COEDC Newsletter

Mar. 5

Written By COEDC RDCO

Central Okanagan Economic News

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Economic Development News

March 5, 2024

Celebrate International Women's Day

Accelerate Okanagan and the National Angel Capital Organization invite you to come and network, connect, and learn as we celebrate women in business, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and investing on March 7.

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March Business After Hours

Join us on Thursday, March 21, from 5-7pm at Kelly O'Bryan's for a great evening of networking, local food and drink and some great prizes. Advance registration is recommended.

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Dragons' Den auditions in Kelowna

Dragons' Den gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian business moguls. Auditions are coming to the Innovation Centre on March 7, but participants still need to apply online by clicking the link below.

Apply today

Looking for new investment opportunities?

The Summit is an 8-week pitch program that guides Okanagan-based investors and Western Canadian startups through the capital-raising process. The public grand finale is on May 23rd, where one startup will be awarded an investment of up to $200,000. The application deadline is March 24.

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Grow your farm business

The Seeding Success: The Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshop is a free workshop designed to help producers improve their business practices by combining self-assessment and action plan development with access to support resources to achieve results.

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