Your Voice. Your Downtown.
Your input is essential in shaping Downtown Kamloops and supporting our business community. If you haven’t already, please take a few minutes to complete the Property and Business Owner Survey. Your insights help guide our advocacy, programming, and services. The survey closes on April 18th. Thank you for helping us ensure Downtown Kamloops remains a thriving hub for businesses, residents, and visitors alike.
You're Invited - KCBIA AGM
Property and business owners within our catchment area are invited to attend our Annual General Meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Plaza Station, 500 Lorne Street. All members are eligible to vote and stand for election to the Board of Directors. We encourage your participation.
Kamloops Centre for the Arts Moves Forward
Our umbrella organization, Business Improvement Areas of BC (BIABC) is calling on the provincial government to prioritize small and medium-sized businesses in the upcoming BC Budget, particularly as uncertainty looms over potential US tariffs on Canadian products. BIABC is advocating for initiatives such as strengthening the local economy through expanded Buy BC programs, removing interprovincial trade barriers, and improving access to capital for business growth. As downtown Kamloops continues to navigate economic pressures, KCBIA supports BIABC’s call for policies that enhance business resilience and sustainability.
Federal Election Forum – April 22
The KCBIA is proud to once again partner with the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce, the North Shore BIA, and local media to host a Federal Election Candidates' Forum on Tuesday, April 22nd. The forum will begin with candidates from Kamloops–Shuswap–Central Rockies at 6:00 PM, followed by Kamloops–Thompson–Nicola at 7:30 PM. Watch your inbox for the livestream link coming soon. And remember to vote on Monday, April 28th!
If you have specific questions you’d like asked during the event, please email them to: communications@downtownkamloops.com.
Summer CAP Team – Now Hiring!
Crime and social challenges in our community are influenced by many factors, often leading to rapid fluctuations. According to the latest data from the Kamloops RCMP, commercial break-ins have dropped by 55% compared to the same quarter last year, while incidents of shoplifting have risen by 13%. In recent weeks, the KCBIA has observed a noticeable decline in homeless encampments in front of downtown businesses, likely due to February’s cold snap. Additionally, our CAP Team has reported faster and more effective responses from Community Services, which is making a positive impact. We would also like to extend our appreciation to the City of Kamloops for organizing an Outreach Networking event, helping to strengthen collaboration among service providers and stakeholders.
Welcome to Downtown Kamloops!
We’re excited to welcome Madok Developments to their new purpose-built office at 101–430 Lorne Street, beside Kamloops’ historic train station. Co-owners Kevin and Murray invite you to explore the space, meet their team, and join in conversations about the future of thoughtful, design-driven development. Created as a working showroom, the space showcases the exceptional talent of local tradespeople, artisans, and design professionals.
Do you know of a new business opening in Downtown Kamloops? Let us know so we can welcome them to our community!
Complex Care Coming
BC Housing and Interior Health have announced plans to build a 20-unit Complex Care Housing project within the Columbia Precinct. This 24/7 facility will provide wraparound services for individuals facing overlapping mental health, substance use, and complex health challenges, with construction expected to begin in 2026. While not within the downtown catchment, the KCBIA has long advocated for more treatment and recovery-focused initiatives in Kamloops and trusts that this development, through strong interface management, will strengthen the broader community without negative impact.
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