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34 INVEST in BC 2 0 2 0 Official Publication of the BC Economic Development Association. In special partnership with BCBusiness. 250.550.3249 | ecdev@vernon.ca | investvernon.ca There's a reason why Vernon is consistently voted as one of the Best Places to Work in BC. We've built a thriving business community with unmatched quality of life. Our story is one of bike trails, champagne powder, colour defying lakes and active lifestyles. Contact us today to find out how your company can join in the success. KALAMALKA LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK/Robb Thompson A C T I VAT E Y O U R B U S I N E S S V E R N O N , B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A VERNON W elcome to Vernon and the sunny Nor th Okanagan where our casual lifestyle matched with spectacular outdoor recreation oppor tunities has led Vernon to become one of the most diversified communities in BC. Ser ving a regional population of over 100,000, the community is surrounded by three lakes and is well known for its hot summers and mild winters, which have attracted businesses and residents from across the globe. As one of the fastest growing communities in BC, Vernon is seeing strong employment growth in our professional ser vices sector, the traditional resource sectors of forestr y and agriculture, as well as the tourism, technology, manufacturing and ser vice sectors. Ongoing public investments ensure Vernon and the region are desirable places to locate. Recent public investments include the acquisition of the Okanagan Rail Trail, a major hospital expansion, librar y, secondar y school and a new ice arena. The City of Vernon has been investing in improved civic infrastructure, transit expansion and trail connections to enhance livability. Companies seeking to locate in Vernon have access to a highly skilled workforce. The University of BC Okanagan and Okanagan College campuses ensure employers have access to the best and brightest to help their business grow. Vernon offers excellent transpor tation linkages be they road, rail for industrial users or passenger air ser vice. The Kelowna International Airpor t is located 25 minutes from downtown Vernon and moves over 2 million passengers a year. The airpor t offers many direct flights to destinations such as Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgar y, Edmonton and Victoria. With a strong sense of community and beautiful Okanagan location, Vernon offers a great business climate and unmatched livability. We invite you to Activate Life in Vernon. POPULATION: 43,500 For more information contact: Kevin Poole, Manager of Economic Development and Tourism, City of Vernon | P: 250-550-3249 E: ecdev@vernon.ca, www.investvernon.ca VernonProfile_2020.indd 32 2020-03-25 12:41 PM