Doing Business in Kelowna
Meet Your Corporate Neighbours

The Okanagan Valley is an area of economic diversity, an abundance of recreational opportunities, moderate climate and stunning beauty. This exceptional mix of business and lifestyle factors is why many who discover the Okanagan while holidaying or traveling on business choose to return to live and work here. The area's entrepreneurial spirit sends out a clear message: the Okanagan is well positioned to do business in the global marketplace.


Kelowna and the Central Okanagan has been recognized twice as the most cost-effective business location in the Pacific Region of North America by the international accounting firm, KPMG. Canadian Business Magazine has also declared Kelowna as the best place to do business in British Columbia.

The strength and diversity of the Okanagan Valley is proudly reflected in the range of company profiles below and in our 100 Reasons to Do Business in Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley.


"Relative to other locations in North America, Kelowna provides RackForce with the following advantages: superior access to a world-class power infrastructure, lower costs for commercial space and a lifestyle that contributes to attracting and retaining a skilled labour force."
RackForce Hosting Inc.


CBD Network Inc. has operated in the Okanagan Valley since 1988. The demographics are such that there continues to be a high demand for Career Management Services in our growing community. Compared to larger centers, our staff are able to provide more personalized and individual services. Those seeking our Human Resource Management expertise are primarily businesses who require HR consulting and/or outplacement services, professionals or skilled workers who have been laid off due to restructuring/downsizing, are in career transition or have relocated to Kelowna for the lifestyle that the Valley offers.
CBD Network Inc.


AgriForest chose Kelowna to be its home due to ideal growing conditions for our fruit trees and close proximity to our customers in Okanagan Valley and the United States, as well as, to the Pacific Agriculture Research Center located in Summerland (30 minutes to the south).
AgriForest Bio-Technologies Industries


The technology sector in the Okanagan is growing rapidly and has created momentum for early stage growth oriented companies. The EDC has been proactive in helping companies like ours grow and develop.
BuiltIT Systems Corp.
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