economic development – City of Enderby https://www.cityofenderby.com Where the Shuswap meets the Okanagan Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:43:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/favicon-150x105.png economic development – City of Enderby https://www.cityofenderby.com 32 32 Enderby Business Walk 2025 https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-business-walk-2025/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:37:05 +0000 https://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=16786 Downtown Enderby

Enderby City Council, Community Futures North Okanagan and the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce will once again celebrate Small Business Week by hosting a local Business Walk.

The Business Walk will take place during Small Business Week on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 10am to 12pm.

“The Business Walk is one of the most valuable ways for us to connect with the people who drive our local economy – our business community,” says Mayor Huck Galbraith. “These conversations take us to the front line so that we can learn about the successes, opportunities, and barriers of local businesses, and work to connect them to supports and solutions.”

Business Walks provide elected officials and business support organizations with a dedicated opportunity to listen to the business community.

Business owners will be asked a set of questions which will give information about the local economy, how it is changing, and opportunities to grow.

“The Business Walk allows us to listen and collaborate with Enderby’s enthusiastic entrepreneurs in real time,” shares Hal Mueller, Business Advisor with Community Futures North Okanagan. “When local businesses succeed, the entire community grows stronger. That’s what we’re here to help make happen.”

“These conversations give us valuable insight that helps the Chamber advocate more effectively and provide meaningful support,” explains Jody Fowler, President of Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce. “Our small businesses are the backbone of Enderby, and by working together, we can help them continue to grow and succeed."

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]]> Enderby Business Walk 2024 https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-business-walk-2024/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 22:27:36 +0000 https://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=15140 Entrance Signs After 2

Enderby City Council, Community Futures North Okanagan and the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce will once again be hosting a local Business Walk to meet with businesses and gain first-hand perspective on how the local economy is evolving.  The Business Walk will take place on Friday October 25, 2024 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

“We are excited to connect with our local business community again this year.  Business Walks are a great way to connect one-on-one with businesses to gain a deeper understanding of their needs and priorities,” explains Mayor Huck Galbraith.  “We are so lucky to have such a diverse, engaged and innovative business community and its important that we help to connect them with the supports and services that are offered locally.”

Business Walks are intended to provide elected officials and business support organizations an opportunity to listen to the business community and identify common themes.  Business owners will be asked a set of questions which will give information about the local economy, how it is changing, and opportunities to grow. 

"This Business Walk is a great opportunity to strengthen connections and foster collaboration to support continued growth in Enderby’s vibrant entrepreneurial community,” notes Erin Jones, Business Advisor with Community Futures North Okanagan. 

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]]> Enderby Business Walk 2023 https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-business-walk-2023/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:56:30 +0000 https://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=13398 Entrance Signs After 2

Enderby City Council and Community Futures North Okanagan will once again be hosting a local Business Walk to meet with businesses and gain first-hand perspective on how the local economy is evolving.  The Business Walk will take place on Tuesday October 17, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

“I am looking forward to Council and Community Futures working together to connect with our local business community.  We want to understand their priorities and what we can do to help them succeed,” explains Mayor Huck Galbraith.  “As we learn more about their outlook, innovation, and challenges, we can help to match local businesses to supports and services that the City of Enderby, Community Futures, and other agencies offer.”

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Business Walks are intended to provide elected officials and business support organizations an opportunity to listen to the business community and identify common themes.  Business owners will be asked a set of questions which will give information about the local economy, how it is changing, and opportunities to grow. 

 “Community Futures North Okanagan is excited to participate in the City of Enderby's Business Walk this year. We are looking forward to engaging with local businesses, hearing about the great initiatives happening in the business community, and collaborating to support the growth of Enderby's vibrant entrepreneurial community,” notes Erin Jones, Business Advisor with Community Futures North Okanagan. 

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]]> Enderby Adds Picnic Tables In Support of Local Restaurants https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-adds-picnic-tables-in-support-of-local-restaurants/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:22:52 +0000 https://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=10440 picnic tables cenotaph 3

Picnic Enhancement Alert!

