Armstrong and Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME TO THE HEART OF COUNTRY,
WHERE FARMING COMES FIRST

The Professional Grilled Cheese Competition is on!!

As a lead up to The Big Cheese! (formerly Cheese...It's a Natural!), from March 15th to April 15th you have the opportunity to taste 8 different grilled cheese sandwiches created, in house, in our local restaurants! You can vote on your favourite sandwich at the location of your choice. Voting will close April 13 with the People's Choice winner announced on Sat Apr 15th at The Big Cheese! daytime event held at Hassen Arena.

The participating restaurants and their creations are:

Farmstrong Cider Company - "Farmstrong Dill-icious" Grilled Cheese
Country Manor Kitchen - "Say Cheeze Please" Grilled Cheese
The Village Cheese - "Dilicious" Grilled Cheese
PV BLVD Coffee- "PV BLVD" Grilled Cheese
Wild Oak Cafe - "The Mulberry" Grilled Cheese
Frosted Tier Cakes - "Savoury Goodness" Grilled Cheese
Askews Armstrong Bakeshop - "Hold the Meat!" Grilled Cheese
Armstrong Legion - "Legion Cheesy Melt" Grilled Cheese

Not all restaurants are open daily so please check their opening hours!!

PETER ROTZETTER MEMORIAL BURSARY for FUTURE ENTREPRENEUR

BURSARY APPLICATION

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce will award 1 – $500.00 bursary per year in recognition of the contributions by President Peter Rotzetter – both through business and community betterment.

The following conditions apply:
1. Preference in awarding the bursary will be given to students planning to establish a business within the communities of Armstrong and/or Spallumcheen. If more than 1 eligible application are received, the one judged to be the most applicable to business will be awarded the bursary.
2. Students must be enrolled in a full-time program at Pleasant Valley Secondary School or an accredited college or university.
3. Students must be residents of either Armstrong or Spallumcheen to be eligible for a bursary.
4. The bursary will be awarded only once per individual.
5. Academic standards will be considered. Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) will also be considered in choosing the recipient
6. Applications will be accepted January 1st and closing May 1st of the current year.
7. All applications for bursaries to be considered at the May board meeting.

About our Chamber

Mission Statement
Our goal is to encourage growth and prosperity of the whole community by promoting tourism, encouraging new and existing businesses, identifying business opportunities, and encouraging community growth by building a stable and inviting environment for business and community members alike.
Vision Statement
The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce is “the Voice” of Armstrong Spallumcheen business.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity Commitment Statement
We the Chamber, a diverse network of members…

Lead boldly and treat one another with dignity and respect, enabling members and the community to bring their best selves to work and in service to the community to achieve their highest potential on the job, in public and as a caring citizen
Embrace member’s business and professional ambitions in a fully inclusive way, while encouraging innovative opportunities
Embrace diversity, celebrate inclusion, and uphold equity for all

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion honours our organization’s heritage and amplifies our commitment to members and community at large