Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce
1995 - 6th Avenue V1N 4B7 Castlegar, BC, Canada

A message from our Chamber member The Josie.... The Josie would like to announce a special Slopeside Staycation package an exclusive offer to our locals only for a limited time! Ski and explore your backyard an exclusive locals only https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=80548&Chain=11910&promo=P-STYK package. ... Overnight accommodation in a Deluxe King Room $100 dining credit to use at The Velvet Restaurant & Lounge The Josie team is committed to protecting the wellbeing of our guests and team members by providing a comfortable and safe environment. To find out, please head over to our https://www.thejosie.com/stay-safe-start-living/ page.

A message from our Chamber member The Josie Hotel featuring The Velvet Restaurant & Lounge at The Josie, Holiday Offerings! The Velvet Restaurant & Lounge at The Josie, have some mouth-watering line up holiday experiences this festive season! From to-go options, an inaugural Boxing Day Brunch and extravagant dinners.... Check it all out here https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/

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A message from our Chamber member Moonrise Boutique! So happy to have these two amazing artists at the shop! Polymer Clay Earrings by @kactusblue and prints by @stephkellettart I love the pop of color they add! @ Castlegar, British Columbia https://www.instagram.com/moon.rise.boutique/

A message from our Chamber member Helena Margareta.... Looking for unique handcrafted gift for that special someone amid wanting to support local artisans? Check out the local fashion accessories designer Helena Margareta website at helenamargareta.com For month of a December, Helena is offering 15% discount on her Scarf Collection, minimum purchase $45+. Promo Code: Scarfpromo Free shipping in Canada, local delivery available. https://helenamargareta.com/

A message from our Chamber member The Josie.... It’s a great way to gift a present this year for the holidays! Gift cards from The Josie! https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/

A message from Affolter Financial group..... How to spread holiday cheer during a pandemic! We'd like to invite the community out to see the decorations down town! Choose your favourite by dropping off a non-perishable food item at that business. The business that collects the most food wins! But really, everyone wins! Plus the business that raises the most will win their Chamber of Commerce membership for next year! https://www.assanteservices.com//affolterfinanci/home.html

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A message from our Chamber member Kootenay Savings Credit Union.... Support Local BC Program Coming to the Columbia/Kootenay/Boundary Country Regions Thanks to our friends at Columbia Valley, East Kootenay Community, Grand Forks, Heritage, Kootenay Savings and Nelson & District Credit Unions, Support Local BC is now available in the Columbia/Kootenay/Boundary regions. The six credit unions have partnered together to provide the funding for the successful online gift certifica...te marketplace where 100% of the proceeds go directly to independently owned, local businesses. What began in Victoria as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing business environment, the program has now processed over $400,000 in gift certificate sales for more than 1,300 participating businesses from across the province. How the Gift Certificate Process Works for Businesses Register your business at Support Local BC by completing the Submit your Business Form. Once your business has been approved, it will be added to the webpage for your community or region. There is no cost to you. To purchase a gift certificate, a buyer will click on the region the business is located (Columbia Valley, East Kootenay, West Kootenay or Boundary Country) and search for the business of their choice. Businesses do not need to issue their own gift certificates. After the buyer has purchased a gift certificate for your business, they will receive a confirmation email with a unique order number and serves as their gift certificate or certificates if they purchase multiple. This includes the business name and the amount. The buyer will print it off and bring it to your business or show it on their smartphone. On the back end, Support Local BC has a business portal that shows gift certificate sales for each business in real-time. Businesses use this portal to manage the gift certificates and redeem them as they are used. A handy step-by-step guide helps you get the most of the business portal. Funds for gift certificate sales are sent weekly via direct deposit using a service called WayPay. There is no charge for payment processing fees to businesses - businesses will receive the full value of the gift certificate. Gift certificate are non-refundable, have no expiry date and are available in $10, $25, $50 and $100 denominations. Buyers also have the option to send them to friends and family. We encourage you to sign up for this exciting program. To learn more, visit Support Local BC or call 1.888.772.4667. https://supportlocalbc.com/ https://supportlocalbc.com/pages/submit-your-business

A message from our Chamber member Central City Shoes.... Central City Shoes has just set up 2 Half Price sandal tables!! This the season as more fall and winter boots arrive. https://www.facebook.com/CentralCityShoes/

