Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission

Coffee & Connected: Rooftop Networking
2023-08-23 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Vancouver) | The Innovation Centre
Join us for a fantastic morning of networking at the Innovation Centre Roof Top in Kelowna! This event is brought to you in partnership with OYP (Okanagan Young Professionals), Innovation Centre, and SPACES.
🤝 Connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds.
☕ Enjoy coffee with a breathtaking view.
🎁 Participate in exciting giveaways!

Event Details:
Date: August 23rd
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Innovation Centre Roof Top, Kelowna

This event is open to the community and free to attend. However, registration is required to secure your spot and participate. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your network and start your day with an energizing experience!
We look forward to seeing you there!

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Business Planning with the Business Model Canvas
2023-08-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to test out your idea, or an established business looking for new opportunities, the Business Model Canvas is a brainstorming tool that provides a new way to look at your business.
On August 23, we’re hosting Jessica Wicks from Accelerate Okanagan in our virtual WeCafé for an interactive session to explore this tool and how you can apply it to your business.
Join us for this free session to learn how you can use the Business Model Canvas to:

Simplify and test your ideas,
Validate your assumptions, and
Identify which resources you need to make your business startup or growth a reality.

August 23 | 10am to 11:30am PT | Free Webinar
Open to everyone!

Facilitator: Cathy Burrell, Entrepreneur in Residence, WeBC
Panelist: Jessica Wicks, Program Strategist, Accelerate Okanagan

Top 40 Over 40 Celebration
2023-08-24 17:00 - 19:30 | Kelowna Yacht Club, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of achievements and excellence as we recognize our 2023 BDO Top 40 Over 40 honourees. Each of these 40 remarkable individuals have contributed to the community in the Okanangan and made a significant impact. Secure your tickets today to be a part of this inspiration event, where inspiring stores and unforgettable moments await. We’re excited to welcome BDO as our Program Sponsor and Rogers as our Community Sponsor.
Each ticket will receive one complimentary drink token and hors d’oeuvres.

Open House Animation Diploma
2023-08-26 13:00 - 17:00 | The Innovation Centre
Interested in a career in animation? Okanagan College’s Animation Studio is opening its doors to the public to learn about the animation diploma at OC. Alums and Second Year students will be providing tours of the studio and classrooms and answering questions. Everyone is welcome to attend this free community event.
Location: Innovation Centre, Unit 202 -460 Doyle Ave

To RSVP, email: Ocanimationprogram@gmail.com

Untapped Markets for Foreign Direct Investment Opportunities
2023-08-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Are you looking for new markets to expand your business globally or for new investment opportunities? Join our webinar on Untapped Markets for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to discover unexplored territories with high growth potential, including Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Gain exclusive insights to better navigate the complexities of investing in emerging but often overlooked markets. This webinar will teach you to identify critical high-growth potential industries, mitigate risks, and capitalize on incentives. Join us to unlock new opportunities and leverage your competitive edge to foster growth and profitability. Register now to take advantage of this exclusive webinar and secure your spot today!
Price: Free
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Young Professional Ice Cream Social
2023-08-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Kelowna Sails, Abbott Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1H2, Canada
It’s August, so we’re skipping the coffee and socializing over ice cream! Join us Downtown Kelowna as we grab a cone and meet great people!
Connect with new friends and other young professionals at a casual, friendly social in-person, as we explore downtown Kelowna with ice cream in-hand!
What to Expect
We’ll be meeting at The Sails (Abbott St. & Bernard), which is in striking distance of some excellent local ice cream and gelato shops. We’ll go grab our cones and head over to City Park and find a place to sit!
This is a free event, with ice cream is available for purchase from the nearby shop of your choice (or whatever nearby treat or drink you want to grab, it’s your hard-earned money!)
Drop in anytime from 5 – 7 p.m. to meet great people. You’ll need to register in advance, and we will also provide instructions of where to meet/how to connect with the group if you’re coming after 5:15 p.m.!
Not sure if you should come to our Ice Cream Social? Join us if you are:

New to town
Born and raised in the Okanagan
A fresh face to business
Under forty
Over forty (don’t worry, we don’t i.D.)
Someone who needs likes ice cream
Someone who doesn’t like ice cream (it’s optional to go buy)
Looking to make new friends, reconnect in the community, or expand your network

The Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective is a program of the COEDC, and a hub of resources to help attract and retain talent in the region. There’s no membership and we don’t sell anything (other than why it’s so great to live here). All are welcome to come out and join to connect with other awesome young professionals in our community!
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Startup Drinks at Accelerate Okanagan
2023-08-31 16:30 - 18:30 | Accelerate Okanagan Lounge, 201-460 Doyle Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 0C2, Canada
Startup Drinks is back for an end of Summer celebration!
Join Accelerate Okanagan and Startup Grind Kelowna for happy hour on Thursday, August 31st! No presentations, sales pitches, or stress—this event is a fun and casual networking opportunity with good conversations and great people. The best part? You don’t have to worry about the bill! Food and drinks will be complimentary for all guests.
Big shout out to our friends at Franco’s liquor for supporting with beverages.
Who Should Attend?
Entrepreneurs, job seekers, and everyone else passionate about startups, tech, and innovation is encouraged to come out. The event is free and open to all.
Location:
Accelerate Okanagan Lounge – 460 Doyle Ave #201, Kelowna, BC V1Y 0C2
This event is 19+, please bring ID & drink responsibly.

Uptown Rutland Business Association After Hours
2023-09-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Black Mountain Veterinary Hospital, 156 Asher Road, Kelowna, BC, V1X 3H6, Canada
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Grow Your Food Business
2023-09-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
2023 Workshops Are Open!
All workshops are online from 9am – 3pm.
4 dates to join: Wednesday, June 28; Thursday, September 7; Friday, October 20; and Monday, December 4.

REGISTER HERE
If you’re starting a new food and beverage business, the Grow Your Food Business workshop is essential to keeping your business out of the weeds and growing to success.
You have a great idea or product, but before you dig into business, ask yourself these questions:

Can I scale it up?
Are my margins high enough?
Am I certain the market will accept my product?
What are the true costs of starting a successful food business?
Do I understand the labeling rules and regulations?

f you’re feeling overwhelmed and you don’t have all of the answers, don’t let that discourage you. Register for our one-day Grow Your Food Business workshop to understand your product’s true potential and know your metrics for success.
We’ll cover:
Business planning
Financial planning
Market access
Product development
Distribution
Trade, consumer & digital marketing

The 5-Step Blueprint to Improve Your Business Processes
2023-09-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Business Process Improvement is an initiative to increase efficiencies in your company. So, if you’re looking to reduce your departmental costs, increase your production / service output, or standardize your business processes, you’ll love the actionable techniques in this webinar.
Key Takeaways:

What is Business Process Improvement

5 Step to Implement Successful Business Processes:

Mapping the current state
Perform gap analysis
Identify improvement opportunities
Map the future state
Plan the implementation roadmap

Register Here >>>

Social Media for Small Business
2023-09-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Using Social Media for Success
Course Description

While it’s amazing for catching up with old friends, social media can also be a huge driver of traffic and attention to your small business. And just because you know what social media is, does not mean you necessarily understand how to use social media to grow and develop your business.
Mhairi Petrovic, Out-Smarts Marketing, will help you understand social media for small business, what it is and how it connects people.

What Will I Learn?

The different social media platforms and their suitability for your business
How/if social media should be an important part of your marketing strategy
Understand the opportunities available to you
How to leverage social media for business growth
Using social media for prospecting new clients

Presented By

Mhairi Petrovic

This session is delivered online via Zoom. A few tips to accessing your webinar content:

Registration closes 2 hours before the session start time.
Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link for the webinar twice: 24 hours before the start time and 1 hour before. For support with Zoom setup, click here.
Missed the live session? No problem. All registrants will receive access to the recording for seven days after the live session.

Peachland Chamber of Commerce - Business Made Social
2023-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Peche Beach Co., 104-4316 Beach Avenue, Peachland, BC, V0H 1X6, Canada
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Workplace Accessibility Grant Info Session
2023-09-11 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Access a Grant of up to $2,500 to Improve Access for Persons with Disabilities
Course Description

Did You Know: Nearly 10 percent of BC’s population identifies as having a disability. Is your business doing enough to create an inclusive space that meets their needs? September is Disability Employment Month in BC. As we celebrate and recognize inclusive employers and the important contributions people with disabilities make in the workplace, we also acknowledge the collective steps we all need to make to improve. Join us for this free info session and learn how you can receive financial assistance towards creating an inclusive work environment for persons with a disability(ies).
This session will cover information about the Workplace Accessibility Grant program, what the grant can be used for, how the program works, program eligibility, and the grant application process.

