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The countdown is ON. ⏳

The 2026 Business Forum is almost here, and we’re getting ready for a full day of fresh ideas, practical insights and meaningful connections.

From AI and the circular economy to economic trends, global change and real conversations with business leaders, this year’s forum is packed with reasons to be in the room.

Start the day with morning snacks from @ecotreats and coffee from @anvilcoffeecollective then enjoy lunch catered by @ambrosiagrilltaverna

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Song Sparrow Hall, Salmon Arm

And when the forum wraps up, the day keeps going with Tapped Out-The Post-Forum Pub Crawl, happening right after in Downtown Salmon Arm, hosted by @downtown_salmon_arm

Plus, don’t miss a special 3 hour, hands on AI workshop the following morning, with Peter Pilarski-President, CIPR Communications | Founder, Tourism AI Network. @ciprcoms

The AI Foundations Workshop is designed to help businesses turn AI from something they experiment with, into a dependable tool they can actually use. Link in our bio to sign up @salmonarmecdev

To learn more visit ciprcommunications.com

Hosted in partnership by @salmonarmecdev @sachambercommerce @communityfuturesshuswap

Tickets are available now - don’t miss it.
Link in bio for your ticket @salmonarmecdev

#ciprcommunication #businessforum2026 #salmonarmbusiness #shuswapbusiness #businessnetworking taken in Salmon Arm, British Columbia by @salmonarmecdev

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🌱Salmon Arm Economic Development Society is a non-profit society under contract with the City of Salmon Arm to provide economic development services for our community.

🌱SAEDS is governed by an inclusive and diverse Board of Directors comprising of business leaders representing the major sectors of our economy.

If you need support with your business, please contact us at ☎️250-833-0608

#salmonarmecdev #sabigideas #businesssupport #economicdevelopment by @salmonarmecdev

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A familiar favourite is returning to the Business Forum stage.

👨‍💼We’re excited to welcome Bryan Yu, Chief Economist at Central 1, back to Salmon Arm for this year’s 2026 Economic Update. Bryan has become a favourite with our local business community for his ability to make complex economic trends clear, relevant and connected to what businesses are experiencing here at home.

Bryan joined Central 1 in 2010 and now leads a team focused on macroeconomic and regional analysis for Central 1 and clients across the financial sector. He authors key economic and housing outlooks, provides frequent media commentary and regularly speaks at industry events.📈

Within Central 1, Bryan contributes to risk and treasury committees and leads Central 1’s IFRS9 National Platform business. Prior to Central 1, he held economist roles with the BC Real Estate Association, CMHC and in academic research.
Bryan holds an MA in Economics from Simon Fraser University and a BA from the University of Manitoba.

We’re only a few days away from the 2026 Business Forum - don’t miss the chance to hear Bryan’s outlook on the trends, risks and opportunities shaping the year ahead.

Get your ticket! Link is in our bio 🔗 @salmonarmecdev

#BusinessForum2026 #EconomicOutlook #BusinessInsights #SalmonArmBusiness #ShuswapBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessLeadership #BCBusiness #SalmonArm #Shuswap by @salmonarmecdev

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🏪 **It's Small Business Week!** Behind every storefront, service and local business in Salmon Arm is someone who took a chance on an idea.

This Small Business Week, the BC Chamber of Commerce is bringing business owners together for its 2026 Small Business Week Summit, October 19–23. The free virtual sessions offer practical insights on topics including:

🌎 Navigating Canada's shifting trade landscape.
📊 Understanding the economic outlook for 2027 with Central 1 Economist Bryan Yu.
🚀 Exploring export opportunities with Export Navigator.
🤝 Building business connections and opportunities through the BC–Alberta trade corridor.
🔗 Register for free: https://2026sbwsummit.eventbrite.ca/

This week, we're celebrating the people behind these businesses, their hard work, their ideas and the contributions they make every day. 💙

What's a Salmon Arm small business you appreciate? Give them a shout-out in the comments!

📸@myptogrophy

#SmallBusinessWeek #SalmonArm #SupportLocal #SalmonArmBusiness #ShopLocal by @salmonarmecdev

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Four days to go! ⏳

The 2026 Business Forum is almost here, and if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to grab your ticket!

On Wednesday, October 21, business leaders, entrepreneurs and community builders from across the Shuswap will come together @songsparrowhall for a full day of fresh ideas, practical insights and valuable connections.

This year’s sessions will explore AI, the circular economy, economic trends, business resilience and the global changes shaping business today.
And the day doesn’t end at 3:00, join us for:

🍻 Tapped Out - The Post-Forum Networking Event follows from 3:30–6:00 p.m. in Downtown Salmon Arm, with drinks and appys @eatcahoots @ricochet.brewing and @night.cafe.shuswap

🤖 Then on October 22, join Peter Pilarski, Founder of Tourism AI Network and President of CIPR Communications, for a separate 3-hour AI Foundations Workshop at the Salmon Arm Innovation Centre Powered by SASCU.

📅 October 21, 2026
⏰ 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Song Sparrow Hall, Salmon Arm
🎟️ Business Forum tickets: $75
We’re officially in the final countdown, we’d love to see you there.
Get your ticket- link is in our bio @salmonarmecdev

#BusinessForum2026 #SalmonArmBusiness #ShuswapBusiness #TappedOut #TourismAI BusinessNetworking taken in Song Sparrow Hall by @salmonarmecdev

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Based in Salmon Arm, Redpoint Construction is a family-run business serving the Shuswap and North Okanagan. From renovations and framing to roofing, siding and finishing, their team works with homeowners, builders and developers across the region, with a strong focus on quality craftsmanship, communication and attention to detail. Redpoint Construction

We appreciate Redpoint Constructions' support in bringing business leaders, entrepreneurs and community builders together for a day of learning, meaningful conversations and valuable connections.

