Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Program
The Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program provides fully funded grants to B.C. businesses to ensure they have the support they need throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The program runs until March 31, 2021 or until the funds are fully allocated, whichever comes first.
March 2nd, 2021 at 8:30AM
via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82528802569?pwd=akNuSmtRNTZxdjlrSm5xM3g2Rkxudz09
The Stó:lō Virtual Market
A virtual market featuring locally Indigenous owned businesses operating within S'olh Temexw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory. Buy local. Buy small business. Buy sustainability. Buy Indigenous!
Are you a vendor and want to participate? Please message Alena Goodman-Bear at sbavoice@gmail.com for further details. The more the merrier!
All year long 2021
Virtually on Facebook. Search for Indigenous Christmas Market.
Career Connections - TBA, 2020
This event is for you if you are a women who wants to network and empower other women. Please rsvp through the Facebook event page, otherwise just drop in when you can.
Date to be announced due to COVID 19
Doors open at 6:00PM
Event from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
7201 Vedder Road, Building 10
Women Only!
Past Events
Letśe Q'ép
SBA Members Only!
SBA Members-this is your night!
Come out for our first Letśe Q'ép of 2018. This is your chance to network with other SBA Members, learn about inclusive programs and Member Benefits and meet your new Board and Executive Director.
Tonight will be food themed and will showcase SBA businesses including Stó:lō Bannock. Save room for some savory edibles and support our SBA Members by spreading the word of how amazingly delicious it was!
**The incomparable Eddie Gardner will be opening the meeting for us**
Thursday April 26th, 2018
5:30-7:30pm
Building 10
7201 Vedder Road
Chilliwack, BC
Please RSVP to Alena through Facebook, by phone at (604)824-5276 or clicking on the button below.
Stó:lō Economic Breakfast
SBA Members and Invite Only!
Letśe Q'ép - July 5th, 2018
Join Stó:lō leaders and economic decision-makers to pursue Stó:lō business opportunities, discuss the Stó:lō economy, and accelerate the Indigenous economy in S’ólh Téméxw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory.
New Ideas | Business Opportunities | Ideas for Economic Diversity | Shaping the Future Outlook
Wednesday May 2nd, 2018
8:00-9:30am
Tzeachten Hall
Must contact to RSVP!
Hosted by Stó:lō Community Futures and Stó:lō Business Association.
SBA Members-this is your night!
Come out for our 2nd Letśe Q'ép of 2018. This is your chance to network with other SBA Members, learn about inclusive programs and Member Benefits.
More details to come!
Thursday July 5th, 2018
5:30-7:30pm
Cheam Trading Post
10235 Agassiz-Rosedale Hwy,
Rosedale, BC
If you're interested in becoming a Member please contact Alena McInroy and she'll formally invite you to a meeting, so you can see what the SBA is all about.
Please RSVP to Alena McInroy at (604)824-5276 or clicking on the link below.
Harvest Dinner - October 13th, 2018
A Community Event
The Harvest Dinner will be taking place in the majestic longhouse on Coqualeetza grounds in Sardis. It is about bringing people together in the community to share locally harvested food and giving thanks to the Creator. The meal will be catered by the amazing Merle's Eatery! The evening will be filled with Indigenous entertainment and a silent auction. You won't want to miss out!
A complementary cocktail hour will start off the evening at 5:30pm in the Interpretive Center that is connected to the Stó:lō Gift Shop. The gift shop will be open for business during this time; there is handcrafted local Indigenous merchandise for sale and we encourage you to purchase something that will likely stand out to you:)
This event and is open to everyone in the community!
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
7201 Vedder Rd - Longhouse
Chilliwack, BC V2R 4G5
Stó:lō Business Tradeshow -
November 8th, 2018
Exhibitor Discount for SBA Members
The Stó:lō Business Association is proud to present strong Indigenous businesses, that are all 51% or more Indigenous-owned and controlled and operate in S'olh Temexw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory.
In the past the Stó:lō Business Tradeshow demonstrated the Indigenous Business community is strong and diverse enough to create its own specific Tradeshow, and the non-Indigenous business community is interested in networking and creating business relationship and partnerships together.
Date: November 8th, 2018
Time: 2:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Tzeachten Hall, 45855 Promontory Road
If you're interested in being an Exhibitor please contact Alena McInroy at
(604)824-5276 or clicking on the links below.
Letśe Q'ép - November 29th, 2018
This is your chance to network with other SBA Members, learn about inclusive programs and Member Benefits.
