Member Resources
New Year, New Chamber Memberships!
As 2025 begins, so begins a new chapter of membership tiers for the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce! Your Valued Membership will now look a little bit different; we are reducing the tiers and simplifying your invoice. When you receive your renewal, you will need...
Adventures in Physician Recruitment
As some RDEK folks are aware, there is a line on their property tax bill which indicates an amount for Economic Development – a percentage of this amount goes to Physician Recruitment in the Columbia Valley. This is specific to the two clinics for Family Doctors as...
As the long warm days of summer cool to autumn and we inevitably complain about the cold, it’s not just winter that is comin’; it’s also election season here in BC! There are many things to consider and decide about when selecting which candidate and which party to...
Happy Pride
Happy Pride Month to Everyone! You may have seen the windows around town – the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce worked with Columbia Valley Pride and volunteers from the Youth Hub to paint the town rainbow! Columbia Valley Pride has worked hard to create an event...
72nd BC Chamber of Commerce AGM
Last week, as President of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) I was fortunate to have the opportunity to go to the 72nd BC Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) AGM in Kelowna. The conference was filled with almost 200 Chamber of Commerce Presidents, board members...
International Women’s Day
Celebrate women, aspire to equality! International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event that is for all people and all groups that celebrates the achievements of women in social, economic, cultural, and political spheres throughout the world and history. It is a...
Diversity of Focus in Small Regional Chambers
The Diversity of Focus in Small Regional Chambers The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC) is located in Invermere BC, however it serves many smaller communities throughout the “Columbia Valley” region (including but not limited to Radium Hot Springs, Fairmont...
The Columbia Valleys 21st Annual Business Excellence Awards
Join Chamber members and businesses from all over the Columbia Valley as we celebrate and recognize business excellence. These awards are an opportunity to recognize businesses and individuals within the Columbia Valley that patrons believe are deserving of...
Chamber Seeks Public Feedback on Transit Service in the Columbia Valley
Through funding from the BC Rural Dividends Fund, the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce has commenced a study to determine the costs and independent transportation options that currently exist in the Columbia Valley in order to develop a comprehensive strategy for...
Meet The ED – The CV Chamber Visits Communities Across the Valley!
Pete Bourke is pleased to be reaching out to you as the Columbia Valley Chamber's new Executive Director. One of Pete's personal goals and a Chamber mandate is to ensure the Chamber is continually connecting with our members and community as a whole. It’s critical to...