A message from our Chamber member Mountain High Lighting.... Excited to be working with Taymor Canada for some lovely new offerings including this great assortment of Lit up or not Address Signs. Check out all of their offerings: https://www.taymor.ca/en/products/search/address

A message from our Chamber member The Red Dresser.... WHITE TAGS 50% OFF TODAY!!!! https://www.instagram.com/thereddressercastlegar/

A message from our Chamber member Your Retirement Path.... Join us for an informative webinar on planning for your retirement.Ainsley will provide the financial overview of pensions and tax planning. FB me for free introduction of a Go to webinar. Date is October 26th, 2020 6pm You can contact Wendy at [email protected] or via FB for a free Go to webinar, to feel more comfortable about webinars. get more info/register here https://www.facebook.com/events/814858659282250... Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-retirement-tickets-12 See more

A message from our Chamber member Hybreed Contracting.... Gutter Cleaning Service: Happy fall everyone! We are so excited to be offering a new service! Get prepared for fall by having your gutters cleaned. There's nothing worse than putting your home or business at risk for water damage by not diverting rain water or melting snow effectively. We have a brand new, top of the line gutter cleaning machine that will clean your gutters from the ground, without use of ladders o...r scaffolding! This machine cuts down on set up and take down time, doesn't compromise your roofs integrity by walking on it, and focuses on safety. We offer seniors discount as well as a referral program. Get your gutters cleaned for free through our referral program! Check out the videos below to see how our system works and call us today for a free estimate! 250-608-7777 or visit our website: https://hybreedgutters.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IdrVTOrWRY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_t_z07OgdN4 **Don't forget we replace and repair gutters, fascia, downspouts, soffit, as well** See more

A message from our Chamber member Mountain High Lighting.... Your living space should also be a personal retreat: a place to rest , enjoy good company , and live your best life . Fun fixtures like this can help make your home a place that is uniquely "you"! https://www.mhlighting.ca/

A message from our Chamber member The Gift Box.... Just arrived new purses! Beautiful fall colours!!

Castlegar’s annual Winterfest celebrations will look different this year but don’t worry, Santa Claus is coming to town. The parade of lights, the lighting of t...he tree, family entertainment, visits with Santa at City Hall, and breakfast with Santa at the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex have been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions and the community’s continued efforts to slow the spread. Santa plans to visit schools and daycares in early December to deliver holiday greetings, collect letters to Santa to take back to the North Pole with him, and share a small, locally-made gift made by Selkirk College with all children. Ho, ho, hoooo, I’m really looking forward to seeing all the kids again, says Santa, It’s been a tough year and I’ll be to Castlegar as soon as the elves finish making a mask that’s large enough to cover my beard while not fogging-up my glasses. The Winterfest Committee has partnered with the Castlegar News and FortisBC to boost community spirit by bringing a Making Spirits Bright initiative to Castlegar. Making Spirits Bright will launch Tuesday, December 1 stay tuned for more details & great prizes. The Winterfest Committee includes the Castlegar & District Recreation Complex, the Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Castlegar.

City of Castlegar supports our community's COVID-19 business recovery. Video 1 in a series of messages from City of Castlegar Councillors. We're all in this together. https://www.facebook.com/CityofCastlegar/videos/2376168689344348

Congratulations to our Chamber member The Roasted Chickpea..... https://kootenaybiz.com//plant_powered_meals_for_healthy_l

A message from our Chamber member the Castlegar Hospice Society....

City of Castlegar supports our community's COVID-19 business recovery. Video 2 in a series of messages from City of Castlegar Councillors. We're all in this together. https://www.facebook.com/CityofCastlegar/videos/336722887646059

TOY DRIVE! A message from our Chamber member Lifestyles Castlegar Coffee (located downtown) drop off a toy and receive a get a 10 oz coffee for free...

New Passport to the Kootenays, many great savings! Available at the Castlegar Chamber office 1995 6th Ave Castlegar.

We are now taking reservations for the 2021 West Kootenay Trade Show, April 23, 24, 25th, 2021 at the Castlegar Complex. Please note that the show is over 50% booked. Early Bird saves you money. Go to http://westkootenaytradeshow.com/ or call 250-365-6313 to register today. Please see note below. Dear vendors, with great anticipation we are still moving forward with the 2021 West Kootenay Trade Show either in full mode or in an adapted model. In the event that the West Kootenay Trade Show is cancelled due to the continuation of the COVID 19 Pandemic and all large gatherings/events are still prohibited by the BC Health Authorities, all trade show payments for booth space will be refunded in full or the vendor will have the option to carry over to the 2022 Trade Show. Please note that over 50% of the Trade Show is already reserved.

