People in Business


New president at Time Wines
Okanagan Edge Staff - Aug 03, 2023 - People in Business

Penticton’s Time Family of Wines has a new leader. George James was named company president on July 24, bring more than 20 years of experience in wine, hotel and hospitality industry to the role. “George is no stranger to Time, both as an industry colleague and as a customer,” owner Ron Mayert said in a […]

Top 40: Chuck Cullen
Contributed - Aug 03, 2023 - People in Business

Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]

Top 40: Tia Graham
Contributed - Jul 31, 2023 - People in Business

Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]

Top 40: Emily Phair
Contributed - Jul 27, 2023 - People in Business

Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]

Top 40: Amber Hall
Contributed - Jul 24, 2023 - People in Business

Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]

New boss at Caetani Centre
Chelsey Mutter - Jul 24, 2023 - People in Business

One of Vernon’s most historic sites is welcoming a new executive director. Laisha Rosnau is taking over the position for The Caetani Centre. Rosnau has many qualities to solidify her spot in the position, but one that stands out is her recent novel, Little Fortress, about the Caetani family. “Rosnau, an award-winning poet and novelist, […]

New leader for youth orchestra
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jul 21, 2023 - People in Business

Okanagan Symphony Youth Orchestra has hired a new conductor. Zeena Zaiyouna, who is an orchestral conductor, oboist, pianist, clinician and educator, becomes the first new leader of the youth orchestra in 12 years. Former co-conductors Dennis Colpitts and Rosemary Thomson led the student ensemble since it came under the auspices of the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra […]

New CAO at Sun Peaks
Kristen Holliday - Jul 21, 2023 - People in Business

The Municipality of Sun Peaks has hired a new chief administrative officer and will welcome the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Deanna Campbell to the resort municipality’s team in August. Campbell, a Sun Peaks resident, is the TNRD’s general manager of corporate and legal services, and has previously held positions with provincial and federal governments. In a […]

Top 40: Coco Alexander
Contributed - Jul 20, 2023 - People in Business

Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]

Top 40: Christina Ferreira
Contributed - Jul 17, 2023 - People in Business

Okanagan Edge and Kelowna Chamber of Commerce are partnering to showcase some of the region’s most exciting entrepreneurs through the “Top 40 Over 40” program. Sponsored by BDO, the “Top 40 Over 40” recognizes high-achieving professionals in our community and showcases their accomplishments. This marks the ninth year the chamber has conducted a “Top 40” showcase. Honourees will […]