Salmon Arm Economic Development Society

06/01/2026

Your photos might be turning customers away.

Marketing Tip of the Week: Use real photos.
Customers want to know what to expect before they visit or buy.
Real photos help them feel confident.

Try this:
Take photos in natural light (near a window or outside)
Show:
your product
your space
your team

Keep it simple, no heavy editing needed. Even a quick phone photo can outperform a polished stock image.

05/30/2026

Seeking Business Leaders:
Join the SAEDS Board of Directors.

The Salmon Arm Economic Development Society (SAEDS) is currently seeking dynamic, community-minded professionals to fill two (2) vacancies on our Board of Directors. We are looking for dedicated individuals to represent two vital sectors of our local economy:
🔹Tourism Sector Representative
🔹Manufacturing Sector Representative

SAEDS is a non-profit organization operating under contract with the City of Salmon Arm. Our mission is to foster entrepreneurship, economic resilience, and sustainable growth within our region. We achieve this through targeted initiatives in:
🔹Business & Talent Attraction: Drawing new investment and skilled workers to the area.
🔹Business Support: Providing resources and guidance to help local enterprises thrive.
🔹Program Development: Launching innovative projects that strengthen our economic foundation.

As a board member, you will play a role in shaping the economic future of Salmon Arm. We are looking for representatives who are passionate about growing our business community and are committed to fostering long-term prosperity for our entire municipality. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute your expertise, collaborate with fellow leaders, and make a meaningful impact on the place we call home.

How to Apply
Interested individuals are invited to submit their Expression of Interest outlining their background, connection to the respective sector, and vision for Salmon Arm’s economic growth.

Deadline for Submissions: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
Where to Send: [email protected]

05/29/2026

The Salmon Arm Economic Development Society (SAEDS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting a strong and growing local economy. Guided by a diverse Board of Directors, we work alongside businesses, partners, and the community to create opportunities and drive economic success.

🌱Our focus is simple: support local businesses, attract new opportunities, and develop programs that strengthen long-term prosperity in our community.

Behind this work is a dedicated team, each playing a unique role in supporting businesses and initiatives across Salmon Arm. To help you connect with the right person, here’s a quick introduction to our team and how they can support you 👇

Ana Brideau, SAEDS Marketing Assistant, supports marketing initiatives across the organization, including campaigns, events, and communications. If you are looking to be featured, or get involved in promotional opportunities, Ana is happy to help amplify your message and connect you with the right platforms.

05/28/2026

🏌️‍♀️Tee up..
🏌️Support the trails...
🏌️‍♂️Golf with purpose on June 9th at Shuswap National

There are less than two weeks until the 32nd Annual Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Golf Tournament on June 9, 2026, at Shuswap National Golf Course in beautiful Salmon Arm!

This year, we have made the event bigger than ever, with an online 50/50 draw (max value 50% of the pot) (BC Gaming License 173641) and a raffle for two Air Canada flights (Valued at $2,360) (BC Gaming License 173643), both supporting the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Foundation. We are also featuring a Hole-in-One Contest with the chance to WIN a 2025 Chevrolet Malibu courtesy of Devon Transport!

Don’t miss your chance to golf, win big, and support a great cause! Register and get your raffle & 50/50 entries today!

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05/28/2026

The BIG Connect: Price Your Products with Confidence
Sign up👉 https://bit.ly/42Xo78y

🚀Join us at the Big Connect, for a practical workshop designed to help business owners better understand pricing strategies that support profitability and long-term growth.

✨Pricing your products can feel overwhelming. Price too high, and you worry that customers won’t buy. Price too low, and you risk undervaluing your work, cutting into profits, and burning out trying to keep up.

This hands-on workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs, makers, and small business owners better understand the true value of their products, and how to price with confidence. Whether you’re launching something new, reviewing your current pricing strategy, or trying to navigate rising costs, this session will provide practical tools and real-world insights you can apply immediately. The instructor for this Big Connect will be William Milk, the Manager at Zest Food Hub.