What Will I Learn?

Details about the Workplace Accessibility Grant
How you can use the $2,500 grant.
Overview of program eligibility and requirements
How to apply – overview of the application process, business requirements and deadlines
Answers to frequently asked questions

Presented By

Nixon Vu

This session is delivered online via Zoom. A few tips to accessing your webinar content:

Registration closes 2 hours before the session start time.
Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link for the webinar twice: 24 hours before the start time and 1 hour before. For support with Zoom setup, click here.
Missed the live session? No problem. All registrants will receive access to the recording for seven days after the live session.

Cohere - Gather, Imagine and Collaborate
2023-09-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2023-09-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Okanagan coLab, 201-1405 St Paul Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 2E4, Canada
Use your creative tension to move ideas into action! Join a group of skilled collaborators, all with an intrepid mission of conscious learning, sustainability, and transformation for a flourishing future.
In 2023, our monthly themes are:

June – Sustainable Development & SDGs
July – Inner Development & IDGs
August – Community Resiliency & Well-being
September – Community Innovation for a Flourishing Future

Cohere Conversations focus on building a vibrant network, sharing wisdom, peer support, and amplifying ideation.
Community Innovation for a Flourishing Future is Cohere’s September Theme
Join us for our September Cohere Community Conversations, where we will continue our journey of exploration into the intersections of sustainable development, inner development, and community resiliency for well-being. This month’s theme is “Community Innovation for a Flourishing Future”, focusing on the visionary community projects. 🌍
Our Presenters

September 5th – Retrospective and Plan Forward
September 12th – Angela Nagy
September 19th – Shane Lapp and Barri Harris
September 26th – Jamie Stevens and Stefan Montalbetti

Stay tuned for announcements of expert presenters who will share their insights and experiences on building community resilience and well-being.
Secure your spot and be part of this transformative conversation on community resilience and well-being. Let’s link everyday actions to greater community goals and work together to create a positive impact on the well-being of our communities.
We look forward to your presence and active participation in these empowering Cohere Community events. Together, let’s shape a sustainable and resilient future for our communities.

Cohere Overview
Generally, Cohere focuses on 4 key areas:
Building a vibrant network: members are not just ‘connections’; they are your community of supports who are invested in each other’s success and well-being.
Sharing wisdom: every gathering is filled with gifts of learning, challenge, growth and gratitude.
Getting and giving support: present your issues to find clarity and get unstuck with the guidance of mentors, coaches and experts.
Amplifying ideations: pitch your impactful ideas for feedback, guidance, and possible collaboration.
Every meeting is facilitated and resources are made available to participants where applicable.
Who’s this for? Cohere will resonate for you if:

You love to meet new people who are living creatively and authentically in an entrepreneurial path
You are a self-disciplined learner always adding new tools to your toolbelt
You align your goals with actions that build your discipline and habits
You seek out community spaces that provide inclusive social environments to build relationships
You favour diversity of thinking and learn from a variety of sources that stimulate learning and creativity
Your business/organizational activities are expressed through purpose, mission, vision, and values

Cohere runs weekly and is open and free to the community.
Questions? Contact the organizer.

About the Organizer Okanagan coLab
coLab is reimagining how community lives, works, and plays. A community built around five core values: Community, Collaboration, Creativity, Purposefulness, and Celebration.
By becoming a coLab Community Member, you’re joining a network of leaders, innovators, and collaborators. Take part in a thriving, local community dedicated to bringing out the best in one another!
Be our guest and meet the community

Newcome Workforce Integration Event
2023-09-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Accelerate Okanagan Technology Association, 201-460 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 0C2, Canada
IGNITE OKANGAN 2023, Attention Employers! Newcomer Workforce Integration Event in Kelowna.
Attention Local Employers! Come join us for our event to connect, share, and learn about how employers are building welcoming and inclusive workplaces for new immigrant workers. This employer and community event includes a panel of guest speakers from the Central Okanagan business community and employment support organizations that will share experiences, resources, and supports related to aspects of immigrant workforce integration. This event is hosted by the Central Okanagan Local Immigration Partnership and Kelowna Community Resources and co-hosted by Kelowna WorkBC Centre, Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, and Accelerate Okanagan.

