The Chamber brings businesses together through educational programs, networking events, and advocacy efforts—ensuring Salmon Arm remains a great place to live, work, and do business.
The highlight of our year is always the Business Excellence Awards. This signature November event celebrates outstanding achievement in entrepreneurship, community service, and charitable work. It’s a chance for us all to come together and recognize the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make Salmon Arm such a remarkable place to live and work. Tickets for the 2025 Awards on November 28th are now available! Click here to purchase
We host monthly Business after Business Events! Held on the second Tuesday of each month from 530pm to 730pm, these gatherings are informal and a great opportunity for networking.Get to know fellow members, gain exposure for your venture, and make your next connection at a future Salmon Arm Chamber social event.
We do have hosting dates for 2026 available! Send us an email for more information.
January 14 - Still Food Bistro
February 11 - WorkBC
March 11 - Community Futures
April 8 - Song Sparrow Hall
May 9 - Demille's Farm Market
June 10 - Shuswap Association for Community Living
July 8 - Tekamar Mortgages
August 12 - Shuswap Cardiac Society
September 9 - Sterling Land
October 14 - Miller Wealth
November 12 - Brooke Downs Vennard
December 9 - Ricochet Brewing and Tap House
January 10 - SASCU
February - BDO
March - Simply Lunch Co
Join us for the 2025 Business Forum, proudly hosted by Salmon Arm Economic Development Society, Community Futures Shuswap and Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce. This exciting event will take place on October 28th from 7:30am to 2:30pm at Song Sparrow Hall in Salmon Arm, BC.
The forum will feature prominent speakers from the business sector to discuss the latest hot topics and trends. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights, network with fellow professionals, and enhance your business knowledge.
Enjoy a delicious lunch sponsored by SASCU and catered by Cahoots.
But wait, there's more! Don't miss "Tapped Out Post Forum Networking Event" for a variety of drinks, snacks and networking fun at some of Downtown Salmon Arm's finest spots including Cahoots, Ricochet Taphouse and Night Cafe.
Event Details (Full Agenda Below):
Date: October 28th, 2025
Time: 7:30am to 2:30pm
Location: Song Sparrow Hall
Lunch: Provided by SASCU
Post-Event Social: "Tapped Out Post Forum Networking Event" from 3pm to 5:30pm
Event Agenda 2025 Business Forum
7:30am Registration Table Opens - Enjoy Snacks, networking and Coffee sponsored by Frog Friendly Coffee
8:00am Opening Remarks- Traditional Secwepemc Welcome, Mayor's address with Mayor Alan Harrison and Director of Planning & Community Services Gary Buxton
8:30am Beyond the Algorithm: Keeping People at the Centre of Talent Access-Emily Phair, The Mullings Group
9:30am Mint Cleaning, Small City BIG Success - Robyn and Monika
10:30am It's the end of the World as we Know it - Brock Dickinson, Stonebridge Solutions
11:30am Lunch sponsored by SASCU and provided by Cahoots
12:30pm Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel
Steve Miller, Emily Phair and Nina Gaspari
1:30pm Bryan Yu, Central 1 Credit Union Economic Update 2025 sponsored by SASCU
3:00pm to 5:30pm "Tapped Out Post Forum Networking Event" in Downtown Salmon Arm at Cahoots, The Night Cafe, Ricochet Taphouse.