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Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission announces 2017 advisory board
December 21, 2016 - 9:21 AM

A service of the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the COEDC has a 40+ member advisory body including key industry leaders representing various sectors including: Aerospace, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Development, Technology and Tourism.
Downtown Plan wins provincial gold
May 23, 2014 - 11:23 AM

Penticton – The City of Penticton has been selected by the Planning Institute of British Columbia for Excellence in Planning Practice – Small Town & Rural Areas as a gold winner for its 2014 awards.
District of West Kelowna council highlights for June 18
June 19, 2013 - 3:29 PM

West Kelowna Municipal Hall/Civic Centre
Council received a presentation on the results of the Market Sounding initiative completed in February and March 2013 for a new Municipal Hall/Civic Centre and made the decision to pursue Westbank Centre as the location where acceptable options will be investigated. Consultant Jonathan Huggett advised Council that many submissions were received from private citizens as well as business owners with an interest in land sale and development.
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Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission announces 2017 advisory board