Tonight we'll be hosting a short, but sweet Christmas soiree. Please bring a guest and join us for some appy's, prizes and good company.
Thursday November 28th, 2018
5:30PM-6:30PM
7201 Vedder Road
Building 10 - 3rd Floor
Everyone is welcome!
Women's Retreat - July 14th, 2018
Shoneena Lee Loss is a First Nations healer, who will be facilitating the evening. Join us for dinner, smudging, meditation and a safe supportive environment where women can be women.
$50.00 - SBA Members
$60.00 - Non-Members
July 14th, 2018
5:30-8:00pm
Inner Vision Yoga - 45638 Lark Road
Dinner and beverages included.
Contact Alena McInroy at (604)378-0555 or get in touch below.
Men's Retreat - July 21st, 2018
Relax on the peaceful Fraser River fishing for sturgeon with a trained and licensed guide from Great River Fishing Adventures. It's an experience you won't forget!
SBA Members $125.00
Non-Members $140.00
July 21st, 2018
10:00AM - 2:00PM
Meet at Island 22 - 45695 Cartmell Road
Lunch and beverages included.
RSVP to Alena McInroy at (604)378-0555 or sbavoice@gmail.com
Letśe Q'ép - September 27th, 2018
SBA Members-this is your night!
Come out for our 2nd Letśe Q'ép of 2018. This is your chance to network with other SBA Members, learn about inclusive programs and Member Benefits.
More details to come!
Thursday September 27th, 2018
5:30-6:30PM
Location TBA
If you're interested in becoming a Member please contact Alena McInroy and she'll formally invite you to a meeting, so you can see what the SBA is all about.
Please RSVP to Alena McInroy at (604)824-5276 or clicking on the link below.
Letśe Q'ép | Chamber Connections - January 22nd, 2019
This is your chance to network with other SBA Members and your community, learn about inclusive programs and Member Benefits.
We are pleased to announce that the SBA and the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce will be partnering for this event. Join us for appy's, prizes and our first ever joint event. It's sure to be a great evening!
Tuesday January 22nd, 2019
5:00PM-9:00PM
7201 Vedder Road
Building 10
Everyone is welcome!
Career Connections - February 5th, 2019
This event is for you if you are a women who wants to network and empower other women. Please rsvp through the Facebook event page, otherwise just drop in when you can.
Tuesday February 5th, 2019
6:30PM - 8:00PM
7201 Vedder Road, Building 10
Women Only!
Speed Networking - March 7th, 2019
Join us for a fun evening of speed networking! Registration is ideal, as there will be a roster of participating businesses. Participants will have the opportunity to choose their meetings before hand.
To register contact Alena McInroy at (604)824-276 or sbavoice@gmail.com
Thursday March 7th, 2019
6:00-7:30pm
Location TBA
Everyone is welcome!
Career Connection Women's Mixer - April 2nd, 2019
This event is for you if you are a women who wants to network and empower other women. Please rsvp through the Facebook event page HERE!
Tuesday February 5th, 2019
6:30PM - 9:00PM
7201 Vedder Road, Building 10
Women Only!
AGM - April 25th, 2019
Letśe Q'ép
Tonight will be our AGM. A new Board will be elected, so we need SBA Members to attend to ensure we have quorum.
More details to come!
Thursday April 25th, 2018
6:00PM-7:00PM
Location: Building 10 - 1st Floor
If you're interested in becoming a Member please contact Alena McInroy and she'll formally invite you to a meeting, so you can see what the SBA is all about.
Please RSVP to Alena McInroy at (604)824-5276 or clicking on the link below.
Everyone's Welcome
WE WILL HEAR FROM THE FOLLOWING GROUPS REGARDING THE VISION FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS:
-VICE PRESIDENT OF LEASING AND ACQUISITION’S FROM PCI DEVELOPMENTS (COTTONWOOD MALL)
-VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT FOR WESTERN CANADA FOR SMARTCENTRES (CHILLIWACK MALL)
-DAVE ALGRA FROM ALGRA BROS. (DOWNTOWN CHILLIWACK)
-CHIEF DAVID JIMMIE FROM SQUIALA (EAGLE LANDING)
-TZEACHTEN FIRST NATION
WE'RE ALSO PLEASED TO ANNOUCE OUR 2 CO-SPONSORS FOR THE EVENING: FARM CREDIT CANADA AND WILMA'S TRANSITION HOUSE; WHO WILL BE BRIEFLY SHARING ABOUT VICTIM IMPACT WEEK AND THEIR REASONS FOR CHOOSING TO SPONSORING OUR EVENT.
