Accelerate Okanagan

🎁 It’s the most wonderful time of the year—Tech The Halls is back! Join AO and the Okanagan tech community for an evening of festive vibes, meaningful connections, and holiday cheer. This is your chance to network, celebrate, and unwind with like-minded professionals in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. 📍 Where: The Innovation Centre 📅 When: When: December 12, 4 pm - 7 pm What’s included: 🍷 Two drink tickets 🍴 Light bites & treats from Gather Restaurant 🎶 Live music and a festive atmosphere ✨ Holiday sweaters are highly encouraged—let’s see your most festive looks! Whether you’re a business professional, entrepreneur, student, or Innovation Centre tenant, this is the perfect way to celebrate the season with the Okanagan community. Let’s make it a night to remember! 🎟️ Get your tickets here >> https://hubs.la/Q02ZzCpF0 Big thanks to our event sponsors: Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission The NoW of Work Simply Benefits Kelowna Innovation Centre and Francos Liquor Store 🎉 Reminder: There will be no New Years Kick Off in January, so don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season with the community at Tech the Halls! 🎄 #TechTheHalls #OKGNtech #Networking #HolidayCheer #readysetokgo

Join Raeanne Anderson and Chelsea Sang from Export Navigator on December 4 for a free virtual WeCafé, "International Trade: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs." Together with WeBC Business Advisor Archana Samtani Singhania, they'll explore the opportunities and challenges of selling internationally. Whether you're just curious about exporting or already breaking into new markets, this session is packed with practical insights to help you thrive. Using a gender-specific lens, we’ll talk about: 🌟 Cultural considerations during negotiations 🌟Tips for closing the deal as a woman in international markets 🌟Practical skills and how to build a supportive network Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable tips from industry experts and take your business global! If you haven't already, reserve your spot 👇🏼 go.we-bc.ca/DecWeCafe

As we gear up for an exciting 2025, we wanted to share that Accelerate Okanagan will not be hosting our annual New Year Kick Off event this January. While we know it’s been a highlight for many, we’re shifting our focus to new opportunities to connect, celebrate and learn together with our community. We appreciate your understanding and can’t wait to share more about what’s coming up. But don’t worry—you can still join us for some festive fun! Tech the Halls is now live—grab your tickets today, and let’s celebrate the season together! 🎟️ Get your tickets >> https://hubs.la/Q02YZwjq0 #OKGNtech #CommunityEvents #Innovation #TechTheHalls #readysetokgo

Olá from Web Summit in Lisbon!🇵🇹🌍✨ I’m thrilled to be here, representing Accelerate Okanagan and the Okanagan tech community among an incredible gathering of innovators, founders, and tech leaders from around the world. A huge thank you to the Web Summit team for creating a space for collaboration and conversation—I’m excited to bring fresh insights and connections back to the Okanagan! It’s meaningful to be here and be able to share the story of the Okanagan’s thriving tech sector and the impact it’s making—from driving regional economic growth to building strong community connections. I am motivated by how powerful innovation can be in gathering people together and moving our communities forward. If you’re attending Web Summit Lisbon, send a me message to connect. I will be here all week! #WebSummit #OKGNtech #Innovation #CommunityImpact #AccelerateOkanagan #Lisbon2024 #readysetokgo

📚 Mathematizing 24/7 is changing the way we teach math! Founder Kendra Jacobs helps teachers build joyful math experiences that support both academic and emotional growth. Thanks to the Level Up Local Grant, a partnership between Prospera Credit Union and Accelerate Okanagan, Kendra refreshed her website—streamlining access to coaching, professional development, and resources for educators. Learn more about how Kendra is empowering teachers: https://hubs.la/Q02XmZcd0 #LevelUpLocal #Education #CommunityImpact #OkanaganTech #Leadership #readysetokgo

We are excited to announce that, along with our partners Accelerate Okanagan and Tourism Kelowna, we won an Economic Developers Association of Canada’s (EDAC) 2024 Marketing Canada Award for our OKGo Marketing Campaign in the Community Collaboration category. The EDAC award program is open to organizations that promote Canada to improve the economic well-being of Canadians. The OKGo campaign was created through a partnership between the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, Accelerate Okanagan and Tourism Kelowna to highlight the business support ecosystem available in the Central Okanagan as well as showcase local companies as it relates to innovation, entrepreneurship and infrastructure. The campaign currently showcases local companies, entrepreneurs and businesses across seven targeted sectors: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Viticulture, Aerospace, Digital Technology, Clean Technology and Postsecondary. See full news release here - https://lnkd.in/gJxxGnS2 For more information on the OKGo campaign visit www.ok-go.ca #centralokanagan #kelowna #okanagan #okanaganbusiness #businessnetwork #peachland #lakecountry #westbankfirstnation #entrepreneurs #britishcolumbia #canada #researchandinnovation #economicdevelopment #community #okgo

A big thank you 🙌 to Sherrone Blake Lobban from MARKIBLAK Group Inc. for her insightful presentation on "Strategic AI for Modern Leaders" to the Kelowna Workplace Culture Group. She gave us valuable guidance on how to evaluate our organizations' readiness for AI and practical advice on how to begin the journey. We’d also like to express our sincere appreciation to the incredible team at Accelerate Okanagan for consistently providing the perfect setting for these meaningful events! Kelowna locals, if you’re passionate about influencing the future of workplace dynamics, join our vibrant community! We meet every two months for engaging discussions that inspire change. Message me for all the details and let’s work together to elevate workplace culture! Sherrone Blake Lobban, Michael Kay, CHRL, CTMP, Jake MacLaren, Ingrid Takai, Nallely Wong, Stefanie Babchuk, Philip Mitchell - CPHR, Hannah Koch, Erika Braham, Trish Matthews, Leslie Louie, Carien Rennie, Alex Goodhew, Jackie Goode, Cassie Zukowski, Ariel

Enactus Canada’s Student Entrepreneur National Competition has been supporting young entrepreneurs for over 25 years! Know a standout student entrepreneur? Nominations are now open! ⬇️

💼 Did you know? We have private offices available for rent at The VIEW in downtown Vernon! Perfect for small teams or solo entrepreneurs, the private office space seats up to 4 and offers a dedicated space in a collaborative professional environment. If you’re not looking for a private space, The VIEW also offers a variety of flexible coworking options. Find a space that suits your needs! Learn more about The VIEW in Vernon and our coworking options >> https://hubs.la/Q02WWcPh0 #Coworking #PrivateOffice #OkanaganTech #TheVIEW #readysetokgo

We're so proud of our Founder & CEO Reece Tomlinson for being selected as one of the 2024 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award winners! Thank you to Women's Executive Network (WXN) for recognizing Reece's dedication to breaking down barriers for underrepresented leaders and for their continued efforts in inspiring generations of smart women to lead. We can't wait to continue watching Reece use her platform to help reduce inequalities in the workplace and advocate for women and the LGBTQ+ community. #WXNTop100