Sept. 28-30 | Delta Grand Okanagan | Kelowna, BC

Our AGM is the chamber network’s must-attend event of the year. At the AGM, you’ll get plugged into the latest developments, trends and issues that are important to the Canadian business community and you’ll develop solutions that will break down the barriers that are holding Canadian businesses back, setting our policy agenda for the upcoming year.

Registration and programming information will be posted shortly.

Travel and Accommodation

Hotel Room Rates

We have set aside a block of rooms at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre. To take advantage of the conference rates, please reserve your room by August 27. Please note that our conference rates are available from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2.

Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre
1310 Water Street

Mode Room (king or two queen beds): $209
Mode Lakeview Room (king or two queen beds): $234
Mode Deluxe Room (king bed): $239
Mode Club (king bed): $274

The above rates do not include taxes.

To reserve your hotel room, please call 1.800.465.4651 and quote AGM 2013, or you may reserve your room online at http://www.deltagrandokanagan.com/g0924cana001.

Tourism

Nestled in the mountains on a glorious lake and in close proximity to orchards, vineyards and golf courses, Kelowna is the perfect place to either arrive early or stay beyond the AGM. For more information on what to see and do in Kelowna, please visit Tourism Kelowna’s website at Tourismkelowna.com or visit the Kelowna Chamber’s website at KelownaChamber.org/cccagm2013.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship opportunities are still available for our AGM. View our sponsorship package for more information on how your company can contribute to the success of this national event, or contact Michael Nixon at mnixon@chamber.ca, 416.868.6415 (232).

Canadian Chambers Competition

Connecting with Educators on the Skills Gap

The skills gap is a leading barrier to competitiveness for Canadian business, and the Canadian business community has told us of a mismatch between the skills of the unemployed and the requirements of current job openings. One of the reasons for this may be because educators are not fully aware of employers’ needs. Chambers of commerce have an important role to play in connecting educators and employers so that schools can properly advise students where the jobs are and what skills they’ll need to do those jobs.

We have created a competition to highlight the initiatives our member chambers are undertaking with schools in their communities and to encourage those chambers that have not yet reached out to their schools to get involved. The winners of the competition will present their projects at our AGM in Kelowna as well as win a free registration to the AGM.

The deadline for submitting your project is July 26. For more information on the competition, please consult the Rules and Regulations or contact Jennifer Hagen at jhagen@chamber.ca.

Contact

Marley Ransom | Event Planner | 613.238.4000 (227) | mransom@chamber.ca