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Honouree:

Alexandra Carnio

ProducKIDvity

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Alexandra Carnio is the founder of ProducKIDvity, a childcare coworking business that offers innovative solutions to support working parents and entrepreneurs in the Okanagan region.

Its first location opened April 202, followed by another in 2023, and with another one coming in 2024. These unique locations add needed childcare spaces to the region.

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Her most memorable achievement is opening the first ProducKIDvity, a 10,000 square-foot childcare and co-working facility, and raising capital plus project managing the construction of the facility while experiencing a high-risk twin pregnancy that required 10 weeks in the NICU.

In 2023, Alexandra organized a community garage sale to support the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre, raising $5,000 and over $25,000 worth of equipment was donated to various organizations.

She represented Canada as G20 YEA delegate for Futurpreneur in 2023 and Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Recipient.

Alexandra serves as the sponsorship director for the Board of Kelowna Women in Business, and through her business has led efforts to donate over $25,000 to organizations that champion the success of women and youth.

Honouree:

Tyler Krenz

Grant Thornton LLP

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Tyler Krenz is a partner with Grant Thornton LLP, working primarily with privately held business owners in corporate year-end financial reporting, corporate and personal tax planning, and other business advisory needs.

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