In support of our wonderful restaurants' outdoor dining requirement, we temporarily added a bunch of picnic tables to Cenotaph Park and Belvedere Park, courtesy of our friends over at Riverside RV Park Enderby!

Now even more people can enjoy dining out in one of our scenic parks, picnic style!

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]]> Enderby Council Says “Let Us Buy You Lunch” https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-council-says-let-us-buy-you-lunch/ Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:08:38 +0000 https://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=10380 take out burger and fries 1200

The City of Enderby Mayor and Council and senior staff want to buy you lunch! Or breakfast or dinner!

In support of our local restaurants and their patrons, every day from April 6 through April 19, Enderby City Council and senior staff will buy one lucky randomly-drawn customer their lunch (or breakfast or dinner - or even that beloved snack-dulgence) at a local restaurant!

All that you need to do is drop your receipt through the mail slot at City Hall *the same day* as your purchase (be sure to write your name and contact on the back) or take a photo of your receipt at a restaurant that day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack is fine) and include it in a reply under that day’s contest post at OurEnderby on Facebook.

One lucky winner will be drawn each day based on the prior day’s entries. The first draw will occur on Wednesday, April 7. There will be three draws on Mondays to cover the preceding three days.  You can enter multiple times in a single day, so if you are supporting a local restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you would have three receipts - and three chances to win!

100% of the receipt value up to $50 (including gratuity - so tip it up! - but excluding alcohol) will be reimbursed to that day's contest winner.  Purchase must be made at a restaurant in the City of Enderby to be eligible. "Restaurant" includes coffee shops, cafes, cafeterias, and food-primary establishments.

Each winner will be announced shortly after the draw and we will get in touch with you to buy you lunch!

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]]> New Marketing Opportunities for Local Businesses To Help Economic Recovery https://www.cityofenderby.com/new-marketing-opportunities-for-local-businesses-to-help-economic-recovery/ Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:25:59 +0000 https://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=9836 Digital Billboard 2

Attention Enderby Businesses!  The City of Enderby is offering some new initiatives to aid your economic recovery from the pandemic. We want to help you let your customers know that you are open for business!

Two of these initiatives are temporarily allowing businesses to advertise for up to two weeks on the community digital billboard, and temporarily allowing restaurants and retail stores not located along the highway to place a sandwich board on the sidewalk of the Highway 97A corridor! 

The business eligibility requirements for these initiatives is as follows:

Business Marketing on Community Digital Billboard

  • Must have a commercial storefront within Enderby city limits;
  • Must hold a valid City of Enderby Business License; and
  • Local businesses within Enderby city limits who do not have a commercial storefront may make a written request to be included as an Eligible Business, which will be considered on the basis of demonstrated financial impact, potential to aid recovery, and strength of participation from local businesses with commercial storefronts.
  • Application required; subject to the normal terms and conditions of using the Digital Billboard, except that business marketing is temporarily permitted.

Highway Sandwich Boards

  • Must be a retail store or restaurant;
  • Must have a commercial storefront within Enderby city limits;
  • Must hold a valid City of Enderby Business License; and
  • Other businesses with a commercial storefront in Enderby which are not a retail store or restaurant, may make a written request to be included as an Eligible Business, which will be considered on the basis of demonstrated financial impact, potential to aid recovery, and strength of participation from the restaurant and retail sector.
  • Application must be approved; subject to the normal terms and conditions of sidewalk encroachments, except that nonadjacent businesses are temporarily permitted to place a sandwich board sign in an agreed-upon location.

If you are an Enderby business that is interested in one of these opportunities, please contact City Hall at 250-838-7230 for more information!

