News Items tag as: Accelerate Okanagan

Accelerate Okanagan is searching for the elusive Sunshine Tax
September 19, 2022 - 7:32 AM

Is there really a Sunshine Tax in Kelowna? A tech hub is trying to answer that by compiling a database of wages and other compensation companies are offering their employees.
Kelowna group seeking unique answers to solving housing crisis
May 30, 2022 - 7:32 AM

No one questions the fact that the Okanagan, and particularly Kelowna, has an affordable housing problem.
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.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

News Items tag as: Accelerate Okanagan

Accelerate Okanagan is searching for the elusive Sunshine Tax

Kelowna group seeking unique answers to solving housing crisis

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

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