Enterprize Challenge Finale Event

Each month we offer a workshop, seminar or training opportunity for entrepreneurs, small business owners and employers in the North Okanagan. Currently all our workshops are hosted virtually using Zoom.

Community Futures North Okanagan

Join Community Futures North Okanagan for Finale Event of our Dragon's Den-style pitch competition for entrepreneurs!

Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre

The 2026 Enterprize Challenge Finale Event presented by <a href="https://agilebk.com/" title="https://agilebk.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Agile</a>!AboutOver the past three months, our Enterprize Challengers have engaged in a ‘business boot camp’ through a series of workshops and one-to-one mentoring to support them in a Dragon’s Den-style competition.The judges selected 6 finalists following their initial 15-minute pitch in April.The finalists are:<ul><li>Chey Kidd &amp; Kurtis Peskleway of <a href="https://frogpockets.ca/" title="https://frogpockets.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Frog Pockets</a></li><li>Crispin Lipscomb &amp; Raffaella Vaz of <a href="https://www.galleryartiva.com/" title="https://www.galleryartiva.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gallery Artiva</a></li><li>Katie Cameron of NeuroNest Okanagan</li><li>Sara Knol of <a href="https://www.knolhaus.ca/" title="https://www.knolhaus.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KNOL HAUS</a></li><li>Sarah Draht of <a href="https://www.strongherselfdefense.com/" title="https://www.strongherselfdefense.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">StrongHER Self-Defense</a></li><li>Tyler Patenaude of Pocket Grandson</li></ul> On Thursday, May 7, the finalists will present their 7-minute pitch to a live audience in hopes of taking home start-up capital, plus thousands in prize packages from our sponsors.Support the 2026 Challengers, and join us in celebrating these exciting new businesses.What To ExpectDoors open at 5 pm for a tradeshow showcasing this year's participants and our sponsors. Network, interact, and show our participants a warm North Okanagan welcome before the show starts!Pitches start at 6 pm and the winners will be announced before the show ends.First, Second, and Third place winners, as well as the People's Choice, will be awarded at the event.This is the night to celebrate small business in the North Okanagan! Join us for an event celebrating innovation and entrepreneurship in the North Okanagan! We can’t wait to see you there.For more information visit our website <a href="https://www.futuresbc.com/enterprize-challenge/" title="https://www.futuresbc.com/enterprize-challenge/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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