Network Building Nights

These member-driven evening events occur on the third Wednesday of certain months.  They take place at member businesses throughout our region and provide great opportunities for connecting and reconnecting with other businesses.  In today's digital world, it is a nice change to connect with other business owners and staff in person to have a conversation about how things are going for them and to find out a good tip or two. 

Together we are stronger.

Visit our Calendar to find out when the next one is.  If you would like to host one of these monthly Business Networking events, please contact the Chamber at 250-498-6321.

Here are the basic guidelines:

 Sponsor and Host Responsibilities:

• Provide a venue that can comfortably hold 30 - 50 people from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the day of the event (Chamber Staff will begin the set up at 4:30 pm)

• Provide a reception table/counter for Chamber staff to greet guests upon their arrival

• Provide appetizers and beverage choices for guests or cohost with another Chamber Member or two to ensure a lively evening!

• Help promote the event using your own channels and inform your clients and contacts to improve your event and company exposure

• Obtain a Special Occasion Liquor License as well as Special event insurance if required* (Please provide to Chamber staff in advance)

• Host MUST be a Business Growth, Community Accelerator, or Community Champion Chamber member in good standing.

Chamber Responsibilities:

• Help organize and promote the event in cooperation with the host 

• Provide recommendations for caterers and bartenders if required

• Lead the evening with announcements and introductions

Note for Attendees:

• These events are for Chamber members only, and for prospective members who are actively considering joining. 
• Bring your business cards!  
• Sometimes, depending on space, there is a table for you to put brochures, leaflets etc.

* It is the responsibility of the host(s) for these events to adhere to all licensing and insurance requirements of hosting special events.

Business Networking Night, March 2023

Hosted by Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Oliver

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Business Networking Event and 75th Anniversary of the Chamber, April 2022

Thank you to everyone who were able to attend our 75th Anniversary Business Networking Night Event at Phantom Creek Estates!

Beautiful place, fantastic hospitality, great conversations.

It was wonderful to see so many people and hear how they are doing and get caught up on what is happening around our region.

And an extra thank you to our Chamber Members over the years who invest in our organization so we can continue to do the important and good work that we do. Without you and your commitment to our communities we wouldn't be here. So THANK YOU!

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Business Networking Night - October 20th, 2021 at Walnut Beach, Osoyoos

It was a fantastic evening at Walnut Beach Resort  with appies by Pointe 49 Kitchen and Bar and wine being poured by Gehringer Bros Estate Winery.
Really welcoming and top notch hospitality from all of our hosts.
Thank you to all of our members who were able to join in - business and community building at its finest and a great way to celebrate Small Business Month! 

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