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]]> North Okanagan-Shuswap Employment and Business Fair https://www.cityofenderby.com/north-okanagan-shuswap-employment-and-business-fair/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 01:32:19 +0000 https://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=8370 coffee mug on desk

Where? Splatsin Community Center, 5767 Old Vernon Road, Enderby

When? March 11, 2019 from 1:00 – 7:00 PM

Who? Employers, Career Seekers, and Community Members!

Employers

Do you own or work for a business and want to promote your employment opportunities? Are you thinking of expanding, but just waiting for that right person?

Then this event is for you! You can connect directly with potential employees. Get a personal sense of the talent, dedication, and skills that career seekers in our region have to offer.

To book a table at the Employment and Business Fair, just complete this Table Form and drop off at the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce!

Career Seekers

Whether you are seeking a career change, just starting out, just getting back in, or just want to see what is out there, this is the event for you - and you might be surprised at what is out there! Career seekers are in demand!

If you are seeking a job or career and you want to discover what work opportunities there are in the North Okanagan and Shuswap area, this is a great, no pressure way to explore new opportunities and meet potential employers face-to-face!

Community Members

This event welcomes community members from the North Okanagan and Shuswap who are interested in discovering the exciting goods, services, and activities that our businesses and local organizations are offering. Come on by and see what keeps our local economy ticking!

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]]> Enderby Building Booms in 2017 https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-building-booms-in-2017/ Fri, 12 Jan 2018 21:21:14 +0000 https://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=7418

The building business is booming in Enderby. With a total building value of $10,804,260, Enderby is hopping with new activity to the tune of a 228% increase over 2016 values. “The building boom is great to see. I think that what excites me most is that we are seeing development across a spectrum of housing options,” said Enderby Mayor Greg McCune. “As housing prices increase, it becomes more important that we see our housing spectrum diversify. We are seeing seniors’ supportive housing, manufactured and modular housing, condominiums, and single family homes all developing at the same time. That says a lot of great things about our community as a desirable place to live.” Highlights from the 2017 building report show 40 new residential units created during the year, with several more under construction. This is a sharp uptick from the 5 new residential units created in 2016. Many of the new residential units are related to the second phase of Memorial Terrace, a supportive housing complex for seniors that is being built by BC Housing. “Building activity is hot throughout the region, and it’s great to see Enderby get a piece of it,” remarked McCune. “While politicians may not be able to sway the larger trends, we have worked very hard at our level to trim our turn-around times for planning applications and open up our land use bylaws to permit more diversity in housing options. This has included coming up with a lower-intensity multi-family zone that will be less likely to affect the character of existing neighbourhoods and permitting detached suites like carriage houses. All of this goes toward promoting attainable housing, which is especially important for our young families and seniors.” While 2017 was a banner year marked by some very large projects, McCune is optimistic about the activity continuing. “Will every year be as big as 2017? Probably not. The important thing is that we have the right fundamentals in place, so that when the big projects come along, we are ready. Those efforts paid off, and I am thrilled to see so many people investing in our community.”

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]]> Enderby Presents to Provincial Committee on Ride-Sharing https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-presents-to-provincial-committee-on-ride-sharing/ Tue, 09 Jan 2018 01:38:59 +0000 https://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=7402 Ride sharing vehicle driver

