Employee Onboarding that Promotes Psychological Health & Safety

Virtual

Host: TOTA & go2HR With summer recruitment and onboarding well underway, labour demands and shortages continue to impact tourism and hospitality employers across B.C. and the Thompson Okanagan region. Offering recruitment and onboarding processes that are psychologically safe - where candidates can share their story and true self without fear of reprisal or negative consequences […]

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society Open House & Hiring Event

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre 442 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society (KFS) will be hosting a hiring event and open house with community partners and employers in collaboration with WorkBC Employment Services. Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society Open House & Hiring Event Date: Thursday, June 1st Time: 2 pm to 4 pm Location: Ki-Low-Na Friendship Centre 442 Leon Avenue, Kelowna, BC Info: This event is […]

2023 Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Award

Manteo Resort 3762 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The 2023 Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Award will be held on June 1, 2023 at the Manteo at Eldorado Resort in Kelowna. Join 225+ business owners and leaders from across the Thompson Okanagan, as we celebrate the best of the best in business across 17 different categories. Additional details are available on the event’s website. Cocktails at […]

Local Hiring Fair

KCR Community Resources 620 Leon Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Career Paths for Skilled Immigrant program @ KCR is pleased to host a Hiring Fair at our Bertram Conference Room located at 1609 Bertram Street in Kelowna. You will be able to meet with employers face-to-face. This is a prime opportunity to have a conservation with those looking to hire employees for a selected […]

Start Smart 1: Basics of Starting a Business

Virtual

From Registration and Licenses to Business Structure Course Description Starting a business? It pays to have a plan. Whether you have a winning business idea, or you’re just fascinated with the idea of launching a business, this webinar delivers a beginner-friendly course on how to start your own business. As the first half of the […]

Radon in the Workplace Webinar

Take Action on Radon- Get a free detector to test your workplace.   Radon is a gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste — but it can be dangerous. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, and greatly multiplies the risk for smokers. The indoor levels of radon in any indoor […]

Start Smart 2: Key Considerations of Starting a Business

Virtual

From PST to Protecting Your Business Course Description The business start-up phase is an exciting time full of opportunity and big decisions. Don’t let your potential business be derailed by taking unnecessary risks. Start Smart 2: Key Considerations of Starting a Business highlights the ways you can protect your business, your employees and yourself from […]

Dollars and Demographics: Generating Business in Your Target Market

Virtual

​​This is the third of four webinars Startup Canada will host, as part of the Startup Global 2023 program. These webinars will walk you through the tools and resources you need to get your business export ready. Each webinar will provide you with the opportunity to connect with industry leaders and organizations and build foundational […]

Adapting Your Export Plan in an Ever-changing Economy

Virtual

Course Description During the last 3 years, businesses have experienced dramatic economic changes. This has been particularly hard on companies that export, as trade restrictions, tariffs and currency fluctuations have been at the forefront of economic news.However, despite economic challenges, a business that optimizes spending is more likely to succeed versus those that are more […]