Message from the Executive Director

Diane Kereluk

Welcome to the first publication of the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber Business Review. We appreciate you taking the time to learn more about the outstanding businesses, directors and stakeholders that make up this incredible business community. It has been a pleasure working with DEL Communications Inc. and a special thank you to all the business members that supported the publication through paid ads.

This year marks the Chamber’s 115th Anniversary and without the support of all the members over the years, the chamber would not be here today. Whether you are a business owner or the lead of a business it is not an easy task. Over time, it is inevitable that supply and demand will change, natural disasters will happen and pandemics will arise. It is the resilience of great leaders that businesses withstand the challenge and move forward. It has been and will continue to be the Chamber’s mission to deliver to the membership programs that benefit their needs, advocate on their behalf on important issues and support and assist anywhere we can.

The next year will see us all continue to adapt to the ever-changing landscape. Regardless of whether commerce returns to pre-pandemic times, the economy is probably going to look very different. As you look to your own planning, focus not only on how to overcome the challenges, but also on the lessons you have learned and the new skills you have acquired in the process. Being adaptable and innovative has never been more important.

Now more than ever, we need to support each other. Kindness and understanding along with innovative and creative thinking will help the progress to continue to build a thriving business community and a collaborative Penticton.

We are here, feel free to reach out at any time. All the best to everyone. b

Visit our website for a location nearest you. www.jmins.com

Celebrating 30 years in business serving our community in the South Okanagan and Kootenay Region.

Paul and Beryl Stawarz came to Penticton in 1992 when they purchased their first two Tim Hortons. Today, with their daughters and the support of their teams, the family loves to give back by supporting many local organizations and charities such as TimBits sports, SOWINS, SOS Medical Foundation and the OSNS Legacy Foundation.