Get your Business Forum ticket, link in our bio 🔗 @salmonarmecdev

#BusinessForum2026 #SalmonArmBusiness #ShuswapBusiness #ConstructionIndustry #LocalBusiness #CommunityPartnerships by @salmonarmecdev

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Schaun Goodeve is an award-winning economic developer and Registered Professional Planner with more than 25 years of domestic and international experience spanning the public and private sectors, non-profit organizations, post-secondary institutions and Indigenous communities. ✨

He is Principal of Goodeve & Associates, a boutique consulting firm specializing in investment attraction, disaster preparedness and resiliency, site selection, business retention and expansion, tourism, corporate strategy and market analysis.📊

Schaun also brings extensive firsthand experience in emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Both personally and professionally, he has experienced the impacts of natural disasters, including being evacuated from his home and having to close his business due to flooding.

An active volunteer, Schaun currently serves as a Director with the Economic Development Association of Canada and the Kimberley Nature Park Society, and as a member of the Planning Institute of British Columbia’s Membership Committee. His past leadership roles include President of the Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce, Founding Chair of the Kimberley Downtown Business Association, Director of Tourism Kimberley DMO, Director with Economic Developers Alberta, and Chair of the Greater Edmonton Economic Development Team.

Originally from Ontario and a proud Métis, Schaun now calls Kimberley, B.C. home, where he enjoys spending time outdoors.

Get your ticket for this years Business Forum- link for ticket is in our bio 🔗 @salmonarmecdev

#BusinessForum2026 #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessResilience #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityResilience #BusinessContinuity by @salmonarmecdev

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Great things happen when our business community comes together! 💛

One of the best parts of the Business Forum is seeing familiar faces reconnect, new relationships form, and our local business community come together to share ideas, experiences, and encouragement.

Salmon Arm is home to an incredible community of business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who understand the value of supporting one another.

The 2026 Business Forum is an opportunity to celebrate that spirit and remind ourselves that when we support each other, we all grow stronger.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone for a day of meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and connections that extend well beyond the event.

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
📍Hosted at the @songsparrowhall
Find event tickets in our link tree!

Here’s to coming together, building connections, and growing together! 💛

#community #salmonarm #businessforum #locallove by @salmonarmecdev

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Sometimes, it's the quiet moments that remind us how much we have to be thankful for. 🍂

The beauty around us, the place we call home, and the people we share it with.

Wishing you a peaceful Thanksgiving from Salmon Arm. 🤎

📸 @viktoriahaack
📸 @whit005

#HappyThanksgiving #Thankful #Grateful #SalmonArm #Community by @salmonarmecdev

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WIN ME!! 🤩🎖️🏆 One more reason to grab your tickets to Tapped Out: The Post-Business Forum Pub Crawl… PRIZES & GAMES!

Think you’ve got what it takes to win some Downtown Dollars? Put your trivia skills to the test as we make our way through the pub crawl!

📍 @eatcahoots  📍 @ricochet.brewing  📍 @night.cafe.shuswap

Each stop will feature a round of trivia, with Downtown Dollars up for grabs!

So bring your competitive spirit, brush up on your trivia knowledge, and stick around until the end for your chance to win big!

🍻 Wednesday, October 21 | 3:30–6:30 PM
Come for the connections. Stay for the bites, sips, games & prizes!

🎟️ Grab your tickets and join us for Tapped Out! See the link in our bio!

#DowntownSalmonArm #tappedout #shuswapshoplocal #DowntownDollars by @salmonarmecdev

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Thank you to Accelerate Okanagan, a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 Business Forum.

🚀Accelerate Okanagan supports entrepreneurs and technology-driven businesses as they start, grow and scale, while helping strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. Their work connects businesses with programs, resources and a broader network of expertise across the Okanagan and Columbia-Shuswap. Accelerate Okanagan

We appreciate Accelerate Okanagan’s support in bringing business leaders, entrepreneurs and community builders together for a day of learning, meaningful conversations and valuable connections.

Get your 2026 Business Forum ticket-link is in our bio @salmonarmecdev

#BusinessForum2026 #SalmonArmBusiness #ShuswapBusiness #TechnologyAndInnovation #CommunityPartnerships by @salmonarmecdev

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As businesses continue to navigate rising costs, workforce pressures, changing technology, economic uncertainty and a shifting global landscape, this year’s Business Forum will focus on a challenge many organizations are facing: how to do more with less. 💵

The 2026 Business Forum takes place on,
📆Wednesday, October 21
📍Song Sparrow Hall - 180 Lakeshore Drive
🕐 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Sessions throughout the day will explore these challenges through the expertise of leaders in their respective fields. The day will conclude with keynote speaker Gitane De Silva, who will explore how rapid changes in geopolitics, trade and international relationships could affect Canada and businesses here at home. 🌍

Together, the sessions are designed to give businesses useful information, new perspectives and practical tools to help keep you informed and move forward with confidence in a changing economy.

Alongside the presentations, the Business Forum will provide opportunities throughout the day to connect, exchange ideas and build relationships.

Tickets are $75 and include the full day of programming, morning snacks/refreshments, and lunch catered by @ambrosiagrilltaverna

The conversation will continue following the Forum with Tapped Out, a post-Forum networking event presented in partnership with @downtown_salmon_arm From 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM 🥂

We can’t wait to see you there!
Tickets are available through the 🔗 link in our bio @salmonarmecdev
on our website SAEDS.ca
Or by calling our office 250-833-0608

#businessforum #sabigideas #salmonarmbusiness #businesscommunity by @salmonarmecdev

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