Since 2010, the Okanagan Young Professionals Collective has been a flagship program of the COEDC and a nationally recognized best practice in the attraction and retention of young professionals. Now in its ninth year, we are excited to announce a revitalized 2019 program and introduce three new…

​The COEDC has a 40+ member advisory body including key industry leaders representing various sectors including: Aerospace, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Development, Technology and Tourism. The Advisory Board acts as a conduit of community and business…

In an effort to keep the public and business community informed on the economy of the region, The Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Economic Development Commission (COEDC) - the region’s primary business resource - releases a publicly available quarterly Economic Indicators Report highlighting…

The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) is requesting expressions of interest for new additions to the 2019 Advisory Council.A position on the Advisory Council offers individuals an opportunity to contribute to the strategic vision of the COEDC.

The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC) is the proud recipient of the 2018 Marketing Canada Award from the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC) for its Sugarplum Ball, an annual event created by the COEDC’s Okanagan Young Professional’s (OYP) Collective in…

In an effort to keep the public and business community informed on the economy of the region, The Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Economic Development Commission (COEDC) - the region’s primary business resource – commissioned a 2018 Central Okanagan Economic Profile and 5 Sector Profiles:…

GUEST POST FROM ACCELERATE OKANAGAN In this series, we look at local entrepreneurs with growth-stage companies who are finding success in a competitive global digital economy. We recently caught up with Lynda to learn more about her company, why she loves the Okanagan, and what it was like to be in…

When the powerhouse marketing team at Accelerate Okanagan invited me to takeover the @OKGNtech instagram account for the day, I jumped at the chance to show what a day in the life of local government economic development looks like. Here are some of the highlights.

Repost from Raghwa Gopal, CEO, Accelerate Okanagan "What became clear is our institutions are working strategically and collaboratively to offer more access to more programs for more students. Both these institutions have made the conscious effort to evolve as partners, ensuring community and…