Kick off June by securing your spot at some of the 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.


Scotiabank Women Initiative® Presents: Maximizing Your Growth With Grants

Join the Scotiabank Women Initiative® at the Kelowna Yacht Club on Monday, June 2, for an evening of fun, networking, and education, featuring dynamic speakers from Pocketed, an intelligent grant matching platform that helps businesses access grants, tax credits, and incentives. The session kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Reserve your free tickets via Eventbrite. 


Business After Hours

Central Okanagan community organizations and business improvement associations regularly host business after-hours events—click the links below for more info on those being held in the coming weeks:

 

OC Aircraft Maintenance & KF Aerospace Showcase

On Wednesday, June 4, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Okanagan College will be hosting a showcase at its Aerospace Campus, located at Kelowna Airport alongside KF Aerospace. Attendees can explore the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer programs, tour OC's cutting-edge facility, and discover the career pathways with KF Aerospace post-program completion. Click here to learn more and to register. 


Kelowna Chamber Speaker Series

On Thursday, June 5, following the tabling of the 2025-26 Provincial Budget, the Honourable Brenda Bailey, BC Minister of Finance, will deliver an official address as part of the Kelowna Chamber's Speaker Series. The session takes place from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Coast Capri Hotel. Tickets MUST be purchased before NOON on Friday, May 30, 2025. Visit the Kelowna Chamber website for more details and to purchase tickets. 


Top 40 Over 40 Celebration

Celebrate excellence, leadership, and community impact as the Kelowna Chamber honours its 2025 Top 40 Over 40. Taking place at Sandhill Winery on Thursday, June 12, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., this exclusive event includes a private concert by a local artist, the opporutnity to connect with inspiring changemakers, and a chance to celebrate the achievemetns of the Top 40 Over 40. Click here to learn more and to register. 



Upcoming Tourism Industry Events

  • October 22-23, 2025: The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) AGM & Summit | KF Centre for Excellence, Kelowna, BC
  • SAVE THE DATE | March 4-6, 2026: BC Tourism Industry Conference | Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna, BC
  • SAVE THE DATE: February 17-10, 2026: International Indigenous Tourism Conference | Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Edmonton), AB


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