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At Destination Osoyoos we are proud to support new Osoyoos business ventures, large and small. |
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9106 CLAY Studio & Gallery Tucked away on a side street of downtown Osoyoos is the working studio and gallery of Charlotte Glattstein. Charlotte Glattstein |
Lees-ure Lite When shopping for a tent trailer that is durable, affordable, and easy to operate and maintain, look no further than LEES-URE LITE. They offer factory direct sales of lightweight pop-up tent trailers for both motorcycles and small cars. The trailer sets up in 6.8 seconds! Recently Lees-ure Lite has developed an innovative new model that fits in the bed of smaller pick-up trucks. In fact, Lees-ure Lite has proudly served the RV Industry for over a quarter century. Experience, craftsmanship, and innovative manufacturing have been vital to their success. Owner/ operators, Rick and Dian Lees' current goal is to combine an exceptional product with best aftersales service in the market. Lees-ure Lite has been exporting their pop-up trailers to the United States for over five years. They have found the US clientele more apt to purchase a product, sight unseen, often via the Internet. American customers seem comfortable with the prospects of cross border shopping and the relationship has been positive. Lees-ure Lite's Osoyoos border location is ideal for export. Overhead is low. Customs accessibility is high. Dian and Rick Lees 11619-115 th Street Buena Vista Industrial Park Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 Tel: 250.495.2232 Fax: 250.495.3100 Email: info@leesurelite.com Website: www.leesurelite.com |
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Kyleburn Confectionery If it is luscious chocolate your sweet tooth craves, KYLEBURN CONFECTIONERY has just what you are seeking. Handmade, their exquisite array of 'melt in your mouth' truffles - including wine truffles, from local wine. Kyleburn Confectionery is presently exploring export to the United States. They foresee great market opportunity and anticipate corresponding revenues. Competition in this market, in this region, is negligible. Brenda and George McPherson RR#1, Site 2, Compartment 2 Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 Tel: 250.495.6233 Fax: 250.495.6245 Email: bmcpherson@img.net |
South Okanagan Concrete Products Ltd. South Okanagan Concrete Products manufactures ready mix concrete and precast concrete products. They also produce an extensive selection of screened and crushed aggregate material, landscaping products, and decorative rock. Locally, they provide crane service and excavating services for septic systems and underground utilities. Pam and Chris Jensen have been shipping their products throughout British Columbia and Northern Washington State for over twenty-five years. "The South Okanagan is a great place to conduct business because of its proximity to markets. Be they North, South, East or West, our buyers are within easy access." "Osoyoos is progressing in the right direction, setting itself up as an economic centre for trade, tourism and construction activity." South Okanagan Concrete Products is currently in the process of ISO Certification. Chris and Pam Jensen 11602-115 Street PO Box 419 Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 Tel: 250.495.7556 Fax: 250.495.3556 Email: socp@otvcablelan.net |
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Natural Treasures Natural Treasures originated in furniture construction, but soon adapted their product offering to tap into the needs of the local market. Specializing in the manufacture of wooden wine racks and crates, Natural Treasures caters to the wine industry and u-brew market. Osoyoos is the perfect location for Natural Treasures: adjacent to the vineyards, minutes from the international border.
6001 55th Street Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 Tel: 250.495.2450 Fax: 250.495.2450 |
Sunfresh Cooperative Growers Sunfresh Cooperative Growers is a tree-fruit packing and marketing organization. They currently have two plants, providing services to over 250 growers throughout the Southern Interior of BC. Sunfresh has a diverse product mix which includes cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, prunes, pears and apples, totalling 50 to 55 million pounds annually. They have been exporting fruit, globally, for over forty years. Markets include the United States, South and Central America, Mexico, the Far and Middle East, Iceland, and the United Kingdom. Sunfresh Co-op averages 15-20 million dollars in sales annually, employs over 100 people, and supports over 250 orchardists and their families. Much of the success of Sunfresh Coop can be attributed to their South Okanagan location. The warm, desert-like climate provides ideal fruit growing conditions. Harvest is the earliest in Canada, providing the domestic market with fruit up to four weeks ahead of competing producers. Export ports and markets are relatively nearby, allowing for timely delivery of product to all markets. Don Westcott |
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Extrac Minerals Ltd. EXTRAC MINERALS LTD. is a research and testing facility for the extraction of gold, platinum, and other precious metals. Don Lust, CEO, has developed a revolutionary process, enabling gold to be extracted from chemically complex ores. This innovative system provides a unique opportunity for economic development of complex ore deposits, previously considered unrecoverable. The process is able to leach ore more economically than traditional methods, and is environmentally friendly. Extrac Minerals located their facilities in the South Okanagan for the quality of life the area offers. Don Lust believes the location helps Extrac Minerals Ltd. attract highly qualified, professionals to their leading edge research facility. Extrac Minerals Ltd. is setting up a joint venture to process ore from China and Korea, using new, innovative technology. The Osoyoos facility has also recently incorporated a training centre for processing site operators. Extrac Minerals Ltd. is planning future expansions, and is actively pursuing joint venture mining operations, nationally and internationally. Don Lust |
