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Outlook Business/Tourism newsletter: Issue 4. This issue 08-16-05. Business
D.O. Osoyoos & Area
2005 Community Opinion Survey As part of Destination Osoyoos' annual strategic planning process, we are seeking input from all citizens, business owners, and employees. You can pick up a copy of the survey at the Visitor Information Centre, or get yours in the mail. You can return the survey to one of the designated drop-off locations indicated below up to Wednesday, August 31, 2005. All responses will be kept confidential. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! Designated Survey Drop-off Locations: Bank of Montreal, Osoyoos Credit Union, CIBC,
Super Valu, Buy Low Foods, Visitor Information Centre 18th Angel Forum in downtown Vancouver, Tues October 25, 2005
Angel Forum is an event where 30+ prescreened technology, service, and manufacturing companies seeking equity funding of $100,000 to $1 million, present to 60+ pre-screened private equity investors (80 registered for last Forum). This unique event has been held semi-annually since 1997 and includes companies exhibiting their products & services during networking breaks and at the closing wine reception. Open to all is the popular Investor Ready 101 "How to Raise Equity" seminar on Sept 26 in Vancouver (Sept 29 on Vancouver Island). - an experienced management team (not necessarily complete) located a half day from the investor.
For investors, the combination of BC's 30% investment rebate, realistic private business valuations, higher public equity markets and improved demand from institutional investors, means that this is an excellent time to negotiate a private investment.
| Destination Osoyoos Visitor Info Centre Tourism  Annual Salmon Bake Saturday, Sept 24 A festive dinner of traditional Baked fresh Sockeye Salmon. This is the Visitor Information Centre's Annual fundraiser event. There will be live entertainment, out-of-town and local Native Drummers & Traditional Dancers, and a Silent Auction. At the Nk'Mip Resort Campground & R.V. Park.  -> Angel Forum  Full House Presents will be playing at this Saturday's Romancing the Desert, fundraiser for the Osoyoos Desert Centre. See below for event details, and visit fullhousepresents.com. e-mail: tourism@osoyoos.ca Visitor Info
estimated visitors during July to Visitor Information Centre: 6,603 to www.destinationosoyoos.com: 6,016 (25,663 hits) |
 Community WatchFire Situation at McKinney. On top of all our minds for the past week was the unfortunate fire situation just outside of Oliver. Within 48 hours of the fire starting and the media getting it on their radar screen, several Board of Directors and staff of the Destination Osoyoos team convened. We worked on a plan of action to try to defuse the panic over the proximity of the fire to Osoyoos, with the goal of reducing the fear of tourists visiting the area. As a result of this, we instituted a few action items such a publishing the Air Quality Index on the Destination Osoyoos website reducing any health concerns, compiled Talking Points (FAQ) to assist the front-line team to respond to any enquiries, and prepared a Press Release for distribution to all media. Due to the efficiency of the fire crew we did not have to implement the full plan. The fire did not appear to effect our tourist season as numbers are still climbing! Media in town – early August we were fortunate enough to host some very well respected media, Ed Readicker Henderson and Melissa Castelman for just one night as part of their 7 day visit to BC. They both have very impressive bio’s, writing for publications such as National Geographic Traveller, Modern Bride, Conde Nest Traveller, Sunset Magazine and a new Wine Adventure Magazine. The reason for exploring our area was to learn more about our growing wine and tourism industry. They were very excited about what we have to offer; we look forward to some interesting articles appearing in these international publications. | |
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