Indigenous Vendor Showcase

Event information:

Friday, November 7, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thompson Rivers University
Conference Centre (Campus Activity Centre building)
Grand Hall
1055 University Drive, Kamloops, BC, V2C 0C8

Refreshments will be provided.

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In collaboration with Sc.wén̓wen Economic Development Corp (SEDC), the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), City of Kamloops, and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) are hosting an Indigenous vendor showcase for the regional community.

Indigenous owned businesses are invited to share information about their business with public sector and resource industry representatives involved in the procurement of contracted services, goods and equipment around the region.

Space is limited, so register now to secure a free table for the event. 

Please note that this is not a marketplace and is not a venue for direct sales.

Businesses and their purchasing staff in the region who are interested in participating, meeting Indigenous vendors and supporting local economic development are invited to attend.

Why attend?

• Meet and network with staff from BCLC, the City and TRU as well as other public and private organizations.
• Showcase your business’s capabilities and capacity to attendees.
• Share your business information to organizations for future reference and outreach.

What to expect

A brief welcome followed by the opportunity for guests to visit Indigenous vendors at their booths.

Refreshments and networking

See attached map for parking lots: Economy $5 / day; General $6.50 / day

Orange highlight shows the CAC; Yellow highlight shows the nearby parking lots.

Register by October 31, 2025 – vendor booths are limited, don’t delay!

Vendors will be provided a 6’ table with 2 chairs