Venture Kamloops

Kamloops Chamber of Commerce becomes apprentice sponsorship partner

KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops business community is taking steps to ensure young people are trained for the jobs of the future. The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with the Industry Training Authority to increase the apprenticeship opportunities in the city. Chamber president Steve Earl says there was a match between the goals of...

Kamloops faces worker shortage over next 10 years: Consultant

30,000 TO 35,000 VACANCIES; 70 PER CENT NEED REQUIRE POST-SECONDARY OR SKILLS TRAINING KAMLOOPS – Businesses in the Thompson-Cariboo region may have a tough time replacing retiring workers over the next ten years and job seekers who want in will have to bring the right skills and education, says a labour market consultant. Rob Malatest,...

Kamloops merchants asked to take precautions against this scam

KAMLOOPS - Local merchants are being asked to take extra precautions if approached by a man asking to check debit and credit card processing machines. The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has issued a warning about a man feigning as an account review specialist. His business card states he is from Central Processing Canada, yet both...

Venture Kamloops website top of the pack

KAMLOOPS - Venture Kamloops is not only top in the province when it comes to marketing, a recent award shows the economic development group is also top in the country. As the economic development arm for the city Venture Kamloops was recognized as a leader in the web-based marketing and website category with the Marketing...