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The City of Penticton’s economic development department has created an Economic Recovery Task Force to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
The task force met for the first time Friday, with city staff and members of the business community in attendance. They discussed ways in which the city can support residents, businesses and workers during this time.
Local businesses will soon be asked to complete a survey to give the task force a better understanding of the situation and what support may be needed.
“The health and safety of the public and staff has been our first priority as this crisis unfolds, but we also need to do everything we can to help both our businesses and residents who are financially impacted, ensuring we come out of this situation in a strong position,” said Penticton Mayor John Vassilaki.
The new task force will include the following membership:
• Blake Laven, Director Development Services, City of Penticton
• Ken Kunka, Deputy Director Development Services, City of Penticton
• Andrew Kemp, Economic Development Specialist, City of Penticton
• Thom Tischik, Executive Director, Travel Penticton
• Larry Olson, Regional Manager Rural Development, Ministry of Forest, Lands, Natural Resource Operations & Rural Development
• Charles Cornell, General Manager, Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen
• Lee Agur, Co-Owner, Bad Tattoo Brewery
• Judy Richards, General Manager, Cherry Lane Shopping Centre
• Mark Melissen, President, Wildstone
• Frank Conci, President, Penticton Industrial Development Association
• Diane Kereluk, Executive Director, Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce
• Jonathan Baynes, CEO, K’ul Management
• Lynn Allin, Executive Director, Downtown Penticton Association
• John Skinner, Proprietor, Painted Rock Estate Winery
If you’re a local business that has questions or would like to be connected with resources, please contact the City of Penticton Economic Development department at 250-490-2591 or email [email protected].
