Okanagan College’s Research Innovation and Partnership Expo 2023: Food for Thought

Virtual

Are you hungry for knowledge and innovation in the field of applied research? Do you want to learn from experts and peers who are tackling some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in our society? If so, you won’t want to miss the 7th annual Research Innovation Partnerships Expo hosted by Learning and Applied […]

Female Founders Funders and Fortifiers Speaker Series

The Innovation Centre 460 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Event Name: Female Founders Funders and Fortifiers Speaker Series Organizer: Accelerate Okanagan and BDC Location: The Innovation Centre   Date: May 4, 2023 Event Start Time: 4:00 Event End Time: 6:00 Ticket Types: Accelerate Okanagan Members and BDC Clients- $20 General Admission $25   Description: BDC’s Thrive Venture Fund, Accelerate Okanagan, and the Canadian Securities […]

Commerce ConneX – The Co-operators

The Co-operators - Solve Insurance Services Inc. 201-1502 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Thursday, May 4, 2023 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM PST The Co-operators - Solve Insurance Services Inc. 201-1502 Sutherland Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 5Y6 We are thrilled to announce our May Commerce ConneX brought to you by Canadian Western Bank. You are invited to join us at The Co-operators for our May networking event! Join us to network […]

Tourism Kelowna AGM and Tourism Industry Forum

Delta Grand Hotel 1310 Water Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Join us for Tourism Kelowna’s Tourism Industry Forum, Annual General Meeting & Industry Social Mixer! Tourism Kelowna invites tourism industry businesses to join us at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort for a day of Information Sessions, Tourism Kelowna 2022 AGM and Industry Social Mixer. You may join us for the entire day, […]

Attracting and Retaining Remote Workers

Virtual

Date & Time May 9, 2023 11:00 Description Join us in this webinar where we will take the data perspective on attracting and retaining remote workers. We will highlight important data points for understanding this demographic group, what is required to attract and retain them, and their significance for economic development. Register

FREE WeBC Business Loan Info Session

Virtual

Learn about the financing options available through WeBC! WeBC has a Business Loan Program, and we are the BC Loan Fund Partner of the WEOC National Loan Program for women and non-binary entrepreneurs. If you would like to access these programs to start, expand or purchase a business you will need to participate in one of our free phone-in info […]

KCR Board Boot Camp 101

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

Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Location: KCR Community Resources, 620 Leon Ave, Kelowna Remote Attendees – Computer, internet & speakers/headphones required Cost: $25 pp – payment required prior to workshop Someone has asked you to join their Board, but you are not sure what is involved and how you can contribute. You have […]

Employment Services Info-Session for Skilled Immigrants

Virtual

Struggling to find work in your field? Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants provides services to help you find skilled employment in BC that uses the education and experience that you bring to Canada. You will gain insight about the employment services of KCR, and more specifically about the Career Paths Program for Skilled Immigrants. Attendees […]

2023 Regional Roadshow

Virtual

Every year, the BC Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) conducts its Collective Perspective survey, B.C.’s most comprehensive economic snapshot that identifies the issues that matter most to businesses across the province. The data collected informs the policy and advocacy efforts of the BCCC and its provincial network of 100 chambers of commerce and boards of trade. […]