A message from our Chamber member Maggie's Mug.... Happy Friday folks Tomorrow's breakfast feature is a Frittata with home fries. In the frittata is sausage, red bell peppers, green onions, arugula, feta cheese and eggs

A message from our Chamber member WorkBC....

A message from our Chamber member Diggers & Daisies.... Lots of winter jackets/snow pants ranging from 12m - 12/14 Located at 635 F Columbia Ave, Castlegar

A message from our Chamber member Castlegar Hospice Society....

Have Your Say on Renewable Energy Priorities The City of Castlegar wants the community’s input to prioritize potential actions on renewable energy priorities. The City is asking residents to share thoughts on the draft West Kootenay 100% Renewable Energy Plan. The plan proposes a list of actions around transportation, energy efficiency, and diversion of organic waste.... The draft plan is the product of a regional collaboration between Castlegar, Nelson, Rossland, Kaslo, Warfield, Silverton, New Denver, Slocan and the Regional District of Central Kootenay who are looking to create a pathway to using renewable energy for transportation, buildings, electricity and local infrastructure by 2050. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re seeking feedback in the following ways: Public Webinar Join us online Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 6 7:30 p.m. Preregister athttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpd--hrTouGtblu7rqIw5YPYBhHaBFPjKP. Online Survey Provide your input through the Renewable Energy Community Priority online survey until November 20, 2020. Telephone Leave comments on a dedicated phone line at 778.760.3772. The City of Castlegar is a service centre in the West Kootenay. The diversified and growing economy is focused on the forestry, energy and mining sectors in the valley, and commercial services in the City. Quality of life features backcountry adventure and an increasingly dynamic urban culture, including the Millennium Park & Ponds and Sculpture Walk. For Additional Information: Bree Seabrook Meeri Durand Communications Manager, Planning, Development & Sustainability 250 304 8133 250 365 8955

A message from our Chamber member Undercover Secrets.... https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=4613083055429893&id=374352272636347&sfnsn=mo

Thank you for participating Heidi and supporting LOCAL!

A message from our Chamber member The Gift Box..... new arrivals for the holidays!

A message from our Chamber member Love and Lemons Life Essentials..... Did you know that this is a Canadian based company. Have a look at their products and you can get a 10% offer for new newsletter subscribers on the site! Lots of great products to choose from! https://www.loveandlemonslifeessentials.com/shop https://www.loveandlemonslifeessentials.com/services

A message from our Chamber member Second Look Used Books..... CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY! SAT. OCT 24TH 11-4 Storewide Sale 50% off all book in store!! What better way to celebrate 1 year in business, come and enjoy a coffee and donut on us! (Tim Horton's) and browse for your winter reading needs! Of course proper social distancing and mask/sanitizer protocols will be followed! ... Thank you Castlegar and area for making this past one year fun and enjoyable!! See more

The Castlegar & District Hospital Foundation has the good fortune of participating in Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie campaign September 14th through 20th. When you buy a cookie for $1, the entire dollar goes to the Castlegar Hospital Foundation’s work in supporting healthcare at the Castlegar Community Health Centre and/or Talarico Place. Thank you to Tim Horton’s for being such a proactive community supporter! Thank you, each and every cookie customer, for your purchase!

Stop by the Chamber and grab yourself a new Passport to the Kootenays!

A message from our Chamber member Lifestyle Castlegar.... We have decided to have Saturday..as Cinnamon bun Saturdays...Located downtown Castlegar

A message from our Chamber member Maggie's Mug... Tomorrow's breakfast feature is a shrimp and guacamole benny on a croissant. located downtown Castlegar close to the Station Museum

A message from our Chamber member Ignite Martial Arts, also check out their link.... What is Dopamine? Known as the Motivator Molecule - Dopamine is one of the key brain chemicals you can leverage with your child. Gaming companies spend millions per year researching methods to utilize Dopamine to keep your child hooked to their products. Now you can also use this wonderous brain chemical to your advantage.... At Ignite Martial Arts we call this the D.O.S.E Method and we use techniques that teach with the brain in mind to help your child maximize their potential giving them an unfair advantage in life! Want to learn more about how Dopamine affects your child head over and check out our blog post. https://www.ignitemartialarts.ca/the-motivator-molecule.../ See more

