Province Enhances
Small and Medium Sized Business
Recovery Grant Program
The changes announced on Monday are aimed at making it easier for businesses to qualify. The grant program has been adjusted following the province’s engagement with stakeholders, some of whom complained that the criteria was putting it out of reach for many that need help. Adjustments include a streamlined application process and simplified criteria. The grant for the tourism sector has also been increased, meaning those hardest-hit businesses in the tourism sector will be eligible for a grant of up to $45,000.






Give the Gift of Business Leadership & Resilience Training This Season
Kick off 2021 right by setting yourself, your business, and your team up for success. Learn critical leadership and resiliency skills in the Building Resilience to Thrive training program.

The 6-week certificate program applies core competencies in leadership and resilience to help set you up for long-term success. It is only for a few hours one day a week for six weeks and will foster teamwork, improve workplace culture, and service excellence. Sign up for one of the next cohorts:
Jan 12 - Feb 16, Tuesdays @ 11am to 12pm
Feb 24 - Mar 31, Wednesdays @ 11am to 12pm

If you are a member of the Chamber you receive 50% off. Space is limited, so sign up today. You can view the schedule HERE.
 
Visit the bcchamber.org for more information or click below to register.





2021
Membership
Renewal Time
As you may have seen our renewal letter and invoices went out for the new year. If you haven't seen yours yet, please let us know and we can resend. We are looking forward to some holiday time and then diving in to a new year and building on our events, collaborations initiatives and successes from 2020. As a non profit whose main revenue is membership fees we thank everyone for continuing to invest in our South Okanagan communities and our local chamber of commerce. And an extra thank you to so many of you for renewing so quickly! Members who renew by December 31, 2020 will be entered into our draw for some great prizes donated by members and the SOCC.

*Business Tune up Package #1 - includes 1 hour Financial coaching call with Alexander Sielmann with RBC, 1 hour Human Resources coaching call with Amanda Fitzhugh with Love HR, Marketing Review and Promotion Package with Denise Blashko with the SO Chamber.

*Business Tune up Package #2 - includes 1 hour Financial coaching call with Greg Sol from Osoyoos Credit Union, 1 hour Human Resources coaching call with Amanda Fitzhugh with Love HR, Marketing Review and Promotion Package with Denise Blashko with the SO Chamber.

*Marketing Review and Promotion Package with the South Okanagan Chamber.

*Beautiful Gift Basket from Tinhorn Creek with some gourmet goodies and a couple bottles of wine.

*Golf Package #1 - a round of golf for 2 at the Osoyoos Golf Club

*Golf Package #2 - a round of golf for 2 at the Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course

*Golf Package #3 - round of golf at Fairview Mountain Golf Club with Cart

Each of the above Golf Packages include golf balls and divot tool from Interior Savings and a couple bottles of the finest beer from Firehall Brewery.

Shout out and thank you to the above members for your donations and support!

Together we are Stronger | www.sochamber.ca