A pillar in our strategic framework, the Kelowna Chamber strives to be a champion in equity, diversity, and inclusion - for ourselves and our members. It's a commitment we don't take lightly, and we recognize that we have a lot of work ahead of us. As we take this journey toward a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive business, we invite you to join us.
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Inclusive Growth
- Championing Women in Business
- Mentally Healthy Workplaces
- Accessibility in the Workplace
- Women's Advocacy
- Enhancing Business - Indigenous Engagement
Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion
- Educational & Inclusion Guides
- Glossary of Terms
- Reports
More than 30,000 small to midsize businesses choose the Chambers Group Insurance Plan to protect their employees with comprehensive group benefits, including Health and Dental insurance, making it Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small business.
The Chambers Plan is the simple, stable, smart choice for business; combining accessibility, flexibility and the stability of pooled benefits. Firms choose the Chambers Plan year after year because it offers unsurpassed value and customer service.
- Employee Benefits
- Covers all industries including one-person firms, home business and farms
- Dental and Health options
- Guarantee Renewable Contract
- Fully pooled price stability
- Business Overhead Benefits
- RRSPs
- Insurance
Request a quote today.
WeBC is a not-for-profit that has been supporting women business owners across the province for nearly three decades. Working with our regional partners, they have provided thousands of entrepreneurs with business loans and expertise, training, resources, and peer network support to help businesses grow and thrive.
Add or deepen your knowledge of the functional areas and skills required to run a successful business. From marketing to cash flow, operations to exporting, our interactive workshops and online learning are packed with information and designed by industry experts so every session is time well spent.
Business Training & Skills Development
KELOWNA SOFTWARE WEBSITE PACKAGE
The Kelowna Chamber's newest affinity program! Jumpstart your online presence with the Kelowna Software Website Package. The Kelowna Chamber member exclusive package includes:
- 40% off a custom website
- Free logo design
- 1-year of secure web hosting
- Free domain name
- Dedicated account representative
mmcinnis@kelownasoftware.com | 250-980-6964 ext. 2
The Esso Business Card programs give you exceptional fuel savings, and powerful yet easy-to-use fuel management tools. Eligible Kelowna Chamber of Commerce members and their employees receive up to 3.5 cents per litre discount (even better discounts for fleets!).
Pick the degree of control and reporting that's right for your business.
Contact Esso Regional Sales Manager Stephen Ennis 778-960-4339.
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Clear comfortable vision is an invaluable asset that supports quality of life, achieved potential, productivity and safety. Optimizing work, school and lifestyle activities, increasing confidence and extending independence are all benefits of healthy eyes and better vision.
Under the Iris Eyewear Benefit Program, members receive:
- $150 towards prescription eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses
- $50 towards fashion sunglasses or annual supply of contact lenses
- Many other valuable offers available
Kelowna Chamber members: to access your Advantage Benefits, use Access Code KELCOC.
Canadian-owned, Payworks provides comprehensive, innovative, and integrated online Payroll, HR, and Employee Time Management solutions to businesses across Canada.
Kelowna Chamber members receive a benefit of 20% off Payworks integrated online solutions that increase payroll accuracy and reduce costly errors. These solutions are easy to use and backed by unparalleled client support.
Our goal is to help you run your payroll as quickly and easily as possible, while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, reliability, and service.
Contact Jesse Aldridge at Payworks to learn more.
CAR RENTALS
Chamber members can now receive car rental discounts in Canada and around the world for unlimited business and leisure travel. The BC Chamber of Commerce member car rental discount program is provided for the exclusive access of our members and their employees, friends and family. Savings may exceed 50%, and average 10-20% below market rates.
HOTELS
Chamber members can receive hotel discounts in Canada and around the world for unlimited business and leisure travel. The BC Chamber of Commerce member hotel discount program is provided for the exclusive access of our members and their employees, friends and family. Savings may exceed 50%, and average 10-20% below market rates. For more information or to take advantage of this exclusive offer, contact: 1-800-892-2136.
DIGITAL MARKETING
Constant Contact uses fully customizable templates for newsletter, announcements, events and surveys. It's a digital, email marketing and survey tool which allows you to track information about who is reading your newsletters, and what links are followed.
Business members receive a 20% discount for 6 months or 25% for 12 months. Call 1-800-221-2793 to inquire.
Chamber members can take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services.
- 50% off all small package shipments* including imports to Canada
- 30% off brokerage entry preparations fees
- at least 75% off freight shipments over 150 lb
Members also get FREE Automatic Daily Pickup and UPS On-Call Pickup®, so you can ship from the comfort of your office or home.
New and existing customers can enroll for free. To get started, visit our special UPS page or call 1-800-MEMBERS Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.
Freightcom is an all-in-one shipping solution for small-to-medium businesses. For eCommerce business, ClickShip helps to automate shipping integration with online stores and marketplaces. Users quote, compare, and book discounted shipments from national carriers. Shipping specialists optimize the process.
- Exclusive discounted rates & pickups from 50+ carriers, including UPS, FedEx, Canpar, and more
- eCommerce integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and others
- Streamline multichannel sales with automated labels & documentation
Member Benefits: Dedicated account executive, premier customer support, and access to business perks, promotions, and resources.
Sign up at Freightcom to save BIG on shipping.
Through the Kelowna Chamber's membership with the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce, members can see following advantages when working with Kubera:
- Excellent payments hardware
- Fewer terminal and hardware issues
- Industry leading reporting capabilities
- Increased support from our BC based team of experts (augmenting 24-7-365 processor support)
- Increased profits through lower processing fees
Visit Kubera, or contact our dedicated BC based Relationship Manager Chris Browes at 604-484-9278.