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October 27, 2021
2021 Business Excellence Awards Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!!!
Sponsors of the Starry Nights - Business Excellence Awards will take advantage of a unique and distinguished opportunity to associate their business with the very best in the South Okanagan. Sponsorship of this event is an excellent investment, with the opportunity to increase the profile of your business and to support our community. Our sponsors are an essential and extremely visible part of the event.

  • Business card displayed on the door prize
  • Business recognition on Chamber event page and social pages
  • Business recognition in awards gala presentation
Table Sponsor: $150 (businesses can purchase multiple packages)
  • Business card displayed on the table centerpiece at three different tables (Chamber will provide floral centerpiece) one guest from each table will get to take home. Centerpieces designed by Enchanted Florist.
  • Business recognition on Chamber event webpage and social pages
  • Business recognition in awards gala presentation

If you are interested in supporting the 34th Annual Business Excellence Awards please contact Terri at events@penticton.org or 778-476-3111 to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
Chamber BizBites - Financial Management - November 4, 2021
Join the Penticton Chamber of Commerce, Christina Redato and Siobhan McManus with BDC, Business Development Canada to learn about Financial Management - Strengthen your Company's Financial Health to Fuel Profitable Growth. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

BC Chamber of Commerce - New Cyber Security and Business Survey
  • 88% have a good sense of what items, assets, and/or devices require protection in their organization.
  • 61% have experienced a cyber security incident.
  • 74% of businesses didn’t report it. LEARN MORE
Santa Rec Run - Saturday, November 27th 5pm - 100% of Proceeds Donated to Local Schools
Light up Lakeshore Drive LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Engagement dates set for 2022 Budget
The City of Penticton is getting ready to share the 2022-2026 Financial Plan and issued an announcement today to alert the community about key dates in this year’s budget process. The draft plan will be available on Nov. 8 which will also kick off the engagement program including opportunities to learn more, ask questions and share feedback. This year, the City is proposing to host a special session for the business community early in the engagement process. This will enable members to learn about the budget and provide their feedback in advance of Council deliberations which are scheduled for Nov. 22 and 23. Below is a list of all of the opportunities for residents and businesses to get involved. Our hope is that you will share this information with your members and encourage them to mark their calendars and plan on attending one of the events.
  
  • Nov. 8 – Draft plans are publicly available for review at penticton.ca and at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca.
  • Nov. 9 - Businesses are invited to attend an online info session between 7 pm and 8:30 pm.
  • Sign up here.
  • Nov. 15 - Residents are invited to attend an online info session between 7 pm and 8:30 pm.
  • Sign up here.
  • Nov. 17 - Drop by and attend Open House #1* at the PTCC between 4 pm and 7 pm.
  • Nov. 18 - Drop by and attend Open House #2* at the PTCC between 11 am and 2 pm.
  • Nov. 8-19 - Complete a feedback form at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca.
  • Nov. 22 – Feedback from the process will be shared with Council at the start of Budget Deliberations.
*In addition to the 2022 Budget, Open House attendees will also have the opportunity to learn more about the Point Intersection, the North Gateway, Civic Places & Spaces, and the continuation of the Lake-to-Lake Bike Route.
Looking to volunteer on a committee that will enhance your portfolio?
Every three years the chamber applies for accreditation to the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC). This is an in depth process compiled by the staff and board and as a volunteer your role will be to ensure the application process is met in a timely manner. The time commitment is approximately 2 hours per month. 
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is a formal acknowledgment that member chambers of commerce/board of trade have been successfully evaluated against rigorous national standards of policy, service and performances.
Why is it important?
Accreditation proves to the members that we, the chamber/board is an accredited organization that has checked all the boxes when it comes to: 
• Uniform practices and policies.
• Dependable governance procedures.
• Distinctive brand identity. 
• A respected “voice of business” in the community and an established voice for national and international policy advocacy.
If you are interested or want to learn more contact us.