Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce

11/09/2026

Mark your calendars, because the 40th Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by MNP MNP are almost here, and this really is the Kamloops business event of the year!

This October 22nd we are celebrating in true Ruby Red Masquerade style at TRU’s Campus Activity Centre, and honestly, forty years deserves a party like this one.

Early bird pricing wraps up on October 1st, so if you have been telling yourself you will grab a ticket eventually, now is genuinely the time. Once early bird pricing closes, it is gone, first come, first served!

Grab your tickets through the link in our bio and get ready to celebrate four decades of incredible Kamloops businesses with us.

See you on the dance floor!

10/09/2026

☕ Join Us for Our September Coffee Mob!

Kick-start your morning with coffee, conversation, and valuable connections at our September Coffee Mob, hosted by The Plaza Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham! (We’ll be inside Mulligans this time)
The Plaza Hotel Mulligans On 4th

This is a great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members, build new business relationships, and connect with one of downtown Kamloops’ well-known hotels.

Drop by, grab a coffee, and enjoy some casual networking with the local business community.
Whether you’re looking to expand your network or meet more of our local Chamber members, we invite you to join us for a welcoming morning of community and connection.

🕘 9:00 – 10:00 AM
🗓️ Thursday, September 17, 2026
📍 The Plaza Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham — 405 Victoria St, Kamloops (enter through the main entrance)

🔗 Register Here: https://kamloopschamber.glueup.com/event/september-coffee-mob-by-the-plaza-hotel-trademark-collection-by-wyndham-170535/

09/09/2026

🎒 Back to School: Class Is Back in Session at Your Chamber!

September isn’t just for the kids, it’s also when your Chamber membership goes back to school. This month we’re highlighting one of the core perks of membership: access to learning that actually moves the needle for your business.

💡 Did you know? Educational opportunities for you and your staff are one of the core pillars of your Chamber membership.

Here’s what’s on this month’s syllabus 📚 (swipe →)

🧠The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce a new educational partnership with Rob Cupello!
AI Advantage series: 3 free lunchtime webinars (Sept 15, 22 & 29, noon–1pm PT on Zoom), plus AI Foundations, a live 6-week program starting in October 5 (members save $50 with code CHAMBER50)
https://kamloopschamber.ca/ai-advantage-webinar-series

🤝 Fall 2026 Peer Mentoring Group for Women Entrepreneurs — applications are open now (only 8 spots), closing September 20
https://we-bc.ca/community-mentorship-program-application/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAUOdSdwZG9mAmZkaWQWUOHOS7_8bh-bKwYOilqUzupMOPA3w2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp0KSJKoZ8PcMPhhL96GG_wSqHg8I0R2osCMMnT7biiickW3UYIXMxjVB9DEw_aem_o6DTIkQ13ajvbQru77n06g

🧘 Study Hall: Back to You’ll — a practical self-care workshop with Jeremy Gauthier (Two Nine Projects), Nov 12, 9–11am at the Chamber Boardroom
https://kamloopschamber.glueup.com/event/back-to-you-ll-practical-self-care-with-jeremy-gauthier-190760/

🏛️ Advanced Placement: OnBOARD Governance Training — self-paced modules for board members, 2 years of access + certificate of completion
https://kamloopschamber.ca/board-game-your-governance-playbook

🌱 New Elective: Climate Resilience Program — details are still coming together, but consider this your early heads-up

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬?

08/09/2026

We mourn the loss of this member of our business community. On behalf of the Board and staff of the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and everyone who knew Dieter Dudy.

We are grateful for the ways Dieter contributed to the Kamloops business and farming community. He will be remembered fondly and greatly missed.

08/09/2026

We’re excited to share that applications are now open for the Fall 2026 Community-Based Peer Mentoring Group! 🎉

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 Community-Based Peer Mentoring Group!

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to connect with peers who understand the opportunities and challenges of running a business?

Delivered in partnership with the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce on behalf of Thewebc, this 9-week program provides a supportive space to share experiences, gain valuable insights, build confidence, and strengthen your business alongside fellow women entrepreneurs.

With only 8 spots available, we encourage interested applicants to apply early. Applications close September 20.

https://we-bc.ca/community-mentorship-program-application/

26/08/2026

🐴 September Chamber Social:
Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association!

Join us for our September Chamber Social, proudly hosted by Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (KTRA)!