Raingrow RAINGROW™ is committed to the manufacture of quality organic fertilizers and soil amendments. Guided by their mission statement, and pioneering new technologies in the field, they continue to research and develop new products for home and commercial use. "Our products are State of the Earth™" "Our business is the health of our clients" "Our commitment is to conserve our planet" The natural, organic products are manufactured at their plant in Oliver, just north of Osoyoos. RainGrow™ is currently exporting to the horticultural industry in the US. Owner, Joseph Rundle, says that the South Okanagan is a great place to live and work. The availability of skilled, dependable, responsible and hard working people is a definite asset for RainGrow™. "We love this valley and we feel very privileged to work and live in this beautiful place." Joseph Rundle |
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SIR - Sterile Insect Release Codling moth is the number one pest of BC’s tree fruit industry. Accidentally introduced into British Columbia from Europe in the early 1900’s, coddling moth has caused extensive damage to commercial apple and pear crops. The Sterile Insect Release (SIR) Program was initiated to manage codling moth populations and minimize pesticide applications. By releasing sterile moths, and employing various technologies, such as mating disruption, the moth population has been reduced to record low levels. The SIR program is, virtually, insect birth control on a massive scale. The prestigious $7.4 million insect rearing facility is the world’s only facility of this calibre. Its location in Osoyoos is a testament to the foresighted efforts of the Economic Development Office of the day. While the first commitment has been to the Okanagan valley, the SIR facility regularly receives global inquiries and requests for eggs and adult moths. Using the International Atomic Energy Agency’s pioneered technologies, SIR plans to market their expertise to the international commercial market in 2005. Adrian McCluskey |
Web Metal Fabricators Ltd. Rob Webster is a true artist. Owner/operator of WEB METAL FABRICATORS LTD., Rob has earned a reputation as a master of his craft. Web Metal Fabricators specializes in the construction of structural and architectural metal products. Services include fabricating, welding, machining, and erecting. The majority of Web Metal’s business is conducted in the Okanagan, where Rob can be on site to ensure his high standards of quality are met. Recently, however, Rob has been expanding into the American market, shipping structural components for engineered wood products as far as California. He is currently exploring business possibilities with general contractors in Washington state. Rob has lived and worked all over British Columbia, but settled in Osoyoos with his family in 1994. He enjoys the South Okanagan because of its attractive lifestyle and great recreational opportunities. It's a great place to raise your family, says Rob, My son can walk home from school and I don't have to worry about him. Who can put a price on that? Rob Webster |
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Okanagan RV OKANAGAN RV coach sales has created a unique "value added" sales package for their North American market. "Our aim is to convert customers to family," says Joe Simoes, president. "Our job is to know every customer by name. We can offer that personal touch." Every RV purchase includes a week’s training in driving, minor and emergency repairs. Add a week’s holiday in beautiful Osoyoos. (The relaxing atmosphere and holiday amenities make the purchase a vacation in itself!) Add a membership in one of the largest ‘families’ of RV’ers in North America. Each September, Joe and Zelia host the week long "Come Home Rally". Happy customers gather from all over North America to swap RV travel tales, eat Joe’s famous suckling pig and revel in friendly South Okanagan hospitality. Okanagan RV attracts US customers from Florida to Alaska. The dollar exchange is favourable, and an estimated 76 per cent of Okanagan RV’s sales come from "across the line". Joe and Zelia Simoes RR1, Site 14, Compartment 16 Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 Tel: 250.495.6548 Fax: 250.495.2055 |
Interior Woodcraft Interior Woodcraft (Storwick Holdings Ltd.) manufactures display and artist’s working easels. Twelve tabletop and floor models are available in BC harvested pine. Donna and Stan Storwick exhibit great pride in their products. Special care and attention is lavished on these pieces. Each easel is crafted for simple assembly and use. Most models are individually packaged, and their exceptional customer service policy demands that every purchase be shipped within 48 hours! While most of their sales are wholesale to retailers in Western Canada, Interior Woodcraft has also exported product to the US for over three years. They urge businesses to research prospective export markets well. "We have had very good support from the Economic Development office." Interior Woodcraft is a member of the Southern Interior Value-added Wood Co-op. Donna & Stan Storwick |
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Miller Springs Mountain Spring Water Miller Springs Mountain Spring Water is one of the purest natural spring waters in the world. The source is located in a pristine and picturesque mountain setting near Osoyoos. Local rancher, Dan Miller, discovered the spring several years ago. Upon in-depth research and analysis, Dan decided to market this precious commodity. Today, a state-of-the-art bottling plant and warehouse complex are located at the spring. Waters are "bottled at source", filtered and distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest. Miller Springs has been exporting to the United States since 1999. They consider American government officials to be "extremely cooperative", and the markets attractive. Dan Miller appreciates his South Okanagan location. It is central to many markets. The climate and geography attract many tourists. The diverse landscape and rural lifestyle make it a great place to live! Dan Miller |
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