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This week we are highlighting some of the great #YoungProfessional groups right here in the Okanagan. JCI Kelowna (a.k.a. the Kelowna Jaycees) are a group of young professionals and entrepreneurs that strive to... facebook.com/OYPcollective/…

Kelowna's most intriguing networking event is back on May 23. Avoid the FOMO and grab your tickets today!! facebook.com/OYPcollective/…

Two young farmers are working to re-invent a former Kelowna sheep farm as one of the newest and most unique farms in the Central Okanagan. Check out this great article from Invest Kelowna on Kelowna Free Graze Lamb. investkelowna.com/blog/kelowna-f…

OYP's very own Yu Teshima is hanging out at the Okanagan coLab - Kelowna Coworking Space as their new animator! Pop by and say hi to her 👋, or connect by email at student@investkelowna.com 💻 facebook.com/OYPcollective/…

Interested in social enterprise? Check out the SoFun Workshop by Purppl. This full-day workshop focused on providing in-person education, exercises, and tools to help entrepreneurs build and grow a social... facebook.com/OYPcollective/…

Big news from the OKGN Angel Summit... The Final 5 at the have been announced! Tomorrow, these five startups will pitch for the chance to be awarded the $130,000 investment fund. facebook.com/OYPcollective/…

“I know how horrible it is to suffer and not tell anyone about it, to feel ashamed. If I can help someone not feel ashamed of that and to begin their journey to... kelownacapnews.com/community/stig…

**Cue the mic drop** Calling all hair bands, disco divas, rappers, girl groups and boy band wanna-be's 👩‍🎤 👨‍🎤The 2019 JCI Kelowna Lip Sync Battle takes place June 1! This Lip Sync Battle will bring together... facebook.com/32076113464008…

Last chance to win tickets to the OKGN Angel Summit from Castanet!! 🎟 The summit is for companies and new and experienced investors to engage in angel Investing. This collection of 25 investors, each... castanet.net/contests/Win_t…

Are you a young health professional who wants to try something new? Check out this great event from the Okanagan Young Health Professionals - OYHP where sports meets virtual reality! Only 25 tickets available, get... facebook.com/OYPcollective/…

Are you a business owner or an employee interested in the B Corp Certification – or simply looking to complete an impact “health check”? Then BDC's "B Corp 101" is for you! B Corp... eventbrite.com/e/b-corp-101-l…

Thanks to all who came out for the great coffee and conversations yesterday at @pulpfictioncoffee, and a special thanks to @elizabethhollyphotography for capturing the event 📷 Stay tuned for details of our next OYP Coffee Social on April 24!

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Looking for a chill way to start the day? Join us at Pulp Fiction Coffee House tomorrow for our OYP Coffee Social. Real People. Delicious Coffee. facebook.com/OYPcollective/…

We're celebrating #InternationalWomensDay by introducing you to the third incredible woman who makes up our new OYP Team Lineup....Meet Myrna Stark Leader, the new OYP Connector Program Coordinator! The... facebook.com/32076113464008…

Next up on Meet Our Team - get to know...Yu! The enthusiastic Yu Teshima has taken on a brand new role with the OYP and is our first Student Liaison. Originally from Tokyo, Yu moved to Kelowna in 2016 to... facebook.com/32076113464008…

Meet the OYP Team: Tory Braun, Community Cultivator⁣ ⁣ Tory has called the Okanagan her second home since 1997, and made it her first in 2012. Participating in OYP events and opportunities when she first moved... facebook.com/32076113464008…

Are you in the tourism and hospitality industry? Or wanting to be? Check out this great (and free!) event next Tuesday to network with industry professionals and learn about career opportunities. facebook.com/OYPcollective/…

Strategic planning in its finest 📝 The OYP Members of Influence were up bright and early for a planning session led by #nucleusstrategies at the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan offices. What would you like... facebook.com/32076113464008…

Check out our latest newsletter - don't forget to join us for the Coffee Social tomorrow morning at Pulp Fiction Coffee House and if you missed our BIG NEWS about the three new faces on the OYP team, you'll want to click below and be in the know! mailchi.mp/7d0a227e40bb/u…