OBSA Connect 2023

Okanagan College, Centre for Excellence, E Building 1000 KLO Rd, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join the OBSA, many of the Okanagan’s most established Businesses, and the OSB student body in a cocktail-hour-inspired networking event! Purchase of a ticket includes admission, entry into many door prize draws, and free food and drinks all evening, all while getting the fantastic opportunity to hear from our communities most successful business representatives!

Business Networking Skills for Success

Networking and Connecting Online (and off!) Course Description The past three years have changed the way we work, conduct business and network. Our adaptation to online networking events has opened new ways to interact and create the connections we need for our business to success. Now is the perfect time to assess your network, increase […]

Market Research 2: Surveys and Focus Groups

Primary Market Research to Understand Your Customer Course Description Primary market research helps to take the guesswork out of important business decisions. Harnessing tools like surveys and focus groups, it can tell you how much your clients will spend, what motivates them to buy, and a greater understanding of customer needs and pain points. Join Mark […]

Navigating LGBT+ Diversity & Inclusion in the Tourism Industry

Virtual

  The global LGBT+ travel market is valued at more than US$200B annually. Canadian destinations are well-positioned to grow their share of this market. CGLCC’s Navigating LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Industry helps businesses learn about LGBT+ inclusion and how to effectively understand, value, and serve LGBT+ customers and employees. This workshop: introduces […]

Indigenous Intern Leadership Program Employer Presentations

Virtual

Find out how to hire Indigenous professionals as two-year paid interns in your company/ organization. Join the growing network of employers benefiting from the skills and knowledge of Indigenous graduates in many diverse disciplines and areas. Including Indigenous graduates from trades, certificates, diplomas, degree programs. Participate in training, development, and mentorship with employers across BC. […]

Indigenous Intern Leadership Program Employer Presentations

Virtual

Find out how to hire Indigenous professionals as two-year paid interns in your company/ organization. Join the growing network of employers benefiting from the skills and knowledge of Indigenous graduates in many diverse disciplines and areas. Including Indigenous graduates from trades, certificates, diplomas, degree programs. Participate in training, development, and mentorship with employers across BC. […]

Kelowna Chamber AGM and Speaker Series

Coast Capri Hotel 1171 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Annual General Meeting is open to all, with current Kelowna Chamber members invited to vote. Come hear Board Chair Pamela Pearson review 2022 and meet the newly elected Board directors. The AGM will run from 11:30 AM - Noon. Immediately following our AGM, join our monthly Okanagan School of Business Speaker Series luncheon. There's new leadership in Victoria and […]

Financial Navigation for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Tools for Financial Prosperity From an Indigenous Lens Course Description Are you an Indigenous entrepreneur navigating the current economy? Join us for this informative webinar where we will demystify financial topics, including pricing strategies in an environment of uncertainty, and inflation. How do you ensure that you continue to price your product or service for […]

Privacy Law: Navigating Regulations and Avoiding Breaches

How to Protect Your Business and Comply with Privacy Regulations Course Description Since the pandemic, many small businesses have moved to remote working, empowering employees to work from home where possible. Unfortunately, this has created an environment where data breaches and unintended privacy leaks have become all too common. Join Marilyn Sing, IPP Consulting, for this […]