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Yesterday morning, the Social Committee at Community Futures North Okanagan organized an Easter egg hunt for staff members.

The Easter egg hunt did get a bit competitive this year.... but our staff sure know how to have fun! 🐰

#dreamteam #easteregghunt
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Yesterday morning, the Social Committee at Community Futures North Okanagan organized an Easter egg hunt for staff members.

The Easter egg hunt did get a bit competitive this year.... but our staff sure know how to have fun! 🐰

#DreamTeam #EasterEggHunt

After a spirited day of pitches this past Wednesday, we are excited to announce the 5 finalists for this year's Enterprize Challenge presented by Agile BK!

- Dora Anderson, Ecotecture

- Kylee Howard, Vicky's Play Place

- Shelley Lavigne, North Okanagan Consulting

- Kaitlyne Peden, Sweetpea Farms

- Amber Wetherill, Your Friendly Dev

A sincere thank you to all of our amazing Enterprize Challenge participants for their commitment and passion, sharing their entrepreneurial zeal with our judges.

For the full information on our amazing finalists and their businesses, please read our blog post: www.futuresbc.com/2025-enterprize-challenge-finalists-named-2/

Our finalists will now prepare for the Finale Event by joining up with a financial mentor and honing their pitch.

The Enterprize Challenge Finale Event will take place on May 8th at Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre where the 5 finalists share their Final Pitch with our judges and enthusiastic onlookers.

Tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/enterprize-challenge-finale-event-tickets-1307041569519?aff=oddtdtcreator

#EnterprizeChallenge2025 #FinalFive
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After a spirited day of pitches this past Wednesday, we are excited to announce the 5 finalists for this years Enterprize Challenge presented by Agile BK! 

- Dora Anderson, Ecotecture

- Kylee Howard, Vickys Play Place

- Shelley Lavigne, North Okanagan Consulting

- Kaitlyne Peden, Sweetpea Farms

- Amber Wetherill, Your Friendly Dev

A sincere thank you to all of our amazing Enterprize Challenge participants for their commitment and passion, sharing their entrepreneurial zeal with our judges. 

For the full information on our amazing finalists and their businesses, please read our blog post: https://www.futuresbc.com/2025-enterprize-challenge-finalists-named-2/

Our finalists will now prepare for the Finale Event by joining up with a financial mentor and honing their pitch. 

The Enterprize Challenge Finale Event will take place on May 8th at Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre where the 5 finalists share their Final Pitch with our judges and enthusiastic onlookers. 

Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/enterprize-challenge-finale-event-tickets-1307041569519?aff=oddtdtcreator

#EnterprizeChallenge2025 #FinalFive

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Congrats finalists!

Congratulations to all the Finalists! ✨️

Congratulations 🎊 to you all! Looking forward to the finale on May 8th.

We're thrilled to introduce Geetika Kohli and Minuri Fernando, who joined our Community Futures North Okanagan team in February 2025! 👏

Geetika, our new Administrative Assistant for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), brings a passion for community and valuable administrative skills.

Minuri, our Employment Advisor with WorkBC Vernon, joins us with a strong background in career coaching and education, ready to empower individuals in their career journeys.

Please join us in welcoming them! We're excited to see their contributions.

#communityfuturesnorthokanagan #dreamteam
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Were thrilled to introduce Geetika Kohli and Minuri Fernando, who joined our Community Futures North Okanagan team in February 2025! 👏

Geetika, our new Administrative Assistant for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), brings a passion for community and valuable administrative skills.

Minuri, our Employment Advisor with WorkBC Vernon, joins us with a strong background in career coaching and education, ready to empower individuals in their career journeys.

Please join us in welcoming them! Were excited to see their contributions. 

#CommunityFuturesNorthOkanagan #DreamTeam
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