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Choosing where to live in the South Okanagan is about far more than finding the right property. Whether you're relocating
BC ELECTIONSALL CANDIDATES' QUESTIONS FOR BOUNDARY SIMILKAMEEN 2024After putting a call out to Membership and the local business community for
ROLY RUSSELLBC NDP CandidateBOUNDARY-SIMILKAMEEN ROLY RUSSELL SAYS: I know that working together with our local Chamber of Commerce, municipalities, tourism organizations,
DONEGAL WILSONBC Conservative Party CandidateBOUNDARY-SIMILKAMEEN DONEGAL WILSON SAYS:A big thank you to you and the entire South Okanagan Chamber team
KEVIN EASTWOODBC Green Party CandidateBOUNDARY-SIMILKAMEENKEVIN EASTWOOD SAYS:Thank you for the opportunity to respond. 1a. Small business cant thrive if the
Argon Electrical Services Inc.Argon Electrical & Solar Services at local forefront of power from the sun Installing a solar electric system
OK Falls Hotel returns to role as community meeting place The OK Falls Hotel has been a fixture of the community’s
Linden Gardens is the closest you’ll get to the Garden of Eden Linden Gardens was created by Ken and Margaret Hayter,
Doug’s Homestead Couple juggles popular smoked meat business in Kaleden with family responsibilities It’s a Wednesday morning and customers are lined up
Thank you to all who joined us for the Chamber Business Breakfast on Oct 20th at Walnut Beach Resort in Osoyoos!Economic
Backyard Farm provides unique, intimate culinary experienceChris Van Hooydonk and his wife Mikkel Day-Ponce defied conventional restaurant wisdom when they
Tumbleweed Craft Distillery’s second owner aims to bring his liquor to new lipsWhen Mike Patterson purchased Tumbleweed Craft Distillery and
After first year as full-time tech business, Red Raven seeks to expand its clientele Kevin Vetsch has lived with
If it moves water, Oliver’s Southern Irrigation can do it “If you don’t have irrigation here in the Okanagan,
Jen’s Interior Painting climbs mountains to get the job done rightIt’s a snowy Sunday in late November, and Jen Halvorson
The Flame brings fine Indian dining, lounge, and events to bigger new locationIt’s a giant step to go from a
Osoyoos Market on Main is popular summer Saturday morning outingAround 8 a.m. on a summer Saturday morning, vendors are busy
Service clubs struggle to stay relevant as nature of volunteering and demographics changePart 2Service clubs have been a major source
Rural communities depend on volunteers to get things donePart 1 of a 3 Part Series:Volunteer Presidents - Grant from Okanagan
Local community is focus of Osoyoos Credit Union’s workWhen Greg Sol began his banking career, he started with one of
Maverick Estate Winery still feels like a family after sale to new ownersWhen Maverick Estate Winery launched more than a
Did your listing expire? Wondering what happens next? Good news — you’ve got options! Remember, an expired listing
Confession time: Who has been to an open house, just for fun, even if they weren't looking to buy a
The appraisal came in low. Now what? First, don’t stress. There are lots of things you can control
If we had to choose our top 3 best tips to give someone wanting to sell their home, here's what
Buying your home was magical. Remember how you played the process like a champ, beat out all those other buyers,
If you're considering whether it's time to stop renting and purchase a home, we want you to keep in mind
If you’re waiting for a market crash to snag a cheaper home, you might be waiting for a while. Housing
Often times when our clients have already gotten a pre-approval letter and are under contract on a house, they'll ask
Did you know that June is National Homeowners Month?! To celebrate our homeowners, this month we'll be sharing #HomeownerHacks
Len McLean is a builder in more ways than one.He’s not only the owner and general manager of McLean Construction
Oh, we love it when we're asked this question—especially in this sizzling market! So sellers, grab a pen and paper,
Ashley Lutke-Schipholt has been working as a property manager in Osoyoos since 2010, but until May 2021 she always worked
It’s been a difficult year for many small businesses, with the pandemic proving to be a financial crisis as well
We had our first Chamber Networking Night in 18 months! So great to co-host our Chamber Networking Night on the
We owe a big THANK YOU to long time Chamber Members Poul and Ulla Pedersen from the Osoyoos Desert Model
When you’re shopping for a home, you may become interested in a property for sale that someone else is also
When it comes to buying and selling homes, most contracts include a contingency that will allow buyers to back out
Buying a home is a big decision. Ask yourself 5 questions before you decide if you’re ready to own a
Are you financially ready to own a home? Look into these 5 calculations and questions before you meet with your
Understand your housing options, choose your priorities and select your homebuying professionals. Think long term when buying a home. What
Canada’s housing market continues to rebound this fall from last winter’s chill. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) reported that
What is the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive? On September 2, 2019 the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation launched the First-Time
Most real estate investing happens in the cities. But that doesn’t mean that the large centres offer higher or safer
Sharp homeowners know that summer is the best time to do these 5 things. #1 UPDATE OUTDOOR LIGHTING In summer,
1. Hire a professional Realtor® to represent you and your best interests. A good Realtor® will know the in’s and
According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey[1] released today, low interest rates and healthy employment have offset the market
What to do to get your home ready for potential buyers. OUTSIDE Clean up the yard Weed garden beds Tidy
In all the excitement and packing, buying & selling, many people forget to take care of some essential items before
Here are 12 steps to Home Buying. Each one is important in making your decision to being a home owner.
