SUMMERLAND – Welcome to our new Chamber members:
WK Group LLP Chartered Professional Accountants: Professional accounting firm.
Unisus International Schools Ltd.: UNISUS is the only international school in Western Canada offering JK to Grade 12 programs and weekly and full time boarding.
DMD Contracting Ltd.: DMD Contracting is a licensed builder, consisting of a great team of skillful contractors who are able to assess your needs and achieve your vision.
Okanagan Bloodworks: Nutritional Microscopy, edcuator on acid/alkaline balance and holistic speaker.
Purple Hemp Co. Massage: Relax, release and revive with massage therapy.
World Paradigms: Online sales.
Resistance Electric Ltd.: Electrical Contractor.
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Signwave Signs Inc. has celebrated its fifth year in business in Summerland! They also designed some new signage for Beadtrails as well as all the ArtVines space, and has helped Thornhaven Estates Winery with new Ecommerce website. Signwaves has also phased out the old 1-800 phone number, and will only be using 250-328-5012 number now. Clients can text or call that number now instead. Signwave has also only offering services by appointment only.
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Ogopogo Tours was reassessed by Green Tourism Canada this month and achieved gold level! Green Tourism measures environmental management and corporate social responsibility against a set of criteria that are aligned with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council Criteria. Ogopogo Tours offers sightseeing and wine tours in the South Okanagan and were recently nominated for Sustainability Leader Award.
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Board Nominations
In 2018 the Chamber Board has four positions open for election/re-election, for 2 year terms. Nominations will opening February 20th, keep an eye on your inbox and the Chamber website for more information to come! It’s a great time to be thinking about who you would like to nominate, or becoming a Board member yourself!
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Upcoming Events:
- Mar 7 – Friends of the Summerland Gardens AGM
- Mar 20 – AGM/Business After Business
Christine Petkau is Executive Director of the Summerland Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Summerland. She can be reached at cpetkau@summerlandchamber.com.