October #OKGNtech Events
Things. Are. Happening. The temperature may be dropping but the #OKGNtech event scene is really heating up. There are always a ton of great events and awesome opportunities to get involved with the #OKGNtech community. Here is an event snapshot for October. SingularityU Canada Summit is the premier launch event of a new movement to […]
This is Part 2 of a multi-part series on short-term rentals in Kelowna. For Part 1, click here. City council’s role in short term vacation rentals Kelowna is facing a desperate rental shortage, with vacancy rates at 0.5 per cent, and rents last year jumping considerably. City council is well aware of the shortage of […]
Kevin’s Konnections
Kelowna’s local successes Congratulations to Ryan Lee the president and CEO of Three Point Capital as the company is now accepting investors. This was a started back in February, so we can only imagine the hard work your team has put into building this. Three Point Capital is strong, stable mortgage investment fund right here […]
Real estate will still rise
The world according to Bill The real estate market in the Okanagan-Shuswap continues with its unusual direction for 2017. That direction, of course, is that the supply is so low and the demand is so high that realtors are having a tough time finding a home for their buyers to actually buy. That means that although prices are rising, […]
Startup Basics: Accounting 101
Entrepreneurship can often seem daunting or intimidating to those first starting out but as a wise man once said, the best place to start is the beginning. The Startup Basics Program is a part of the Discovery Parks Technology Education Program, and this fall it will be hosted in collaboration with Westbank First Nation. You are going to have […]
The experience economy
In our last article, we explored the first phase of the “Customer Experience” framework: “Understanding.” Highlighting the importance of surveys, we shared the benefits of research to understand what an organization’s customers, leaders, and employees value, and of equal importance, how they expect the customer experience to be consistently executed. The next step in the […]
Kevins’ Konnections
Socializing and memories Congratulations to Jason Boyer, as he is the new the owner of Xchange Kelowna. Xchange is small and lively lounge. Everything Jason does is to encourage socializing and creating memories for friends and family. If you haven’t been to Xchange yet, know that it is different because the kitchen is in the […]
Interview tips from the field
Fall is upon us, and with it brings crisp morning air, the smell of newly sharpened pencils and the general idea that it’s time to “Bet Back Down to Business.” After spending years in the education system where September often equals a new start, it’s not unusual to feel like it is time to re-boot […]
A brief history of Bananatag
The team at Bananatag have been part of the Okanagan tech community, and participants in Accelerate Okanagan programs, since 2012. Corey, Isaac, and Chris are a group of young, innovative founders who understand the value industry experts have to offer. Regardless of an entrepreneur’s experience or stage of company development, having a mentor to help […]
Kevin’s Konnections
World wake surfing tourney The Centurion Wake Surf Championships is starting this Wednesday and ending on Friday here in Kelowna. This is the 22nd annual and has become a legendary competition, and this year it is an international competition. They are hosting 29 events in nine countries. I hope this becomes an annual event in Kelowna again. You […]
