News Items tag as: Accelerate Okanagan

Okanagan tech companies stick with hybrid work model as COVID restrictions loosen
March 14, 2022 - 6:00 AM

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, so too did the shift to working from home, but companies appear to be reaching a compromise in the Okanagan.
Kelowna-based gaming company nearly doubles staff
October 31, 2021 - 7:00 PM

A Kelowna-based gaming company has nearly doubled its employees and many are opting to enjoy big-city lifestyles with new work-from-home models.
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES: More women in Okanagan tech sector helping companies innovate
March 13, 2021 - 7:30 AM

For years, the technology sector has been a male-dominated industry, but the scales are tipping in the Okanagan.
Okanagan start ups increase in number during pandemic
January 24, 2021 - 2:39 PM

More tech entrepreneurs have been starting up businesses in the Okanagan and the head of Accelerate Okanagan thinks it stems from people wanting to try something new.
Okanagan tech companies eye up working from home permanently
June 30, 2020 - 6:30 AM

As Okanagan tech companies pivot toward a permanent work-from-home model, one CEO of a Kelowna tech company says he's itching to return to the office, at least part-time.
New Okanagan business program provides women mentoring boost
June 29, 2020 - 5:30 PM

A three-month program is now available to Okanagan women who are hoping to accelerate their business.
Dragon Arlene Dickinson to headline investment event in Kelowna
January 30, 2020 - 8:28 AM

Best known for her role on the hit CBC TV series Dragons’ Den, Arlene Dickinson is coming to Kelowna to be the keynote speaker at the OKGN Angel Summit Finale.
Accelerate Okanagan can help any business be a tech company
November 12, 2019 - 8:30 AM

Brea Lake is not your typical high-tech leader.
iN VIDEO: 'Silicon Valley North' documents Kelowna's growing tech sector
October 20, 2019 - 12:00 PM

A new documentary shows how Kelowna’s tech scene is transforming the city from 'your grandma’s retirement plan' to 'every millennial tech entrepreneur’s dream.'
Accelerate Okanagan’s acting CEO now permanent
October 11, 2019 - 11:32 AM

Brea Lake has been hired as the CEO of Accelerate Okanagan after serving as acting CEO for the past nine months.
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THOMPSON: Why Canadians should care about Roe v. Wade
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The future is now: Robot kitty will bring you food at Kelowna Smitty’s
It makes noise, flashes lights, has a set of wheels and enjoys head scratches. This unusual server, known as the BellaBot, has been rolled out at Kelowna’s Smitty’s restaurant since Mother’s Day weekend. The cat robot assi

First patient in Quebec gets approval from Health Canada for magic mushroom therapy
MONTREAL - When Thomas Hartle indulges in a session of psilocybin treatment, the end-of-life anxiety, distractions and noises associated with his terminal colon cancer go away. "Before the treatment, it’s like you’re sittin

Why Kelowna may be heading toward a downtown highrise overbuild
The most visible sign that Kelowna is the fastest growing major metropolitan area in Canada with the third-fastest growing downtown core is the plethora of highrises that are not only under construction but in the works. There are 25 highri

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News Items tag as: Accelerate Okanagan

Okanagan tech companies stick with hybrid work model as COVID restrictions loosen

Kelowna-based gaming company nearly doubles staff

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES: More women in Okanagan tech sector helping companies innovate

Okanagan start ups increase in number during pandemic

Okanagan tech companies eye up working from home permanently

New Okanagan business program provides women mentoring boost

Dragon Arlene Dickinson to headline investment event in Kelowna

Accelerate Okanagan can help any business be a tech company

iN VIDEO: 'Silicon Valley North' documents Kelowna's growing tech sector

Accelerate Okanagan’s acting CEO now permanent

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