KAMLOOPS – The fall is right around the corner and often business owners see it as a fresh start, a relaunch time, a chance to try a new approach for your business or kick some of your goals for the year. If making new connections is part of your goals or marketing your business in a new way, you should definitely consider attending Connect 2015! This business tradeshow is a great opportunity to showcase your business in a new light and make some great new connections in the Kamloops business community.
Join us at the Connect 2015 Tradeshow, brought to you by Cascades Casino Kamloops & the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday September 23, 2015 from 4:00 – 7:00pm at the Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre.
Everyone welcome and the admission is free. The will be lots of prizes including 2 grand prizes of an HP printer from Staples and a $500 Gift Card to Aberdeen Mall. Over 60 exhibitors will be in attendance.
If you want to be an exhibitor or learn more about the event – Visit www.Kamloopschamber.ca for a registration information package, tradeshow exhibitor map, and to register your business. Please note that only chamber members can exhibit.
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Ever thought about getting more involved in your chamber? What issues or initiatives are most important to you? Throughout the year there are a variety of opportunities for members to get more involved in their local chamber.
Here are just a few:
- Business Excellence Awards selection committee. Be a part of an awards program that celebrates local business. Help decide who the big winners will be.
- Membership Council. This team act as ambassadors for new members. It is a great chance to have first contact with new businesses and new chamber members.
- Join a Committee: Have you wondered what other opportunities are available through your membership at the Kamloops Chamber? Our committees work hard for you and you, as a member, can take part in that work.
- The Campaign Issues Committee is gearing up for the fall federal election. Tell us what business issues should be driving the campaigns this time. And help us to ensure that our elected officials follow through with their promises.
- Our Policy Development Committee works on changing government policies to make them more business friendly. Input is always welcome, either at the committee level or at our semi-annual roundtable discussions.
- Our Membership Committee works to evaluate overall membership value and make suggestions for enhancement.
- The Awards Committee monitors the overall awards process and vets all nominations to ensure they are aligned with set criterion.
Contact us today to discuss your role on one of our many committees. 250.372.7722.
– Deb McClelland is the executive director of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached by email at deb@kamloopschamber.ca