The Most Enterprising
Region in Canada
For an area celebrated as a four-season playground, it’s electrifying to see just how much entrepreneurial energy we can generate around here.
The supportive business environment, competitive tax climate and spirit of collaboration get startups, established businesses and innovative thinkers excited. Of course the outdoor lifestyle helps, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine every year as well as trestles, trails, and endless beaches to explore. So does easy access, with proximity to the major Pacific Northwest centres of Vancouver BC, Calgary AB and Seattle WA and direct daily flights through Kelowna International Airport.
OKGo is a partnership between the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, Tourism Kelowna, and Accelerate Okanagan. From startups to expansions to thought leaders, we can help with everything you need to make locating your business or event here fast and easy.
- Jay-Z teams up with Pela
- Vitalis: The 3rd fastest growing company in Canada
- Okanagan-based QHR Technologies gets bought by Loblaws
In the News
JAY-Z + PELA
Local business, Pela, producers of the world’s first compostable phone case recently received an investment from well-known celebrity, Jay-Z. Jay-Z, who works with the investment group, Marcy Venture Partners, alongside other well-known celebrities including Roc Nation CEO, Jay Brown, will be supporting Pela with a $5 million investment, helping to fuel Pela’s mission to create a greener, more sustainable world.
Learn more about PelaJay-Z teams up with Pela
In the News
JAY-Z + PELA
Local business, Pela, producers of the world’s first compostable phone case recently received an investment from well-known celebrity, Jay-Z. Jay-Z, who works with the investment group, Marcy Venture Partners, alongside other well-known celebrities including Roc Nation CEO, Jay Brown, will be supporting Pela with a $5 million investment, helping to fuel Pela’s mission to create a greener, more sustainable world.
BUTTONVitalis: The 3rd fastest growing company in Canada
Okanagan-based QHR Technologies gets bought by Loblaws
182+
licensed wineries in the Okanagan
10th
busiest airport in Canada (YLW, 2019)
609
manufacturing firms in the Okanagan
870+
farms in the Okanagan
693+
tech companies in the Okanagan
