Community Support
Being part of the Chamber allows your business to contribute to the well-being of Penticton and the South Okanagan.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The Chamber is committed to investing in our future business leaders. Through ongoing fundraising activities, the Chamber, as well as Penticton Women in Business, provide scholarships and bursaries to Okanagan College students majoring in Business.
$750 X 3 for current Okanagan College Business Students;
$500 for one student from each of Penticton's High Schools.
Students who attend the 'Start Here Penticton Job Fair' are also entered into a draw for $200 provided by Okanagan College to assist with tuition should they enroll after graduation.
Temporary Winter Shelter
The Penticton Chamber was invited to sit on Penticton's Temporary Winter Shelter subcommittee by 100 More Homes Penticton, the United Way, and the City of Penticton. What began as providing a voice for the business community quickly evolved into being a part of a very successful formula that provides 40 beds to people experiencing homelessness through the collaboration and cooperation of over a dozen government and not-for-profit organizations.
The shelter operates on a 24/7 model regardless of temperature, and provides meals, hygiene facilities, and access to wound care, resulting in a significant reduction in survival fires, property crime, and loitering. As of April, 12 shelter residents moved into permanent market and subsidized housing, and another 6 residents enrolled in treatment for substance use.
Community Events
The Chamber strives to support our community by participating in fundraising events, donating our time, and providing in-kind sponsorships, including:
- Cops for Kids Jail and Bail
- Discovery House's Father's Day dunk tank
- Operation Duck Drop
- Downtown Holiday Light-up Festival
- Santa Claus Parade
- Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Campaign
And many more.
