September 9, 2024

NEED TO KNOW

Canadian country music superstars Brett Kissel and Jess Moskaluke will be at Sun Peaks on September 20th, 2024!

Don't forget, as Kamloops Chamber members, you get ✨exclusive✨ ticket pricing!

Be sure to enter code

[K&DCC-BRETT] at the checkout when purchasing your tickets here ⬅️

See you there 🤠

Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Logan Lake Mayor Robin Smith has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her dedication to the community. In a news release, the District of Logan Lake said Jackie Tegart, MLA for Fraser-Nicola, presented Smith with the award on Tuesday. The ceremony was held during the district’s regular council meeting, with family, friends and staff filling the chambers. Congratulations Robin! 🎉

➡️ Kamloops’ Tournament Capital facilities allowed Logan Stankoven to train and live in Kamloops while chasing his NHL dream. Whether kids are shooting for the NHL or Broadway, everyone should be able to work towards their dreams right here in Kamloops. 

Hear what Logan Stankoven has to say about Build Kamloops!

➡️ Kamloops’ Tournament Capital facilities allowed Greg Stewart to train and live in Kamloops while chasing his Paralympic dream! Greg participated yet again on the world stage at the 2024 Paralympic Games, wining GOLD in Shot Put. He represented our country for a second time in his career. 

Hear what Greg Stewart has to say about Build Kamloops!

Visit https://letstalk.kamloops.ca/buildkamloops to learn more.

Association of Interior REALTORS® August 2024 Stats Media Release:

Kamloops Residential Real Estate Activity Cooled Down in August. A total of 1,165 residential unit sales were recorded across the Association region in August coming in below July’s 1,351 units and below August 2023’s units sold by a 9.5% decrease.

Read the full Media Release here. 🏠

Kamloops MP questions whether NDP-Liberal pact will spell fall election.

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo says he wasn’t surprised to see federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh rip up the the supply and confidence deal with the Liberals that has kept the minority government in power. The Conservative MP told Castanet Kamloops he thinks Singh made the move to juice his poll numbers, and questions whether he will end up standing in opposition to the government. 🗳️

Election Information:

BC Chamber of Commerce

BC Chamber of Commerce Unveils Robust Poll Ahead of October Election: Strong Economy Essential to Fund Public Services.

As British Columbia prepares for its provincial election this October, the BC Chamber of Commerce is shedding light on the economic and policy concerns that matter most to voters. A recent poll provides a comprehensive look into the electorate’s sentiments on various issues, including business climate, natural resource management, public services and voting intentions – including variations at the regional level and among demographics.

Read the Media Release here! ⬅️⬅️⬅️

BC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRE-ELECTION ENGAGEMENT STUDY: AUGUST 2024 

• 2,008 BC residents 18+ were surveyed between August 6 – August 14, 2024. 
• The survey was conducted by Counsel Public Affairs by way of the Leger Opinion (LEO) Panel. 
• Margin of error is not applicable for online surveys, however, if the survey was a probability-based random sample of the same size, it would be considered accurate to +/- 2% nineteen times out of twenty. 
• Results are weighted for: age, gender, and region of province with targets set out in the most recent Census. 

Note: some slides, totals, or net-differences may not add up to 100% due to rounding. Read full study presentation here!

The Mustard Seed invites you to our Fall Turkey Toss Event!

We are back, Kamloops! Join The Mustard Seed for the exciting Turkey Toss event, where we'll toss turkeys, raise funds, and engage our community. We're honored to be part of Kamloops, raising hope and supporting impactful programs for our most vulnerable.

There are FOUR corporate sponsorship opportunities: Check ‘em out here! 🦃

Parkcrest Elementary school reopens to students five years after blaze.

Students are once again flooding the halls of Parkcrest elementary exactly five years after a fire left the school in ruins. The $37-million school officially opened its doors Tuesday to students after the Kamloops-Thompson school district approved its reopening as a K-7 school last year as part of sweeping catchment changes and grade reconfigurations on the North Shore. ✏️

Annual BC Sports Hall of Fame Summit arrives in Kamloops!

For the first time ever, the BC Sports Hall of Fame will hold its Annual Summit 2024 in Kamloops September 19, 20 and 21st. The Kamloops 2024 Annual Summit is an opportunity for advocates in the promotion of sport history, heritage and culture, to collaborate and share best practices as well as recognize local and BC milestones in sport history.

