About the Chamber

Learn about the Salmon Arm & District Chamber of Commerce including the people, directors, and partners that are working tirelessly to grow the Salmon Arm economy.

who we are

The Voice of Business

The Salmon Arm & District Chamber of Commerce represents the business communities of Salmon Arm, and the surrounding areas. As a non for profit organization founded in 1908, we advocate on behalf of our members at every level of government in order to promote a strong, healthy, and sustainable regional economy.

what we do

In the Business of Supporting Business

The Chamber lobbies on behalf of its membership to government, educates the community about business issues, and creates an environment where entrepreneurs will see success.

our mandate

Our Mission and Vision

The Salmon Arm & District Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to providing leadership and vision to support strategic economic growth within our community

About us

Our History

For more than 115 years, the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of business for our region. We have grown into a strong, committed, and vibrant business community.

Meet Our Staff

Christine Jontz-Barbour

Executive Director

In November 2023, Christine became the Executive Director of the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce, bringing extensive experience and a deep connection to the community. Her career began with a national non-profit, and she has since served on various boards, including the Salmon Arm Chamber, Shuswap Minor Football, SD83 DPAC, and currently, the Shuswap Community Foundation.

Christine’s passion for community development shines in her advocacy for local businesses and her active involvement in community life. Whether supporting local shops or cheering on her kids at sports and dance, she embodies the spirit of Salmon Arm.

Email [email protected] to connect and collaborate with Christine on building a thriving community.

Join Our Board

Thank you for your interest in joining the Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce Board.

Applications for the April 2026 – April 2027 term are now closed and will reopen in September 2026.

We are always looking to connect with engaged members who are interested in getting more involved. If serving on a committee is something that interests you, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d be happy to have that conversation.

For any questions, you’re welcome to contact us at [email protected].

We appreciate your interest in supporting and strengthening our local business community.

Meet Our Board

Our Board of Directors volunteer for a minimum one-year term and span a full range of industry sectors, providing our organization with some of the best platforms from which to advocate on behalf of the business community.

The Board is responsible for establishing the strategic priorities for the Chamber in accordance with our vision and mission statements and in compliance with our Chamber Bylaws and the Federal Board of Trade Act.

Our Board of Directors for the 2025/2026 term:

Danielle Tighe

president

Arcade Accounting

Kyle Gowriluk

President Elect

Kyber Electric

Scott Clement

Treasurer

Cosh Appraisals

Sheri Doyle

Secretary

Redpoint Construction

Candace Hosseini

Past president

The Hosseini Team

Joel Rooke

Director

Rooke Construction

Dr. Taylor Bean

Director

Taylor Made Wellness

Sanam Kashfi

Director

Kashfi Immigration

Angela Inskip

Director

Inskip Electric

Tom Arrowsmith

Director

Tekamar Mortgages

Build Your Business in the BC Region

Join the most well-connected business group in Salmon Arm.

The Salmon Arm & District Chamber of Commerce is looking for entrepreneurs, non-profits, and community leaders from Salmon Arm to join us.

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