Valleywide Business Expo
2023-09-14 04:30 - 19:00 | Swalwell Park, 10050 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, BC, V4V 1S7, Canada
About this event

The Valleywide Business Expo is an opportunity for you to promote your business to a larger audience than just your community. Vendors from all over the valley join together in one place so that the public from all over the valley will have an opportunity to explore businesses in other communities.

Building your Business Plan: Formalize Your Ideas | Session 1 - Success Test: Is Your Idea Viable
2023-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Launching a business can be an exciting time, and WeBC is here to provide guided support to make planning your business easier!
Starting September 14, we’re hosting, “Building your Business Plan: Formalize Your Ideas” a three-part series designed to help women transform their entrepreneurial ideas into a viable business venture.
There are many pieces to consider beyond just creating a name and logo, and it can be overwhelming to work through each one on your own. This series will walk you through useful resources and templates that you can use to create your business plan, while connecting you with a group of women who are in the early stages of their business.
Led by WeBC Business Advisor Archana Singhania, we’ll work through the basic steps of starting a new business, from determining your business workflow, to gathering resources, developing an effective marketing strategy and more. Together, you’ll receive support, share new ideas, gain insight, opinions and gather feedback in a welcoming environment.
Discover how to create a business that works for you, so you feel confident sharing your business with the world!
Connect with a group of women entrepreneurs, meeting over three, 2-hour virtual sessions to learn how to develop your business in a supportive environment.

Session 1 | Success Test: Is Your Idea Viable?
Do you have an entrepreneurial idea but are unsure how to turn it into a business? Every business concept needs to be tested for viability before you jump in with both feet. Creating a viable business means not only making a profit, but also structuring it in a way that fits your life and aligns with your goals and values. We’ll introduce you to the Creating Your Business Plan Workbook, which we’ll use throughout the series to refine your business ideas. In this session, you’ll get curious: Who will buy your product? What does a typical day look like running the business? Is your idea unique? Using hands-on activities, we’ll:

Explore what motivates you;
Define your business idea, who you serve and what problem you solve; and
Identify the research that will assist in refining your business idea.

Session 2 | Pen to Paper: Developing Your Business Plan
You have your idea, and have defined your business concept; now it’s time to map out your plan. Your business plan is a roadmap for how you will structure, run, and grow your business. It can help with decision-making, long-term planning, getting funding, or bringing on new business partners.
Creating a business plan is a big job, so this session will give hands-on guidance as you work through each section. Using group activities, you will:

Develop your own goals and work through key planning areas, including market research, resources, pricing, operations and cash flow.
Gain a strong understanding of how each piece of your business plan will come together to bring your idea to life!

Session 3 | Smooth Operator: Preparing for the Future
What are some of the mistakes new business owners make and how can you avoid them? In this session, we’ll show you how the proper planning and procedures can help you achieve smooth sailing. From ‘whoops’ to ‘what if,’ Archana will identify typical mistakes and risks in running a business, and help you to envision the best case scenarios for you to work towards. You’ll hear from other women entrepreneurs about their real life experiences and how they were able to adapt to changing circumstances. Together, we will:

Explore processes that you can use to avoid mistakes, including workflows, templates and procedures.
Imagine possible risks to your own business and come up with plausible solutions so you can be confident in your future.
Identify key operational decisions that need to be made.

SERIES DETAILS
Thursdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm PT

September 14 | Session 1: Success Test: Is Your Idea Viable
September 21 | Session 2: Pen to Paper: Developing Your Business Plan
September 28 | Session 3: Smooth Operator: Preparing for the Future

Where Virtual – Zoom
Pricing
3 Sessions: September 14-28 – $50
Who is this for?
This series is designed for women who are ready to commit to turning their business idea into a workable plan. We also welcome women entrepreneurs who have launched their business, and would like to create a business plan to refine their idea and processes.

Meet the Facilitator

Archana Samtani Singhania, WeBC Business Advisor
With 10+ years of experience in business development & growth in food production, retail and real estate, Archana is no stranger to hard work. An immigrant to Canada, Archana is a dedicated strategist who has driven entry and growth into new markets worldwide and has worked with culturally diverse customers & different target market profiles. As a FITT-certified Business Advisor for WeBC, Archana she can help women with their import/export queries as well. She shares her real-world experience with women Entrepreneurs helping them to navigate all phases of organizational growth. She is passionate about harbouring open, creative and inclusive work culture and is an advocate of creative expression and intellectual rigor. A dedicated learner, she is resilient and driven – “Put me in any new situation – I will figure out all aspects of the how, why and what.”

