Future of the talent pipeline
The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a lunch and learn designed to explore the pillars of success and support in our community. As moderator of the discussion between Deborah Buszard, the deputy vice-chancellor and principal of UBC Okanagan and Jim Hamilton, the president of Okanagan College, I was given the opportunity to really dig into the kind of growth and […]
Faces of #OKGNTech
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 […]
Biz 1on1: Brad Trumble
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 […]
The experience economy
The employee experience Customer experience is rapidly gaining momentum as a strategic pathway to optimizing business results for many organizations in a variety of industries. Companies are recognizing the benefits of customer-centric strategies, including higher revenues, lower costs, and stronger employee and customer loyalty. Along with these positive results, there is also an added benefit; a […]
‘Impact Ideas’
Moving the dial – for real Let’s get this on the table—and then clear the table. We (that includes you) are all tired of the dial not moving on community, social, and environmental challenges. At times it feels like we’re going backwards not forwards. Rant over. Here are a few examples of people, and the […]
The corporate welfare ‘trap’
Scrapping corporate welfare will restore Canada’s business tax advantage It’s been more than two months since federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau said he would study Canada’s crumbling business tax advantage—while cautioning against any “impulsive” measures in response to tax changes south of the border that overnight wiped away a decade-plus business tax advantage over the United States. Yet, […]
Top 40: Pete Patterson
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. […]
Biz 1on1: Wayne Tinker
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 […]
Faces of #OKGNTech
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 […]
Faces of #OKGNTech
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 […]