A message from our Chamber member Ignite Martial Arts..... Did you know that our martial arts classes are not just teaching life long lessons, but are also designed to help every student with their development? For example, in our 3-4 years old class practicing ROLLING is a prime way to develope SPATIAL AWARENESS. https://www.ignitemartialarts.ca/

A message from our Chamber member Undercover Secrets....Hi everybody its Carol. I want to thank our customers for being mindful and supporting shoplocal. And treating my staff with respect. So I would like to pay it forward... 50%OFF the last ticketed price on our NEWLY STOCKED sale rack with any regular priced purchase!!! you have until October 1st...and remember book and appointment and enter to win the comfy bag filled with cozies https://www.facebook.com/undercoversecrets.ca/

A message from our Chamber member The Gift Box.... Check out these Realite candles

A message from our Chamber member Maggie's Mug.... Good morning friends. Back by popular demand this week is the Beef Dip Panini! Soup is a creamy cauliflower and cheddar. #maggies_mug #coffeetime #soup #panini's #gfsoup #borscht

THE EAT LOCAL CONTEST!!!!! The winners are $1000 - Brian Rush $500 - Heidi Smee $250 - Leonard Parr... A HUGE thank you to all that participated! EAT LOCAL- THINK LOCAL- SUPPORT LOCAL! See more

Hello members, we are experiencing some technical issues with our facebook page and will be back to you as soon as we can, thank you.

A message from our Chamber member The Shop Skate & Snowboard Supply.... WE GOT IN THESE SWEET @$$ PANTS FROM LYDA Collective These jeans are designed in Nelson with all things active in mind. Super thick yet stretchy denim. EXTRA DENIM in the knees AND crotch areas and a cool $50 per pair. Ladies and gents various sizes available! .... Photos from @lydacollective Instagram See more

A message from our Chamber member Thrums Market.... Do you make stuff & things? We are currently looking for more arts and crafts for our shop..anything from pottery to soaps to jewelry and anything in between! Email or call for more information. We would love to hear from you

A message from our Chamber member The Roasted Chickpea.... NEW recipe: Creamy broccoli & cauliflower soup! With a healthy hidden ingredient Plant-based & gluten-free, this satisfying and nourishing soup is perfect for just about anyone and can be made in less than 20 minutes Check it out https://www.theroastedchickpea.com/creamofbroccoliandcaulif

A message from our Chamber member Thrums Market.... We are back from our break and ready to serve you lovely people again

A message from our Chamber member Maggie's Mug.... Hi friends. Open tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. Feature is a breaky panini! Eggs, sausage, bacon, roasted red peppers, green onions, garlic scape pesto and cheesy goodness grilled in naan bread. Finish it off with a delicious caramel macchiato topped with whipped and caramel sauce.

EAT LOCAL CONTEST! The draw will be made on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 and the winners will be notified. A huge thank you to all that participated!

A message from our Chamber member Love & Lemons Life Essentials...... Check out the new look and website here https://www.loveandlemonslifeessentials.com/

A message from our Chamber member Kel Print.... Still looking for school supplies? KelPrint will be OPEN Saturday from 10am to 2pm, but closed Monday, September 7th. Or give us a call/email with your order and we will put it all together for you.... https://www.facebook.com/KelPrint/ (250) 365-3466 See more

A message from our Chamber member Trixie's Cleaning & Junk Removal..... Whether it's a home or a business, Trixie's Cleaning & Junk Removal will leave it spotless. If you have junk that needs to be removed we do that too! contact (250) 365-9313 or [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/TrixiesCleaningandJunkRemoval/?ref=page_internal

A message from our Chamber member Boston Pizza..... Boston Pizza Castlegar is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team! Job description is delivery driver / busser and is full time Monday to Friday 12-8. If you have a valid license and want to work in a fun fast paced environment bring your resume in today.

A message from our Chamber member The Treasure Shop..... Hello everyone, the Treasure Shop will be closed Saturday September 5th and will reopen on Tuesday September 8th. See you then.

