Your Voice for Business
The South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce is committed to advocating for policies, programs, and initiatives that help businesses thrive. Working alongside our members, all levels of government, and organizations like the BC Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and the Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition, we ensure the voice of local business is heard.
Whether we're addressing workforce challenges, housing, infrastructure, or economic development, our focus remains the same: building a stronger business community for the South Okanagan.
Recent Advocacy Highlights
2026
August 2026 - Recent advocacy work has focused on tariffs and trade, agriculture and the ALR, workforce and immigration, transportation, municipal priorities and collaborative policy initiatives.
Visit our News Releases page for more information about our current advocacy, partnerships and policy work.
May 2026 - The Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition released its 2026 Advocacy Priorities, identifying workforce, housing, and transportation as the Coalition's primary areas of focus.
2025
The Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition successfully advanced a policy resolution through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce calling for improved immigration pathways for resort communities. The resolution was adopted with overwhelming support and continues to be advanced with the federal government.
The South Okanagan Chamber also joined with chambers from resort communities across British Columbia to establish the Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition, creating a stronger, united voice for businesses operating in tourism-based economies.
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Have an Issue to Raise?
Advocacy begins with our members.
If your business is experiencing challenges related to government policy, regulations, workforce, housing, infrastructure, or other issues affecting the local business community, we'd like to hear from you.
Your feedback helps shape our advocacy priorities and ensures we're representing the issues that matter most to South Okanagan businesses.
Email Christina at execdirector@sochamber.ca to share your concerns and help shape the future of our business community.
