Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce - Key Business Awards
Key Business Awards Finalists
SUPPORT AND HELPS TO CELEBRATE
THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY !!
Lake Okanagan Resort, West Kelowna, March 5, 2011
And the Finalists are.....
Business Beautification - Bylands Garden Centre
Metallic Gardens
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
RCMP Building
Community Social Development - CIBC
Bonfire Resturant
Esteem Lingerie
New Business - Hergott Law
Euphoria Spa
Health in Hand
Manchester Signs
Pro Source Irrigation
Some Wear In Time
Tourism Development - Okanagan Business Excellence
Crystal Mountain
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
The Cove Lakeside Resort
Aboriginal - Westbank First Nation
Creative Casuals
G.F. Swite Contracting
Little Miss Chief Gourmet
N.C. Derriksan
Valley West Dental
Business Person Of The Year - Re/Max Kelowna Westside
Dave Keeler
Dave Manns
Maria Byland
Neil Martens
Home Based Business - Maciel & Company
The Chef In Stead
C & C Computer Servicesa ltd.
Family Gourmet Food Company
Leif Thordarson
Ronda Barzilay
Service (Under 15 Employees) - Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission
Euroclad Building Products (2009) Ltd.
Good Guys Audio Visual Unlimited
Jazel Homes
Navigator Multimedia
World Financial group
Retail (under 15) - TD Canada Trust
Blenz
Kelowna Electroplating
Paynter's Market
Smith's Winemaking
Westbank Shoes
Young Entrepreneur - Porrelli Law Corporation
Craig Thesen
Lenetta Thordarson
Melanie Little
Trevor Neyedli
Urban Canine
Citizen Of The Year - District of West Kelowna
Claire Sokoloski
David Knowles
Large Business - Interior Savings Credit Union
19 Okanagan Grill and Bar
G & H Shop and Save
Interior Savings Credit Union
Natures Fare
TD Canada Trust
Arts & Cultural Improvement - Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
Bonfire Resturant
Capitol Theatre
Del Buno School Of Dance
Gellatly Nut Farm Society
Intell Bed Sleep and Spa
Mission Hill Family Estate Winery
And Recognition to...
We'd like to mention that there are a few nominations which have not been included because the nominees are on the Board and on the KBA Committee and have had to step back from the judging process - kudos to their professionalism - however they are no less deserving of the nominations or award!
We'd like to recognize that;
Our Director Jennifer Long was nominated for Community Social Development with her company J-Lo Investments
Committee member Nadine Casey-French was nominated for Community Social Developments Business Person of the Year, Service Business under 15 persons
Committee member Cheryl Dirks was nominated for Business Person of the Year
Past President Phillipe Daigle declined to be nominated for Business Person of the year.
We recognize these persons commitment to the Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce and thank them very much for their support.
The Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce is a strong and credible voice for business, representing more than 500 members. The Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer, not-for-profit, federally-regulated organization. The Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce, through its members and successive councils, promotes the Westside as a "good place to work, live and do business."
Members are encouraged to participate in activities and make their thoughts heard when it comes to improving business opportunities in our community. It is the Chamber members who are the driving force behind the community. As an advocate for these members, the Chamber of Commerce lobbies municipal, provincial and federal governments. A united voice has far more impact than a single one.
Contact Us
Westbank & District Chamber of Commerce
2372 Dobbin Road, Westbank,BC,V4T 2H9
Phone: 250-768-3378 Toll Free: 1-866-768-3378
Fax: 250-768-3465
email: admin@westbankchamber.com
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Real Estate Forecast News - Kelowna
Real Estate forecast
by Contributed - Story: 60362 Castanet.net
Feb 25, 2011 / 5:00 am
Real Estate forecast for 2011 revised upward
Sales expected to rebound in 2012 - prices continue to rise.
There are good things on the horizon for the Canadian real estate market. At least, so say the latest industry forecasts, which have just been revised upward. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has just boosted its 2011 national forecast for MLS® sales. What’s more, CREA has now also issued a very positive forecast for 2012.
The new forecast, issued February 8th, represents an upward revision to CREA’s earlier national forecast for 2011. National MLS® sales activity is now expected to reach 439,900 units in 2011. This solid showing represents only a modest annual decline in the number of transactions of 1.6% below the previous year's active pace. In 2012, CREA forecasts that national sales activity will rebound by 3% to 453,300 units (which is roughly on par with the ten-year average for resale homes trading hands in Canada). CREA cites recent improvements in economic outlook, along with further expected improvement in consumer confidence as reasons for the upward forecast.
There’s good news for homeowners and home sellers too, as property values are expected to continue their upward climb, although at a much more moderate pace. According to CREA, the national average home price is expected to rise 1.3% in both 2011 and 2012, to $343,300 and $347,900 respectively. The average price is expected to rise modestly in most provinces, reflecting the continuation of a healthy balance between supply of, and demand for, homes listed for sale.
