Chamber News
Read about what’s happening in and around Sparwood.
Moonlight Madness
First ANNUAL Midnight Madness is coming to Sparwood December 9th! Grab your mask and head out to fill your stockings and support local businesses! Shop 6/12 businesses that are participating and stop by the Chamber of Commerce to get entered to win a grand prize! More info to come in the next few weeks!
COVID 19 Safety Measures
This is our COVID Safety plan which outlines the policies, guidelines and procedures that it has implemented to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
2020 Business Excellence Awards
We want to congratulate all of our winners this year! And say thank you to all of the voters and the nominee’s . We had 195 businesses or people nominated with 556 voters. Thank you to our great community and look forward to next year’s awards.
Business Survey 2020
Calling All Businesses in Sparwood
We have created a survey for our business community to gather some information to better serve the needs of our businesses. Please take a moment to take this quick survey as it helps capture the pulse of business throughout Sparwood, and identifies opportunities for economic development.Please use the link below to access the survey, which will remain open until Monday November 30th
http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y3QHTTK
3rd Annual Business Scarecrow Contest
This is the third annual business scarecrow contest. All businesses must have their registration in before September 28th. Voting takes place Oct 1st – 16th, at Save on Foods and by the QR code on the posters. The winner will be announced on Facebook Oct 22nd. Scarecrow Competition Forms 20
Business Awards
This years Business Awards will be different, however we especially want to celebrate our businesses this year. The nomination forms and online link will still be available for you to vote. All nominee’s will receive a certificate of recognition. The top 3 will be announced on Facebook on October 22nd with announcing the winner. There will be 9 posts this day to recognize them all. So please get voting!
Shop Local
During this Pandemic most local businesses have been able to remain open. In most cases it has been in a different way, and it is appreciated that you have adjusted and continue to shop. These are the businesses that have donated and supported our kids sports teams and events in our community. They appreciate your support now, and on.
Covid update
There is a lot of uncertainty right now for businesses and the community as to what is going to happen with the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the escalation of government response federally and provincially, and we wanted to give you some resources to keep you up to date:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html
http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19
http://www.chamber.ca/resources/pandemic-preparedness/
https://www.hellobc.com/what-you-need-to-know/
For non-emergency situations only, call 8-1-1 (or 7-1-1 for the deaf or hard of hearing). This is free of charge provincial health information and advice phone line operated by HealthLink BC. Translation services are available in more than 130 languages
Meeting Room Rentals
Meeting Room Rentals available at the Chamber for members and non members. We have three different sized rooms to accommodate business meetings, not for profit and or training.
Available before business hours, during, weekends and evenings.
Light Up A Child’s Life
December 2nd -December 20th Monday- Friday 10:30am-6:00pm volunteering in 2 Hour increment
Would you or members of your business like to volunteer.
Please contact Joy at the Chamber 250-425-2423 or by email administrator@sparwoodchamber.bc.ca
Display of Lights
November 21st 6:30pm-8:00pm Centennial Square
We invite you to participate in our tree lighting & display of lights on. Help us parade Santa from the Fire hall to Centennial Square
and join in the festivities and tree lighting. Your decorated company vehicle or machinery will then be on display for the community to enjoy while the kids visit with Santa and we light the annual Christmas tree.
Would your business like to participate? Let us know!
If you have any questions please contact us at 250-425-2423 or administrator@sparwoodchamber.bc.ca.
2018 Sparwood Business Awards
Nominations for our 2018 Business Awards are open!
The deadline is October 5th, nominate your favourite Sparwood Businesses before time runs out!
Nominations are open to all employees, residents, & businesses of the District of Sparwood. Nomination forms can be found here; Nomination Form 2018 or picked up at the Chamber. Completed sheets may be dropped off, mailed, faxed, or emailed to the Chamber office.
You may also call the Chamber to submit your nominee, or vote online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9NMNJQS
Waste Management is here to help!
Waste Management wants to be your new commercial garbage collector! Please see their message below.
2018 AGM Luncheon
Please join us at our 2018 AGM Luncheon. RSVP to 250.425.2423 or administrator@sparwoodchamber.bc.ca!
