Newsletter
September 22, 2021
Recent News
South Beach Drive OCP Proposal
The City is proposing to revert the land use designation for eight properties on South Beach Drive adjacent to Skaha Lake back to residential land use, sell two properties and use the funds to advance other parks priorities. This will require a change to the OCP, so residents are invited to review information about the proposal and complete the feedback form by Sunday, October 17, 2021.

How can you participate? Review the Information Sheet or Council Report in the DOCUMENTS section. Drop by the in-person information session on Oct. 7 between 11 am and 1 pm near 298 South Beach Drive. REGISTER to participate in the online information session on Oct. 7 between 7 pm and 8:30 pm. Submit questions or comments in the Forum and Questions? tools below.
Complete the FEEDBACK Form or submit questions to Council.

Congratulations to Chamber member Slackwater Brewing, who brought home Gold from the 19th Annual Canadian Brewing Awards in Quebec for their Idleback Amber. 

Tim Hortons smash fundraising goals OSNS through South Okanagan Smile Cookie campaign
This year raised a total of $39,248.56. One hundred per cent of these funds will all go to OSNS Child and Youth Development Center in Penticton.

Chamber Biz Trade Show - September 17-19
Eleven chamber members participated in the 3-day event. Thank you to Cherry Lane for providing the opportunity and support. We hope to see even more chamber members at next year's event.

Disrupting Ransomware in Canada – The Time For Action Is Now
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce gives information and advice for businesses about ransomware attacks. LEARN MORE
Events
WorkBC Cenre - Inclusive Hiring Education Series (for Employers)
The 4-part series focuses on the hiring of several identified inclusion groups.
September 23 Disabilities, October 7 Youth, October 14 Newcomers/Immigrants, October 21 Indigenous (HaaHuuPa). LEARN MORE

Women's Enterprise Centre
Passion and Grit: Build Your Resilience Toolkit
The WEC is presenting a five-part series, to help you develop four key aspects of resiliency: mindset, preparedness, strength and action. REGISTER by September 30.

City of Penticton Council meetings
September 21, 2021 the Regular Council meeting was held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Next Regular Council meeting is October 5th, 1pm.

34th Annual Business Excellence Awards
The event has been moved to Friday, November 19, 2021. Tickets will be available by October 25th. LEARN MORE