Navigating Barrier to Return-to-Work
2023-09-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
DID YOU KNOW THAT ACCORDING TO THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONALS IN DISABILITY MANAGEMENT THAT AFTER A YEAR ON SHORT-TERM DISABILITY, ONLY 20% OF INJURED WORKERS EVER RETURN TO THE JOB? LEARN ABOUT WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP FACILITATE AND MANAGE RETURN-TO-WORK FOR YOUR WORKERS.

Research by Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has shown that if a worker is not back on the job within 90 days of an injury, the chances they will ever return to work drop by 50 percent. After a year, notes the Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management, only 20% return to the job.
That’s why it is so critical to design a plan for supporting a smooth and timely transition back to work. Kirstin Sieben, Return to Work Team Manager from TeksMed Services, will be helping us understand and navigate the barriers to successful return to work to keep claims costs in check and strengthen employee engagement and culture.

In this webinar you will learn

New strategies to support and effectively manage return to work
Practical ways to address physical, mental, and logistical hurdles
About a proven approach to reducing the length of employee absences

With this insight, design a plan for supporting a smooth transition back to work to strengthen employee engagement and culture

Disability Employment Month with WorkBC
2023-09-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Many businesses in our community are facing workforce shortages. Yet, there remains a pool of talent that is often over-looked due to misconceptions, stigma, uncertainty and bias (conscious or not) and that’s the persons with disabilities talent pool.
Join the newly expanded Canadian Partners in Workforce Innovation team and learn how their employer-focused inclusive recruitment, retention, training and consulting services makes it easy for businesses to increase workforce inclusion of people with disabilities.
Please click the link below to register for the webinar to learn how to expand your candidate pool!
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Kelowna Chamber of Commerce - September Member 101
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, 544 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6C9, Canada
As a member of the Kelowna Chamber there are many opportunities for you and your business. However, learning to navigate and take advantage of those opportunities can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming.
Join us for a introductory seminar to meet the Kelowna Chamber team and understand what’s available and how you can get the most out of your membership.
Learn about:

Membership benefits and discounts
Policy & Advocacy work
Events
Advertising opportunities
Navigating our website so you can easily book events and find what you are looking for

Women in Hospitality & Tourism | Startup Women
2023-09-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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As part of the Startup Women 2023 program, Startup Canada will facilitate industry-specific advisory circles once a month between February and November. Hosted by Isabel Nolan, Program Lead for Startup Women, these sessions will feature expert talks from late-stage founders, a panel discussion with support organizations within the industry and networking breakout rooms with attendees and speakers. This close-door, virtual meetup will give women all across Canada a sense of community and support.

​ABOUT
Our mission with Industry Advisory Circles is to give women-identifying entrepreneurs the chance to connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Hospitality & Tourism space, share resources in real time, and learn about ecosystem support.
​This session will be hosted on Zoom meetings. We encourage all attendees to have their camera on and engage throughout the session and we will provide space for attendees to ask their questions.
​​EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
9 – 11 AM PT | 12 – 2 PM ET
​​SPEAKERS
TBC
​​AGENDA
12:00 PM ET | Opening Remarks & Introductions (speakers & attendees)
12:20 PM ET | Entrepreneur Expert Talk #1
12:25 PM ET | Entrepreneur Expert Talk #2
12:30 PM ET | Panel Discussion & Q&A from Attendees
01:35 PM ET | Networking breakout Rooms with attendees & speakers
01:55 PM ET | Closing Remarks
​WHO IS THIS INDUSTRY ADVISORY CIRCLE FOR?
Early stage, women-identifying entrepreneurs in the Hospitality & Tourism space.
​​PLEASE NOTE:
In order for us to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for attendees, the session recording will not be shared.
The Industry Advisory Circle is limited to 35 attendees. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis.

​​PARTNERS
The Startup Women program is powered by Startup Canada, co-presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative and UPS, and in partnership with EDC and Mastercard and and our community of ecosystem partners including BDC, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), North Forge, Invest Ottawa, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, The Shepreneur Project, Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation, Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC).

