COEDC Newsletter

Jul. 20

Written By COEDC RDCO

Central Okanagan Economic News(letter)

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Economic Development News(letter)

July 20th, 2023

Desks available at OKGNworks for Sept 1st!

Are you looking for the perfect coworking space in downtown Kelowna? We've got you covered.⁠

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OKGNworks is Accelerate Okanagan's open-concept coworking space. It caters to early-stage companies and budding entrepreneurs with no shortage of coffee or meeting rooms. Working here, you will become fully immersed in Okanagan’s growing tech scene. This evolving community of entrepreneurs and innovators are shaping the future of #OKGNtech.⁠

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Some of the perks include:

Lockable Storage⁠
Printer Access⁠
Mailing Address⁠
2 Large Boardrooms⁠
5 Meeting Rooms⁠

And so much more! These spots won't last long so register today.

Become a Tenant

Now Accepting Expressions of Interest

Are you an innovative, globally-oriented business seeking to accelerate your growth? Then take a look at Pacific Economic Development Canada's Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program.

BSP can provide no-interest, repayable funding to high-growth firms to:

scale up and expand;
demonstrate and commercialize new technologies;
improve productivity; and,
enter or grow in international markets.

This program will be accepting Expressions of Interest until September 22, 2023, at 12:00 pm PST

For more information about the program and how to apply, register for their Kelowna information session on Wednesday, July 26th from 9:30 to 12:30 PST located at Accelerate Okanagan!

Do you own a small or medium-sized business in Canada?

Do you own a small or medium-sized business in Canada? The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) offers two grants that will help you get online and use technology to build your business:

The Grow Your Business Online grant gives you up to $2,400 to set up e-commerce and grow your sales online.

The Boost Your Business Technology grant gives you up to $15,000 to get advice on the technologies that can propel your business forward

Check out the link below to find out if either of these grants are right for you and apply today!

Learn More

2023 Valleywide Business Expo

The annual Valleywide Business Expo is an opportunity for businesses to promote themselves and their products to vendors and the public from across the Okanagan Valley!

Book your spot before July 31st and receive 15% off with early bird pricing!

Contact your local Chamber for more information and to register today!

Calling all agrifood innovators!

Applications are now open for the third cohort of THRIVE Academy , a 12-week pre-seed accelerator program supporting agrifood tech startups looking to commercialize their innovations.

Through this immersive program, entrepreneurs will gain invaluable insights, de-risk and validate their ideas, and develop a robust go-to-market strategy. The program runs from September to November 2023, providing ample time for intensive learning, mentorship, and networking.

Application deadline is July 28, 2023.

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.