SQUIALA COMMUNITY CENTER
45005 SQUIALA ROAD
5:00PM-8:00PM
Stó:lō Business Awards - February 15th, 2020
The SBA will be hosting the Stó:lō Business Awards Ceremony on February 15th, 2020 at the Quality Hotel and Conference Center. The Master of Ceremonies will be Carol Anne Hilton, MBA who is the CEO and Founder of The Indigenomics Institute.
The evening will be filled with awards honoring deserving Indigenous businesses within S'olh Temexw, the Stó:lō Traditional Territory, Indigenous entertainment and the insightful knowledge of our MC, Carol Anne Hilton.
Early Bird ticket sales and nominations start on June 21st, 2019.
Fishing Retreat
Open to All
Relax on the peaceful Fraser River fishing for sturgeon with a trained and licensed guide from Great River Fishing Adventures. It's an experience you won't forget!
July 14th, 2019 | 10:00AM - 2:00PMMeet at Islandd 22 | Lunch included
$140 SBA Members
$150 Non-Members
Lunch and tax included
*Special* Book the ladies only boat!
RSVP to Alena at sbavoice@gmail.com or 604.378.0555
We accept checks, credit cards and e-transfers
Longhouse Harvest Dinner
Community Event - Buy Tickets Below
The Longhouse Harvest Dinner will be taking place in the majestic longhouse on Coqualeetza grounds in Sardis. It is about bringing people together in the community to share locally harvested food, celebrating Indigenous culture and giving thanks to the Creator for our many blessings.
The meal will be catered by the amazing Merle's Eatery and guests will enjoy their meal while seated at the custom made cedar longtable VIP seating or on the bleachers for general seating. The evening will be filled with Indigenous entertainment, story-telling, a carving demo by renowned carver from Sts'ailes First Nation - Rocky LaRock and a silent auction full of amazing prizes. You won't want to miss out!
Visit the event site where you can purchase tickets by clicking the button below.
BC Rivers Day - Satelite Cleanup
Team Up to Clean Up
Let's help the Chilliwack/Vedder River Cleanup Society clean our beautiful rivers and its surrounding area! Anyone's help is greatly appreciated.
More the merrier, tell your friends and even bring the kids. Always great showing the younger generation how important it is to clean up our area and rivers.
All registered participants can enjoy the BBQ lunch at the Chilliwack Fish and Games Club at noon. Additional refreshments are supplied by the great folks at Tim Hortons and the Chilliwack Water Store. Cups for coffee or water will NOT be provided.
Once again gloves, garbage and recycling bags and you provide the 'boots on the ground'.
This event goes rain or shine.
Let us know who will meet us!
Sunday, September 22, 2019
8:30am - Lickman Tim Hortons!
Career Connections - October 1st, 2019
This event is for you if you are a women who wants to network and empower other women. Please rsvp through the Facebook event page, otherwise just drop in when you can.
Tuesday October 1st, 2019
Doors open at 6:00PM
Event from 6:30PM - 9:00PM
7201 Vedder Road, Building 10
Women Only!
Letśe Q'ép &
Chamber Connections - October 28th, 2019
Tonight a unique group of Indigenous educational storytellers dedicated to increasing awareness of culture, history and experience from an Indigenous perspective.
Networking will be for the first and last hour of the evening.
Tuesday October 28th, 2019
Event from 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Chilliwack Cultural Center
SBA Member Collective: Let's Connect
Join us for an hour each Thursday for the month of May as we talk, listen and learn about challenges we may be facing, sharing information on available programs and the how to's, pivoting strategies and simply supporting one another.
Every Thursday, 2020
2:00PM - 3:00PM
Zoom
Meeting ID: 814 0163 7815
Password: 084304
Please register to sbavoice@gmail.com. This event is for SBA Members and a guest.
Monthly Coffee Rounds
Stay Grounded.
Join us for Coffee Rounds, which is a new initiative that allows for getting to know one another in an intimate setting. Each month we will be travelling to a different area to encourage networking, as we understand that travelling to Chilliwack isn't convenient for everyone.
Upcoming dates - last Friday of each month at 1:00PM.
January 31st, 2020: Harvest Store & Cafe, 9381 Mill St., Chilliwack
February 28th, 2020 -
Garrison Bistro, 45555 Market Way #6, Chilliwack
March 27th, 2020 - Cancelled