Good job! As a first time home buyer you have worked hard, scrimped and saved every shiny dollar to make
A tenant occupied property is more difficult to sell than an owner-occupied property. Aside from the 24 hour showing notice,
Buying a home is not only exciting, but it is a process full of complexities. Having an experienced REALTOR® can
Without question spring is the busiest season in real estate, and as such many buyers think that it’s in their
The South Okanagan real estate market continued its downward trend last month. Statistics from the South Okanagan Real Estate Board
Welcome to ‘Around Town’ blog series with Penny Morrison Real Estate Group! In these regular blog posts, we are going
For first-time homebuyers, navigating the mortgage world can be quite overwhelming. There are a lot of different terms, concepts and
Don’t just list it without any advance preparation. A few minor touch-ups can go a long way towards making a
Have you outgrown your home? Or has your home outgrown you and your household? Fewer and fewer families expect to
B.C. real estate experts are predicting vulnerable tides in the year ahead as rising interest rates are set to impact
Albertans with Okanagan, Island properties hit, Kootenays could come later With a trade battle between B.C. and Alberta heating up,
A longtime Penticton business was the recipient of the industrial and manufacturing excellence award handed out by the chamber last month.
PENTICTON - Winecrush is proud to partner with the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, on a new event
The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce had plenty of reasons to celebrate in 2016. The group moved into
A Penticton business focused on traditional soda making was recognized by the chamber in October. The People's Crafthouse was given the
Offering a unique product, and a whole lot of hard work has earned a new Penticton business two chamber excellence
Penticton has formally signed on to bring the first-ever ITU Multisport World Championship Festival this summer. The ten-day event marks
After losing his job of 30 years, Jaswinder Grewal and wife Surinder Pal decided to begin a new chapter in
A business whose goal is to provide a better building experience was the recipient of an award from the Chamber
The owner of a business that offers fun activities to Penticton visitors and residents was recognized by the Chamber of
Absorbing a higher minimum wage Okanagan businesse advocate for reductions in other operating costs BARRY GERDING Thu Mar 2nd, 2017
Dignitaries met on the front steps of Penticton City Hall on Monday to celebrate a birthday. In recognition of the
A Penticton business has been on a roll since it opened, garnering yet more recognition at an event this week.
This is the eighth in a series recognizing businesses that took home awards from the 29th business excellence awards held
Penticton barrister Neil Wyper is moving into the president’s chair of the Penticton &Wine Country Chamber of Commerce. Wyper, of Wyper
Neil Wyper will be taking the helm of the Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce after an election at
Deborah Moore has been named RE/MAX of Western Canada’s Broker of The Year Award in the Multiple Office category. “I accept
Sponsored by Slimline Manufacturing Ltd. | Impress Branded Content Spring is a busy time for the agricultural industry, and equally
6 Tips for Disaster Preparedness in Business Brandy Maslowski is the Executive Director at the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of
On Sunday evening, Whole Foods Market in Penticton shut its doors for good. Whole Foods Market, which has been bought by
The countdown is on. In less than one month, the world will come to Penticton for the ITU Multisport World Championships Festival
From press release: A star-studded group of elite triathletes representing all facets of the Triathlon Canada Nation will lead more
Summer art markets begin this Sunday in Penticton, running until September 3. The markets takes place on the grounds of the Leir
The International Triathlon Union world championships are approaching fast and their economic impact on the community expected to top $8
Posted: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 8:14 pm ANDREW STUCKEY/Osoyoos Today | 0 comments OSOYOOS — A company that manages high-end restaurants in the South
This is the fourth in a monthly series featuring the charities and nonprofits recognized by Penticton’s 100 Women Who Care.
