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The heartbeat of the Okanagan’s technology sector is looking to help local businesses get a little more digital in these challenging times.
Accelerate Okanagan, which is the valley’s tech incubator, has created the Digital Economy: Rapid Response + Resiliency (DER3) Program to connect small businesses with digital service providers and subject matter experts to help them enter or expand into the digital economy.
DER3 is open to all individuals or small businesses from Salmon Arm to Osoyoos.
“Our goal is to work with local businesses and meet them where they are,” DER3 business advisor Richard Takei said in a press release. “Whether they’ve tried to break into the digital space before, or they are stepping into it for the first time, we’re going to help them succeed in expanding their opportunities.
“We’ll be able to identify where we think their next steps should be and with whom. We have an extensive network of digital service providers and tech experts who are ready and waiting to help.”
The program will offer technical consultations for businesses that are considering entering or expanding their online presence or putting technology-based tools in place to better serve their needs.
“If you’re having a difficult time introducing a digital component to your business, it’s worth seeing exactly what we can offer,” DER3 advisor Aidan Cole said. “There’s no upfront cost, no risk. We just want to help you succeed.”
Businesses interested in taking part in the program can learn more here, while digital companies looking to get involved can do so here.
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