Come connect with fellow Chamber members, local business leaders, and community partners while getting to know an incredible organization making a difference right here in Kamloops.

KTRA creates an inclusive and welcoming environment where children and adults with diverse abilities can build strength, confidence, and independence through equine-assisted activities. 🐴 💙

Come see the facility, learn more about KTRA’s work, and enjoy an evening of conversation, connection, and community!

📅 17 September 2, 2026
⏰ 5:00-7:00 PM
📍4155 Shuswap Rd, Kamloops, BC V2H 158

✨Members attend complimentary. Non-members are welcome to join us for a $25 drop-in fee. Students attend tree!

Come connect, discover, and see what’s happening in our local business and community network.
Register through the link https://kamloopschamber.glueup.com/event/september-chamber-social-at-kamloops-therapeutic-riding-association-170533/

25/08/2026

U.S. TARIFFS: WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR KAMLOOPS BUSINESSES? 🇨🇦🇺🇸

Trade tensions between Canada and the United States are creating uncertainty for businesses across B.C., and the impacts may reach further than businesses that export directly to the U.S.

With 50% U.S. tariffs now in effect on roughly $27 billion CAD of Canadian goods, sectors including forestry, manufacturing, agriculture, construction and others may be affected.

But tariffs can also impact businesses that rely on U.S. suppliers, equipment or materials, or that work with customers and suppliers facing increased costs or disruptions.

📣 We want to hear from you.

The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce has launched a short survey to better understand:

📈 How tariffs are affecting your costs
🚚 Supply chain or supplier challenges
💼 Impacts on your business or customers
🤝 What support would be most useful

Your feedback will help us strengthen our local advocacy and share the Kamloops business perspective with the BC Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce as they work with government on the response.

Even if you’re not sure how tariffs will affect your business yet, we want to hear from you.

👉 Take the survey — https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8oJlRfTtaU-0n8GapOtFji0A30O0hPZKr2UISdfd_KBUOFlYOFlPUloxUEdKMkRRREJWQkdaSDdIRCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

You can also visit our website to read the BC Chamber of Commerce explainer on U.S. tariffs and what they could mean for B.C. businesses.

https://kamloopschamber.ca/blog/bc-chamber-commerce-member-explainer-us-tariffs-threats-and-what-it-means-bc-businesses

20/08/2026

🎉 The finalists are in!

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the 40th Business Excellence Awards, presented by MNP! 🏆

From innovative entrepreneurs and outstanding employers to community leaders, trades professionals, retailers, service providers, and not-for-profit organizations, this year’s finalists represent the incredible diversity, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit of our Kamloops business community.

✨ Congratulations to every finalist! Being recognized among the best in our community is an incredible achievement, and we can’t wait to celebrate your success.

A special thank you to our award sponsors for helping us recognize and celebrate the businesses and organizations that make Kamloops such a great place to live, work, and do business.

🏆 Who will take home the win?

Stay tuned as we celebrate this year’s finalists and get ready for an unforgettable evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.

17/08/2026

Such a great day of connection, collaboration and learning! 🤝 We loved bringing our Chamber hive minds together. So many great ideas and conversations to take back to our teams, already looking forward to the next one! 💙

On Friday, our staff spent the day connecting with our Chamber colleagues from the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce for a Thompson Okanagan Chamber Pro-D Day.

One of the most valuable parts of the day was getting to connect role-to-role with staff doing similar work across our three Chambers. Working in the Chamber world comes with some pretty unique challenges, so having the chance to put our collective hive mind to work, share experiences and talk through some of those nagging issues was time well spent.

It was also a chance to celebrate what's working. Now that we're more than halfway through the year, we took some time to reflect on our wins, share what's been successful and talk about how we can carry that momentum through the rest of 2026. Hearing what's working at other Chambers also gave us plenty of new ideas to bring back to our own teams.

There's a lot we can learn from people who understand the work we do because they're doing it too.

Let this be your sign to connect with others in your industry, share what's working and work together to make your community a better place to live and do business.

17/08/2026

🏆 A Stanley Cup moment for Kamloops!

Yesterday, our community came together at Riverside Park to welcome home Logan Stankoven and the Stanley Cup, and what a celebration it was!

As an organizing partner, the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce was proud to help bring this special event to life alongside the City of Kamloops, Kamloops Blazers , Tourism Kamloops , Downtown Kamloops and Kamloops Sports Council .

Congratulations, Logan! And thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate. 🏆💙