Okanagan coLab - Kelowna Coworking Community

When the community gathers together to network, share stories and build friendships, an indescribable energy is created. March coLab Happy Hour was a fun BYOB with an engaging community activity! Thank you to everyone who registered and showed up ~ Laughter and great conversations! We look forward to more fun and casual events - So check out what's happening at Okanagan coLab - Kelowna Coworking Community. Find out more about how to get involved or join: https://okcolab.com/ ##colabcommunity. .

Wishing you a happy holiday season, from your friends at Okanagan coLab! Our offices will be closed beginning December 24th and opening back up on January 3rd. Members with 24/7 Key Fobs will have access to work as they wish! We hope you are able to spend time with loved ones while we're away. See you next year! #happyholidays #holidayspirit #festiveseason #okanagancolab #officeclosure #spreadthelove #coworking

Community has never been more important. And at the coLab, we have built one of the most effective and welcoming ones possible. Since 2011, we have become the home base for thousands of intelligent, kind, and conscientious people. Joining the coLab network gives you a valuable package that includes regular newsletters, stories from the community, and invitations to community events. For only $25 a month, the coLab Network Plan features: ✅ Access to lounge and meeting rooms Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM ✅ Company logo and listing on our directory ✅ Online community access ✅ Meeting room time and hot-desk bookings at member rates ✅ And much more! #okanagan #kelowna #community #business #entrepreneur #coworking

Are you looking to get the most out of your time by focusing on the right things at the right time? Then, it's time to join our Anticrastination Station! From 9:30-11:30 am every Friday over Zoom, we use curated playlists and check-ins to help you get on track and your to-do list back under control. Members can register using our member portal. Not a member? Contact us today to join our incredible community! #coworking #coworkingspace #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #community #procrastination

Join InterWoven Human Potential & Okanagan coLab - Kelowna Coworking Community on January 17th for a 3-part workshop that will create understanding of the impact of well-being in the workplace and as leaders. Taught by Interwoven Human Potential, learn about their framework to train Well-Being skills and acquire tools to start training in your well-being first! Register - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abcd-of-well-being-tickets-461345937117 #OkanagnacoLab #InterWoven #CommunityEvent #leadership #workshop #personaldevelopment #wellness #wellbeing

coLab CoHere is an afternoon of inspiration, exploration, and connection! Free for our community members, join us every Tuesday, where you’ll meet like-minded people living their creative dreams and getting the support they need to make it happen! You’ll hear stories of success and failure and get practical advice on how to do the same. But that’s not all. There will also be plenty of time for you to share your experiences with like-minded people at different stages in their journey, as well as get answers to any questions you have about getting started. ✅️ You love to meet new people who are living creatively and authentically in an entrepreneurial path ✅️ You are a self-disciplined learner, always adding new tools to your toolbelt ✅️ You align your goals with actions that build your discipline and habits ✅️ You seek out community spaces that provide inclusive social environments to build relationships ✅️ You favour diversity of thinking and learn from a variety of sources that stimulate learning and creativity ✅️ Your business/organizational activities are expressed through purpose, vision and mission #okanagan #kelowna #community #business #entrepreneur #coworking

Every voice matters. Every perspective is unique and powerful. At Okanagan coLab, our members are passionate about creating a work environment where everyone can succeed, inspire, and be their best selves in all that they do. Become a member and help us continue to build this inclusive, welcoming, and collaborative community where everyone is given a chance to shine. #coworking #testimonial #teamwork #community #inclusive #kelowna

Calling all Okanagan coLab members! The Anticrastination Station is here to help! Join us every Friday on our Zoom call, where we slam out all the work we've been procrastinating on for the entire week. We'll use shared playlists, check-ins, and accountability to get stuff done! Our mission is to help creative professionals make the most of their time by focusing on the right things at the right time. The Anticrastination Station is not just another productivity system or tool - it's a community of like-minded people who want to support each other in reaching our goals by sharing our wins and struggles. Members can register using our member portal. Not a member? Contact us today to join our awesome community! #coworking #coworkingspace #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #community #procrastination

