News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business
KELOWNA
Pamela Pearson
Former Kelowna Chamber Chair Pamela Pearson was honoured in 2023-2024 with the Marion Bremner Memorial Award in recognition of her service to the organization’s members.
Susie Grynol,who has been appointed vice president at Marriott International, submitted her resignation from the role of president and CEO, as announced by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), effective June 3rd, 2024.
Hammy Bassi has opened Chai-Tainment at the intersection of Lakeshore Road and Mission Park Shopping Centre.
Ellen Boelcke, the executive director of KCR Community Resources, will retire on September 30 after fourteen years in her position.
Dean Anderson, Lexus of Kelowna; Ben Godollei, Kelowna Infiniti; Maggie Foun, Kelowna Mercedes-Benz; and Mark Samson, Kelowna Infiniti Nissan, have been honoured by Sentes Automotive’s sales teams as recipients of the 2023 President’s Award.
Cheryl Schindler
Cheryl Schindler is joining Maple Reindeers as the Business Development Manager for Western operations.
Ana Perju, the brains behind AP HAIRBAR, has become certified hair expert.
Great Little Box Company Ltd./Ideon Packaging (GLBC) won Bronze at the 31st Annual Gold Leaf Awards of the Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA).
Deb Liebholz has acquired Sweet Repeats Consignment Co., formerly Jens 14+ Consignment, located at #130 – 1889 Springfield Road.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Bust’n Loose, the Kelowna Breast Cancer Paddling Team.
The Kelowna Garden Club Annual Plant Sale will take place at Guisachan Gardens, 1060 Cameron Avenue, on Saturday, May 4th, 2024.
Momentum Health, located at #103 – 1664 Richter Street, is pleased to announce the addition of Natasha Martini, a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Registered Social Worker.
Details Design Inc., Manteo Resort, and Furnish by Isabey Interiors are collaborating to organize a first-of-its-kind event on Saturday, May 11th, in celebration of Mother’s Day.
Tickets are now available for their 15th Year Gala and Wine Cave Grand Opening on June 8th at 50th Parallel Estate, which is owned and operated by Curtis Krouzel and Sheri-Lee Turner Krouzel and is located at 17101 Terrace View Road in Lake Country.
Laurel Packinghouse hosted the awards event for the 49th annual Civic and Community Awards, where the winners were announced. Read on here.
On April 28, BC Transit will implement a hybrid system that combines fixed-route service during peak hours with OnDemand service during all other times in order to better serve the Crawford region.
At the Awards Gala Dinner of the 2024 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention in Montreal, Quebec, Print Three was presented with the Franchisees’ Choice Designation on April 8, 2024. In recognition of its achievements, Print Three has been bestowed the Franchisees’ Choice Designation for the fourteenth year running.
Lomi has received approval from the Gold Standard Technical Advisory Committee for its new, groundbreaking methodology, titled ‘Reduction in Methane Emissions from Landfills Through Decentralised Organic Waste Processing’. Gold Standard was established in 2003 by the World Wide Fund for Nature and other international non-governmental organizations to ensure projects that reduced carbon emissions featured the highest environmental integrity levels and contributed to sustainable development. Gold Standard is known as the global benchmark for the highest integrity and greatest impact on climate and development initiatives.
KAMLOOPS
The audited financial statements of Kamloops were presented to Council by Mario Piroddi of BDO Canada LLP. No changes were recommended for the City’s financial strategy or internal controls in the April 2024 audit. A fresh $40 million liability is included in the financial statements, which is in line with the City’s financial situation historically. The continuous and predicted decline in long-term debt per capita allows the City to borrow money for future projects.
Ryan Speiss started at Psychocity Tattoo Inc. May 1st.
Stills Co. Tapas & Cocktails‘ current food primary liquor license could be amended to allow entertainment endorsements like dancing, karaoke, game nights and trivia nights through a resolution of support that was allowed by the Kamloops Council.
Kamloops Council issued a development permit to regulate the form and character of a 48-unit, four-story, multi-family strata development at 652 Dunes Drive, southeast of the parcel with the Dunes at Kamloops golf course clubhouse, to create a new lot with 56 parking stalls.
Council approved Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 55-50 and Development Permit Application No. DPM00986 to rezone 1270 Rogers Way for a 157-room, six-story hotel.
PENTICTON/OLIVER/OSOYOOS
Pacific Coastal Airlines is thrilled to announce the expansion of its service between Penticton and Vancouver, just in time for the tourism season.
The Ellis Creek Dog Park in Penticton has reopened after undergoing renovations.
Private donors Herb and Pat Wycherley have contributed $100,000 to the Penticton Regional Hospital‘s ongoing $10 million oncology campaign, announced by the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.
From May 1st through the 7th, the City of Penticton will officially celebrate “Youth Week” in honour of the youth of the city.
The first residential building plans for a massive Penticton apartment complex that is set to commence ground at 1704 Government Street, across fromThe first residential building plans for a massive Penticton apartment complex that is set to commence ground at 1704 Government Street, across from Penticton Regional Hospital, have been unveiled, and registration has begun. have been unveiled, and registration has begun.
SALMON ARM
The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, Virginia Dawson Real Estate a Licensed Realtor®️ serving the Shuswap and surrounding area.
In a special meeting on Monday, April 29, the Salmon Arm Council authorized an increase for the Sterile Insect Release Program parcel tax. This program is intended to combat infestations of codling moths, which are mostly found in apple orchards.
The Salmon Arm Economic Development Society announced the completion of the Salmon Arm Entrance Sign Project!
VERNON
The Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program is providing a two-year grant to the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce.
The 2024 Boat & Leisure Show will take place at the Vernon Yacht Club on May 4th.
Funds raised at the Kal Rotary Charity Golf Classic will go toward providing meals to students who are experiencing food insecurity.
The Community Climate Expo, will be held on May 27 at the Vernon curling rink and hosted by the Climate Action Ripple Effect (CARE).
With its expansion, the Vernon Comic Con has relocated to the Vernon recreation complex and will be held on May 4.
The business plan for the Community Health Centre in Vernon, which will provide a seamless transition for physicians upon completion of their residency, is being finalized and is progressively materializing.
May 3 and 4 mark the official opening of the Starlight Drive In Theatre in Enderby.
SUMMERLAND
From May 31 through June 2, Summerland will host Action Fest in Memorial Park. The event will feature a number of activities that the whole family can enjoy, as well as food trucks and live music.
The expansion of Summerland’s Rotary Club Sunday Market to include extended hours has been approved by the city council.
Lightning Rock Winery will hold a public wine planting party on May 4th to encourage participation from the general public in the vineyard process.
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