Parking at the Chamber Office
Our location hasn't changed, but our parking lot regulations have. Currently, the majority of our parking lot is private parking and will be monitored regularly by parking enforcement. 

If you plan to visit us at the Chamber, be sure to request a parking pass when you arrive to ensure you are not ticketed. For a map of downtown parking options click below.
PAID ADVERTISING
Let's Keep Kelowna Bustling!
The forest fires have been receiving widespread media coverage, and how the media chooses to portray our destination has a significant impact on visitation.

What you can do:
Tag your content and social media posts with #exploreKelowna so Tourism Kelowna can amplify it. Snap a photo or video of your business and our destination looking great and tag it #RealTimeKelowna. Include the date and time.

Promote to tourists and prospective visitors that Kelowna is open for business and that despite some intermittent haze the weather in Kelowna is warm and sunny, and all summer activities and events are continuing as normal. As always, visitors should pay attention to local alerts or restrictions, especially with respect to camping and outdoor activities.

The Kelowna Visitor Centre offers a team of knowledgeable experts who are happy to share  suggestions for activities to enjoy in the area. You can continue to refer people to their website tourismkelowna.com
Hiring Grant Available
Receive up to $5000 to hire a post-secondary graduate or skilled youth age 15-30 with no cost to participate.

Increase your productivity and attract new talent while offsetting costs with the Career Focus program. 
RESTAURANTEURS
Interested in attracting new clientele and gaining exposure for your establishment? Partner with us in our Member Referral Program.  ext Link
UPCOMING  EVENTS

COMMERCE CONNEX @ 
BRAND NEW VISITOR CENTRE
THURS. AUG. 16  |  5 - 7 PM

The Tourism Kelowna Visitor Centre extends a special welcome, offering the opportunity to connect with other business members while checking out everything the new centre has to offer. Join us for our August Commerce ConneX as we celebrate the latest and greatest addition to our vibrant downtown.

BUSINESS SMARTS: HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS
WITHOUT BLOWING IT UP
TUES. SEPT. 18  |  12 - 1 PM

This is an invitation for entrepreneurs who are poised for growth, thinking of acquiring property, expanding existing premises or looking at an exciting new sales opportunity. Tom Lewis, founder of Summit Fiscal Management Inc., a Vernon-based company providing financial management training to Entrepreneurs, will give you the tools to to help you succeed.

COMMERCE CONNEX @ SANDHILL
HOSTED BY PUSHOR MITCHELL

THURS. SEPT. 20  |  5 - 7 PM

Pushor Mitchell is switching up the venue for their annual Commerce ConneX. Meet new contacts and re-connect with old ones over a glass of wine and great appies at Sandhill Estate Winery.

CHAMBER LUNCHEON SERIES: BREXIT &
KELOWNA / UK BUSINESS CONNECTIONS:
BRITAIN'S CONSUL-GENERAL WEIGHS IN.

FRI. SEPT. 28  |  11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Our first Luncheon Series of the season, sponsored by Okanagan School of Business, will be held at the Delta Grand where Britain's Consul-General in Vancouver, Nicole Davison, will weigh in on today's hot topics:  Brexit & Kelowna/UK Business Connections.

BUSINESS SMARTS: HOW MINDFULNESS
REDUCES CHRONIC STRESS.

TUES. OCT. 16  |  12 - 1 PM

In this workshop we will explore how incorporating mindfulness into workplace environments can help to reduce chronic stress, increase performance, improve creativity, promote constructive communication and enhance overall well being and dynamics of the team.
MEMBER NEWS
CONGRATULATING MEMBERS ON THEIR MILESTONES,
ACHIEVEMENTS & CELEBRATIONS.
Let us join you in celebrating your business's achievements & milestones. 
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR MEMBER EXCLUSIVES?

Payworks:
Canadian-owned Payworks provides comprehensive, innovative, and integrated online Payroll, HR, and Employee Time Management solutions to businesses across Canada.

Their integrated online solutions increase payroll accuracy and reduce costly errors. They are easy to use, and like all Payworks solutions, they are backed by unparalleled client support. 

For more information visit kelownachamber.org under membership/member exclusives tab or click below.
There are amazing perks to being a Kelowna Chamber of Commerce member. From networking opportunities to our Affiliate Programs, we provide a variety of exclusive offers and opportunities. To learn more, visit our website under  Member Exclusives.
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