The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce presented the following awards at the 21st annual Business Excellence Awards, at Thompson Rivers University, Saturday October 21st.
* Business of the Year, sponsored by Community Futures Development Corporation of Thompson Country: Sun Rivers Golf Resort
* Business Person of the Year, sponsored by Excel Personnel: Rick Kurzac-Home Hardware
* First Nations Business of the Year, sponsored by First Nations Agricultural Lending: T'Kumloops Convenient Station
* Young Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by City of Kamloops: Anthony Salituro - Viva Bridal Boutique
* Project of the Year, sponsored by Terasen: BC Wildlife Park Discovery Centre & Amphitheatre Project
* Tourism Award, sponsored by Tourism Kamloops: Sun Rivers Golf Resort
* Retailer Award, sponsored by Business Associations (KCBIA, NSBIA, VEBA): At Second Glance Book Store
* Manufacturer Award, sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada: Northern Trailer
* Home-Based Business Award, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank: Basket Bliss
* Technology Innovator, sponsored by Strauss Herb Company: iCompass Technologies
* Service Provider Award, sponsored by Cooper's Foods: Changes Hair Studio
* Resource Industry, sponsored by Venture Kamloops: Highland Valley Copper
For more information, please contact Chamber of Commerce at 372-7722.
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The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association (KCBIA)is organizing the Santa Claus Parade, which will starts at 10:30 am Saturday November 25th.
Theme: Christmas Around The World
Entry Deadline: October 27th
The parade begins with "Wake Up Santa" at Kamloops Square, corner of Seymour St. and 2nd Avenue. The route travels down 2nd Avenue and onto Victoria St. traveling east to 6th Avenue where it will disperse in the 600 Block Victoria St.. The parade runs from 10:30am to approximately Noon.
For more information, please contact KCBIA at 372-3242.
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People in Motion is holding their Fall Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction, at the Press Box on McArthur Island, Monday October 30th.
Enjoy a great dinner - steak, salad, baked potato and garlic toast - for $15 per person (Tip & GST included).
Bring yourself, bring your family, bring your friends, bring them all! Don’t forget money or a cheque for your Silent Auction Bids. Funds raised this year are in support our Active Living Programs and the acquisition of some Adaptive Recreation Equipment.
To purchase your tickets, drop by the office at 6E-750 Cottonwood Avenue (Kamloops Christian School Building); we are open Mon – Fri 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
For more incormation, please contact People in Motion at 376-7878.
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