News Items tag as: Business and entrepreneurial development

Vernon wants temporary immigration business program made permanent
March 13, 2024 - 3:45 PM

The City of Vernon has been piloting an entrepreneurial immigration program with the province and now wants the provincial program to be permanent.
Okanagan retailers ready to come roaring back after COVID-19 but have no place to go
August 08, 2022 - 8:00 AM

During the COVID-induced real estate boom over the past couple of years, housing and industrial markets were swamped with buyers pushing up prices.
Money talks: Entrepreneur crash-course hits Kelowna this June
May 01, 2019 - 7:30 AM

KELOWNA - Budding entrepreneurs who want to learn how to attract investors should mark June 15 and 16 on their calendars. That's the weekend the Valhalla Basecamp is coming to Kelowna.
Kelowna is the most entrepreneurial city in Canada, survey says
October 18, 2016 - 9:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A recent survey has named Kelowna as the most entrepreneurial community in Canada.
Robert Fine named new director of business development
December 16, 2014 - 4:25 PM

KELOWNA – After almost 20 years on the Central Okanagan’s Regional District Economic Development Commission, Robert Fine is making a change.
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THOMPSON: Why the draconian abortion ban in Texas should worry all Americans
OPINION If you want to know what just one facet of America will look like under Trump, Vance and MAGA Republicans - simply look at Texas. You haven’t read - for the most part - about most of the deaths of pregna

Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
Arabic malt energy drinks, protein Snickers bars, an edible Barbie dream house, Snoop Dogg chips; if any of those exotic snacks pique your interest there are places to get them in Kelowna. Seoulful Convenience specializes in Korean snacks a

Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on the ballot were valid.

HOUSING CRISIS: Kelowna factory builds economic, sustainable modular homes
When most people think of assembly lines they think of cars, toys or things you find on a department store shelf. A factory in Kelowna has an assembly line for houses that builds them quickly, sustainably and economically. SRI Homes is a co

Vernon wants temporary immigration business program made permanent