, Pulse Check survey results, upcoming events, our latest top 40 under 40, and more.

July 21 | 2020

NEWS & UPDATES

BC Pulse Check Indicates Time Continues to Run Out for Some Businesses, Employees

COVID-19 has dramatically affected businesses and communities across the Okanagan and the province, and there are more challenges on the horizon according to the latest results from the province-wide Pulse Check survey competed in collaboration with the BC Chamber’s MindReader platform.

Results outlined in the most recent survey include a need for continued and measured support from the Federal Government, impending layoffs due to program completions, lack of confidence in provincial recovery support plans, and an indication of how current programs are helping or hindering re-opening plans.

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Kelowna's Mayor Urges Precautionary Measures to Avoid a Step Back to Phase 2

As concerns rise over the recent COVID-19 outbreak linked to Kelowna, Mayor Colin Basran spoke with Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix on Friday around slowing the spread. Further, he is urging all those living in and visiting Kelowna to be responsible, take all precautionary measures seriously, and continue to follow the advice of our Public Health Officer to ensure our community and larger region does not have to take a step back to Phase 2.

Don Turri Among Okanagan College 2020 Honorary Fellows

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Okanagan College is bestowing its highest honour on five notable residents of the region, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions through education, public service, mentorship and philanthropy. Among those recognized is Don Turri, a great supporter of local business and young people in our region, and a very deserving member of the Okanagan Community.

Partner and Family Enterprise Advisor with Crowe MacKay LLP., Don has been a strong supporter of the Kelowna Chamber, and has ensured his staff share that community activism. Don has been active in the Kelowna Community throughout his career. He volunteers his time to the United Way, Kelowna Sunrise Rotary, minor football and hockey, the Central Okanagan Foundation, and as a co-chair of the Okanagan College Alumni Awareness Campaign.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

NEXT WEEK: Okanagan College Speaker Series - Next for BC with Andrew Wilkinson

Next Tuesday, July 28th at 12:00pm the Kelowna Chamber is hosting an digital town hall discussion with BC's Legislative Official Opposition and BC Liberal Party Leader Andrew Wilkinson. Join us as he discusses the effects of COVID-19 on provincial politics and the economy, as well as what the opposition leader believes B.C.'s recovery should look like and how we can be positioned to succeed in the post-pandemic reality. Followed by a Q&A.

Membership 101: Maximizing Your Membership Investment (members only)

Are you a new member of the Chamber, or perhaps a current member seeking a refresher on the details of your membership and what being part of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce can do for you and your business and your staff?

Join us this Friday July 24 from 9:00am to 10:00am for Membership 101. Our monthly new member meet and greet is online and a great way to learn more about your Chamber membership while connecting with other local businesses.

There's No Better Way to Mix Business & Pleasure: 2020 Chamber Golf Tournament

No company tournament this year? No problem! Join us Thursday September 17 at the Harvest Golf Club for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce's 35th annual golf tournament, presented by Parke Pacific Projects Ltd.

Current members, guests, colleagues, clients, community members, and non-members are all welcome to one of this year's highest profile business networking events. We look forward to bringing business back to the links in a new way, and seeing some new and familiar faces. Tickets are selling quickly; register today as an individual or a foursome.

Working Remotely Through A Crisis And Flex Work Long Term, Hosted by CWB

Join the Canadian Chamber of Commerce tomorrow, Wednesday July 22 at 10:00am for a webinar on the future of working remotely through a crisis and the long-term outlook for flex work with Canadian Western Bank’s Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President of Client Solutions. Get tips for setting up effective work areas for employees, how to support employees’ mental health, and what major cyber security threats exist for SMEs now and post-pandemic.

BDO TOP FORTY UNDER 40 - THIS WEEK'S HONOUREES

AMAL ALHUWAYSHIL | I Am Courage

In 2019, Amal started ‘I’m All Courage’, a social enterprise to support and empower people of all identities and genders. Amal is also currently the Director of External Events for the Junior Chamber International Kelowna (JCI), and a member of the JCI Community Improvement Committee.

Amal dedicates her time volunteering throughout the community. She is a champion for Central Okanagan Elizabeth Fry Society’s #SpeakOut campaign, she has participated in Motionball Kelowna for three years, a board member of HER International, she was a Co-Chair/Chief of Operations for the Breaking Boundaries Conference (an International Women's Day Conference/fundraiser for House of Hope) 2017, and a former volunteer with Hope Outreach and the Kelowna Women's Shelter.