Economic
Growth: Kelowna
is a great place to set up shop - the lifestyle here is a great draw
for both business owners and employees alike! The tree fruit industry
has been established for over a century, augmented in recent years by
a flourishing high tech and aerospace sector. Light manufacturing,
call-centres, and tourism establishments is also prevalent in the
area. The city’s shopping malls feature well-known anchor tenants
like Chapters, Sport Mart, Home Depot, Costco, Wal-Mart, and The Bay which draw
consumers from many of the smaller towns throughout the region.