Sean Newton is President of the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber
ARMSTRONG – The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to welcoming members and guests Wednesday May 4th 2022 as they present ‘Blue Jeans & Bling’ – an evening of networking, award presentations, entertainment, and more at Farmstrong Cider Co.
‘An event like this cannot happen without support,’ said Sean Newton, President Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce, ‘or without nominees.’
‘We are pleased to announce Community Futures North Okanagan is our diamond sponsor for the evening along with Ruby Sponsors Rancho Vignola and Farmstrong Cider Co.,’ continued Newton. ‘Category sponsors have also been confirmed and we are very grateful for their continued support after a 2 year hiatus.’
The 2022 categories and sponsors are:
- Rising Star Award Sponsor: Rossworn Henderson LLP
- Micro Business of the Year Award Sponsor: VantageOne Credit Union
- Small Business of the Year Award Sponsor: Blackwell Building Movers
- Mid-Size Business of the Year Award Sponsor: Community Futures North Okanagan
- Corporate Business of the Year Award Sponsor: Hub International Insurance
- Employee of the Year Award Sponsor: Shepherd’s Home Hardware & Outdoor Living Centre
- Revitalization & Innovation Award Sponsor: Hytec – A Division of Kohler
- Hospitality & Tourism Award Sponsor: Township of Spallumcheen
- Organization of the Year Award Sponsor: Okanagan Restoration Services Ltd.
- Volunteer of the Year Award Sponsor: City of Armstrong
Nominations are now open and the sponsors for each of the 10 categories will be on hand to present the unique awards created by Final Touch.
Doors open at 5pm, dinner at 6pm followed by the awards presentation.
‘This event celebrates the best of our community,’ said Cheryl Hood, 1st Vice President . ‘There are so many deserving businesses. Chamber member or not, all businesses within Armstrong Spallumcheen are eligible to be nominated.’
Newton will be hosting the awards presentation with board and staff participation and as usual, some impromptu moments to keep you laughing.
After the awards are presented along with gift baskets from Rancho Vignola, those in attendance will enjoy a ‘Fire Show’ presented by Kinshira Performance Troupe.
‘We are excited by the opportunity to host this event at Farmstrong Cider Co.,’ said Lori Shepherd, 2nd Vice President, ‘ and to gather together and celebrate as a business community for the first time in 2 years. It should be fun.’
Nomination forms are available through the Chamber of Commerce office, online at aschamber.com and on Facebook at aschamber.
Tickets are $35 pp and available at the chamber of commerce office or online at Eventbrite.ca until May 1st.