Parkers Chrysler and Janet Parker have collectively donated $25,000 to Discovery House. “This is an immense help," said executive house
While forest fires rage across B.C., causing massive damage to property and homes, an American-based nanotechnology company is manufacturing what
The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is announcing the resignation of its executive director, Brandy Maslowki. Maslowski joined
Proposed changes to the federal tax scheme for small businesses may be the right idea, but are taking too broad
Time is running short if you were planning to make a nomination for this year’s business excellence awards. Nominations close
The following are the winners of the 30th annual Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards presented
The best in the biz will soon be recognized in Penticton. The 30th business excellence awards, hosted by the Penticton
The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is launching a campaign opposed to changes coming to the small business
More than 400 members of the local business community gathered Saturday night at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre for
This year, there were more than 100 businesses nominated for the 17 categories at the annual Business Excellence Awards. “Every
Entrepreneurs share the art of the elevator pitch JCI Penticton is hosting an elevator pitch workshop PENTICTON NEWS STAFF Oct.
More fires start in the kitchen than in any other room. Those fires can be expensive; since even a minor
Do you ever wonder how most people find the homes they eventually buy? You might imagine them driving by a
There are few things more beautiful than cut flowers in a vase. They instantly brighten any room. That is, of
Determining if you should buy a new home or fix up your current one isn’t easy. In fact, the decision
As we continue to invite you to get connected with us and 'Take a Closer Look at Your Chamber' we are happy
Now that you have got your office desk set up correctly it is time to look at some other ideas to help
Chambers have been around for a VERY long time - we have had chambers in our South Okanagan area for 70
With increasing incidence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among office workers, one preventive strategy is to set up well-designed ergonomics at
RBC in Oliver was our host business for one of our Network Building Nights and we had a great turnout
As you’re probably aware, the list price you set for your property has an impact on how quickly it sells
No one wants to deal with a burglary. How do you reduce the chances of one happening? Fortunately, burglaries are
When you make an offer on a home, it’s a smart idea to have a professional home inspector check it
When you’re out-of-town, there are plenty of kennels and other facilities that will mind your dog or cat. In fact,
One of the most important decisions you make when selling your home is setting the listing price. That can be
Many homeowners think there’s not much they can do about telephone, heating, water and other utility expenses. Sure, you may
When would you talk to a car salesperson? Probably only once you’re ready to buy a new car. You would
You may love animals, but with the exception of your family pets, you don’t want them in your home. Here
There are many reasons why the air quality in your home may not be at its best. A faulty furnace
Say you’re viewing a home and are impressed with how it looks. The walls are freshly painted. Everything seems bright
There are many reasons why you may need to sell your home quickly: a sudden job relocation; a change in
If you own a car, you know there’s more to the cost-of-ownership than just finance payments and gas. You also
When you’re thinking of selling your home and buying another, you face the inevitable question: Should I list my property
When you purchase a home, you’re hoping it will continually go up in value — just like a good investment.
Do you have a renovation project in mind – and wonder how much value it will add to your home?
Closing day is an exciting time. After all, you’re moving into your new home! However, it can be stressful as
Usually when you list your home, you would prefer to sell it quickly. It’s like being the first one served
If you’re relaxing on a Caribbean beach, or enjoying a bus tour through historic Paris, the last thing you want
You probably don't think buying a lighting fixture for a room is all that complicated. It isn't. However, it does
Sometimes we don't have much choice about selling our home and buying another. Circumstances, such as a job relocation, may
Have you ever driven up to a restaurant and your first impression was disappointing? Perhaps the windows looked dark and
There are unwelcome guests that most homeowners dread. They come into your house, eat, sleep, make a mess, and never