The City of Enderby presented to a Government of BC Select Standing Committee on January 8 regarding the benefits of ride-sharing in small, rural, and remote communities. “We were thrilled to be invited by the Province to share a small community perspective on the benefits of ride-sharing,” said Councillor Brian Schreiner, who was the lead presenter. The teleconference presentation provided an opportunity for Committee members to ask questions of Enderby. “I was really impressed by the questions that the Committee asked of us,” said Councillor Schreiner. “It was obvious that they were very up on the issues and wanted to learn more about our perspective. I think that it is very important that the conversation is not dominated purely by large urban markets, as there are unique challenges and opportunities in small communities that need to be considered.” In small communities, public transportation options are often limited. This makes it difficult for seniors to get to medical appointments, for instance. Small communities have different needs and ridership demands, in part because of the lack of other transportation options. Mayor Greg McCune observed that ride-sharing could form part of the solution. “We think that it is critical that the forthcoming Provincial legislation provides flexibility so that ride-sharing has the best shot at being viable in small communities. There needs to be flexibility so that it is not prohibitive for casual or part-time drivers to participate.” Councillor Schreiner stated that “ride-sharing is about putting one more transportation option on the table. That needs to be done in a way that is safe, reliable, and fair, but also attainable in the small community context.” “Our argument was pretty simple,” continued Mayor McCune. “In small communities where there is less access to services, there is the greatest need for transportation options. However, these same small markets are less likely to attract alternative transportation options under an onerous regulatory regime. So let’s ensure that the conversation, and the eventual regulation, provides a way for communities both large and small to benefit from ride-sharing in a way that is equitable.” In 2017, the City of Enderby put forth a resolution urging the Government of BC to adopt a flexible ride-sharing regulation with attention given to solving passenger transportation challenges unique to small, rural, and remote communities. The resolution was endorsed by the Southern Interior Local Government Association and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

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]]> Cliff Avenue Construction https://www.cityofenderby.com/cliff-avenue-construction/ Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:08:47 +0000 http://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=5346

Phase Two of the renewal of Cliff Avenue began on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. This exciting project will replace critical underground infrastructure and create a new streetscape that will promote social and economic growth. The project is scheduled for completion in mid-November. [su_button url="http://www.cityofenderby.com/cliff-avenue-construction-schedule/" style="bubbles" background="#008ad3" color="#fe8d17" size="20" wide="yes" center="yes" radius="20" text_shadow="1px 1px 2px #000000"]Construction Schedule[/su_button] Phase 1 construction extended on Cliff Avenue from Highway 97A (George Street) to Vernon Street. Phase 2 construction, which extends on Cliff Avenue from Vernon Street to the Bawtree Bridge, commences in September. [query slug="cliff-avenue"]

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]]> City Council Goes on a Business Walk https://www.cityofenderby.com/city-council-goes-on-a-business-walk/ Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:00:41 +0000 http://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=4694 Enderby City Council Goes on a Business Walk in 2015

Enderby City Council, in cooperation with the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures North Okanagan, and the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training undertook a Business Walk on October 28, 2015. They did this to learn more about local businesses through face-to-face interviews and to identify opportunities for further supporting community economic development. The British Columbia Economic Development Association has identified Business Walks as a key way to support business retention and expansion. "We wanted to meet with local businesses in order to understand the issues and barriers that they may be facing. It was great to have Community Futures, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Ministry of Jobs take part as it allowed us to directly connect our local businesses with a variety of available resources, services, and information," said Mayor Greg McCune. A survey was conducted with each business. This allowed the City of Enderby to collect key information about community economic trends, opportunities, and threats. This information will be shared with the Province of British Columbia to help develop business support programs. "Business retention and expansion is a high priority for our community, so it's really important that we bring together community partners such as Community Futures, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Ministry of Jobs to identify what we can do to help our local businesses thrive," explained Mayor Greg McCune. A summary report of business feedback will be presented to Council at a later date along with a list of proposed action items for implementation.

What is a business walk?

[su_quote cite="BC Economic Development Association" url="http://bceda.ca"] Business Walks involves a partnership facilitated by the economic development group within the local area. "Walkers" (teams of leaders made up from the partners) walk from business to business asking a few conversationally structured questions that capture the pulse of the business community. Over a few short hours large portions of the community are covered. The Business Walk program offers an excellent opportunity to listen to the local business community, identifying common themes for action while bringing together educational resources, municipal services and representatives of the business community for specific action plans. The Business Walks program allows visitation to numerous businesses in a short amount of time in order to gather industry intelligence to foster business growth. [/su_quote]

Partner Organizations

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]]> Enderby Businesses Save Money Under New Official Community Plan https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-businesses-save-money-new-official-community-plan/ Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:15:25 +0000 http://www.cityofenderby.com/?p=3116