What do you get when you combine entrepreneurs and investors? A founder hot seat! Join us on November 8th as we host a panel discussion on how to raise capital in today’s economy. We’ll hear from real-life stories of how startup founders got the cash infusions they needed, how investors vetted their picks, and what you can do to get the capital you need for your startup. As always, we’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and engage in a meaningful conversation about the merits and perils of both bootstrapping and investor funding. Who should attend? ✅️ Founders ✅️ Early-Stage Entrepreneurs ✅️ Investors ✅️ Anyone wanting to support the local startup ecosystem To register for the Founder Hot Seat event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founder-hot-seat-panel-discussion-tickets-203416844257. #pitchnight #startup #startups #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #business #bcstartup #startuppitch #smallbusiness #leadership #investinginwomen #raiseyourvoice #womenleaders #okanagan #kelownaevents

What do you get when you combine entrepreneurs and investors? A founder hot seat! Join us on November 8th as we host a panel discussion on how to raise capital in today’s economy. We’ll hear from real-life stories of how startup founders got the cash infusions they needed, how investors vetted their picks, and what you can do to get the capital you need for your startup. As always, we’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and engage in a meaningful conversation about the merits and perils of both bootstrapping and investor funding. Who should attend? ✅ Founders ✅ Early-Stage Entrepreneurs ✅ Investors ✅ Anyone wanting to support the local startup ecosystem To register for the Founder Hot Seat event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founder-hot-seat-panel-discussion-tickets-203416844257. #pitchnight #startup #startups #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #business #bcstartup #startuppitch #smallbusiness #leadership #investinginwomen #raiseyourvoice #womenleaders #okanagan #kelownaevents

Last chance to take advantage of our awesome sale on now to celebrate coLab’s 11th coLabiversary! 📣 Until November 30th, you save 20% when you join the community! Unlimited Flex ~ $200/ month ➠ Apply for Unlimited Flex Resident Desk ~ $300/ month ➠ Apply for Resident Desk Meeting Flex ~ $275/ month ➠ Apply for Meeting Flex Creator Studio ~ $250/ month ➠ Apply for Creator Studio Membership includes all kinds of great perks like meeting rooms, podcast studios, mentor connections, and community social gatherings. coLabiversary Memberships are set up as 6-month terms ~ Go to okcolab.com and apply for the membership mentioned coLabiversary #okanagan #coworking #community #anniversary #salesalesale #entrepreneur #discount

Last chance to take advantage of our awesome sale on now to celebrate coLab's 11th coLabiversary! 📣 Until November 30th, you save 20% when you join the community! Unlimited Flex ~ $200/ month ➠ Apply for Unlimited Flex Resident Desk ~ $300/ month ➠ Apply for Resident Desk Meeting Flex ~ $275/ month ➠ Apply for Meeting Flex Creator Studio ~ $250/ month ➠ Apply for Creator Studio Membership includes all kinds of great perks like meeting rooms, podcast studios, mentor connections, and community social gatherings. coLabiversary Memberships are set up as 6-month terms ~ Go to okcolab.com and apply for the membership mentioned coLabiversary #okanagan #coworking #community #anniversary #salesalesale #entrepreneur #discount

You’re not alone in your struggles to reach your goals! By joining us for Cotivation, you’ll build accountability habits with your peers, learn how to define and achieve your goals, and be supported throughout the 8-week journey. This event is not only a fun way to socialize with coworkers but also a great source of personal growth that can transform your career. If you’re looking for a community to help you motivate and also have fun, this is it! Get your tickets today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cotivation-at-colab-tickets-356494092427 #okanagan #kelowna #community #business #entrepreneur #coworking #motivation

You’re not alone in your struggles to reach your goals! By joining us for Cotivation, you’ll build accountability habits with your peers, learn how to define and achieve your goals, and be supported throughout the 8-week journey. This event is not only a fun way to socialize with coworkers but also a great source of personal growth that can transform your career. If you’re looking for a community to help you motivate and also have fun, this is it! Get your tickets today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cotivation-at-colab-tickets-356494092427 #okanagan #kelowna #community #business #entrepreneur #coworking #motivation

