Upcoming Events
Read the BVCC Strategic Plan! Click the below link to read and please feel free to share within your communities and beyond!
Click here: BVCC Strategic Plan
The BVCC is looking for Bow Valley business community sponsors!
Sponsorships are an excellent investment, with the opportunity to increase the profile of your business and to show your support of our amazing Bow Valley business community. With your sponsorship the BVCC will advertise your business through many avenues! Such as, the BVCC newsletter, website, social media channels, Rocky Mountain Outlook, and 106.5 Mountain FM. The Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce will provide incentives according to the amount you decide to contribute toward events and initiatives.
The BVCC is looking for sponsors in the following areas:
- General events:
- Bevvies & Business fall 2024
- Coffee Connectors fall 2024
- Ungolfed - September 2024
- Bow Valley Business Excellence Awards - November 2024
CONTACT US TODAY for more info!
The Bow Valley Chamber of Commerce (BVCC) is where Bow Valley entrepreneurs and businesses grow, network, and find the support needed to thrive and prosper.
BVCC vison: "To become the best Chamber of Commerce in the world!"
BVCC mission: "We are the voice of Bow Valley business
and the catalyst for business success."
A BVCC membership connects you and your business with other local Bow Valley businesses spanning from Lake Louise to the border of Cochrane.
*A yearly affiliation fee of $13.10 (plus tax) is also applied to all BVCC memberships.
This fee covers our Alberta Chambers of Commerce & the Canadian Chamber of Commerce membership dues.
*One-time enrollment fee of $25.00 (plus tax) for new members.
WHAT IS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
A chamber of commerce is a non-profit, membership driven association that advocates on behalf of the business community in which it serves. In addition, it helps connect and grow the business community through a wide array of networking events, educational seminars, and member only programs and offerings.
New Member Spotlights
Karen Greene
Growing up in Calgary, Karen frequently visited Canmore during her childhood and in 1993 choose to settle in the Bow Valley, to enjoy an active small town lifestyle. After working in the banking industry as a mortgage lender for 18 years, Karen made a career change and has been successfully selling real estate with RE/MAX Alpine Realty, the largest brokerage in Canmore for over 10 years.
Karen believes that selling real estate involves building relationships on a firm foundation of respect, trust, knowledge and support. She brings these attributes to each and every client transaction. With her experience and expertise, Karen can guide you through the entire transaction, from the initial search stage to negotiation and completion of a purchase or sale. In addition, her ability to simplify the complicated world of mortgage financing and provide guidance to her clients brings peace of mind during the process. Over the years, Karen has had the honor of representing clients from all over the world and with her longstanding relationships with an extensive network of mortgage lenders, accountants, property inspectors and lawyers, out of country, and local buyers and sellers can be assured that the best professionals are being recommended.
Being involved and using her business skill set for the betterment of her community is very important to Karen. She has been a volunteer board member of the Canmore Community Housing Corporation and a longstanding member of the Rotary Club of Canmore. In 2014, Karen had the honor of being the President and is a Paul Harris +3 award recipient. Karen supports housing in various facets including local initiatives, ShelterBox Canada and building homes in Mexico with Homes of Hope and the Rotary Club. With her husband and adult daughter, Karen continues to enjoy the active mountain lifestyle that brought her to the community over 30 years ago. During her down time, you can usually find her riding her e-bike around town, hiking with friends, on the ski slopes or in the curling rink.
The Gem
Hi! We’re the Rocky Mountain Wedding Collective. Our friends call us RMWC. We're a collective of Banff and Canmore wedding services that work to bring local knowledge and expertise to couples planning their wedding or elopement in the Canadian Rockies. We plan and design personal, memorable events throughout Alberta but have recently built two of our own venue spaces opening up this Summer- Mainspace, and The Gem. From planning the perfect event to building that beautiful bouquet to capturing candid smiles from across the room, our team of wedding and events experts has our clients covered.
Mainspace:
Featured prominently within Canmore’s upscale Solara Resort, Mainspace is THE space to bring creative event visions to life. Everybody wants to find the one venue that’s perfect for their specific event - but what if there was one venue out there that was perfect for nearly every event? That's exactly what we’ve built with Mainspace. Beyond its ability to accommodate any creative event vision, Mainspace can comfortably host up to 80 seated guests or 100 standing.
The Gem:
Mid-Century charm meets modern elegance at the Gem - Banff and Canmore’s newest high-capacity event space located just a stone’s throw from each in the charming mountain hamlet of Harvie Heights. From the moment you set foot inside the Gem, you'll be transfixed by the timeless aesthetic and refined luxury that surrounds you. Playing host to spacious interiors, abundant natural light, and a beautiful outdoor patio, the Gem Event Centre will set the new standard for event spaces in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Seating up to 160 guests, The Gem is one of the largest capacity event spaces around.
PETER MEJIA
PETER MEJIA IS A TRUSTED REALTOR® SPECIALIZING IN CANMORE, BANFF, THE BOW VALLEY AND COCHRANE
Let Peter be your guide as you purchase your dream home or investment property in the heart of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains! He's a bilingual agent fluent in English and Spanish.
But Peter is no one-trick pony. Oh no, this man of many talents is the mastermind behind ROCKIES MAPS, a Canmore & Banff Visitor Map that guides you to the best local spots in the Bow Valley, and the visionary behind ROCKIES REAL ESTATE TOURS, where one can tour the Rockies while searching for their dream home. His immersive tours are designed to make your property search an unforgettable adventure!
Beau Atelier Architecture + Design (BAAD)
Beau Atelier Architecture + Design (BAAD) is an emerging boutique architecture practice in the Bow Valley. BAAD is led by Principal Architect Hannah Perry. Hannah brings over 10 years of professional expertise to BAAD, including time practicing with world renowned firms Bing Thom/Revery Architecture and Michael Green Architecture. Hannah is Passive House Certified, and focuses on high performance and environmentally sustainable buildings.
With architectural experience in both coastal and prairie-mountain climates, and a network of consultants in both regions, BAAD works across all sectors, from single family homes to commercial and public buildings. BAAD's mission is to create long lasting buildings that are socially, environmentally and culturally sensitive and that contribute positively to their communities.
Professional Partnerships
