BRITISH COLUMBIA - Futurpreneur has set its next imminent target: advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship across British Columbia. “We have a pivotal role in advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship...
THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS NEWS
ADVISORY: NORTH AMERICA’S LEADING LUMBER PRODUCERS BIG PLAYERS WAITING FOR MARKET SIGNALS
This article was published in the Spring 2024 issue of the Truck Logger BC Magazine BRITISH COLUMBIA - Net sawmill capacity in North America declined by 2 per cent in 2023 as slowing lumber demand...
KELOWNA CHAMBER NEW CHAIR & VICE CHAIR SWORN IN
KELOWNA - The new Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024-2025 of the Kelowna Chamber were sworn in at the recent 2023 AGM luncheon at the Coast Capri. City Representative and Councillor Maxine DeHart swore...
KAMLOOPS CHAMBER CELEBRATES 38th BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
KAMLOOPS - Get ready to shine a spotlight on the movers and shakers of our region as the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce, together with MNP LLP, announces the opening for nominations for...
2024 THOMPSON OKANAGAN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
KELOWNA– Nominations are now open for the 2024 Thompson Okanagan Business Excellence Awards, presented by Pushor Mitchell Lawyers. The nomination deadline is Friday, May 3, 2024, with winners...
FROM THE TRENCHES PODCAST: JOSHUA GAGLARDI FROM ORION CONSTRUCTION
Orion Construction Sets Sights on Vancouver Island + Okanagan Thursday, March 28, 2024 Orion Construction is an all-in-one construction partner. They provide design, permitting, pre-construction,...
OKANAGAN RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SALES COOLED DURING MARCH
KELOWNA – April 4th, 2024. Residential real estate market activity in March cooled during spring break and Easter vacations, reports the Association of Interior Realtors residential unit sales were...
GREEN SHEET OKANAGAN BUILDING BRIEFS: APRIL 4, 2024
Location: Columbia Shuswap Reg Dist (multi-family new) Address: 714 Cedar St, Revelstoke - Townhouses Description: New townhouse development - 2 storeys - 4 to 5 units - approx 119 sm units - 2...
MOVERS & SHAKERS APRIL 4, 2024 – BUSINESS EXAMINER THOMPSON OKANAGAN
News Influencing Thompson Okanagan Business KELOWNA Cathy Mackay assumes the position of chief executive officer of EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc. Nixon Hospitality Group has acquired The Bohemian...
LAC LE JEUNE RESORT RE-OPENING TO PUBLIC
KAMLOOPS – Polaris Advisory purchased the Lac Le Jeune Resort 20 miles southwest of Kamloops in February, and will re-open the property to the public May 16 for year round service. A team of...
BCREA: SHORT TERM RENTAL ACT CHANGES
BRITISH COLUMBIA - In an effort to increase the supply of long-term residential housing, the BC Government has introduced the Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act) which will have substantive...
NATIONS FORM PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
BRITISH COLUMBIA – Iskum Investments (Iskum) is a Consortium of over 20 First Nations from across Vancouver Island and the B.C. coast, that have come together in a unified modern business...
CFIB: APRIL 1 CARBON TAX HIKE MAKES A BAD PROBLEM WORSE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
OTTAWA - Small business owners will not be laughing when the federal carbon tax jumps by 23% to $80 per tonne on April 1, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “The giant hike...
FROM LOCAL TO GLOBAL: HOW EXPORTING CAN ADVANCE YOUR BC BUSINESS
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Whether your company is big or small, exporting can grow your business. And while your local market is a great starting point, it will only take you so far. There are more than...
EBY’S 100 DAY HOUSING PLAN AN EMPTY PROMISE: HERE’S A CLEAR EXAMPLE
BRITISH COLUMBIA - Applause was palpable from all sectors when Premier David Eby announced his 100 Day Housing Plan last year. Finally, a plan to overcome the self-inflicted, anti-development...
CHANGES AT THE HELM AT KINGFISHER BOATS
VERNON - KingFisher Boats announced the promotions of Baxter Bolton to President at KingFisher Boats, and Brad Armstrong to Chief Financial Officer at Bryton Marine Group – KingFisher’s...