City council has a network of sources for advice on the status of Penticton’s economy.
The regular reporting of the economic development officer; the recommendations from the Business and Economic Development Advisory Committee; PIDA (Penticton Industrial Development Association); DPA (Downtown Business Association) and the Chamber of Commerce. In addition are the statistics from City Staff coming forward on a regular basis which identify the numbers of building and development permits etc.
Winning a Provincial award for being open for business definitely helps to spread a good word for Penticton as a business opportunity.