TOMORROW: What 5G brings - Transforming Business and City Services
Wednesday, July 7 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon | Virtual
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5G in the Okanagan Valley offers endless opportunity to the business landscape with a future ecosystem of connected intelligent devices capable of overhauling business processes and accelerating innovation. Now is the time for businesses to know what's coming, what's already here, and how to leverage 5G.
This is your last chance to register for this one-hour session. Join us to learn more about the commercial opportunities that come with 5G. The keynote will focus on exploring business use cases leveraging 5G technology followed by a panel discussion with experts who are reshaping the technological landscape in the city and region.
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Registration Extended: Recovery Starts with Professional Development
Last Chance to Register for New Building Resilience to Thrive - Business Foundations
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Resiliency starts with a plan and a strong team is built by investing in professional development. Register a member of your team today for the new Building Resilience to Thrive - Business Foundations course. This six week course (one hour per week) begins online this Wednesday though late registration will be accepted until Monday July 12th.
Award-winning professor and author Dr. Mark Colgate will be returning to teach this series. Reduced rate for small businesses and their teams and special 90% discount rate for Chamber members.
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ATTENTION CHAMBER MEMBERS: Unique Marketing Opportunity Available |
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Our 36th Annual Day of Golf sponsored by Parke Pacific Properties, is set for July 21. We are SOLD OUT but there is a unique marketing opportunity available to your company.
We’re putting the finishing touches on our golfers SWAG bag and if you have an item you would like to submit as a means to promote your brand just contact the Chamber office.
If you are a Chamber member and want to explore this marketing opportunity just send us an email hello@kelownachamber.org
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Maximizing Your Investment - Membership 101 (Members only)
Friday, July 23 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Virtual
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As a member of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce there are many opportunities for you and your business to grow with the Chamber.
Whether you are a new member or have been with us for awhile, you're free to join us on Friday July 23 at 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM for a (virtual) briefing for you and your team on how you can get the most out of your investment in membership with the Kelowna Chamber.
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COMING NEXT MONTH: Business Smarts - Goal Setting & KPIs for Success
Presented by 2M Performance - Tuesday, August 17 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Virtual
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Are you the owner of a small business that produces a great product or service, but is eager to move to the next level?
Join us for Business Smarts in August as Robert Scott of 2M Performance Measurement discusses why the largest and most successful companies use performance management strategies as an essential method to drive success and profitability.
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Seeking Hosts for the Kelowna Commerce Connex Event Series |
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As we’ve moved to Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan, the Kelowna Chamber is now seeking interested members who would like to host one of our business connections social events. If you are interested in being a host for one of our Commerce Connex events this fall contact the Chamber office at hello@kelownachamber.org.
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UPDATES & EVENTS IN OUR NETWORK |
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YLW Celebrates New Route to Montreal |
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Monday was a big day at Kelowna International Airport. The first in-person media event in quite sometime was held on the tarmac as Air Canada launched its regular service between Kelowna and Montreal. The new domestic connection is a positive step forward for the airport and our economy and was celebrated by civic officials, reps from Air Canada, and YLW Airport Director Sam Samaddar. |
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Resources Established for Businesses Impacted by BC Wildfires |
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The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) has launched a webpage to help businesses and individuals access support resources following the devastating fires impacting Lytton and several other areas in British Columbia. Dale Wheeldon, who is the President and CEO of BCEDA, noted that every community, regional district and First Nation are important to BC and that they do everything they can to support them and their local economies.
The webpage links to a live, frequently updated document, Resources for Wildfire Impacted Individuals & Businesses which contains information from the Red Cross, Province of BC, and others.
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2021: A Year of Economic Recovery, with Canadian Chamber & RBC
Tuesday, July 13 | 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | Virtual
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Growing vaccination rates have allowed countries to reopen. Consumer and business confidence have improved, teeing up the potential for economic growth in the second half of the year but there are challenges on the horizon. Join this online session as the Canadian Chamber's Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Policy, Trevin Stratton partners with Dawn Desjardin, VP, Deputy Chief Economist, RBC for a discussion on:
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Inflation: picked up in the spring and the key question for the Bank of Canada is whether this will prove temporary or have more staying power.
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Labour market conditions: are much improved but challenges remain for those hardest hit by the pandemic.
