Who We Are

Simply Put, We Are Here to Strengthen Your Business

The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization that helps our members:

Create valuable connections through various networking opportunities;
Advocate for actions that support business to all levels of government, policy makers, and other organizations;
Obtain competitively-priced group health and dental benefits;
Promote our members and the values of shopping locally;
Access effective and inexpensive marketing alternatives;
Obtain deals and discounts from a variety of other members and businesses;
Educate members through workshops, seminars, and newsletters on topics important to business and to our region;
Enhance credibility and commitment to the local business community;
Provide recognition for our members accomplishments.

Mission Statement

To strengthen Greater Penticton's diverse, vibrant, and growing business community.

Vision Statement

To be the driving force behind Greater Penticton's successful business landscape and thriving local economy.

Core Values

Integrity:

We operate our programs, events, and everyday activities in an honest, transparent, and ethical manner.

Accountability:

We are responsible to our members and the needs of their business(es), and have been successfully certified by the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada against a rigorous set of national standards that include policy, service, and performance to our members.

Inclusiveness:

We strive to create an environment that includes and champions a broad spectrum of voices and perspectives within the business community in an equitable and non-partisan manner.

Courageousness:

We will boldly pursue initiatives and advocacy issues that benefit Chamber members and strengthen Greater Penticton’s Business Community.

Collaboration:

We recognize that fostering strong partnerships and working collectively with government, community, business leaders, and other organizations driving the local economy will amplify our impact in strengthening Penticton’s business landscape.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce believes in a strong and healthy business and economic environment that benefits all our members. As such, we are committed to the following principles:

Welcoming and providing services to people of all ages, religion, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation.
Providing a safe and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and equality and is free from discrimination and bullying.
Building a holistic culture of respect within our business community made up of individuals who have diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Recognizing everyone’s right to be treated with respect and dignity.
We will not tolerate Chamber members, employees, volunteers, committee members or Board members commenting or behaving in ways that are disrespectful, offensive, abusive, racist or sexist.
We will not tolerate any behaviour that constitutes racism, harassment, abuse or bullying.
We will not accept services from any organization or person who is not committed to our diversity and inclusion values.
The Chamber is all in for business. And all means all!