People in Business


Big hire at Phantom Creek
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jul 04, 2023 - People in Business

A man who has worked in nearly every wine hot spot in the world has become the new managing director at Phantom Creek Estates. François Mateo joined the Oliver winery in February, bringing his experience working with leading estates around the world. “I was drawn to this place for several reasons,” Mateo said in a […]

Top 40: Blaine Melnyk
Contributed - Jul 04, 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: Magda Kapp
Contributed - Jun 29, 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 […]

Chamber hires operations boss
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jun 26, 2023 - People in Business

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce has hired an operations director with plenty of experience. Colleen Clark will join the chamber in July. She comes to Kelowna after serving as the CEO of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce and president of BC Chamber Executives. She was also the treasurer of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of […]

Top 40: Robert Scott
Contributed - Jun 26, 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: Amy Cohen
Contributed - Jun 22, 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: Troy Martin
Contributed - Jun 19, 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: Jude Brunt
Contributed - Jun 15, 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: Dobrila Braunstein
Contributed - Jun 13, 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 […]

DKA chooses new board
Contributed - Jun 07, 2023 - People in Business

Downtown Kelowna Association on Wednesday picked its new board of directors during its annual general meeting, and the group includes eight incumbents and six incumbents. Renata Mills, who is Festivals Kelowna’s executive director, is the new president after serving as vice-president. Lakehouse Homestore’s Travis Pye is the new vice-president, while board newcomer Jaspal Dhial of […]