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U.S. economy is on a strong recovery path: what will this mean for Canadian exports and business investments?
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BDO's Top 40 Over 40 program celebrates remarkable individuals in our community over the age of 40 as a means to showcase mentors, champions and role models who encourage and foster the future leaders of our community.
The program is now closed for both nominations and applications. We thank all participants for their support – stay tuned for our Top 40 Honourees’ Profiles which will run through the week of July 26, 2021.
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ROSEMARY THOMSON | Okanagan Symphony Orchestra & Opera Kelowna
Anyone who has spent even a short time with Rosemary knows that “passion”, “knowledge” and “world view” accurately describe her take on life. Since moving to the Okanagan she has strived to create multiple opportunities for the community to engage with the orchestra and opera. At the OSO which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010, Rosemary has provided programs for all ages from Symphony Storytime (preschool); Symphony at the Library (families/seniors); Middle School Band Clinic; OSO Youth Chorus; Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra (OSYO); OSO Chorus; and the Chamber Salon series for seniors as well as the Heartstrings initiative funded by a generous donor which allowed the OSO to provide tickets to those for whom finances may be a barrier. With Opera Kelowna, the OSO initiated Sidewalk Serenades in response to COVID which sees singers perform safely from the sidewalk on all sides of long-term care residences.
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GRANT STEVENS | KF Aerospace
After careers in foresty and tourism management, Grant returned to working in Kelowna and learning a whole new industry (aviation) as Director of Human Resources for Kelowna Flightcraft. Kelowna Flightcraft became KF Aerospace in 2015. He was promoted to Vice President, Corporate Services in 2018. In that role, he is responsible for HR, Payroll & Benefits, Organizational Development, Information Technology, Training, Communications and Facilities. These two companies provide solid, long term, well paid jobs to thousands of staff and their families across the Okanagan and support many community groups. Grant calls himself fortunate to have a leadership role in shaping the People Practices now used by KF and other companies in the valley.
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Where Does Your Business Need Help During Pandemic Recovery?
COVID-19 ‘Pulse Check’ closes July 16
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Last week the BC Chamber of Commerce launched its most recent ‘Pulse Check’ survey to understand how your business has been impacted by COVID-19 and what supports you need to navigate pandemic recovery.
We want to hear from you. How is COVID-19 impacting you today compared to the start of the pandemic? What does your business need for a successful recovery? Your feedback is critical and will inform essential next steps in supporting businesses on the road to recovery .
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Interior Universities Seek Your Input
TRU, UBCO, and UNBC are looking for your feedback to keep talent in the region
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Hiring student talent can help organizations like yours innovate, increase capacity, and contribute to a future skilled workforce within BC. The Interior & Northern Work Integrated Learning coalition (TRU, UBCO, & UNBC) is collaborating to better understand the challenges organizations in the region face when attracting, recruiting, and hiring student talent.
The coalition has launched a short survey to better understand these challenges. Please complete this survey to help these universities shape a program that will contribute to future work-integrated learning.
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This is your last chance to provide the City of Kelowna your input on the types of shows residents want to see at Kelowna Community Theatre (KCT). Understanding the preferences of Theatre patrons, residents and visitors helps to maximize the potential of the current facility and determine how well the programming fits the needs and artistic appetite of the community. Okanagan residents can take the “What to See at KCT” survey until July 16.
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Updated Public Order: Gatherings and Events and Food & Liquor Serving Premises
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Last week, the provincial government moved ahead with reducing restrictions now that nearly 80% of adults in BC have had at least one dose of vaccine and COVID-19 case counts continue to decline. We do, however, encourage everyone to respect others’ comfort levels as we take another step toward putting this pandemic behind us.
As of July 1, COVID Safety Plans are no longer a requirement, and the vast majority of public health orders replaced by new guidelines around health and safety provided by WorkSafeBC. Below you will also find copies of the updated health orders for gatherings and events as well as food and liquor serving premises for your reference.
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New Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Canadians from Public Health Agency of Canada |
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The Public Health Agency of Canada released new guidance for what people can do once they are fully vaccinated. You still need to follow local public health advice in public settings (e.g. workplaces, public transit).
Their advice considers community risk levels. The advice given is advice is based on the current state and will be updated as vaccination rates continue to increase and cases decrease.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT A GLANCE |
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS AT GLANCE
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