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SUMMARY:Prepare\, Don't React: Continuity Planning for North Okanagan Businesses
DESCRIPTION:After a wildfire and smoke season\, water restrictions\, and drought once again tested North Okanagan businesses in 2026\, this session helps owners prepare for future disruptions\, rather than simply react when they happen. \nPresented by Colin O’Leary\, Principal of O’Leary & Associates and author of the Community Futures BC Business Continuity Plan toolkit. \nDrawing on the Community Futures BC Business Continuity Plan toolkit and his firsthand experience leading the economic recovery plan following the 2021 Lytton wildfire\, Colin O’Leary will walk participants through a practical\, step-by-step framework for protecting their business before\, during\, and after an emergency. \nParticipants will leave with a working knowledge of how to build their own continuity plan\, and practical guidance on 7 practical strategies they can implement\, starting today. \nWhether your business faced disruption this year or you want to be ready before it does\, this session offers a concrete starting point. \nFormat: Virtual (Microsoft Teams link will be sent to participants) \nDuration: 90-minute presentation plus 30-minute Q&A \nHosted by Community Futures North Okanagan and the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce as part of Small Business Week 2026.
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SUMMARY:Succession Planning: Securing Your Business and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:What happens to your business if something happens to you? \nIt’s a question many entrepreneurs avoid\, but proactive planning is the true foundation of a lasting business. \nThis Small Business Week\, Community Futures North Okanagan is celebrating local business owners by helping you protect what you’ve worked so hard to build. \nWhether you’re eyeing a future sale\, considering a well-deserved leave of absence\, or simply ensuring your operations can withstand the unexpected\, succession planning is essential. \nJoin Business Analyst Scot McNair for an interactive Small Business Week workshop designed to take the mystery—and the stress—out of succession planning. \nSecure your spot\, celebrate Small Business Week with us\, and gain the peace of mind that comes with being prepared. \nThis workshop will be held on the 3rd floor in the Kalamalka Room. \nHosted by Community Futures North Okanagan and the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce as part of Small Business Week 2026. \nQuestions? Contact our team at workshop@futuresbc.com.
URL:https://www.futuresbc.com/event/succession-planning-securing-your-business-and-legacy/
LOCATION:Community Futures North Okanagan\, 3105 33 Street\, Vernon\, BC V1T 9P7\, Vernon\, V1T 9P7\, CA
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