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View as Webpage Economic Development News February 15, 2024 Diversity training in our community Our communities and organizations are increasingly diverse. Ensuring these spaces are safe, just and welcoming for all is everyone’s responsibility. On February 20 and 27 come participate in diversity, equity and inclusion training as a team, organization or workplace to learn, connect and reflect together on these important issues. Sign up It's time to celebrate women! Come celebrate the power and achievements of women on Friday, March 8, at the Kelowna International Women's Day 2024 event! Sign up for an inspiring day dedicated to women's empowerment at the Kelowna Innovation Centre. Connect with like-minded individuals, attend engaging workshops, and hear from influential speakers who are making a difference. Buy tickets Attention local employers: Come connect, share and learn Are you facing challenges recruiting and retaining employees? Ignite is a free event that aims to educate employers about strengthening the workforce through international talents, pathways to hire foreign workers, and addressing local employer labour needs. Reserve your spot Looking for a mentor? The National Mentor Development Program’s primary aim is to empower women and gender-diverse individuals within the trades by equipping them with valuable mentorship skills. The goal of the program is to enhance the retention and career advancement opportunities for women in the trades through creating effective mentors and, subsequently, mentorship relationships. Learn more Tourism grant program needs your idea! ​Whether you are an individual, a start-up, or an established small business or non-profit organization, there can be many challenges and barriers to bringing a new tourism idea, experience, or partnership to fruition. The “Spark" Program will match selected candidates with a tourism mentor, and provide seed funds to help take their new tourism idea to the next level of development or implementation. Apply today Looking for data about the Central Okanagan? Check-out our user-friendly data portal! Decision-makers can search our online database of community information while simultaneously analyzing demographic, labour force, housing development, business and talent data at the district or city, and regional levels. Explore data portal Events Calendar Looking to enhance your business skills or connect in the community? Check out upcoming webinars and events by clicking on the calendar. Want to share an event? Email us at info@investkelowna.com www.investkelowna.com COEDC | 1-(877) 332-2673   Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email

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