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This year, Okanagan Edge and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce have partnered to showcase some of the Okanagan’s most exciting entrepreneurs, through the Top 40 Under 40 program.
Sponsored by BDO, the Top 40 Under 40 recognizes innovative young professionals in our community, and showcases their accomplishments.
Okanagan Edge will feature a new honouree each week, so check back often.
This week we recognize Justin O’Connor of Sothebys International Realty Canada.
Justin O’Connor realtor and former publisher hired by Sothebys International Realty Canada four years ago to launch their brand in Kelowna.
Since that time, he has progressed to operating his own Sothebys office in the city, and also sits as the current president of the Canadian Home Builder Association for the Central Okanagan.
O’Connor holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from Okanagan University College, and is a certified Chartered Strategic Wealth Professional.
He also earned his real estate licence from the Sauder School Of Business.
Along with his work in the real estate market, O’Conner also owned and operated Okanagan HOME magazine for six years, prior to selling the publication to Black Press in 2016.
He ii also involved in the new publication Okanagan Home Boulevard, penning his own column called “Inspired Interiors.”
O’Connor also started the Ride to Reach charity 6 years ago. Ride to Reach is a motorcycle ride fundraiser aimed at helping various charities each year. So far, it has raised $70,000.
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