KELOWNA — The premier visited Kelowna Friday to announce the kick off of construction of the Okanagan Centre for Innovation.
“Whether they are already a big player like Club Penguin, or a promising startup like Bananatag, successful entrepreneurs are crucial to a strong economy,” says Clark pointing to the reasons for the investment in the project.
Shovels have hit ground for the six-storey, 106 thousand square-foot centre.
Premier Christy Clark says the foundation is scheduled to be laid in mid-November and construction should be complete by early 2016.
“So local innovators get a head start in growing their business, creating jobs and solidifying the city as a leader in technological development and investment,” explains Clark who was joined by local technology entrepreneurs to make the announcement.
Clark says the centre will provide an affordable, flexible space for local students, entrepreneurs and technology startups.
The project, Clark explains, is an effort by a group of community members, private industry partners and academic leaders from Okanagan College and University of British Columbia, Accelerate Okanagan and the Central Okanagan Development Commission to help local entrepreneurs advance nationally and internationally.
Clark adds the centre will create about 500 construction jobs in the process.
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