Downtown After 5
2023-09-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Tourism Kelowna Visitor Centre, 238 Queensway, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S4, Canada
Arguably Kelowna’s best business casual mixer, Downtown Kelowna After 5 turns traditional networking into a chance to unwind and get to know your neighbours. These events routinely draw 250+ guests looking to socialize, network, share ideas, and have a great time ‘After 5’.
Admission to the hottest post-work party in town is only $15/person*, which includes appies and two (2) complimentary drink tickets. The more, the merrier – pay just $40 for each group of 3.**

See you ‘After 5’!

Uride’s Safe Ride Program: Keep your evening going and make sure to get a safe ride home by using Uride’s ‘DKA50’ code when attending a Downtown After 5 event. You’ll get 50% off your ride (max. $10 off)!
*Ticket price does not include GST or applicable ticketing fees.
**Group Pricing (3 for $40) available only in limited quantities.
Note: Additional drink tickets are not available for sale and are non-transferrable. Tickets can only be redeemed at the event venue during the during the event.

JOIN US AT THE NEXT AFTER 5

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 5pm-7pm
Tourism Kelowna Visitor Centre (238 Queensway)
Hosted by Tourism Kelowna

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Upcoming ‘After 5’ Events in 2023:

September 20, 2023 – Hosted by Pushor Mitchell LLP
October 18, 2023 – Hosted by Playtime Casino
November 22, 2023 – Hosted by DKA

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Contact kris@downtownkelowna.com or call 250.862.3515 for more information.

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce: Quarterly Membership Meeting and Addressing Labour Challenges
2023-09-21 07:30 - 09:00 | Sandman Hotel & Suites Kelowna, 2130 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6G8, Canada
Join us on September 21 as the Board Committee Chairs provide an update of their committee’s progress to-date. The QGM is open to everyone though members do receive a member discount to attend. This initiative is meant to provide another opportunity for members to engage directly with their elected Board of Directors. Participants in this in-person event will get a better sense of the work their Chamber is doing to help businesses.
Following the update from the Board Committee, Dr. Philipp Reichert, Director Global Engagement at UBCO and Ms. Hana Petrone, Director, Academic and Career Advisin will join us and present on the supports being put in place to connect the international student population at UBCO with the massive labour needs we have as a growing economy. is this an untapped labour market? Could this be the answer to our labour challenges? What are the challengegs and opportunities. Join us to learn more.

A reminder to members, there will be voting on a few business items. Only members in good standing are eligible to vote. All members are elgible to attend but if you are interested in joining us for breakfast you must register in advance.
Purchase deadline: Tickets MUST be purchased before Noon on Friday, September 15.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 business days prior to the event to be subject for a refund.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Regular Rate
Sep 21, 2023

$45.00

Member Discounted Rate
Sep 21, 2023

$30.00

Greater Westside Board of Trade - Business After Hours
2023-09-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Manchester Signs Printing & Graphics, 5-1718 Byland Rd, West Kelowna, BC, V1Z 1A9, Canada
Join us on Thursday, September 21 from 5-7pm at Manchester SPG for a great evening of networking, local food and drink and some great prizes.
Advance registration is recommended.

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Building your Business Plan: Formalize Your Ideas | Session 2 - Pen to Paper: Developing Your Business Plan
2023-09-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual

Situating Art in Public Space
2023-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Kelowna Art Gallery, 1315 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Board Governance Training with Deb McClelland
2023-09-23 09:00 - 14:30 | Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, 544 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6C9, Canada
This session is essential for those who are managing th oversight of an organization, speficially board directors and CEOs. This three module session will provide you with an overview of the best practices in board governance. Theses sessions serve as both an orientation to good governance as well as a refresher for those who have preivously received governance training.
Join us for this Workshop where Deb McClelland will lead you through strategies and best practiced that will help you and your board function better than ever before.Workbooks are provided to help you navigate through each module.
Please note that space is very limited for this event. Please register early.

Admission Prices: $99 Member Discount Rate or $125 Regular Rate. Price includes a light breakfast and lunch.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 business days prior to the event to be eligible for a refund.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Governance Training Workshop – Regular Rate
Sep 23, 2023

$125.00

Governance Training Workshop – Member Discount Rate
Sep 23, 2023

UDI Okanagan Luncheon - Economic Outlook
2023-09-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Delta Grand Hotel, 1310 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9P3, Canada
UDI Okanagan is pleased to welcome Doug Porter, Chief Economist and Managing Director, BMO Financial for our luncheon on September 26, 2023.

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