Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce
Everything you need to know about the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce on one handy page.
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is staffed by executive director Peter Bourke and visitor centre supervisor Sarah Miller. — Photo courtesy Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce serves a number of Columbia Valley communities, including Invermere. Maintaining a regional focus is a priority for the executive director and chamber board.
Pete Bourke, executive director of the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce, has seen businesses in the region adapt as needed this past year
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Executive Director: Peter Bourke
President: Dee Conklin
Membership & Events Coordinator: Patrick Carrick
Administration & Visitor Centre Manager: Toni Coward
Number of members: 239
When established: Founded as Windermere Board of Trade in 1943; re-established as Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce in 2000
Cost of annual membership: Average is $215
Chamber website: www.cvchamber.ca
Location: Invermere Crossroads, Hwy 93/95
Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday
Contact info: 250-342-2844; [email protected]; PO Box 1019, Invermere, B.C. V0A 1K0
Key events sponsored by the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Taste of the Valley in January
- Turn Copper Into Gold golf tournament each May
- Valley Appreciation Day in July
- Business Excellence Awards gala in October
- Business Walk, future dates to be announced
Ongoing events held for members:
- Business Mentor Program
- Networking luncheons
- Various committee meetings
2022 Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards
The Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards on October 20, 2022. Awards were presented as follows:
- Business of the Year (1-15 employees): Winderberry Nursery/Edible Acres Farm & Cafe
- Business of the Year (16+ employees): The Station Pub
- New Business of the Year: Wild Wonders Insectarium
- People's Choice Award: Wild Wonders Insectarium
- Chamber Member of the Year: Dee Conklin, Palliser Printing
- Employee of the Year: Rhonda DeVries, Big Horn Meadows
- Business Person of the Year: Jessica Fairhart, Tourism Radium
- Youth Entrepreneur: Japhy Shine Hunt
- Community Builder: Summit Youth Hub
- Non-Profit/Association: Columbia Valley Search and Rescue
- Outstanding Workplace of the Year: Little Badgers Early Learning Centre
- Outstanding Customer Service: Unleashed! Pet Care Services
- Sustainable Practices: Wings Over the Rockies
