The Kelowna Sustainable Innovation Group香蕉视频直播檚 Okanagan Centre for Innovation is the winner of the Stan Rogers Memorial Award.

The award was announced at the British Columbia Economic Development Association Summit June 13 in Victoria.

The award recognizes a major project that has had the most significant impact on a local economy in B.C. each year. Successful projects demonstrate a mixture of public and private investment and create significant employment and community building opportunities.

香蕉视频直播淭he tech scene in the Okanagan is thriving. By densifying the tech eco-system, the OCI provides a hub of strategic support that further boosts the region香蕉视频直播檚 reputation as an attractive location for entrepreneurs and investors,香蕉视频直播� said IOC director Jeff Keen. 香蕉视频直播淗elping entrepreneurs and technology companies succeed will help us attract and keep skilled workers in the region, something that香蕉视频直播檚 good for the entire community.香蕉视频直播�

Previous winners include the City of Surrey香蕉视频直播檚 Innovation Boulevard and Chilliwack香蕉视频直播檚 Canada Education Park.

The Okanagan Centre for Innovation is located in the heart of Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 cultural district. Led by the Kelowna Sustainable Innovation Group with additional financial support from the City of Kelowna, and the provincial and federal governments, the OCI was designed to increase collaboration and drive growth in the region香蕉视频直播檚 entrepreneurial, innovation and technology sectors.