West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation

 Directors appointed to new West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation board

The City of West Kelowna Council has appointed the inaugural board of directors for the new West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation (WKEDC). This new organization is dedicated to driving economic growth and business development in the community.

“We’ve appointed a board made up of community leaders who will look at ways to help West Kelowna’s economy prosper,” said West Kelowna Mayor Gord Milsom. “I look forward to the work they will undertake to support economic growth, investment and jobs in our community.”

The board members are:

• Joanna Schlosser
• Rick Madison
• Matthew Whitt
• Colin Crabbe
• Peter Balazsy

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

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

 About the WKEDC

The WKEDC is a newly established, wholly owned municipal corporation of the City of West Kelowna. WKEDC’s mandate is to advance economic development strategies and to foster a vibrant, resilient, and prosperous community.

WKEDC will work 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.