication process going forward.
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Downtown Revitalization Discussions
Throughout the past few months we have been showing various webinars in the Chamber office related to Destination Development and downtown revitalization. Many business and communtiy members have attended, sharing their ideas and experiences of trying to animate the downtown after 5:00pm.
#MemberMonday
On October 2nd, we initiated the 'Member Monday' campaign to bring attention to the stories of our members - and we have found the community to be incredibly supportive. You can find these stories on our
Facebook and
Instagram.
We want to feature you! please
email us
if you are a chamber member with a story to tell. First come, first serve.
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October 18th
Beadtrails Experience: 5:00pm
Our monthly networking event will be hosted this month by
Beadtrails Experience
and
Saxon Estate Winery.
Join us for a bit of networking, prizes, appies and delicious wine! New members will be attending to introduce themselves - come and give them a warm welcome!
October 25th
Chamber Boardroom: 9:30am - 11:30am
This session is aimed at the aspiring small or medium-sized business owner looking to expand into the international marketplace. We will start with an introduction to the Export Navigator Program and then will dig into the details of what businesses need to consider when starting to export. Led by Community Futures North Okanagan, you will recieve information on various export factors such as market research, international product coding, distribution concerns and any agencies you might need to connect with.
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Please
RSVP
in advance to reserve your spot. The event is free to attend and there will be a prize draw!
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What are you celebrating for Small Business Week October 15-21st? Use the hashtag #SBW2017 to share and join the conversation!
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Upcoming Webinars and Events for Business
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Small Business BC is offering a series of webinars and events for FREE during small business week. Click
here
for more info.
Community Futures is partnering with us to host the Export Navigator workshop in addition to other business related training classes. See their
events calendar for more info.
- Get first-hand knowledge about the needs of technology buyers and government procurement.
- Attend to share your ideas and solutions to these innovation challenges and discover market opportunities!
- Make powerful connections.
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Nominate a Business for Small Business BC Awards
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Nominations for the 2018 Small Business BC Awards are now open!
To nominate your own business, or a business you love, click
here.
Nominations are open until November 30, 2017.
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Local Summerland employee selected as National Awards Finalist
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Congratulations to
Yolanta Malkovska,
Wine Shop Host at
8th Generation Vineyards, who has been selected as a finalist for the Canadian Tourism Awards. Yolanta recieved the BC Tourism Employee of the Year award back in February from the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia.
"8th Generation owners, staff and of course our loyal customers are so proud and not too surprised that Ms. Malkovska is being honored and acknowledged on a national stage in Ottawa Nov. 29th. Ms. Malkovska is well known in the wine region and of course Summerland for her depth of wine knowledge, witty style and loved by her wine aficionados".
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What are you celebrating? If you have important news to share let us know so we can include it in our next Business Buzz!
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Provincial Funding Annoucement for Giants Head Trail Development
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The
District of Summerland has been awarded $435,000 through the Rural Dividend Grant from the provincial government.
The grant money will be used to develop specialized features on the mountain for its various uses year-round, incorporating environmental awareness. The development of trails on Giants Head will make it safer for both locals and visitors, while enhancing Summerland as a destination to live, work, play and visit.
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7th Annual Test of Humanity raises over $64,000 for Canadian Humanitarian projects in Ethiopia
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the race and contributed their time and funds to this incredible annual event. To see this year's results visit their
website.
Stay tuned for next year's date announcement in December.
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Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa Photo Contest
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Show your favorite moment from your trip to Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa for a chance to win a two-night stay in a One Bedroom Suite with $50 spa voucher and more.
Step 1: Click the link below.
Step 2: Share your photo (can also add a description or details)
Step 3: Show your photo to friends and family and get them to vote for you!
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Union Kitchen back to Casual Counter Service
"We have made some exciting changes at
Union Kitchen Inc. We will be returning to casual counter service for the winter months. Take and bake items are available, and we will be available for private evening functions, staff parties, meetings and more. Function menus available upon request".
Brad Clease, Owner
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Prarie Valley Lodge releases short film
Local Okanagan actor Jamie Eberle of Many Hats Theatre Co and L.A.TV actor Roark Critchlow light up the screen as a feisty father and his beleaguered son. This short story brings a new and refreshing light to a somewhat difficult issue, placing an aging parent in a senior care facility.
Prarie Valley Lodge
is a senior care facility in Summerland.
Filmed by Stephanie Seaton of Storyboard Video Productions.
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Celebrate Waste Reduction Week with District of Summerland
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Wednesday, October 18
FREE Screening of Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story, 7:00pm (doors open @6:45)
Arena Banquet Room
(8820 Jubilee Rd. – upstairs; doors on SE corner of building)
Thursday, October 19
One-Day Downtown Recycling Depot
8am-4pm
Municipal Hall Parking Lot (13211 Henry Ave)
The
District of Summerland is also giving away a free business waste audit ($500 value) by
Green Step Solutions
to one lucky local business. The audit report will help identify opportunities to divert recyclables from the landfill and to save money on collection.
Email the District of Summerland
before 4pm on October 23 with the name of your Summerland business and one idea you have to make it easier for our business community to reduce waste, in order to be entered to win. The winner will be selected by random draw.
Full details available
here.
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Did you know? Business Buzz is published in the Summerland Review and the Thompson Okanagan Business Examiner - Another reason to
email us
your latest news!
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