Secure your spot for upcoming events and webinars designed to inform, inspire, and connect the business community. These upcoming sessions offer opportunities to learn, stay engaged, and network with fellow industry and community members.


OFFSITE: Finding Clarity in Complexity

Join Accelerate Okanagan at Summerhill Pyramid Winery on Thursday, February 26, for OFFSITE: Finding Clarity in Complexity, a full-day retreat designed to elevate your leadership performance. This edition of OFFSITE is a one-day, immersive experience designed for founders and senior leaders who want to turn complexity, distraction, and constant change into a strategic advantage.


24th Annual Key Business Awards

The Greater Westside Board of Trade (GWBT) will present its annual Key Business Awards at a dinner and presentation on February 26, starting at 5:30 p.m. Registration for the event is now closed, but stay tuned for details on the evening's award winners.  


Celebrating Okanagan Women in Aviation

On March 5 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in recognition of Women in Aviation Week, the KF Centre for Excellence is hosting Celebrating Okanagan Women in Aviation, an intimate conversation and networking evening highlighting the women contributing to the strength and future of aerospace in our region. 


International Women's Day Gala

The 1st Annual International Women’s Day Gala, hosted on March 7 by The Boss Network, will honour women who lead with purpose, courage, and vision, while supporting the Karis Support Society through the silent auction. The event takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Eldorado Resort. 


Mountain Glow: Women's Ski Day with Kelsey Serwa

This International Women’s Day, celebrate connection, confidence, and the joy of mountain living at Mountain Glow: Women’s Ski Day with Kelsey Serwa, presented in partnership with Elan Skis. The all-day event takes place at Big White Ski Resort on March 7. Registration closes on March 4. 


Give to Gain: The Real Work of Moving Women to Rise

This International Women’s Day event, taking place March 11 at the Kelowna Innovation Centre from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., brings together leaders who not only climbed but also actively helped others rise. Give to Gain: The Real Work of Moving Women to Rise invites us to look beyond theory and into the practical, everyday actions that move women forward in meaningful ways.


BC Hotel Association's (BCHA) Fast Track Your Future Series

The BCHA invites aspiring, new, and seasoned leaders to attend its online Fast Track Your Future Series, where they can build practical skills, improve performance, and advance their careers.

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Kelowna Chamber Business Academy

Join the Kelowna Chamber on March 11 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. PT for the second session of its Business Academy. This practical workshop will give attendees the opportunity to learn how to niche down their digital marketing tactics and apply foundational principles to reach their best-fit customers. Find out more and register on the Chamber website. 

 

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Do you have an upcoming event or webinar that would be of interest to those in the tourism industry? Please email us so we can include the information in our next roundup.