A strong community can promote new ideas and ensure accountability. It can also act as motivation, support, and even provide a little friendly competition. The power of community is undeniable and the Okanagan tech community is no exception. Our community is strong. Growing with record speed and maintaining connection through a period of growth like this can […]

Loop Media Group, the local creators of GetintheLoop, have announced the creation of a new division and mobile product, Hi-Jane. Hi-Jane is built to be a local marketing solution in the ever-evolving cannabis landscape in Canada, allowing dispensaries and cannabis affiliated businesses to connect directly with opted-in consumers. “Like all Loop Media Group products, Hi-Jane will leverage our […]

Produced by Kelowna’s Visland Media, Biz 1on1 is an interview series that explores the lives of some of the most interesting business people in North America. Host Randy Lennon sits down with CEOs and founders of a diverse selection of businesses, talking with them about their vision, passion, and experiences building and running their company. The show covers […]

Continuing our series in honour of International Women’s Day, Okanagan Edge presents the latest in a series of blogs examining the place of British Columbian women in the workplace. Penned by authors at the Business Council of B.C., the six-part series explores issues such as the gender pay gap; women’s labour force participation; the link between education, child care, and missed opportunities; […]

A strong community can promote new ideas and ensure accountability. It can also act as motivation, support, and even provide a little friendly competition. The power of community is undeniable and the Okanagan tech community is no exception. Our community is strong. Growing with record speed and maintaining connection through a period of growth like this can […]

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. This week we recognize the final honouree of the season, Eric Li, […]

I have been tracking real estate statistics for almost 30 years. I often spout off what I think are catchy little phrases like “a month doesn’t make a market” (most think I am being old and should get new material). But I use them repetitiously because the market has very definite, predictable trends. For instance, […]

Produced by Kelowna’s Visland Media, Biz 1on1 is an interview series that explores the lives of some of the most interesting business people in North America. Host Randy Lennon sits down with CEOs and founders of a diverse selection of businesses, talking with them about their vision, passion, and experiences building and running their company. The show covers […]

Cryptocurrencies and blockchains are terms heard frequently these days, but what do they mean? Simply put, these technologies enable digital currencies or information to be exchanged securely and accurately through an intricate, puzzle-like system. The information or currency is stored within the puzzle-like system or chain and if any element is out of place, no […]

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. […]