PLEASE PARTICIPATE! First-Ever Castlegar & District Regional Economic Development Strategy Seeks Community Input -Survey seeks feedback on key themes generated... from interviews and workshops- August 24, 2020 Residents are being asked to share their ideas about how to boost the economy and quality of life using an Economic Development Strategy community survey. The City of Castlegar, Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, and Regional District of Central Kootenay (Areas I and J) have partnered to create a long-term Economic Development Strategy focused on job creation which will guide efforts to attract new investment, and support and grow existing businesses. Work began pre-pandemic and was delayed while the community focused on the immediate business recovery needs as a result of COVID-19. The Strategy is scheduled for completion this fall. The work-to-date includes 50 interviews with community and business leaders, two workshops, and data analysis of competitive economic sectors. From this, key themes have emerged so the partners have launched a survey to gather feedback from residents. The survey includes visioning for the future, and sharing ideas about opportunities. Take the survey before September. 14th, 2020 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDEDS. We want this Economic Development Strategy to embrace big ideas that will set our region apart as we look to the future, says Castlegar Mayor, Bruno Tassone. We also need to focus on clear actions that will support our ambitious vision for the future. The Regional District of Central Kootenay looks forward to receiving constituent feedback on how we can all assist in developing a constructive, collaborative and efficacious Economic Development Strategy in Castlegar & Areas I & J," says Area I Director Andy Davidoff. Great things have been happening in Castlegar & District, including Millennium Park & Ponds, Sculpturewalk, Columbia Avenue revitalization, new development activity on the airport lands, new housing in Regional District of Central Kootenay Areas I and J, and forestry industry expansion, says Castlegar & District Executive Director Tammy Verigin-Burk. We will be able to achieve even more by working together. A business survey is also open for responses: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CastlegarRegionEcDevBusiness Background The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce, who is leading the initiative, has retained Rynic to develop the Strategy. The Strategy will have a strong focus on accelerating the development of key sectors, including: forestry, creative industries, professional services, tourism, agrifood, and technology. A key insight has been the strength of the forest industry which generates 50% of all economic exports from Castlegar & District, is the third biggest industry in our area by number of jobs, is the fastest growing industry, has higher than average wages, and has a strong link to generation of jobs in other sectors. For further information, please contact: Tammy Verigin-Burk, Executive Director Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce 250.365.6313

A message from our Chamber member Central City Shoes.... New Arrival Alert!: 67 pairs of kids New Balance runners! In addition to all the kids runners we already have. Our Vans room topup order has just shipped! Many people waiting on this order. Men's DC and Red Wing hunting boots have now arrived. ... Next to ship will be our full size Keen fall order! https://www.facebook.com/CentralCityShoes/ See more

A message from our chamber member Lifestyle Castlegar.... Breakfast bagel buns...just add egg and cheese sauce...$ 6.75

Drop off your cards at the Castlegar Chamber office 1995 6th Ave, Castlegar (9am - 5pm). Contest closes September 8th, 2020

A message from our Chamber member Maggie's Mug....Greeting Mug friends Today is pulled pork with tangy coleslaw and a butternut squash soup.

A message from our Chamber member Kootenay Voice Academy.... Hello everyone! Kootenay Voice Academy is accepting registration for lessons starting in September for Voice and Speech Arts. We offer private and small group instruction done online to ensure your safety and convenience. In person lessons are expected to resume in January for those that wish it. It doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an advanced level student looking for additional input - we have a program... for you! Learn new skills and participate in any of the numerous online events that are now available! While we work with all voices, Kootenay Voice Academy specializes in helping singers working within classical, musical theater and contemporary styles. Christina is a registered member of the BC Registered Music Teachers Association and the National Association of Teachers of Singing and is an experienced teacher, clinician, adjudicator and conductor. She is well known as the leader of the Twin Rivers Community Choir and Castlegar Community Children's Choir. She has over 25 years of teaching experience and can help you be the best you can be! Call today to reserve your time or discuss further options at 250-304-8271. What are you waiting for? See more

Castlegar McDonalds message... Beginning 11pm on Friday August 21st we will be closed completely, to finish our dual lane drive thru and begin our inside renovations. Our restaurant in Trail is open 24 hours. We plan to be open no later than the evening of September 4th.

Still not too late to participate! September 8th, 2020 is the deadline. Drop by the castlegar Chamber office to get your card or at participating restaurants!

A message from our Chamber member Edward Jones....