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Lou Bowers

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I’m Lou Bowers, a marketing and communications leader based in Kamloops, BC, with 10+ years of experience helping small businesses and community-focused organizations grow.

About

I’m Lou Bowers, a marketing and communications leader based in Kamloops, BC, with 10+ years of experience helping small businesses and community-focused organizations grow. For the past six years, I’ve worked as an independent marketing specialist and fractional CMO, combining senior-level strategy with hands-on execution across brand positioning, campaigns, content, social media, email, PR, events, and partnerships.

I’m especially known for translating unclear offers into human, useful messaging that builds trust and supports measurable outcomes—like occupancy, attendance, visibility, and sales. I also enjoy teaching and empowering founders through workshops on messaging, content creation, and practical day-to-day marketing, and I’m proud to have built a recognized local marketing brand with Best of Kamloops honours in 2025 and 2026.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 4 roles

Marketing Manager · Standard Office Space SocietyAug 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Repositioned marketing from a vacancy-focused message to one centered on members, collaboration, community, and the experience of working inside the space. Expanded content to highlight members, events, relationships, and community stories to better communicate value beyond office square footage. Supported occupancy growth from 13 of 20 offices rented to full occupancy within nine months.

Marketing Strategy & Communications (Project Support) · East Kamloops Business Improvement AssociationJun 2025 – Oct 2025 · 5 mos

Supported the launch of a new business improvement association during uncertainty among local businesses regarding its purpose, funding, and value. Created educational and community-focused communications encouraging participation. Built a five-post-per-week content plan including education, local updates, event promotion, and business spotlights. Helped increase visible participation as local businesses shared content, responded to surveys, and appeared in promotional videos; one previously skeptical business later participated in a spotlight feature.

Marketing Strategy & Communications · East Kamloops Business Improvement AssociationJun 2025 – Oct 2025 · 5 mos

Supported the launch of a new business improvement association during a period of uncertainty among local businesses regarding its purpose, funding, and value. Created educational, community-focused communications to explain the association’s role and encourage business participation. Built a five-post-per-week content plan spanning education, local updates, event promotion, and business spotlights. Helped increase visible participation as businesses shared content, responded to surveys, and appeared in promotional videos; one previously skeptical business later participated in a spotlight feature.

Founder & Marketing Specialist · Lou Bowers MarketingJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

Certifications and awards

High School Diploma2030 – 2026
High School Diploma2030 – 2026

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