Co-hosted by the Kamloops Sports Hall of Fame and PacificSport Interior BC,  the Summit will include a tribute luncheon emceed by Dylana Kneeshaw of CFJC TV where we will pay tribute to 5 major Defining Moments in Kamloops and British Columbia sport history such as Kelly Olynyk, Dylan Armstrong, Fro Riders, Catharine Pendrel and the Kamloops Blazers winning the Memorial Cup in 1995 as one of the best CHL/WHL teams in history. This will be a historic and memorable event for Kamloops as the City of Kamloops will also be receiving the first ever BC Sport Heritage Community designation by the BC Sports Hall of Fame to celebrate its stature as Canada’s Tournament Capital.

In the evening, the Council of Chairs Dinner featuring the Eric Whitehead Inspired Service Awards will also acknowledge individuals who have contributed greatly to sport. Al Raine and Nancy Green Raine will be receiving the Lifetime Leadership Achievement Award.

Get registered today right here! 🏅🎿⚾️⛳️🚴‍♀️🎾🏏⚽️🏸🏈🥊🏉🏐🥍🥏

Events & More!

Studio owner says new Kamloops Art Party mural spreading joy on North Shore!

A colourful mural splashed across the side of Kamloops Art Party on the North Shore has been a labour of love for the business owner and staff, who hope to see the artwork brighten up the neighbourhood. Carly Schmidt, who owns the art studio located at 177 Tranquille Rd., said she wants to see the North Shore “bright and beautiful.” ☀️

Kamloops Cancer Centre Business-to-Business Networking Event!

Infrastructure BC's Business-to-Business Networking Event provides an opportunity for proponents to meet with local contractors and business.

Save your spot here 😊

Paradigm Building Solutions, is hosting an exclusive event at Sparkling Hill Resort on October 10th - Sustainable Living Summit: The Paradigm Way.

Discussions of advanced products in the construction industry, including new cutting-edge products to meet new building code requirements, energy efficiency, Step Code requirement and most importantly fire resiliency!

Register today 🤩

Beyond Numbers, what do the stories tell us? Women Leaders and Leadership in Higher Education.

TRU invites the community to an evening of personal and professional stories from two women who are leading equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in Canada’s post-secondary landscape.

Register now! 👈

EmpowerMinds Mental Health Event: Join Canadian Mental Health Association at EmpowerMinds Mental Health Event to learn, share, and grow together in a supportive and empowering environment!

We are thrilled to feature keynote speakers Anthony Johnson and Dr. James Makokis, renowned as the Amazing Two Spirit Couple. Esteemed winners of The Amazing Race Canada, Anthony and James are celebrated advocates for both Indigenous and LGBTQ2S+ communities. 

Reserve your spot now! 🙌

Kamloops Chamber Members:

Special Codes

Economic Trust of the Southern Interior (ETSI)  *ends soon*

• Local communities, First Nations, economic development organizations, and industry groups within the Southern Interior of British Columbia are eligible to apply. 
• Next Funding Intake will launch on September 10, 2024

BC Hydro 2024 Call for Power – Request for Proposals

• Deadline: September 16, 2024, by 4pm PT

Commercial Vehicle Pilots Program

• Up to one-third of total costs of ZEV deployments and/or infrastructure projects
• Deadline: September 30, 2024 

Tree Canada's Operation ReLeaf Program *recently added*

• Funding ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 
• Deadline: October 15, 2024

CleanBC Plastics Action Fund

• Funding amount varies by category $75,000 to $1.2M
• Deadline: Dec 2, 2024

Francophone Immigration Support Program - There is no specific deadline for submitting a project concept to IRCC as part of this program.

Green Communities Canada - 2024 Living Cities Fund

• Up to $15,000
• Deadline is undisclosed; Please complete this short survey to be considered for funding.
• Any questions can be directed to the Green Communities Canada Green Infrastructure Program Lead, Jenn McCallum, at jmccallum@greencommunitiescanada.org

TK Destination Events Support Fund 

• Proposals will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis 
• The events are to take place between October 2024 and April 2025

BC Wellness Resources

Collaboration with colleagues was the popular choice! 🤩🤝

AUGUST

AUG 7: Chamber Social with TRU Alumni 🤝✅

AUG 15: August Coffee Mob at The Mustard Seed ☕️✅

AUG 15: PosturePlus Program with Jake Richardson, owner of JR Training Systems 🧘✅

SEPTEMBER

SEPT 4: Chamber Social with Sandman Signature Hotel 🤝✅

SEPT 10: 3rd Annual Chamber Golf Tournament ⛳️

SEPT 17: PosturePlus Workshop 🧘

SEPT 19: Coffee Mob at the Lac Le Jeune Resort ☕️

SEPT 24: The History of Canada through an Indigenous Lens 🪶

SEPT 26&27: 2024 Workforce Conference & Job Fair 💼

OCTOBER

OCT 24: Business Excellence Awards Gala presented by MNP 🌟

Make sure to sign up ASAP if you're interested 😎