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Kaleden

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Meet Okanagan Falls and Area

The southern interior of British Columbia is home to the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. At the center is the Area D electoral district and Okanagan Falls. The area is bordered by Manning Park to the west, Peachland to the north, Anarchist Mountain to the east and the United States border to the south. At the heart of the district is Okanagan Falls and Area D as defined by the Canadian federal electoral ridings. The area covers over 900 square kilometers and is home to nearly 6,000 residents living in the communities of Okanagan Falls, Twin lakes and Kaleden as well as Marron Valley, Skaha Estates, Apex and St. Andrews.

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 		Economic Development

 The goals of economic development are to support regional revitalization, promote a climate within the region that encourages citizen involvement, open dialogue and innovation; stimulates job creating investments through funding sources; and encourages the region to think beyond their immediate area and actively build connections with a wide range of economic partners.

Strategies for economic development must improve the capacity of the region to plan and implement initiatives. Small communities serve a major role in the economic, social and cultural well being of the Province as a whole. Many small communities serve as hubs of commerce, tourism and springboards of entrepreneurship. They provide outlets for recreation and give focus to civic and cultural life. Residents and businesses pull together and help define what it is to be a community within the region.

Our Vision
To promote the creation of economic opportunities that foster diversification in a sustainable manner for a resilient and prosperous economy in the South Okanagan-Similkameen.

GOALS

  • To provide leadership and excellence in economic development for the community, members and partners.
  • To assist in identifying, pursuing and maximizing economic development opportunities.
  • To provide tools to develop new skills and new business relationships that will lead to increased trade, investment and tourism.
  • To work with all economic entities in partnership to foster the development of sustainable economic, social and cultural well being for the region as a whole.
  • To ensure economic partners, stakeholders and community relationships are created and maintained.

CORE VALUES

  • Cooperation and collaboration
  • Embracing and enhancement of economic development.
  • Social responsibility and a dedication to building a healthy, sustainable and competitive community.
  • Diversity, tolerance and equity.

This strategy is being driven by the Economic Development office located in Okanagan Falls at the OK Corral Mall.

For more information please contact the Economic Development Officer at 778.515-5520 or email jpowell@rdos.bc.ca

 

Links

• Regional Growth Strategy
• Economic Development Contacts



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