Tanja Halsall, Ma, Cphr, Shrm-Scp

At Accelerate Okanagan, our mission is to give new and growing technology-driven businesses the mentorship, connections and community they need to thrive. We do this in two ways: 1. ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT • Business acceleration • Training & mentorship • Access to capital • Technology transfer & commercialization 2. COMMUNITY BUILDING • Connecting & networking • Events & activities • Talent attraction & retention • Community engagement Current Programs: Startup Basics - Developed for early stage entrepreneurs and career-changers, the Startup Basics Program supplies participants with the tools and resources to accelerate their idea to the next stage in their entrepreneurial journey. Sessions are presented by Community Organizations, Accelerate Okanagan Executive in Residence Mentors, Partners, Clients, and Alumni. Each session is designed to educate the entrepreneur on the fundamentals essential to developing their startup. Venture Acceleration Program - Our Venture Acceleration Program (VAP) starts with us pairing you up with a lead Executive in Residence (EiR) who will help to guide and coach you through a structured growth program. Specifically, well help you through the process of defining a business model, using a set of proven product-validation and market-validation and best practices. Workshops, seminars and networking events combined to ensure you get everything you need to succeed. RevUP - The RevUP Program is vital for technology companies with rapid-growth issues. Individualized action plans, personal leadership coaching and targeted skill development are what make RevUP effective. RevUP connects you and your senior leadership team with peers from companies at a similar stage and a team of experienced entrepreneurs to help you grow your business. Clients on the RevUP program also receive complimentary tickets to BC’s top tech events and access to quarterly investment events.

The Central Okanagan Food Bank is comprised of a caring, compassionate group of individuals who help community members facing financial and food insecurities, without consideration of race, religion or creed. As a member of Food Banks Canada and Food Banks BC, the Central Okanagan Food Bank provides food assistance to over 4,000 individuals on a monthly basis and supports over 25 partner agencies with surplus food. We strive to provide healthy and nutritious foods to neighbours within the community, utilizing best practices of food purchase and preparation, creating partnerships and alliances for the effective and efficient collection and distribution of foods. We also provide appropriate and accurate referrals. The Central Okanagan Food Bank is committed to its vision of being a leader in creating a community where no one goes hungry.

At Accelerate Okanagan, our mission is to give new and growing technology-driven businesses the mentorship, connections and community they need to thrive. We do this in two ways: 1. ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT • Business acceleration • Training & mentorship • Access to capital • Technology transfer & commercialization 2. COMMUNITY BUILDING • Connecting & networking • Events & activities • Talent attraction & retention • Community engagement Current Programs: Startup Basics - Developed for early stage entrepreneurs and career-changers, the Startup Basics Program supplies participants with the tools and resources to accelerate their idea to the next stage in their entrepreneurial journey. Sessions are presented by Community Organizations, Accelerate Okanagan Executive in Residence Mentors, Partners, Clients, and Alumni. Each session is designed to educate the entrepreneur on the fundamentals essential to developing their startup. Venture Acceleration Program - Our Venture Acceleration Program (VAP) starts with us pairing you up with a lead Executive in Residence (EiR) who will help to guide and coach you through a structured growth program. Specifically, well help you through the process of defining a business model, using a set of proven product-validation and market-validation and best practices. Workshops, seminars and networking events combined to ensure you get everything you need to succeed. RevUP - The RevUP Program is vital for technology companies with rapid-growth issues. Individualized action plans, personal leadership coaching and targeted skill development are what make RevUP effective. RevUP connects you and your senior leadership team with peers from companies at a similar stage and a team of experienced entrepreneurs to help you grow your business. Clients on the RevUP program also receive complimentary tickets to BC’s top tech events and access to quarterly investment events.

With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.