91制片厂 Cultivates event fosters local food, wine and tourism businesses
New event series kick-off hosts panel of local experts, facilitated by CBC鈥檚 Sarah Penton.
You鈥檝e heard of the iconic Okanagan Champagne powder or our four-season playgrounds, but did you know the Okanagan is also leading the way in innovation in food and beverage and tourism?
A new 91制片厂 event series, 91制片厂 Cultivates, aims to celebrate and explore Okanagan鈥檚 unique and exciting food, beverage and tourism industries with a kick-off event featuring local experts and a panel discussion hosted by CBC Radio West host, Sarah Penton.
The first 91制片厂 Cultivates will feature a dynamic panel of industry leaders, including wine, spirits and beverage makers, hospitality leaders, tourism experts and more to explore the unique characteristics of the Okanagan鈥檚 food and beverage businesses.
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 28
- Time: Networking reception 6 鈥 7 p.m., Panel discussion 7- 8:30 p.m.
- Where: 91制片厂鈥檚 Kelowna campus, Student Services (鈥淪鈥) building 鈥 lobby and theatre
- Cost: The event is free to attend, but pre-registration is required for entry. Register for tickets online at 91制片厂 Cultivates
鈥淥ur connection to industry is what allows us to create programming to support the needs of the communities across the Okanagan Valley,鈥 said 91制片厂 President Neil Fassina. 鈥淭o be able to bring experts from food, beverage and tourism to 91制片厂 and have this event will be an incredible gathering of minds. As a region and a community, we all have an opportunity to be part of this transformation.鈥
Panel experts joining in the discussion include: Kyle Nixon, President of the Nixon Hospitality Group; Binny Gill of Farming Karma Fruit; Tyler Dyck: CEO of Okanagan Spirits Distillery; David Paterson, General Manager and Winemaker at Tantalus Vineyards; Lisanne Ballantyne, CEO and President of Tourism Kelowna and 91制片厂 School of Business professor, and Ruth Wigman, Former 鈥淭op Chef鈥 Canada, and Executive Chef at Infusions Restaurant at 91制片厂.
鈥淭his is going to be an amazing evening to be a part of and I look forward to the discussion with so many talented people across the food, beverage and tourism sector,鈥 said Tyler Dyck. 鈥淥ur business takes inspiration from what is unique about the valley and I鈥檓 looking forward to the benefits that will come from sharing wisdom and ideas across this group.鈥
91制片厂鈥檚 own Enactus91制片厂 will be at the event reception before the panel, sharing about their experiences launching the successful Unusually Good Apple Juice and pouring samples of their new hard cider.
The evening will include a reception before the panel, with a handful of tasting tables from beverage makers around the Okanagan.
Tags: Food, Wine & Tourism
