Business growth

Name: Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce
Address: 3005 Wood Avenue, Armstrong, BC, V4Y 0J3, CA
Telephone: +12505468155

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce supports local economic development by helping small businesses start, grow, connect, and stay visible in the community.

This page brings together practical business support, local partnerships, festivals, contests, and initiatives that strengthen the Armstrong Spallumcheen economy.

Initiatives

A chamber representative talking with residents at a community event

Advocacy

The chamber's collective voice for local business with the City of Armstrong, the Township of Spallumcheen, the province, the IPE, and community partners.

Business owners talking over the counter at a local supper club

Business After Business

A chamber event series that brings local business owners, staff, and community partners together for informal networking and relationship-building.

People walking past storefronts on Okanagan Street in downtown Armstrong

Business Walks

An annual spring outreach initiative where chamber, Community Futures, board, city, and township representatives visit local businesses and listen to what they need.

Participants seated at tables for a chamber workshop in the Odd Fellows Hall

Workshops

Educational sessions for member businesses on practical topics like marketing, digital tools, planning, hiring, funding, and other small-business needs.

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Chamber Bucks

A shop-local gift certificate program that keeps dollars circulating in Armstrong and Spallumcheen while reimbursing participating businesses in full.

Three shop owners in Santa hats at a decorated Armstrong storefront

Christmas Social

A warm year-end chamber gathering where local business owners, staff, partners, and community leaders connect and celebrate the holiday season.

A crowd spread across the grass at a community celebration in the park

Citizen of the Year

A long-running community recognition initiative celebrating people whose service, leadership, and volunteer work strengthen Armstrong and Spallumcheen.

Guests applauding a winner at the chamber awards dinner

Community Excellence Awards

An annual recognition program celebrating outstanding local businesses, employees, organizations, sponsors, and community contributors.

Clothing racks and bunting set out for a sidewalk sale on a downtown Armstrong storefront

Discover Downtown

A foot-traffic program that encourages residents and visitors to explore downtown businesses through themed displays, activities, and local promotions.

Storefronts along the covered sidewalk on Pleasant Valley Boulevard in downtown Armstrong

Facade Improvement Program

A matching grant of up to $5,000 per project for visible improvements to downtown Armstrong storefronts, funded by the Economic Trust of the Southern Interior.

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Festivals

Chamber festivals bring people into the community and create opportunities for local businesses to sell, sponsor, host activities, get marketing exposure, and connect with residents and visitors.

Armstrong Spallumcheen hoodies on a rack in the chamber office

Local Vendor Showcase

An in-office shop-local display at 3005 Wood Avenue where visitors and residents can discover physical products from local vendors, makers, artisans, and food producers.

A business owner celebrating 30 years in front of her painted storefront window

Storefronts

Chamber beautification, display, and facade initiatives that help local businesses improve curb appeal, create welcoming storefronts, and draw people through commercial areas.

How the chamber supports business growth

The chamber works with local businesses, local government, regional partners, and community organizations to support a strong small-business environment.

Helping new, expanding, and relocating businesses find the right local contacts
Promoting chamber members through the business directory, newsletters, social media, and community referrals
Connecting businesses with workshops, funding information, and regional support programs
Sharing local business concerns with municipal, regional, provincial, and federal decision-makers
Supporting shop-local, downtown, agricultural, and business-visibility projects
Building partnerships that help local employers, entrepreneurs, and commercial areas thrive

For new and growing businesses

If you are starting, expanding, or relocating a business in Armstrong or Spallumcheen, the chamber can help point you in the right direction. The chamber office is a practical first stop for local context, business visibility, and introductions to the right municipal or regional contacts.

Learn more about starting, expanding, or relocating a business, or explore the business directory to connect with local services.

For chamber members

Chamber members help shape local priorities and strengthen the business voice for Armstrong and Spallumcheen. Membership also gives businesses more visibility through chamber channels and access to member programs, networking, referrals, and partnership opportunities.

Learn more about becoming a member, or contact the chamber to talk about business support, partnership ideas, or local economic development priorities.

Talk to the chamber

For business growth questions, partnership ideas, or local support, phone (250) 546-8155 or email [email protected].