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BC Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting and Conference
May 24 - 26th, Penticton
The BC Chamber Commerce Annual General Meeting & Conference is the premier event for the business community in British Columbia. The Conference is a forum for new ideas and opportunities; it strives to cover current business trends and concerns across a wide spectrum to meet the demands of its diverse membership and the public.
The event draws members from across the province with three full days of speakers, panel discussions, presentations and networking opportunities.
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Aspiring Young Engineer Applies for Red Bull Technology Apprenticeship Program
Kelowna-based MK Technologies, a leading supplier of automotive racing support equipment, was so impressed with its apprentice, local high school student Laurence Parlane, the company encouraged him to apply for the Red Bull Technology Apprenticeship Program. The latter is a joint partnership between Red Bull Technology and one of the UK's fastest growing engineering recruitment companies, TXM Recruit.
"We're a little bit biased, but of the hundreds of submissions, we think Laurence should be put to the top of the list," says MK Technologies President Marty Knoll.
Click on the video below to see Laurence's application, shot in the MKT shop and produced entirely by Laurence and his friend Taylor.
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Does your Manufacturing Business Have Interests in the United States?
SPECIAL FEATURE: Washington Update
Wednesday, April 4
8 am to 11 am
Delta Grand Hotel, Kelowna
This exclusive session is focused on hot topics coming out of Washington, DC and US economic, legislative and regulatory issues affecting the Canada-US business partnership.
More information and to register. . .
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Keeping Young People in the Central Okanagan Essential for Economic Growth
By Robert Fine, Director
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission
The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission has released its Strategic Plan for 2012. The plan outlines the direction and scope of activities that the Commission sees as being crucial in continuing to grow and sustain the economy of our region. We do this by enhancing existing businesses and attracting new and appropriate investment while facilitating a healthy business climate. New activities include focusing on the attraction of non-location specific entrepreneurs to the Okanagan from western Canada and abroad, assisting farms in developing value added agritourism opportunities, and expanding efforts to retain young professionals in the community through the Okanagan Young Professionals Collective.
The consensus of the COEDC Advisory Board - and reaffirmed by the Regional District of Central Okanagan - is that keeping young people in the community should be a priority. Providing professionals with the opportunity to thrive, build a life and family here in the Okanagan is fundamental to keeping our economy vital and supplying a labour force in the future.
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FINANCING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, April 17th
Bottega Inn - 4485 Sallows Road, Kelowna
$25 + HST (includes lunch)
This seminar provides exceptional value with a full day of information, networking and lunch in a spectacular setting.
Who should attend?
- Companies interested in developing and expanding their businesses;
- Companies that are developing new products;
- Companies wishing to test their products in the marketplace;
- Companies looking to expand into export markets.
Representatives from the following organizations will tell you what lending programs they have available, how you can qualify, and provide examples of companies they have funded:
- Community Futures Development Corporation of the Central Okanagan
- Business Development Bank of Canada
- Farm Credit Canada
- Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust
- Export Development Canada
- Agriculture Canada
- National Research Council - Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
- Public Works Canada - Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program
- MNP will discuss Revenue Canada's Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program
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Farm to Chef Connection
"Meet Your Maker Okanagan"
Monday, April 16
9 am to 3:30 pm
Westbank Lions Hall Community Centre
This is the ultimate small business networking event for farmers, fishers, ranchers, food processors, distributors, retailers, food delivery services, restaurants and caterers.
It's all about scaling up production and consumption of local food in your region. Modeled after Portland's annual Farmer-Chef Connection event that started in 2000, Meet Your Maker has grown to over 250 producers and 150 buyers who are collectively doing more than $19 million in annual business.
Registration is $50 for all attendees. Pre-registration required by April 9.
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