Chamber News and Events

Come and visit some of our community's non-profit organizations, to learn how they contribute and what you could do to be involved Friday, Sept 30 & Saturday Oct 1 9:30am-5:30pm Cherry Lane Shopping Centre. At the Chamber booth have a go at the cornhole toss for prizes and enter the gift basket draw by talking to at least 6 non-profits. BGC Okanagan (Boys and Girls Club) Peach City Community Radio CFUZ 92.9FM Kiwanis Club of Penticton Neil Squire Society Okanagan School of the Arts Penticton Regional Hospital Auxiliary Salvation Army Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society South Okanagan Similkameen Mental Wellness Society Travel Penticton On Friday we will all be mindful of Truth and Reconciliation.

The nominees have been announced for the 35th Annual Business Excellence Awards. Each and everyone one of our nominees has demonstrated excellence in business and a passion for our community, and we are incredibly excited to announce the full list for our 2022 Business Excellence Awards Nominees. Congratulations to our 2022 Nominees! *not all nominees accepted, or are eligible for the award categories for which they were nominated Join us for the 2022 Business Excellence Awards Mardi Gras Gala, as we formally recognize this year’s award winners! Get your Early Bird Tickets today! It is going be a great evening celebrating our local business and community leaders success!  🏆 EARLY BIRD TICKET HERE

Local Government Election - Oct 15, 2022 Be Informed Before You Vote! All Candidates Forum Sept 20 Penticton Chamber recorded with Peach City Radio Sept 29 Downtown Penticton registration required Oct 3 Penticton Seniors Centre 1-3pm registration not required Oct 4 SD 67 Trustee Candidate Forum registration required Oct 5 Canadian Home Builders Association South Okanagan registration required Penticton Votes 2022 - Castanet Election 2022 - Penticton Western News Council Candidate Q&A - Penticton Herald Advance Voting 8am-8pm Penticton Trade & Convention Centre Wednesday, Oct 5 Saturday, Oct 8 Thursday, Oct 13 General Voting Day Saturday, October 15, 2022 8am-8pm Penticton Trade & Convention Centre or Seniors Drop in Centre

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce reveals an in-depth analysis of business conditions with their Business Data Lab’s analysis of the most recent Canadian Survey. The survey takes a deep dive into the obstacles and opportunities facing over 17,000 Canadian businesses across the country on everything from labour challenges and debt constraints to interprovincial trade, environmental practices and more. Read the full report HERE.

Penticton residents have two opportunities to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2022. The first is a Walk for the Children hosted by the Okanagan Nation Alliance. The 5 km walk departs from the Peach in Penticton at 10 am. Participants will make their way along the channel to the Syilx Indian Residential School Monument outside the Penticton Hatchery on En’owkin Trail on the Penticton Indian Reserve. The Penticton Indian Band will also be hosting a special event for Okanagan Nation members following the walk. The second is a Celebration of Indigenous Culture and Resiliency in Gyro Park hosted by the Four Seasons Cultural Society. Supported by the City of Penticton, the event will feature Red Spotted Horse Drum Group, dance performances and an invitation for the public to join in a Round Dance to honour survivors and those lost to Canada’s residential schools.

Community Partners

HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association & Okanagan College Deadline to Apply October 2nd Do you currently have employees that will be laid off in the winter season? This training is a perfect opportunity to offer current seasonal employees to participate in beneficial and fully funded training for the industry and your organization. This upskilling program will encourage employees to return next season and bring value to you as an employer.   After the delivery of the training is completed they can return to you as their work placement and be ready for the summer season of 2023! Hospitality Professional Program October 24, 2022 to May 5, 2023 Training Program: 17 Weeks Work Experience & Mentorship: 9 Weeks Apply Now