➡️ Tell Us About Your Business Vigilante Marketing (VM), a Kelowna-based marketing agency, was founded in April 2021 by Peter Vigilante. The business now employs nine talented team members across Canada who brought their unique skills and backgrounds to help VM transform into a trusted, thriving company that assists clients across the globe with their website and marketing needs. ➡️ What Has Your Experience Been Like At coLab So Far? Working at Okanagan coLab has been an excellent opportunity to connect with other businesses and fellow entrepreneurs in the community. The experience itself has been very enlightening and beneficial in continuing and evolving our involvement in the community and meeting individuals we would not have met at traditional networking events. In addition, it has been a phenomenal way to learn new things about our business and how to improve it. ➡️ How Do You See coLab Assisting Your Business With Reaching Future Goals? We’re always looking for ways to grow and increase our clients’ services. We are hoping coLab can help us achieve this in several ways, including allowing us to host classes and presentations where we can spread our knowledge to local businesses; allowing us to continue to grow within the community through new programs in which colabers participate, and directly connecting us with members who can provide help with their expertise or mentoring services. #community #coworking #smallbusiness #entrepreneurs #okanagan #kelownabc #memberfeature

➡️ Tell Us About Your Business Vigilante Marketing (VM), a Kelowna-based marketing agency, was founded in April 2021 by Peter Vigilante. The business now employs nine talented team members across Canada who brought their unique skills and backgrounds to help VM transform into a trusted, thriving company that assists clients across the globe with their website and marketing needs. ➡️ What Has Your Experience Been like at coLab So Far? Working at Okanagan coLab has been an excellent opportunity to connect with other businesses and fellow entrepreneurs in the community. The experience itself has been very enlightening and beneficial in continuing and evolving our involvement in the community and meeting individuals we would not have met at traditional networking events. In addition, it has been a phenomenal way to learn new things about our business and how to improve it. ➡️ How Do You See coLab Assisting Your Business With Reaching Future Goals? We're always looking for ways to grow and increase our clients' services. We are hoping coLab can help us achieve this in several ways, including allowing us to host classes and presentations where we can spread our knowledge to local businesses; allowing us to continue to grow within the community through new programs in which colabers participate, and directly connecting us with members who can provide help with their expertise or mentoring services. #memberfeature #coworking #community #bcstartup #okanagan #smallbiz #kelowna #entrepreneur Vigilante Marketing Peter Vigilante

Part friendly meet-up, part pitch night, and everything in between, Founder Hot Seat - Pitch Night is the event for anyone looking to get brutally honest feedback on their startup idea. Whether you’re a beginner, an “idea” person, or have an existing product/service, this is your chance to get some real-world advice from some of the Okanagan’s most knowledgable startup mentors and entrepreneurs. Ideal for: ✅️ Anyone who wants feedback from leading entrepreneurs ✅️ Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company ✅️ Anyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching To register for this event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founder-hot-seat-pitch-night-tickets-203402711987. #pitchnight #startup #startups #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #business #bcstartup #startuppitch #smallbusiness #leadership #investinginwomen #raiseyourvoice #womenleaders #okanagan #kelownaevents

Part friendly meet-up, part pitch night, and everything in between, Founder Hot Seat - Pitch Night is the event for anyone looking to get brutally honest feedback on their startup idea. Whether you’re a beginner, an “idea” person, or have an existing product/service, this is your chance to get some real-world advice from some of the Okanagan's most knowledgeable startup mentors and entrepreneurs. Ideal for: ✅ Anyone who wants feedback from leading entrepreneurs ✅ Anyone who has an idea for a startup or an early-stage company ✅ Anyone who needs practice and expert advice on pitching To register for this event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founder-hot-seat-pitch-night-tickets-203402711987. #pitchnight #startup #startups #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #business #bcstartup #startuppitch #smallbusiness #leadership #investinginwomen #raiseyourvoice #womenleaders #okanagan #kelownaevents

Join us every Tuesday for an afternoon of inspiration, exploration, and connection. Discover how you can unleash the power of coLab Cohere in your life or business. You’ll meet like-minded people and share ideas on how to move your creative dreams into reality. Who’s this for? Cohere will resonate for you if: ✅️ You love to meet new people who are living creatively and authentically in an entrepreneurial path ✅️ You are a self-disciplined learner always adding new tools to your toolbelt ✅️ You align your goals with actions that build your discipline and habits ✅️ You seek out community spaces that provide inclusive social environments to build relationships ✅️ You favour diversity of thinking and learn from a variety of sources that stimulate learning and creativity ✅️ Your business/organizational activities are expressed through purpose, vision and mission Cohere runs weekly and is open and free to community on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. #okanagan #kelowna #community #business #entrepreneur #coworking

