Signature Events

Signature Events

Where Kamloops business
comes together.

Our signature events celebrate local success, raise the voice of business and bring our members together all year long.

40thBusiness Excellence Awards
5thAnnual Golf Tournament
1stOnline Silent Auction
2xNetworking events every month

Mark your calendar

The season ahead.

 

Oct. 7

Online Silent Auction opens

Bidding runs online through the gala.

 

Oct. 22

Business Excellence Awards

Our 40th annual gala.

 

Dec. 4

Holiday Luncheon

At Lac Le Jeune Resort.

 

2027

Evening with the Chamber, AGM and Golf

Dates to be announced.

Presented by MNP

Our flagship gala

Business Excellence
Awards

For 40 years, the Business Excellence Awards have celebrated the people and businesses who make our region thrive. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honour this year's finalists and reveal the winners live.

Ruby Red Masquerade Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 Campus Activity Centre, TRU 5 to 10 p.m.
New this year

Bid from anywhere

Online Silent
Auction

Our inaugural online auction brings together one of a kind items and experiences donated by local businesses. Bid from your phone leading up to and through the Business Excellence Awards.

Opens Oct. 7, 2026 Online
Co-hosted with Lac Le Jeune Resort

Close out the year

Holiday
Luncheon

Celebrate the season with fellow members over a festive lunch, a little friendly competition and plenty of holiday cheer.

Friday, Dec. 4, 2026 Lac Le Jeune Resort

Tickets and details coming soon.

Bighorn Golf & Country Club

A day on the course

Golf
Tournament

Thank you to every golfer, sponsor and volunteer who joined us at Bighorn Golf & Country Club for our 5th Annual Golf Tournament. It is one of the year's best chances to connect with fellow business owners in a relaxed and fun setting.

2026 tournament held June 18 2027 date to be announced
Members and community leaders

Our annual gathering

An Evening with
the Chamber & AGM

Our annual evening brings members and community leaders together for updates on the local economy, conversations with guest speakers and the Chamber's Annual General Meeting.

Returning in 2027

Thank you for a great event. See you again in 2027!

Advocacy events

The voice of local business.

We bring members, decision makers and candidates into the same room so the priorities of Kamloops business are heard.

2026 Election Forums & Hub

Co-hosted with Castanet Kamloops, our election forums and non-partisan Election Hub help voters meet the candidates and understand the issues.

Visit the Election Hub 

Member's Advocacy Breakfast

An open, organic conversation between members and our Directors on the issues that matter most, from taxation and red tape reduction to the economy and community.

Members only

Business Advocacy Committee

Members help shape the Chamber's advocacy work by bringing forward the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses.

Members only

The Chamber is non-partisan and does not endorse candidates or parties.

Every month

Keep the connections going.

All Chamber events

First Wednesday · 5 to 7 p.m.

#KamBiz Social

Our monthly after work social, hosted by a different member business each month. Connect, share, win prizes and grow.

Next: Oct. 7 at The Manila Social. Register

Third Thursday · 9 to 10 a.m.

Coffee Mob

A smaller morning gathering where members get to know a local business and each other over coffee.

Next: Oct. 15 at Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corporation. Register

Put your business
at the centre.

Sponsor a signature event or host a #KamBiz Social or Coffee Mob and connect with the Kamloops business community.