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  Town of Okanagan Falls
Okanagan Falls is located at the south end of Skaha Lake in the southern quarter of the Okanagan Valley. Often promoted for its quality of life, this community cherishes its naturally picturesque setting yet wishes to diversify its economic base. In addition to the core community of Okanagan Falls, satellite neighbourhoods such as Skaha Estates and Heritage Hills are included in the Okanagan Falls area.

The Economic Development Strategy for Okanagan Falls was completed in January 1999. It was prepared by Sunlakes Consulting in association with Coyle Consulting for the Okanagan Chamber of Commerce. Funding assistance was provided by Human Resources Development Canada

The Vision

To aid Okanagan Falls in achieving economic diversity, to provide opportunities for growth in the business sector, to facilitate development of social and cultural opportunities, to encourage employment growth, investment in the community and to improve the infrastructure of the community.
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Okanagan Falls Chamber of Commerce

The Action

Spearheaded by the Chamber of Commerce, a representative group of 13 people were brought together. Through several meetings the basics of the strategy were established. The projects that would form the basis of this strategy were presented at a Public Open House and Workshop, with 75 residents in attendance.

The main facilitator of the strategy was the Chamber of Commerce which can function as the agency that reviews, oversees and reports on specific projects. This agency, along with Okanagan Falls' host of community organizations, strong sense of community identity, well developed network of volunteers and earnest desire to improve the economic well-being of the community, reinforced the necessity of this economic development strategy and made a committment to its success.

Strategy Criteria

  1. Acceptable to the citizens of Okanagan Falls
  2. Able to be implemented, reasonable and doable.
  3. It must preserve, enhance and protect the quality of life and environment in Okanagan Falls (recognizing the area's heritage and quality of life).

Methodology

The SWOT analysis:
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats

Contact the Community:

Okanagan Falls Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 246
Okanagan Falls, BC V0H 1R0