Last week Global Okanagan (or what some people remember as CHBC) featured a recent project that we've been heavily involved in over the past year. Called Our Okanagan, the project is a web-based local search engine and business hub that is focused on connecting local businesses and creating new opportunities for collaboration,… Read the rest
From the desk of Sandra Ballan-Brown, COEDC
For Immediate Release
May 20, 2010
Central Okanagan/Kelowna - The winners were announced for the 2010 Dragon's Den Edition of the Young Entrepreneur Program May 17th at a special luncheon at the Coast Capri Hotel. The program is a joint initiative between the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, School… Read the rest
by Amelia Penner, Account Coordinator
Last week we had an opportunity to participate in the 2010 Valley Wide Chambers of Commerce Event at the Historic O'Keefe Ranch. This year's event attracted 500-600 people, and we had a great time meeting business people from across the Okanagan Valley.
As a side note, here's a quick message to the introverted, socially-inept… Read the rest
Okanagan Valley Entrepreneur's Society - Using Social Media to Drive Business: Entrepreneur's Edition
Town Hall Series Event
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010, Ramada Hotel Kelowna
Speakers:
James Shaw - CEO/Creative Director, Twin Creek Media
Susan Knight - Radio Announcer, SunFM99.9
Nick Kellet - Entrepreneur and Creator of GiftTrap board game
Do you Twitter? Are you Linked in?… Read the rest
For Immediate Release
March 11, 2010, Kelowna, BC
Community Futures Development Corporation - North Okanagan along with Okanagan Partnership has awarded local integrated marketing agency, Twin Creek Media, a web development project known (for now!) as the Our Okanagan Web Portal.
A significant potential for collaboration, information flow and new business opportunities exist with the development and promotion of… Read the rest
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