Invest Kelowna, Economic Development Commission is working to grow and diversify Kelowna and the Central Okanagan economy by enhancing and assisting existing businesses and meeting the needs of potential investors. Each year the EDC develops a Strategic Plan with a focus on ensuring economic growth for our region by enhancing existing business and attracting new business.

The EDC is structured with a 30 member volunteer Board of Directors. The Board represents a cross section from our business community along with appointed representatives from local government and associations.

The 2008 Board of Directors

Executive:

Bob Monaghan Chair
Kelowna Flightcraft Group of Companies

David Webb, Vice-Chair  
Okanagan Research & Innovation Centre

Scot Speiser                     
Business Development Bank

Mark Stober                       
Al Stober Construction Ltd

Laurel Douglas                  
Women’s Enterprise Centre

Ross Langford                   
Petraroia Langford Rush LLP

Directors:

James Baker
Mayor, District of Lake Country

Midge Behnke                   
District of Peachland

Andre Blanleil                    
City of Kelowna

JC (Broc) Braconnier       
Community Futures Development Corporation

Gilles Dufort                       
Harvest Golf Club

Jim Edgson                       
Regional District of Central Okanagan

Rusty Ensign                      
Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce