Business And Entrepreneurial Development

Vernon wants temporary immigration business program made permanent
The City of Vernon has been piloting an entrepreneurial immigration program with the province and…

Okanagan retailers ready to come roaring back after COVID-19 but have no place to go
During the COVID-induced real estate boom over the past couple of years, housing and industrial…

Money talks: Entrepreneur crash-course hits Kelowna this June
KELOWNA – Budding entrepreneurs who want to learn how to attract investors should mark June…

Kelowna is the most entrepreneurial city in Canada, survey says
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A recent survey has named Kelowna as the most entrepreneurial community in Canada.…

Robert Fine named new director of business development
KELOWNA – After almost 20 years on the Central Okanagan’s Regional District Economic Development Commission, Robert Fine is making a change. According to a release sent out by the City of Kelowna, Fine will take over for outgoing director of Business and Entrepreneurial Development, Jim Paterson, who retires at the end of this year. The...