KAMLOOPS – To quote Maclean’s magazine, “(m)uch has been made of the fact that the 2015 federal election campaign will be Canada’s longest since the 19th century, when horse-powered ballot delivery necessitated voting periods that stretched over several months. But even if technology has improved, an 11-week campaign can still be put to good use today in the 21st century.” We agree.
The Kamloops Chamber approaches each election with the goal of educating the public on the various candidates vying for their vote, and an extended campaign allows a great opportunity to do just so.
In our last municipal election, the chamber introduced a video survey of candidates to help the public understand the candidates’ positions on issues that were important to our business community. Based on the success of that project, we have expanded this to include provincial and federal elections/candidates as well.
In addition to holding a roundtable session and member surveys, we have created an online form to collect “burning business issues” from our members and the community. These issues will be crafted into questions which will be asked of each candidate in video-recorded interviews. These unedited interviews will be posted on our website after September 21st so that you will be able to view each candidate and hear their answers to the questions that are important to you.
With such an important decision on the horizon, we believe that providing more opportunities tobecome educated on the platforms and positions of our local candidates will help you to make aninformed decision at the ballot booth.
To learn more and view the videos, visit www.kamloopschamber.ca.
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Spin the wheel, throw some dice, win a prize and make great connections at our upcoming CONNECT 2015 Tradeshow. Free to attend and open to the public, this tradeshow will feature over 60 exhibitors, a Cascades Casino game zone, a Chamber networking zone, and a ton of prizes including two grand prizes: a $500 gift card to Aberdeen Mall and an HP printer from Staples. Come and see us on September 23rd at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre from 4:00PM – 7:00PM and check out
www.kamloopschamber.ca for more information!
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On September 18th, hear from David Tulk for a Global Market Update at our Chamber Quarterly Luncheon. David is the Head of Global Macro Strategy and Chief Canada Macro Strategist for TD Securities. With a focus on Canada, he provides research and analysis of the global economy and financial markets. Hear what you can expect in the business market over the next few months and gain the knowledge you need to make important business decisions.
September 18th | 11:30AM – 1:30PM | Sandman Signature Hotel (225 Lorne Street) in Kamloops
– Deb McClelland is the executive director of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached by phone at 250.372.7722 or by email at deb@kamloopschamber.ca.