By Christine Jontz-Barbour, Executive Director
As we head into the final months of 2026, the South Shuswap Chamber of Commerce has plenty happening, and we're looking forward to connecting with more of our local business community!
First, a huge thank you to everyone who generously donated to our Halloween Treat Bags! Your contributions helped us bring some extra Halloween fun to local families. A special shout out to Blind Bay Village Grocer for welcoming us to set up alongside their Halloween festivities. We're fortunate to have so many businesses and community members willing to come together to make these events possible.
Our next Chamber Connect is November 17, from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Lago Pizzeria! Whether you're a current member, a local business owner, or simply curious about what the Chamber does, we'd love for you to join us for an evening of networking, conversation, and connection.
We're also getting ready for our Multi-Company Christmas Party on Friday, December 11, at 6:00 pm, at Shuswap Lake Estates! This celebration is a great opportunity for small businesses to treat their employees to a Christmas party without the work of organizing one themselves. Gather your team, purchase your tickets, and leave the planning to us! Tickets are now available, and we're also welcoming event sponsors who would like to help make the evening a success.
Beyond events and networking, one of the Chamber's most important roles is advocacy. We want our members to know that we're here to listen and help bring business concerns forward to elected officials at the local, provincial, and federal levels. Whether it's a policy affecting your operations, infrastructure concerns, or challenges facing our business community, we can help ensure those issues are heard. Your Chamber is here to be a voice for local business, and we encourage members to reach out and share what's affecting them.
Looking ahead to 2027, we're preparing updated membership information and new opportunities for businesses and organizations to get involved. Stay tuned for more details!
Not a member yet? We'd love to welcome you in 2027! From networking and business promotion to resources, benefits, and advocacy, we're working to make Chamber membership a valuable investment in your business and our community.
Visit www.southshuswapchamber.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @southshuswapchamber to stay connected.
Here's to finishing 2026 strong and building even more connections in 2027!
