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Monday, August 31, 2026Tariffs & Trade: Resources & Advocacy for South Okanagan Businesses
Tariffs and Trade: Resources and Advocacy for South Okanagan Businesses Changing tariffs and trade conditions are creating uncertainty for businesses across Canada. While some businesses are experiencing direct costs on imported products and materials, others are seeing indirect effects through supply chains, pricing, customer sentiment and changing market conditions. The South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce is working to support local businesses in two important ways: connecting them with available
Monday, August 31, 2026Chamber Seeks South Okanagan Perspectives on Proposed ALR Changes
Chamber Seeks South Okanagan Perspectives on Proposed ALR Changes The South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce is participating in an ALR Consultation Committee through the BC Chamber of Commerce, providing an opportunity to bring local agricultural perspectives into provincial discussions. The Province of British Columbia is currently consulting with the agricultural and food-processing sector, local governments and First Nations on proposed changes intended to expand food-processing opportunities within the
Monday, August 31, 2026Local Voices, Regional Impact: How Chamber Advocacy Works
Local Voices, Regional Impact: How Chamber Advocacy Works The communities of the South Okanagan each have their own identities, priorities and economic strengths. At the same time, our regional economy does not stop at municipal boundaries. People may live in one community, work in another and shop throughout the region. Businesses rely on customers, workers, suppliers, services and investment from across the South Okanagan. That interconnected reality shapes the Chamber’s approach to advocacy.Starting
Monday, August 31, 2026Advocating for Immigration Pathways That Work for Resort Communities
Advocating for Immigration Pathways That Work for Resort Communities The South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce is participating in ongoing workforce advocacy through the Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition. Resort communities make important contributions to Canada’s tourism economy, but they also face distinct workforce challenges. Seasonal demand, limited housing, smaller permanent populations and ongoing labour shortages can make it difficult for employers to recruit and retain the workers their
