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.
Bob Monaghan Chair
Kelowna Flightcraft Group of Companies
David Webb, Vice-Chair
Everest Recruitment Inc
Scot Speiser
Business Development Bank
Mark Stober
Al Stober Construction Ltd
Laurel Douglas
Women’s Enterprise Centre
Ross Langford
Petraroia Langford Rush LLP
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