News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business
KELOWNA
Mohamed Ladak
Mohamed Ladak has been named the new Chief Executive Officer at the Association of Interior REALTORS® .
Nicole Lightheart has joined the team at WD Co-Auto in the Okanagan as Solutions Consultant.
Sam Hauck is starting a new position as Sales Representative – BC Interior & Okanagan at Grand Cru Imports Inc.
Pacific Coastal Airlines has launched its inaugural route connecting Kelowna International Airport – YLW with Prince George Airport Authority.
Michael Smith Health Research BC announced its 2024 Research Trainee award recipients with performing research across the province, including at Vancouver Island University, Simon Fraser University, The University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Trinity Western University, and UBC Okanagan. Read on here.
Allison Ramchuk
Allison Young, CEO of KGH Foundation, has been recognized as the 2024 Business Leader of the Year. Allison is set to receive formal recognition at the Chamber’s 37th Annual Business Excellence Awards gala, taking place on Friday, November 15th at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort.
World Of Spas is expanding to Kelowna, joining COBS Bread, T-Bones Fresh Meal Market – Kelowna Spall, and Ploutos Flooring at 1889 Spall Road. The new location in unit #101 features over 8,500 sq.ft. of showroom, service, and warehouse space.
The Canadian Society of Horticultural Science and the Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA) will host their joint annual conference at UBC Okanagan in Kelowna, from June 23-26, 2025.
The Okanagan College HRM Club, CPHR BC & Yukon, is hosting Industry Night at Okanagan College on November 12th.
Dollarama L.P. opened a new store in Mission Village at The Ponds, in Kelowna.
Grizzly Metal Fabrication of Kelowna, has joined Steel Plus Network as a fabricator member.
The IntraUrban McCarthy, newest industrial strata development in Kelowna, is now complete and welcoming new businesses.
The Rose Valley Water Treatment Plant and Transmission Mains project was named Project of the Year by the Public Works Association of BC (PWABC).
Kelowna is set to celebrate the 7th Annual National Philanthropy Day on November 15, 2024, a day dedicated to honoring the incredible contributions of individuals and organizations that have shaped and strengthened our community through generosity, passion, and commitment. This year’s theme, “Changing Our Community with a Giving Heart,” emphasizes the power of collective efforts to build more compassionate and equitable communities.
KAMLOOPS
Peenak Kulkarni
Peenak Kulkarni is starting a new position as Dual Branch Operations Manager with Grainger Canada.
Acacia Pangilinan from the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce has been awarded the 2024 Executive of the Year Award for Chambers with 500-999 Members.
Unison HM Commercial Realty announced the sale of Warren’s Mobile Home Park in Kamloops!
The Children’s Circle Daycare Society has recently rebranded to the Early Learning Society of Kamloops.
A&T Development has completed the Red Fox Lodge, a 58-unit building designed to accommodate staff at the Sun Peaks Ski Resort, situated northeast of Kamloops.
Excel Personnel Inc is relocating to a new office at 2 – 293 1st Ave, Kamloops.
Six new Indigenous Justice Centres (IJCs) are set to open in British Columbia by December 2024. The locations include Burns Lake, Hazelton, Williams Lake, Kamloops, Cranbrook, and Port Hardy, as announced by the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC).
PENTICTON/OLIVER/OSOYOOS
Aaron Metz announced the rebranding of his family-run business Exhale Art Gallery to Exhale Art & Crystal, located at 6365 Main Street, Oliver.
The Penticton Palmer Steakhouse, which has been open for less than a year, is handing over operations to the Sheraton Four Points hotel.
Fix&More, owned by Sandor Barth, has opened in Penticton.
The 15th annual Christmas Craft Fair at the Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre is set for November 2 and 3 at the location on South Main Street.
The second annual spin and sip event, which was co-hosted by Yellow Dog Brewing and Penticton Pure Gym & Juicery, has brought in $3081 for the BC SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen.
SALMON ARM
Namaste Yoga & Wellness Centre Salmon Arm is seeking to attract new owners.
Goldfingers Beauty Salon, now located at #5, 111 Lakeshore Drive, Salmon Arm, is looking to hire new team members.
The North of Fifty Métis and First Nations Art Boutique, an e-commerce business which used to operate from home, has moved to a new space at the Innovation Centre on Shuswap Street.
Party In A Box is coming to Waterside Winery November 20th.
The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Business event, presented by Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES, at 541 3rd St. SW, Salmon Arm on November 12th.
The Salmon Arm Chamber of Commerce welcomes its newest member, the Centenoka Park Mall.
VERNON
Randy Kolibaba, a lifelong RCMP member and author, has been appointed chief operating officer of the Inner Immersion mental health program.
A handicap van was donated to Vernon’s Venture Training by Total Restoration.
The Quality Inn and Suites, a pioneer in eco-certification in the Thompson Okanagan, has recently added 34 solar panels. This installation is expected to reduce the hotel’s energy consumption by six percent.
On November 2nd, Lumby’s new library will open to the public near the Vernon Street strip mall.
The Colin and Lois Pritchard Foundation donated $260,000, which allowed the Enderby rink to be officially named the John Pritchard Memorial Sports Complex in honour of the community builder.
SUMMERLAND
The Annual Halloween Haunt Swim at the Summerland Aquatic Centre will be on October 31st.
Summerland’s Giant’s Head Brewing “Dark Fantasy” Pale Ale has won Best Beer at the BC Beer Awards – in the Hoppy UK Ale category.
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