Local, provincial, and national organizations regularly host in-person and virtual events to provide learning and networking opportunities and facilitate discussions on various topics. Here are some upcoming events you can attend in the weeks ahead.
2024 Small Business Week
- BDC Small Business Week runs from October 20 to 26, with the theme, "The Power of Small: Defying the Odds," celebrating the resilience of Canadian entrepreneurs who turn challenges into opportunities. Find out more about the events hosted by BDC and its partners on the BDC website.
- The BC Chamber of Commerce is hosting a 5-day virtual Summit in celebration of Small Business Week. From October 21 to October 25, attendees will have the opportunity to listen, learn, and engage directly with subject matter experts and thought leaders on topics that are important to them. This year’s theme, “Cultivating Resilience through Innovation,” highlights the importance of empowering businesses to thrive during uncertainty and change. Click here to learn more and to register for individual sessions.
- Small Business BC is holding several online sessions to celebrate Small Business Week; learn more here.
Downtown Kelowna After 5
The Downtown Kelowna Association is hosting its next After 5 event on Wednesday, October 23, at the Kelowna Community Theatre. Join the DKA and business community members for one of the city's best casual mixer events. Tickets are $15.75 per person and include appetizers and two complimentary drink tickets. Find out more and purchase your tickets here.
Introduction to WorkSafeBC’s Psychological Health & Safety Framework
Join go2HR’s Mental Health and Psychological Safety Consultants on Wednesday, October 23, at 10 a.m. PDT for a 30-minute webinar intro to WorkSafeBC’s Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) Framework. You’ll discover practical steps to enhance your workplace culture and build a positive, supportive environment for your employees. Register here.
37th Annual Business Excellence Awards - Finalist Announcement
On Thursday, October 24, the Kelowna Chamber will announce the finalists in its 37th Annual Business Excellence Awards. The event will be held at the Rotary Centre for the Arts from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free, but advance registration is recommended.
Future Events
- November 6, 2024 | I Speak Curling
- November 15, 2024 | 37th Annual Kelowna Chamber Business Excellence Awards Gala
- December 3 - 5, 2024 | 2024 Tourism Congress and Canadian Tourism Awards
- March 5 - 7, 2025 | BC Tourism Industry Conference
Have an upcoming event or webinar that would interest those in the tourism industry? Email us so we can include the information in our next roundup.