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We’re incredibly grateful to the community members, local business owners, and supporters who made the night so special. Celebrating our amazing Community Future’s clients and the vibrant Kamloops small business community we’re so proud to support was an honor. Every attendee has a passion and dedication to drive local success, and we’re thrilled to be part of such an inspiring community.
We want to extend a BIG thank you to our panel members for being honest and willing to share all aspects of their stories with attendees:
- Meagan Mason of @twistedgoatcoffee
- Rory Paynter & Cole Sutherland of @desertcitygameskamloops
- Tatiana Sumina of @calibri_cleaning
- Chris Brown of The Garden Guru
Also, a huge thanks to Andrew Laporte of @frenchdoorfilms for capturing the evening’s video, Bre Egeberg of @candyandcrust for the delicious marshmallow panel gifts, and the @deltakamloops for making our venue transition seamless!
It’s inspiring to be part of an ecosystem that supports small business growth. We’re so grateful for the partnerships that help bring visions to life and proud to see our community come together—not just during Small Business Week but year-round!
We look forward to next year!

