I am pleased to be President of the CVCC Board of Directors, entering the second year of my term, continuing our work at answering the question: Why should I join the Chamber? The CVCC AGM was a fun and sweet success, satisfying but a bit nutty- oh wait that was the ice-cream sundae bar! For those...

Sourcing Local: Opportunity Awaits Submitted by Columbia Valley Community Economic Development With the increasing threat of U.S. tariffs, many individuals and businesses are looking closer to home for their products and services. Supporting Canadian-made goods is not just about avoiding financial...

It’s International Women’s Day on March 8th, and this year is an interesting one; it has been 50 years since the United Nations has designated International Women’s Day as an  international celebration (although it has recently been deleted from calendars)! The official theme this year is...

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 to select the membership tier...

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 well as our Emergency Department...