It did not take local business long to start saving time and money as a result of Enderby’s new Official Community Plan, which was adopted by Enderby City Council on September 2, 2014. By finding ways to reduce red tape, the new Official Community Plan streamlines regulations and makes it easier to do business in Enderby. One of the most important ways in which the Official Community Plan reduces red tape is by removing Development Permit Areas for commercial and industrial development. This initiative came from a broad set of community recommendations arising from the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan process that the City of Enderby completed in 2013. “Following the adoption of the Official Community Plan, we had a business owner come in looking to expand his business,” said Kurt Inglis, Planning Assistant. “As a result of eliminating the Development Permit Area, he saved four to six weeks in time, $330 in application fees, and hundreds of dollars related to the development of site, landscape, and design plans.” The actual content of the Development Permit Areas remains in place, but it has been reassigned to other guidelines or bylaws that offer a more efficient regulatory context. By matching the end objective to the most efficient process, regulatory requirements continue to serve their purpose, but within a streamlined environment that encourages business investment and new development. “Streamlined regulation, coupled with our case managed approach to development, will help to support business expansion within our community while working to attract new business,” explains Mayor Howie Cyr. “I am thrilled to see the extensive public input from the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan result in tangible benefits for our community.” "By aligning our Official Community Plan with the outcomes of the ICSP process, we are ensuring that the values and priorities of Enderby residents are directly embedded within our policy framework," notes Mayor Cyr.

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]]> Enderby Offers Lowest Light Industry Tax Multiple in North Okanagan and Columbia-Shuswap https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-has-lowest-light-industry-tax-multiple-in-north-okanagan-and-columbia-shuswap/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 02:02:20 +0000 http://127.0.0.1:4001/wordpress/?p=1670

Light industry typically pays more property taxes per $1000 of assessed land value than residential or business class property. This difference describes the proportional share of the tax burden borne by light industry. A lower light industry class tax multiple is one of several factors that shows how "industry-friendly" a community is. In comparing 2013 taxes for municipalities across the North Okanagan and Columbia-Shuswap, Enderby boasts the lowest light industry class tax multiple.
CommunityTax Multiple
Enderby 2.5866
Coldstream 2.9500
Spallumcheen 3.3000
Lumby 3.4740
Golden 3.5099
Vernon 3.5522
Salmon Arm 3.8915
Sicamous 4.0529
Armstrong 5.7676
Revelstoke 7.1150

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]]> Enderby Has Second-Lowest Business Tax Multiple in North Okanagan and Columbia-Shuswap https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-has-second-lowest-business-tax-multiple-in-north-okanagan-and-shuswap/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 01:57:55 +0000 http://127.0.0.1:4001/wordpress/?p=1665

Businesses typically pay more property taxes per $1000 of assessed land value than residential property. This difference describes the proportional share of the tax burden borne by business. A lower business class tax multiple is one of several factors that shows how "business-friendly" a community is. In comparing 2013 taxes for municipalities across the North Okanagan and Columbia-Shuswap, Enderby is second only to Lumby in its efforts to maintain a business-friendly tax multiple.
CommunityTax Multiple
Lumby 1.6820
Enderby 2.0444
Sicamous 2.2255
Coldstream 2.4000
Golden 2.4500
Salmon Arm 2.4689
Vernon 2.6189
Armstrong 2.6664
Spallumcheen 3.1000
Revelstoke 4.1845

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]]> Enderby Debuts New Banners https://www.cityofenderby.com/enderby-debuts-new-banners/ Sat, 10 Aug 2013 00:54:26 +0000 http://127.0.0.1:4001/wordpress/?p=1820 Enderby debuts new street banners

New banners have been installed along Highway 97A through Enderby as part of the City's ongoing beautification and revitalization initiative.  The banners add colour to the highway corridor and signals traffic that Enderby is a place where people can stay, shop, dine, and play! street banners along Highway 97 in Enderby BC

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