6th Annual Okanagan Angel Summit

Get Ready. Get Excited.

THE SUMMIT IS COMING.

Applications are now open for the 6th annual Okanagan Angel Summit, apply before March 24.

The 6th annual Okanagan Angel Summit is an elevated pitch program for entrepreneurs and accredited investors. Powered by Accelerate Okanagan, this 8-week program is not just about choosing a who will receive the big investment,  it’s about training entrepreneurs and investors in the capital-raising process, making it easier to invest and get investment. It’s all happening April 2 to May 23, 2024. 

Through a guided process, participating companies will learn about the capital raising process and how to effectively build relationships with prospective investors.

Investors will receive training around the investment and due-diligence process, providing new investors with a chance to actively learn how to vet companies, provide feedback, and help to support early-stage companies.

At the end of the program, 6 finalists will pitch to an audience of community members. During this finale, the investors will decide which company receives an investment of up to $200,000. View The Process »

 

 

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Loyly Floating Sauna Opens on Okanagan Lake

Sauna on Okanagan Lake

There’s a new winter wellness activity for people of Kelowna to enjoy as Loyly Outdoor Floating Sauna has officially opened to the public downtown, giving people the chance to heat up in their sauna before cooling down right in Okanagan Lake.

Jessica and Nick Rastas came across something similar when they were visiting family in Australia for Christmas last year and were instantly hooked and hoping to bring their own floating sauna to Kelowna.

“We wanted to bring a wellness activity to Kelowna in the winter, which we find there’s not a lot to do here in the winter unless you’re a skier, so yeah, something to do to warm you up but also just to really invigorate you. It’s quite an amazing experience. I’ve never felt as much clarity as you do after getting out of the plunge pool, and then being able to get back in the sauna is such a treat,” said co-owner Jessica Rastas.

Ice baths or cold plunges have gained popularity over recent years as studies show there are some great health benefits for regular users.

Jessica highlighted a few health benefits from cold plunging, including increased blood flow, help with inflammation, as well as lowering the chance of cardiac arrest.

"Some really amazing things that can come from it. But one of the things that I really like when I’m thinking about mental health is the resiliency you feel when you’ve done the cold water plunge. After you get out of there you feel like you can do anything,” said Jessica.

“It’s not about how long you stay in the water, it’s really just about listening to what you can do and how much you can handle really. One second to 30 seconds, anything is good. Even for the people saying they can’t get into the water, if you just step outside into the cold air for a couple of minutes … that’s called exposure, so it’s all a benefit."

Constructing the building itself, which comes with a sauna room, a cold plunge room and change rooms, the couple finished putting on the final touches this week and decided to run a soft opening with family and friends to test the waters before the official launch.

“Everyone was pretty excited for it and it went well. The heat was good. There’s a few little tweaks we made today and then we’re ready to open to everyone tomorrow," said Nick, the other co-owner of Loyly.

Loyly Floating Sauna is open from now until mid-April with bookings available daily.

If you want to check out the Loyly Floating Sauna and its cold plunge located at the Marina in downtown Kelowna, you can book a session through their website or find them on Instagram.

https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/464129/Loyly-Floating-Sauna-opens-its-doors-on-Okanagan-Lake#464129

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Applications now being accepted for Okanagan Business Incubator January 2024 Intake

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Okanagan Business Incubator

Next Cohort January 29, 2024 to March 8, 2024

  • Assess your opportunity
  • Research and validate your market
  • Develop market driven strategy
  • Develop a detailed business plan
  • Receive business coaching support
  • Prepare to launch

Contact Dylan Vinci for more details and to book in for a 1-on-1 assessment.
Ph. 250-868-2132 ext. 224
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 
www.cfdcco.com

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Geometrik Success Story

Our congratulations to Natasha and Vladimir on their success in taking Geometrik to the heights they have achieved today. Community Futures is proud to have been an early supporter of this venture. Click here to see the great story:

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Hon. Harjit S. Sajjan Recognizes Community Futures for Perfit Dental Solutions Financing Support

Community Futures Central Okanagan (CFDCCO) is pleased to have received recognition from Hon. Harjit S. Sajjan Letter_from_The_Honourable_Harjit_S._Sajjan.pdf for the work that was done to support Perfit Dental Solutions. The early stage support provided by Community Futures in 2017 helped Perfit to get established and grow to the scale they enjoy today.

Perfit link https://www.perfitdigitaldentures.com/home

 

 

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