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December Brought Increased Employment in Most of BC
Statistics Canada reports that employment in British Columbia rose slightly (+0.5%, seasonally adjusted) in December, following back-to-back declines in
each of the two previous months.
British Columbia's largest metropolitan areas, Kelowna (+5.5%), Victoria (+2.6%) and Abbotsford (+0.8%) all registered increases in employment in December. Only in Vancouver did the number of jobs shrink, slipping 0.2%.
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Okanagan Woman Magazine Launched
The first issue of Okanagan Woman magazine - a publication focussing on the interests and issues facing women in our region - is now available. Published out of Armstrong by TJ Wallis, the magazine boasts 100 percent local content related to fashion and beauty, home and garden, health, fitness and family, all with an Okanagan flare!
Among the articles in this first issue is a profile of COEDC Chair Renee Wasylyk. Asked about her vision for the Central Okanagan, Wasylyk commented, "We are already well on our way to becoming a unique region that blends the integrity of our agricultural heritage with diverse economic activity in other sectors. I see us continuing to grow our profile as a great place for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses. The connections and information needed to do this are all here along with an exceptional lifestyle opportunity."
Read the full article and others by clicking on the cover above.
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Strong Interest in
Co-workspace Concept
Imagine a workspace that is beautiful, open, filled with natural light and alive with the energy of creative professionals collaborating together. The concept of the Ant Hill Collective is to create a co-workspace inspired by the likes of the Hive in Vancouver and the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto. Based on the community feedback gathered to date, preferred locations for the Ant Hill will be downtown Kelowna or the South Pandosy area.
The concept is based on the belief that interaction and collaboration in a co-workspace will foster a greater sense of community, which in turn will lead to sharing of ideas and sparks that will light creativity and innovation fires.
The Ant Hill team asks you to take five minutes to answer some survey questions by clicking here. Your time and help is greatly appreciated.
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YLW Connection Magazine Winter 2012 Edition Now Available
The YLW Connection is the official publication of Kelowna International Airport.
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COEDC 2012 Advisory Board Announcement
The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission is
governed by a diverse team of Executive Board Members and Advisory Board Members who together represent local government,
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Renee Wasylyk, COEDC Advisory Board Chair
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business organizations, Chambers of Commerce and specific industry sectors.
COEDC Advisory Board members provide local knowledge, direction and expertise on behalf of their industry sector or during the planning and implementation of the COEDC's programs. Sectors represented include manufacturing, high technology, wine, financial services, seniors services, communications and development.
The following comprise the COEDC Executive Board for 2012:
Mike Gilmore, Past Chair BDO Dunwoody LLP
Renee Wasylyk, Chair Troika Development Inc
Alison Yesilcimen, Vice Chair MediaCooler Innovations Inc
Jim Paterson City of Kelowna
Paul Maarschalk Solomon Resources Ltd
Larry Widmer Community Futures Central Okanagan
Heather Schneider Okanagan College
Click here to view all Directors on the 2012 COEDC Board.
For information on the COEDC Staff and contractors, click here.
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Challenges Ahead -
Building B.C.'s Budget in
Uncertain Times
Luncheon Presentation
Monday, January 30th - Coast Capri Hotel
Join The Honourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier of the Province of British Columbia for a Chamber of Commerce Speaker Series Luncheon presentation. Minister Falcon will reflect upon the effect of continued external factors that present a risk for the provincial outlook and share options for British Columbians to keep B.C.'s economy growing strong in 2012.
This event is sponsored by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, Okanagan College, Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission and Urban Systems.
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Okanagan College Clean Energy Project
Do you want to help foster the development of the clean energy industry within the Central Okanagan? The COEDC and Okanagan College are conducting a research study to  discover the impact of a new electricity policy in British Columbia on the adoption of renewable energy production technology. Take the survey and share your opinion on this issue.
Take the Survey
The primary benefit to you as a participant in this study is the potential for a revised electricity policy within the province of British Columbia providing incentives for those using renewable energy production technologies.
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International Food & Hospitality Fair
March 12 - 16, 2012
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, invites you to participate in the Aahar 2012 International Food & Hospitality Fair in New Delhi, India.
Aahar is the most exclusive and premier show in India and provides a platform for showcasing commodities, processed foods, baked items and confectionery. The details are given on their website: www.aaharinternationalfair.com.
British Columbia companies are encouraged to participate by either sending a representative along with samples or by just sending samples. Please note that there is no fee for participation under the Canada pavilion.
Interested companies should inform of their participation by February 10th.
Contact Shabnam Johnson of Consulate General of Canada Office in Chandigar for details at shabnam.johnson@international.gc.ca or telephone +91-172-505-0454
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