Secure your spot at some of the upcoming events and webinars designed to inform, inspire, and connect the business community. These upcoming sessions offer opportunities to learn, stay engaged, and network with fellow industry and community members.


Sisters in Spirit March & Vigil

Sisters in Spirit Day is a national day of remembrance and action to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). The Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society will be hosting its annual Sisters in Spirit March & Vigil, starting at 4 p.m. on October 6. Click here to learn more. 


38th Annual Business Excellence Awards - Finalist Announcement

On October 6, the Kelowna Chamber will be announcing the finalists for the 38th Annual Business Excellence Awards. Community members are invited to join the free event, which will take place at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. A meet and greet will take place starting at 2:30 p.m., followed by the announcement of finalists at 3 p.m. Please visit the Chamber website to register. 


Destination Dialogues 2025 | Rethinking Experience Development: From Ideation to Export Ready

Join Destination Canada and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada on October 8 at 9 a.m. PT for a free 90-minute online session exploring how destinations, businesses, and community leaders can develop regenerative, Indigenous tourism experiences in rural, remote, and northern areas of Canada. Click here to learn more and to register. 


Connected Communities Workshop

The Greater Westside Board of Trade (GWBT) is inviting West Kelowna businesses to this practical session on October 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Presenters from Kelowna Community Resources, Turning Points, PEOPLE Lived Experience Society, and Central Okanagan Food Bank will provide attendees with clear steps to respond safely and kindly to those seeking help in and around area businesses. Visit the GWBT website for more information and to register. 


Implementing Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace

go2HR is inviting tourism and hospitality employers to this free, one-hour online session to explore common psychological hazards that impact staff and service quality, along with tools and resources to control or manage them. The session will take place on October 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visit the go2HR website to learn more and to register. 


Investment & Finance 101 - For Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs & Small Business Owners

Sponsored by Futurpreneurs, Pushor Mitchell, and Accelerate Okanagan, this interactive workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the world of financing their small businesses. The session will take place at Accelerate Okanagan on October 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit Eventbrite to learn more and to purchase your tickets. 


Speaker Series: MP Stephen Fuhr

The next iteration of the Kelowna Chamber's Speaker Series, presented by Okanagan College, is set to take place on October 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, MP for Kelowna and Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), will speak at the event, which takes place at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort. Tickets to the luncheon event start at $60 each and must be purchased by noon on October 8. Learn more and purchase tickets through the Kelowna Chamber's website. 


Business After Hours

Central Okanagan community organizations and business improvement associations regularly host business after-hours events—click the links below for more info on those being held in the coming weeks:


Upcoming Events

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Do you have an upcoming event or webinar that would be of interest to those in the tourism industry? Please email us so we can include the information in our next roundup.