West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation

About the WKEDC

The WKEDC’s mandate is to advance economic development strategies and to foster a vibrant, resilient, and prosperous community. The WKEDC works with local businesses, investors, First Nations, non-profits, educational institutions, and all levels of government to stimulate sustainable economic growth. Its purpose is to attract investment, retain and expand businesses, encourage innovation, promote tourism and events, and support workforce development across West Kelowna and the surrounding region.

The West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation (WKEDC) is a municipal corporation of the City of West Kelowna.

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Board of Directors

The West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation's inaugural board of directors is dedicated to driving economic growth and business development in the community.

The West Kelowna City Council-appointed board is made up of community leaders who will look at ways to help West Kelowna’s economy prosper and work to support economic growth, investment and jobs in the community.

The board members are:

Collin Crabbe, Chair
Joanna Schlosser
Matthew Whitt
Peter Balazsy
Rick Maddison

Councillor Tasha da Silva and West Kelowna Chief Administrative Officer Ron Bowles are non-voting members of the board.

Establishing the West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation is one of the strategic priorities of Council under the Pursue Economic Growth and Prosperity pillar.

Leadership

Ryan P. Malcolm has served as CEO of the West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation (WKEDC) since Feb. 23, 2026. He brings more than 24 years of experience in economic development, real estate and community engagement across Indigenous, municipal and private-sector environments.

Ryan’s focus is on strengthening West Kelowna’s economy by building relationships, supporting investment and advancing opportunities across key sectors, including agriculture, forestry, viticulture, tourism, light industrial development and technology.

Through collaboration with local businesses, residents and community partners, the WKEDC is working to build a diverse, resilient and future-ready economy for West Kelowna.

Connect with Ryan

Have questions about business and economic development in West Kelowna? Connect directly with Ryan Malcolm, West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation’s sole employee and primary contact.

Ryan Malcolm, CEO
Phone: 250-212-4999
Email: ryan.malcolm@wkedc.ca