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Kelowna’s newest indoor playground opens its doors

Castanet News - - | Story: 497545

A new indoor playground, Play Area, has opened its doors in Kelowna, providing families with a way to beat the summer heat.

Located on Enterprise Way, the new family-run business offers fun and educational activities for kids aged 10 and under.

"Every parent is looking for a place for their kids to go to blow off steam, but they are also looking for opportunities for kids to learn while they are doing it," said owner Gavin Dew.

"At Play Area, we have lots of ways for kids to learn about water and air pressure, working with their hands, and sensory play."

The Dews are originally from Vancouver and moved to Kelowna, quickly realizing more options for places for kids to play were needed in the city.

"We needed to do something for families and moms who just need somewhere to hang out and have a cup of coffee without worrying about where our kids are hiding. With Play Area, we have a really great sight line," said co-founder and operator Erin Dew.

Play Area officially opened two weeks ago and has already been busy.

"We are already seeing a lot of people coming in, but we wanted to start spreading the word," Gavin Dew added.

Families can learn more about Play Area by visiting www.playarea.ca or by stopping by between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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GreenStep Certified Program Launched

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GreenStep, in collaboration with The City of Kelowna, have launched GreenStep Certified to help businesses go green and reduce costs.

Program Highlights:

  • Free online self-assessment and expert review
  • Personalized coaching and action plan for quick-win carbon reduction
  • Certification logo, marketing toolkit, and credibility enhancement

With support from FortisBC, the first 50 businesses that sign-up will receive $500 in savings on their first year of Certification fees! Use the code GSCFortis500 at checkout to automatically apply the discount.  

Join us in improving energy efficiency, water conservation, and more, while also celebrating your climate leadership. Learn more at https://greenstep.ca/certified-business-kelowna/. 

You can also register for a free information webinar being held on July 9 at 10 a.m.

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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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