Supercharge Your Business
Transform your business through our Central Okanagan business support programs – developed with the insights of more than 250 Okanagan companies.
Access 1-1 Business Support
At the COEDC, we’re committed to spurring economic growth in the Central Okanagan. As a regional business support leader, our business development experts work with you to better understand your challenges and find custom solutions that help you flourish.
As an entrepreneur in the Central Okanagan, working with the COEDC means more strategic connections with potential partners, customers and support organizations.
Arrange a Site Visit
We’re dedicated to giving local businesses a voice.
Our business development officers want to visit your business to learn about operations and services, workforce, plans, and any challenges or opportunities you’re currently experiencing. The information you provide informs our year-round business support action plans. We aim to connect you with resources and information to support your business.
Economic Climate Presentations
Our Business Development Officers deliver economic climate presentations to businesses to provide timely insights into the Central Okanagan’s economy. By sharing key data and highlighting the business ecosystem, we help inform decision-making and connect businesses with relevant support and resources.
Help Build the Okanagan Workforce
Are you a business owner with an established network and a passion for giving back?
Through the COEDC Connector Program, you can leverage your network and business insights to help newcomers find their place in the Central Okanagan. As a connector, you will also gain access to a pool of emerging talent in our region.
Agriculture & Agri-Tourism Support
The Okanagan Valley is a major centre for agriculture production and innovation in British Columbia and Canada.
Okanagan farmers use innovative technologies and processes to increase production while preserving the environment, export products globally and align with the tourism sector to add new revenue streams to their operations.
The COEDC offers farm operators, aspiring farm operators and agriculture businesses one-on-one expertise and support.
Contact agriculture@investkelowna.com for more information.
Connector Application Form
Connector Toolkit
Connectee Application Form
Your Personalized Business Support
Want to learn more about our business walks, one-on-one business support and programs to help you grow your business? Reach out to our team of business development professionals today.