Kicking Horse Country Chamber of Commerce
500 10 Ave North V0A 1H0 Golden, BC, Canada

Golden and Area A Mass Vaccination Clinic 1Register- Online at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/register or Call: 1-833-838-2323 2Book your Appointment - book in at a time that works for you 3Get your Shot - Show up a few minutes early, bring your health card and short sleeves Optional Step 4 - Celebrate! Post a picture with the reason why you got your shot and tag #itsourshotgolden

Welcome to our New Member Sarah Jane Osadetz Art & Design Do you know someone who would benefit from joining the Chamber? Put them in touch with us

NEW MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS Remote Worker - Individual worker living in Golden who is employed by a company without attachment to town. Wants to have access to networking and stay up to date on the business community in town. Will not have access to the Chambers Plan, will not have their business placed on the website No voting rights Fee $55... Side Hustle - Many individuals are running small businesses in their spare time but are not quite making the full-time switch. This group wants access to the marketing options the chamber can provide, connection to the business community and advocacy to help make business better for them in town. No access to the Chambers Plan Business will be listed in the directory and have access to the member discounts on the digital sign etc. Voting Rights Fee $90

Thanks to the hard work of our community members, doctors and Doug Clovechok Golden will be getting a community vaccination program. Stay tuned for more details In the meantime register at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/g/content/covid-19/vaccine/register

Welcome Set in Stone Landscaping our newest member at the Chamber of Commerce

Have you been affected by the most recent set of restrictions? Check out the new relief funding program from the BC Government. https://www2.gov.bc.ca//co/economic-recovery/relief-grant

We are looking to fill our Treasurer and Secretary roles on our Board of Directors? A great chance to use your skills, make a difference and get to know the business community of golden.

KHCCC Strategic Plan Goal 1: Tend and Grow the Chamber Revenue Steams We need great staff and resources to run great programs. By ensuring that we have a steady supply of revenue the Chamber with be able to support businesses in meaningful ways. Want to learn more about our Strategic Plan? Send us a message and we will find time to chat

Columbia River Catering Spotlight Overcoming challenges, running a business and finding balance in Golden, BC. Our Members are AWESOME... https://www.goldenchamber.bc.ca//columbia_river_catering_s See more

DYK The KHCCC offers a $500 bursary to a graduating highschool student looking to study business? Applications are open until April 16th, 2021 DM us to find out more.

The 2021 Business Walks are happening by phone this year. We will be calling business owners to understand what is going well and what you need and how you've fared through the last year.

Be a part of Golden's future

Brush up on your #professionaldevelopment with Building Resilience to Thrive! Time commitment: 1-hour per week X 6 weeks Low cost ($35 Chamber member | $70 non-member) Learn core leadership & resilience skills Improve your team, service, and workplace culture ... Get a certificate through Peter B. Gustavson School of Business Earn education credits! Register for cohort 3 starting February 24 See more

BE A LOCAL HERO! Only one week left to test your internet speed! Just click the link and take the test. https://ourtrust.org/speedtest/

Help us bring Snow Kind and Lay Spring back to the valley. Get your co-workers or core bubble together and give us your best howl. ’ : 1. Get dressed up with your household or core bubble in your silliest, wildest and craziest creature costumes and your funkiest mask.... 2. Take a short video with your mobile phone (hold the phone horizontally for the best results) of you and your household or core bubble saying: " ! ! ! ! Then, If you want to howl along like Wolf at the end, that just might do the trick! 3. Upload your video by clicking the link here or below: https://woobox.com/ixcvfq or post it to social media using #MaskedParade2021 See more

Government BC Grant Alert: Applications open tomorrow for the BC Recovery Benefit. If members of your business staffing and wider community are in need of a little extra support check out eligibility criteria for the BC Recovery Benefit. The BC Recovery Benefit is a one-time, tax-free payment of up to $1,000 for eligible families and single parents and up to $500 for eligible individuals. Online applications open December 18, 2020. Support will be available by phone starting ...December 21, 2020. You have until June 30, 2021 to apply:https://bit.ly/2KsY2cw

Golden Fire Rescue is out and about doing commercial fire inspections. Do you have the following: Address clearly posted... Exits and emergency lights on battery power Exits and pathways are clear of obstruction Fire safety plans available Extinguishers, sprinklers, kitchen and other life safety items have an annual inspection Commercial kitchens that are professionally cleaned and inspected annually Fire doors are self closing with exit push bar or paddle. Questions can be asked to [email protected]

Be Safe, Be Kind, Stay Local

Raylen Tress came to grab a much deserved #cea2020 award! Young Entrepreneur of the year and what a year it was! Thanks to @communityfuturesek

Still looking for a special gift for someone? Check out the Golden Food Bank Recipe Calendar. Make tasty treats and local favourites at home. Use the order form below to get your calendar today!... https://forms.gle/txLaRBL9KzPQZUv29 See more

Last day for Buy & Give LCAL! Get those last minute gifts. Winners will be announced on Monday afternoon.... #buyandgivelocal #supportgoldenlocal

A Reminder from All Businesses Participating in the Buy & Give LCAL! We are coordinating ballot pickups/drop offs. PickUps - Saturday December 19th 2-4 (Your Business!) Friday, December 18th Drop Off the Chamber of Commerce 12pm - 8pm... Monday, December 21st Drop off at the Chamber of Commerce 10am -12pm See more

PSA: Council Approved New Short Term Rental Bylaws Last week. Under the new regulations, the following is permitted in residential zones: A permanent resident may operate a B&B (rental of rooms) within a single detached dwelling.... A permanent resident may operate a STR (rental of a dwelling unit) within a single detached dwelling with a secondary suite, if they live in the other suite. Within a single titled duplex one can either live in one half and operate a B&B or live in one half and operate a STR in the other half. All are subject to the permanent resident residing on the property and occupying their residence during the commercial STR/B&B use of up to three bedrooms. After hearing from the hotel association, short term rentals will be expanded to also include the C4 and C6 zones in addition to the C1, C2 and C3 zones. Under the new regulations, the following is prohibited in residential zones: A B&B or STR must not be on a property that contains a Detached Secondary Residential Dwelling (ex. carriage house). A B&B/STR must be within the principal building. Rental of an entire single detached dwelling. A B&B/STR in a multi-family residential building or in a manufactured home zone. Learn more at: golden.ca/strs

Many of our local experiences are participating in the Buy & Give Local program. Ask for your chance to enter! #buyandgivelocal #supportgoldenlocal #SupportSmallBusiness

Our elves are busy delivering the Buy and Give Business Kits throughout town. If you are a business that has no storefront and would like to participate please contact us [email protected] or [email protected] If you're a local shopper - the fun and games start on December 1st

What's better than Black Friday Sales? The new Buy & Give LCAL Contest!!! From December 1st to 18th purchasing from a local business will enter you to WIN up to $3500 in prizes!!!!?!?!?!?! All businesses are welcome to participate. Find more details at the Coop website.... https://goldencommunitycoop.ca//buy-give-local-website-pos Thanks to the Columbia Basin Trust and Golden Community Coop for their help and support!

Community Futures is still here supporting our local businesses - if you still feel like you've been left out they can still help!