Economic Development Commission
Kelowna’s workforce growing rapidly and getting more tech savvy
The number of working-aged people in Kelowna grew five times faster than the rest of…
Unemployment fell to an historic low in the Central Okanagan last year
Even though the Central Okanagan’s workforce grew by 2,700 people last year the unemployment rate…
Despite some weak spots, Central Okanagan economy is holding up well
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Despite a slowdown in construction starts and a drop in building permit…
Economic Development Commission hires new boss from within
KELOWNA – The search to replace the Economic Development Commission manager has come to an end and the headhunters didn’t have to look far. Business Development Coordinator Corie Griffiths has been promoted to the to commission’s top job. The current manager, Robert Fine, is leaving the Central Okanagan Regional District in March to take a...
Robert Fine named new director of business development
KELOWNA – After almost 20 years on the Central Okanagan’s Regional District Economic Development Commission, Robert Fine is making a change. According to a release sent out by the City of Kelowna, Fine will take over for outgoing director of Business and Entrepreneurial Development, Jim Paterson, who retires at the end of this year. The...