Business Buzz from Summerland, BC

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BUSINESS BUZZ - June 2017

Your local Summerland business news

Welcome to our new chamber members

Blomme Photography provides stunning candid wedding and family photography.

Happy Robot Farms operates an urban microgreen farm, distributing their new products at Peach Pitt.

Peace of Mind is a home care business providing downsizing and organization services for seniors.

Rustic & Refined is a new home decor store on Main Street that features upcycled furniture, giftware and workshops.

RS Line Construction is a power line construction company based in Langley, that has been awarded the Bentley Road conductor upgrades in Summerland.

Out with the old, in with the new

Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa renovated their patio, which is now ready for the summer 2017 season. It features new furniture, firebowls and great new decor.

Cherry Lane Mall will be renovating and expanding the food court over the next couple of months.

The expansion will increase the amount of restaurant spaces, including extra retail space with the demolition of the existing Urban Dollar space. The renovation will feature a new seating area, new configuration and new floor treatment.

Local cidery opens its doors

This month Nomad Cider officially opened their doors to a brand new tasting room! Located at 8011 Simpson Rd, the cidery specializes in traditional dry and semi-dry ciders made from fresh-pressed local BC apples.

The current tasting room hours are Saturday and Sunday from 11 - 5 or by appointment.

Summerland Winery featured on Global BC and CTV Calgary

Christa-Lee Mcwatters Bond joined Global BC and CTV Calgary to tell viewers about Evolve Cellars wine and how to navigate Okanagan Wine Country.

Christa-Lee gave some great wine-tasting tips during the Global BC feature, and discussed some excellent ideas for Father's Day and BBQ season on CTV Calgary. Her feature can be found at 05:45 on CTV.

Click on the images below to watch the full videos.

Happy 5th Anniversary!

Congratulations to True Grain on celebrating their 5 Year Anniversary this month! True Grain is a great advocate for shopping local, making all of their products with organic flour produced right here in BC. Join them on June 24th for a special Anniversary celebration!

New products and services from our members

Main Street Yoga is providing yoga in the park on Mondays at 9:00am in Memorial Park. This class is replacing their usual Yoga on the Dock until further notice.

Cherry Tree Quilts is now an Accuquilt Signature Dealer. They now carry the full line of Go! Fabric cutters, dies and accessories.

TH Wines has introduced a brand new 'By Hand Wine Club'. Club members will receive a mix of library wines, pre-releases and exclusive offers.

Shipments are bi-monthly and include free shipping. To sign up for their monthly package, contact them here.

Exciting new events coming up!

Savour Summer Progressive Dinner & Tasting Join Bottleneck Drive on July 7 for wine tasting and a three-course meal. Guides will pick you up and take you to Sumac Ridge , followed by Evolve Cellars and ending at Saxon Wineries . Each course will have tastings from a variety of Bottleneck Drive members. Buy your tickets online here.

Wine, Snacks and Hormone Facts is hosted by Pharmasave Summerland and Dr. Deidre O'Neill, ND. The event will take place at Thornhaven Estates Winery on June 21, where there will a presentation about hormones, including treatment options for symptoms of menopause, perimenopause and PMS. Bio-identical hormone treatments, supplements and lifestyle changes will be discussed as well. Admission is free.

Want a refresher on your chamber benefits?

Come and meet our new Communications and Membership Coordinator Shaylyn Robertson to discuss marketing opportunities, membership benefits and more!

E-mail us: membership@summerlandchamber.com .

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