Welcome new Chamber members
GiantsHead Barbershop
is a new f
ull service barber shop specializing in flat tops, fades, tapers and hot shaves.
Southern Ridge Trading Co.
produces
chipboard, wood die cuts and stencils to meet all your scrapbooking, card making, mixed media and decorative painting requirements, with professional graphic design services.
The Chalk House
sells C
hristian home decor, time worn treasures, custom projects, Tanglewood Organic Soaps, gifts and more in a new downtown location.
KV Lawncare & Snow Removal
offers s
now removal services and lawn care including spring and fall clean-up, aeration and hedge trimming.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS!
NOVEMBER 24
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Road Closures
Various streets will be closed downtown on Nov 24th from 2pm until the end of the Festival.
We understand that this may cause an inconvenience to downtown businesses for customer parking in the afternoon and thank you for your cooperation.
We hope you will take advantage of the large amount of visitors to the area throughout the evening and remain open throughout the evening to showcase the amazing shops that we have here in Summerland.
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Marketing
We want this to be a successful and positive event for locals and visitors. Help us spread the word about this great event by engaging with us on social media and promoting the Festival across the region using the hashtag:
#slandlightup
Twitter
: Don't forget about our Twitter Wall on Main Stage! Use the hashtag #slandlightup to be up on the wall - great marketing for your business!
The Festival website is kept well up to date. Please look throught the website if you need to find any information.
www.summerlandlightup.com
Food for thought: Consider offering your customers a voucher to encourage them to return and shop in Summerland throughout the rest of the year.
Examples:
- 5% discount between Dec 1 and Jan 1
- $5 off your next purchase after Dec 25
- If you have a mailing list - collect customer emails on Festival night and send coupons at a later date via email to encourage customers to return to Summerland.
- Buy 'x' product and receive 'y' bonus
Downtown Lights
We encourage everyone to decorate their window display to help us enhance the vibrancy of the Festival! We are expecting this to be our biggest event to date, and we would love to have everyone participate if they are able.
If you require any assistance hanging lights on the exterior of your building prior to the Festival, and you are located within the event area, please contact us before Tuesday Nov 21st at 10am.
250-494-2686
Vendors
There has been a large amount of planning and placement of vendors in strategic locations. These are finalized and vendors will not be permitted to move until the pre-designated time.
We encourage downtown businesses to remain open for the duration of the Festival. Only those businesses that have paid a vendor fee can set up outside of their premises.
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#MemberMonday
In October we initiated the 'Member Monday' campaign to tell the stories of our members. Listed below are the features that have been done so far - take a look to learn more about business owners in Summerland!
We want to learn more about you!
If you are a chamber member with a story to tell
email us
!
First come, first serve. Did we mention it's free?
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November 21st
Union Kitchen Inc. @ 5:00pm
Our monthly networking event will be hosted this month by
Union Kitchen Inc.
and
Dirty Laundry Vineyards
.
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!
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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 still open!
To nominate a business you love, click
here.
Nominations are open until November 30, 2017.
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Bottleneck Drive hires new Coordinator
"Please join us in welcoming Donita Dyer to the Bottleneck Drive Association as our new Coordinator, effective Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Donita is an experienced event planner and has
a deep understanding of digital marketing, including social media and design...we are pleased to welcome Donita to the Bottleneck Drive family, and know she will fit right into the Okanagan wine region. You can reach her at
info@bottleneckdrive.com"
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United Way Delivers Car Seats for Families in need
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Eligible families in Summerland who are unable to afford a car seat are able to apply for them at the Resource Centre.
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Summerland Quest Society has Toonie Raffle
Beginning at Christmas Lightup,
Summerland Quest Society
for Hearing Enhancemen
t will again have its annual Toonie Tree Raffle, all proceeds being used to provide hearing aids to a needy child in this area. Look for tickets outside The Beanery, Nesters and the Credit Union in December. Draw on December 19th at 3:00 p.m. when the lucky winner will receive the Toonie Tree and $200 cash. Your support is much appreciated.
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Upcoming Events
Bottleneck Drive members including wineries, cideries and a brewery, invite guests to celebrate the sparkle of the holiday season with the seventh annual Light Up the Vines event.
Raffle and door prizes, refreshments & goodies - Artisan vendors, jewellery, baking, home goods and more!
Donations of new socks & toques for Granny’s Sock & Toque Drive is appreciated.
From the intriguing sculptures of ice artists to the thrill of bull-riding, from children’s choirs to top performing artists, the
Summerland Festival of Lights
allows the spirit of our community come alive. An Okanagan tradition for thirty years, ‘Light Up’ has become synonymous with the start of the holiday season.
The Summerland Arts Centre is proud to present their annual art sale: Seasons Sparkles! With paintings, fibre art, pottery, jewellery, cards, home decor, original hand made gift items and so much more, you are bound to find that perfect Christmas gift for everyone on your list!
Very few tickets left! Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a scenic ride in the brisk fall countryside.
Wes's show features amazing magic tricks, crazy stunts, crowd interaction, and comedy from start to finish. This is an event you don't want to miss!
Many of our businesses and other community organisations will be open during Festival of Lights. Visit the
vendor page on the Festival website to see what's going on!
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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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