Financial goals for newlyweds
Summer is wedding season in the Okanagan. Either before the big day or once the excitement of the celebrations wear off, couples need to get down to the business of life planning. While many financial experts advocate starting with a budget, expert Stacey Agecoutay, CFP, CIM, RRC, advocates using life goals as a springboard for […]
The experience economy
Touchpoints: The First Dimension of Customer Experience The most tangible and obvious dimension of customer experience is a “touchpoint.” Read more about the five dimensions of customer experience here. We describe a touchpoint as any direct interaction between your customers and your business. This includes obvious things like: -Websites; -Ads (print, radio, social media, mobile, […]
Kevin’s Konnections
All things beer! BNA turns two June 1. BNA will be releasing a special anniversary beer that day. The guests taps will be from Kelowna breweries Kettle River Brewing Co., Tree Brewing, and Boundary Brewing Company. The CrAsian Food Truck will be on site from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and they are excited to be hosting […]
Upcoming Okanagan tech events
There’s a lot going on in the Okanagan tech community in June, with events both large and small piling up quickly. We’ve put together a handy list of places and events you can check out to become more involved in the Okanagan’s tech community. Metabridge Live: June 9-7 The ninth annual Metabridge is just around the […]
Perspective from an AO newbie
I walked into the new building at the corner of Ellis and Doyle for the first time on April 7. This was the day after my second interview for the Community Curator position with Accelerate Okanagan – a role developed to help manage the Okanagan Centre for Innovation. The interview panel had invited me to […]
What I learned at We for She
On April 13, I joined some of the biggest names in gender diversity to speak to more than 300 high school students from across SD23, including Catalyst Canada and the Minerva Foundation. So how did we all end up there? From one student who attended the 2016 WE FOR SHE event in Vancouver and wanted to share its […]
VAP spotlight: Points West
With a growing demographic of individuals suffering from dementia, care providers and facilities are challenged for more innovative ways to strike a balance of monitoring environments for staff and patient safety. The new healthcare technology division at Points West is providing a wireless solution that increases security and patient well-being in a less-stressful and peaceful environment. Here’s […]
Kevin’s Konnections
He found his man MGN Ventures is well known in Kelowna for their new home builds and renovations. Owner Marc Lamarche is an experienced project manager of both residential and commercial spaces, but it’s his reputation for quality that makes him so highly sought after. He has been incredibly busy since he started his Build It […]
Contest to launch your startup
Launching a startup can be a scary and lonely journey, but Kamloops Innovation wants to help an eager entrepreneur take the next step in their startup journey, by giving away $10,000 cash, a mentorship, accommodations, and more. The Built in Kamloops Contest will give one lucky winner a 6 month experience to launch and grow their business with full […]
Do you have a succession plan?
When it’s finally time to put away the briefcase, business owners sometimes look to sell their business to set themselves up for retirement. But finding a buyer can be a difficult and stressful process. However there is a solution that many dismiss, or don’t even consider at all: selling internally. Many don’t consider selling internally, […]