Of course, this is just an overview of the national picture. Home prices can vary dramatically between communities, within neighbourhoods, and even on the same street. For a more detailed look at home sale activity and resale prices in your area, contact your local Coldwell Banker real estate professional.
by Contributed - Story: 60362 Castanet.net
Feb 25, 2011 / 5:00 am
Real Estate forecast for 2011 revised upward
Sales expected to rebound in 2012 - prices continue to rise.
There are good things on the horizon for the Canadian real estate market. At least, so say the latest industry forecasts, which have just been revised upward. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has just boosted its 2011 national forecast for MLS® sales. What’s more, CREA has now also issued a very positive forecast for 2012.
The new forecast, issued February 8th, represents an upward revision to CREA’s earlier national forecast for 2011. National MLS® sales activity is now expected to reach 439,900 units in 2011. This solid showing represents only a modest annual decline in the number of transactions of 1.6% below the previous year's active pace. In 2012, CREA forecasts that national sales activity will rebound by 3% to 453,300 units (which is roughly on par with the ten-year average for resale homes trading hands in Canada). CREA cites recent improvements in economic outlook, along with further expected improvement in consumer confidence as reasons for the upward forecast.
There’s good news for homeowners and home sellers too, as property values are expected to continue their upward climb, although at a much more moderate pace. According to CREA, the national average home price is expected to rise 1.3% in both 2011 and 2012, to $343,300 and $347,900 respectively. The average price is expected to rise modestly in most provinces, reflecting the continuation of a healthy balance between supply of, and demand for, homes listed for sale.
Of course, this is just an overview of the national picture. Home prices can vary dramatically between communities, within neighbourhoods, and even on the same street. For a more detailed look at home sale activity and resale prices in your area, contact your local Coldwell Banker real estate professional.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Friday, December 24, 2010
Happy Holidays to all!
From our family to yours ~ all the best during the holidays and for the coming New Year! Take care, be safe and enjoy!
Euroclad Team
Euroclad Team
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Euroclad Open House - Come All!
Euroclad Building Products
Cordially Invites You to Our
Annual
Holiday Open House
Thursday,
December 16thAppy's & Beverages
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2490A Ross Road,
Kelowna, BC
RSVP PLS!
or call (250) 769-0367www.eurocladsystems.com
Monday, November 15, 2010
Housing market trending upward in 2011 - Kelowna News - Castanet.net
Housing market trending upward in 2011 - Kelowna News - Castanet.net
by Castanet Staff - Story: 58249
Nov 15, 2010 / 5:30 pm
Kelowna area housing starts and sales of existing homes are forecast to move higher in 2011, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Fall 2010 Kelowna Housing Market Outlook Report.
“Demand for both new and existing housing is expected to pick up as the provincial and regional economies record stronger employment growth,” says CMHC Market Analyst Paul Fabri.
Favourable interest rates will also support growth in demand. Buyers of existing homes will benefit from an ample supply of listings and strong price competition among sellers."
Fabri says gains in both new home construction and existing home sales will be modest.
Housing starts, led by the detached home sector, will increase next year.
“This year’s uptick in detached home construction will carry over into 2011.”
Lower lot prices and construction costs have allowed builders to compete more effectively with the existing home market and attract more buyers during the past year.
Kelowna’s multifamily sector will record more condominium and attached home construction and fewer rental apartment starts in 2011.
Existing home prices are forecast to edge up in 2011. Ample supply in combination with modest growth in demand will limit upward pressure on prices.
Kelowna’s existing home market will move to a balanced from a buyer’s market position in 2011 as demand improves and the supply of listings slowly comes down.
by Castanet Staff - Story: 58249
Nov 15, 2010 / 5:30 pm
Kelowna area housing starts and sales of existing homes are forecast to move higher in 2011, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Fall 2010 Kelowna Housing Market Outlook Report.
“Demand for both new and existing housing is expected to pick up as the provincial and regional economies record stronger employment growth,” says CMHC Market Analyst Paul Fabri.
Favourable interest rates will also support growth in demand. Buyers of existing homes will benefit from an ample supply of listings and strong price competition among sellers."
Fabri says gains in both new home construction and existing home sales will be modest.
Housing starts, led by the detached home sector, will increase next year.
“This year’s uptick in detached home construction will carry over into 2011.”
Lower lot prices and construction costs have allowed builders to compete more effectively with the existing home market and attract more buyers during the past year.
Kelowna’s multifamily sector will record more condominium and attached home construction and fewer rental apartment starts in 2011.
Existing home prices are forecast to edge up in 2011. Ample supply in combination with modest growth in demand will limit upward pressure on prices.
Kelowna’s existing home market will move to a balanced from a buyer’s market position in 2011 as demand improves and the supply of listings slowly comes down.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
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