Join us every Tuesday for an afternoon of inspiration, exploration, and connection. Discover how you can unleash the power of coLab Cohere in your life or business. You’ll meet like-minded people and share ideas on how to move your creative dreams into reality. Who’s this for? Cohere will resonate for you if: ✅ You love to meet new people who are living creatively and authentically in an entrepreneurial path ✅ You are a self-disciplined learner always adding new tools to your toolbelt ✅ You align your goals with actions that build your discipline and habits ✅ You seek out community spaces that provide inclusive social environments to build relationships ✅ You favour diversity of thinking and learn from a variety of sources that stimulate learning and creativity ✅ Your business/organizational activities are expressed through purpose, vision and mission Cohere runs weekly and is open and free to community on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. #okanagan #kelowna #COWORKING #entrepreneur #workingtogether #community

Find Your People at Okanagan coLab To celebrate coLab’s 11th coLabiversary, we’re offering some cool ways to join the community! Save 20% Unlimited Flex ~ $200/ month ➠ Apply for Unlimited Flex Resident Desk ~ $300/ month ➠ Apply for Resident Desk Meeting Flex ~ $275/ month ➠ Apply for Meeting Flex Creator Studio ~ $250/ month ➠ Apply for Creator Studio Membership includes all kinds of great perks like meeting rooms, podcast studios, mentor connections, and community social gatherings. coLabiversary Memberships are set up as 6-month terms ~ Go to okcolab.com and apply for the membership mentioned coLabiversary #okanagan #coworking #community #anniversary #salesalesale

On Friday, September 23rd, members of Okanagan coLab gathered in celebration of coLab's 11th anniversary! 🎉 Here are some of our favorite moments from the event: ⭐ Community Potluck 🥗 ➡️ From quinoa salad to homemade cupcakes, the community showed up with a collection of delicious food and snacks ➡️ Mauricio Rojas from InterWoven Human Potential - Made a beautiful Mexican dish of Chicken Mole, which may have been the most talked about potluck feature ⭐ Community Gathering 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 ➡️ coLab brought together our vibrant community to connect with deep conversation, laughter, and music. ⭐ Greta Reid - Community Catalyst 🪶 ➡️ Greta acknowledged Our Peoples Lands from an Indigenous Lens. She brought the audience into an experience of what appreciating our surrounding lands means - the Indigenous value of our current unceded territories. ⭐ Heartfelt Share From Shane Austin ❤️ ➡️ Shane discussed coLab's 11 years in business and shared the journey and how the company has grown and changed in its history. ⭐ Kick Off poetry and welcoming with Rawle James 🖋️ ➡️ Rawle James, Personal Leadership & Spiritual Coach // Podcast Host // Poet, shared his poetic flare to Shane Austin and the coLab Community value. ⭐ Open Mic 🎤 ➡️ The Community shared stories, from humble beginnings to business advice. ➡️ Todd Embly from Agora, Shane Lapp from Okanagan Circular Society, Peter Vigilante from Vigilante Marketing, and the like stood up to talk and show appreciation to coLab. ⭐ Music and Kettle River Brewing Co. flowed 🎵🍻 ⭐ Special Thanks to Dustyn Baulkham from Rebellious Unicorns 🦄 Like and follow our page to never miss one of our events! #okcolab #kelownabc #downtownkelowna #communityevent #fomo #entrepreneur #anniversary #coworking #community

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coLab was and still is an iterative experiment of community initiatives (it's implied in the name!), of which, a huge portfolio of ideas spun out of. Young entrepreneur mentorship, social learning, co-creation, community dialogues, skills training, and the list goes on. This video was a beautiful sketch of vibe and culture of the time, and showcases members talking about their experiences. (it's rough and has never been released before!) Special thanks to Chris Gliddon for the editing and crafting, and several wonderful member cameos.

OKGN Angel Summit Finale (March 18th)

Accelerate Okanagan OKGN Angel Summit tickets are now LIVE! Over the past 10-weeks, participating investors and companies have gone through a series of structured company reviews, founder pitches, and due diligence… and now it’s time to see who will be awarded an investment of $145K. Thursday, March 18th >> https://okgnangelsummit.com/tickets/ #okgntech

Twas the Night Before Christmas — coLab Edition

Hitting Reset! Q&A with Heather