38 INVEST in BC 2 0 2 5 Official Publication of the BC Economic Development Association in special partnership with BCBusiness.
CIT
Y
OF
PENTICTON
H
ome to nearly 50,000, Vernon
is emerging as a community
on the rise with investors,
entrepreneurs and residents
taking note. Each year, nearly
1,000 new residents are calling
Vernon home for its quality of life,
affordability and opportunities.
Savvy entrepreneurs are
bringing new concepts to the
community including wineries
and breweries, technology,
manufacturing, and professional
and personal services to meet the
needs of a growing community.
Vernon's new Zoning Bylaw
creates fresh opportunities for
multi-family and commercial
development while streamlining
the development processes.
Development activity is flourishing
with more than 400,000 square
feet of new light industrial build-
ing, numerous purpose-built rental
buildings, and a new $130M Active
Living Centre under development.
Reach out to John Perrott
at the City's Economic
Development and
Partnerships Office to
learn more about Vernon
opportunities today
jperrott@vernon.ca
VERNON, BC IS ALIVE
WITH THE BUZZ OF A
COMMUNITY ON THE MOVE
V E R N O N
250.550.3570 | ecdev@vernon.ca | investvernon.ca
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