COEDC Newsletter

Aug. 10

Written By COEDC RDCO

Central Okanagan Economic News(letter)

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Economic Development News(letter)

August 10th, 2023

Q2 2023 Economic and Job Market Indicators

In an effort to keep the public and business community informed on the economy of the region, the COEDC releases the publicly available quarterly Economic Indicators Report highlighting key economic data for the Central Okanagan.

The Q2 2023 Economic Indicators report includes cumulative statistics for 9 key economic indicators for April through June 2023.

The Job Market Indicators report, first released in 2021, provides a snapshot of the Central Okanagan's labour force and job market through data collected from Vicinity Jobs, a real-time labour market information technology platform.

Check them out now on our Resources page!

Resources

Have Your Say In Our Future Programs

Join us for one of the OKGN Pulse focus groups, where we're not just talking about our community – we're living it, breathing it, and YOU get to shape it!

Ever wished you could have a magic wand to tweak things around here? Well, this is your chance to be the wizard! Our focus groups are like the backstage passes of our OKGN Pulse engagement initiative, where you'll be diving deep into what you really need from our community.

Come be the change-maker, the idea-shaker, and let's craft something amazing together! Sign up today and let's create meaningful change, one conversation at a time.

Thursday, Aug 10, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (virtual on Zoom)

Tuesday, Aug 15, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (in-person at Okanagan coLab)

Saturday, Aug 19, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (in-person at Okanagan coLab)

No previous participation in the OKGN Pulse survey is required to join in.

Call for Syilx Artists and Graphic Designers

UBCO Indigenous Initiatives is currently creating an Indigenous Caucus newsletter, under development and set to launch in late September 2023. The project team is seeking one Syilx artist or graphic designer who will provide original artwork in the form of an illustration or graphic to be included in the monthly e-newsletter and future community newsletter as well as on communication materials produced to promote Indigenous Caucus gatherings and programming.

Scope of work and deliverables

The artwork requested will be used on print and digital communication and promotional materials for the Indigenous Caucus newsletter and programming, including, but not limited to, newsletter templates, banners, social media graphics, webpages on ok.ubc.ca, reports, booklets, and/or pins.

Expressions of interest are requested by August 14, 2023.

Apply Now

BC Youth in Manufacturing Initiative

As part of the Future Ready Action Plan, the Province of BC is providing $3 million to Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) to deliver the BC Youth in Manufacturing Initiative.

This 3 year project will provide short-term, paid work placements for 500 BC youth aged 16 to 21. Eligible employers will receive $3,500 per placement to offset onboarding, on-the-job training and wage costs for ages 18-21 and $2,500 for high school students.

If you are interested in applying for the program, contact David Munro at dmunro@emccanada.org.

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FoodTech Next

The expression of interested for the Food Tech Next grant is now open!

This is a unique funding opportunity for early-stage Canadian technology firms who seek to be part of, or sell to, the wider food industry!

The program allows companies to demonstrate and pilot their innovation in operational environments to prove their solutions and validate the return on investment for the food sector.

Learn More & Apply Now

Business Continuity Resources

Being prepared for emergencies is crucial for the safety and well-being of ourselves, our loved ones, and our businesses.

We understand the importance of being proactive and ready for any unexpected events. That's why we encourage you to check out our Business Continuity Resources page, where you'll find helpful tips and resources to help you prepare for emergencies that could impact your business.

Let's work together to be proactive and stay informed.