Cap off the day with the UBCO Commerce ConneX networking event from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, where you'll discover the potential of local businesses collaborating with UBC Okanagan to advance innovation, workforce development, and entrepreneurial success. Learn more and register on their website.

Community Futures is pleased to present the first session of our Sustainable Business Leadership Series with Angela Nagy of GreenStep, and hosted by the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission. Join them for this dynamic workshop followed by a light lunch. Learn more and register on Eventbrite!

Are you interested in the possibility of owning your own business one day? Do you self-identify as woman or non-binary folk? Invest NOW in your future! This free bootcamp offers essential tools and strategies for launching a successful business in a 2.5 hour intensive workshop. Key topics include: -Using a Minimum Viable Product for efficient […]

Join BCEDA and the Canadian Red Cross to learn about the Ready Rating™ Program, a free service for organizations to make sure they are safe and ready. Ready Rating™ helps businesses, schools and organizations become better prepared for disasters and other emergencies. All in one place, Ready Rating Members have access to one-of-a-kind tools, resources and information for evaluating and improving their […]

Join us to meet with employers from the community and have a chance to discuss available positions within different companies.

Starting in February, Garibaldi Capital Advisors will hold a six-part webinar series led by Geoffrey Hansen, a seasoned expert in capital raising. As a partner at Garibaldi Capital Advisors for over seven years, Geoffrey brings valuable insights and practical strategies, that is backed by over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. After attending this webinar […]

Join us for a series of three one-hour online workshops to introduce economic developers to the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) and its practical applications in economic development.  The goal is to provide participants with the foundational knowledge and action strategies necessary to implement applied AI solutions. Workshop 3 is on Starting with Applied […]

We are excited to host two insightful events on April 3rd to help businesses navigate trade challenges. The events include an industry roundtable from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, followed by an open panel presentation titled “Navigating Trade Challenges” with experts from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM. This day is an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs […]

In this 2-day certificate session, learn to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis for your organization to meet the requirements of NFPA 652 and to help prepare for the anticipated updates to the OHS Regulation for BC businesses that handle or generate potentially combustible dust. This training in Kelowna is the only location offering DHA certification […]

Join industry members at Make It Safe Okanagan where you can train your JHSC close to home, make new connections and see what’s new in safety. Take back practical skills and ideas you can use and network with industry leaders and peers while creating new contacts with companies that can assist you with your health […]