The Okanagan contains a rare mix of business and lifestyle. The plethora of recreational opportunities induce people to visit the Okanagan and many people who visit the area on business or holidays often decide to move here. In fact, this company is the result of such a move!
The Okanagan is the largest center for urban development, business, commerce, retail, and health care between Vancouver and Calgary. Because of this, there is a steady population growth and a highly skilled labour force.
There is a strong entrepreneurial spirit in the Okanagan as well, and this allows businesses to thrive in the global marketplace. As a region, the Okanagan is a very cost competitive place to do business. The 2008 Competitive Alternatives Study by KPMG identified Kelowna, in the heart of the Okanagan, as the third least costly place to conduct business in the Pacific Northwest based on the combined impact of 27 cost components. Compared to Vancouver, Kelowna has a 5.2% cost advantage as a place to do business. The cities of Penticton and Vernon are the least expensive communities in the Okanagan to do business. (For details on the KPMG Cost Competitiveness study see www.competitivealternatives.com.)
The Okanagan is a great place to do business because it is so economically diversified; there is something for everyone and someone for everything. No matter what kind of skill set a business requires, the Okanagan is sure to have someone who is willing to accept the challenge.
That's where Everest Recruitment comes in; we consider every client a unique challenge and we strive to find the best person for that client.
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