📅 June 1st, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

📍 Location: Innovation Centre, Salmon Arm
⏰ Format: 1-hour workshop + open Q&A and networking
🎟 Free to attend | Registration required
Sign up👉 https://bit.ly/42Xo78y

05/25/2026

Be honest… when was the last time you checked this?

Marketing Tip of the Week: Check your Google profile
Before someone visits your business, they often search for you online.
If your Google profile is outdated, you could be losing customers.

Take 10 minutes this week:
✔Check your hours
✔Update your phone number and website
✔Add 3–5 recent photos
✔Ask one happy customer for a review

This is one of the easiest ways to improve visibility without spending money!

05/22/2026

Make It Here: Supporting BC Manufacturers

Developed in direct response to feedback from manufacturers across British Columbia, Make It Here reflects what EMC has heard through industry roundtables, labour market intelligence studies, plant tours, workshops, and one-on-one engagement.
https://bit.ly/4dqwfDq

Through this initiative, EMC will deliver a coordinated suite of workshops, expert advisory services, learning resources, export readiness activities, and supply chain development initiatives designed specifically to help BC manufacturers:

• Improve productivity and operational performance
• Strengthen workforce and leadership capabilities
• Increase supply chain resilience and local sourcing opportunities
• Adopt Lean, Green, and advanced manufacturing practices
• Diversify into new domestic and international markets
• Build long-term competitiveness and sustainability

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05/22/2026

The Salmon Arm Economic Development Society (SAEDS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting a strong and growing local economy. 🌱

Guided by a diverse Board of Directors, we work alongside businesses, partners, and the community to create opportunities and drive economic success. 📈

Our focus is simple: support local businesses, attract new opportunities, and develop programs that strengthen long-term prosperity in our community.

Behind this work is a dedicated team, each playing a unique role in supporting businesses and initiatives across Salmon Arm. To help you connect with the right person, here’s a quick introduction to our team and how they can support you 👇

Jenna Robins, MRDT Projects Coordinator and Tourism Marketing Coordinator, works closely with tourism partners and businesses to promote Salmon Arm as a four season destination. If you are looking to market a tourism-related business or event, explore MRDT funding opportunities, or collaborate on visitor-focused initiatives, Jenna is the right person to connect with. Call our office to connect with Jenna.😀

☎️250-833-0608

05/22/2026

Take a moment to share your thoughts with the City of Salmon Arm on their new communication survey open until May 29 at 4 PM. This is your chance to share how communication comes from the city to you, the community member.

🗣️ Help Shape How the City Communicates With You

The City of Salmon Arm is developing a new Communications Strategy and we want to hear directly from residents, businesses, and community members about how you currently receive City information and how communication can be improved moving forward.

The Community Communications Survey asks about:
✔ Where you get City news and updates
✔ Website and social media use
✔ Public engagement opportunities
✔ What topics you want to hear more about
✔ What communication tools work best for you

The survey takes approximately 5–7 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous.

🔗 Complete the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SalmonArmCommunications

📅 Survey open: May 15–29, 2026
⏰ Deadline: May 29 at 4 PM

📝 Prefer paper? Printed copies are available for pickup at City Hall and may also be dropped off there for collection before the deadline.

Thank you for helping shape future City communications.

05/20/2026

The BIG Connect: Price Your Products with Confidence

🚀Join us at the Big Connect; for a practical workshop designed to help business owners better understand pricing strategies that support profitability and long-term growth.

Pricing your products can feel overwhelming. Price too high and you worry that customers won’t buy. Price too low and you risk undervaluing your work, cutting into profits, and burning out trying to keep up.

This hands-on workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs, makers, and small business owners better understand the true value of their products and how to price with confidence. Whether you’re launching something new, reviewing your current pricing strategy, or trying to navigate rising costs, this session will provide practical tools and real-world insights you can apply immediately.

📅 June 1st, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

📍 Location: Innovation Centre, Salmon Arm
⏰ Format: 1-hour workshop + open Q&A and networking
🎟 Free to attend | Registration required

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-big-connect-price-your-products-with-confidence-tickets-1989363095571