Kelowna's economy changing
In Jon Manchester's March 18 editorial, "Room for Improvement," he theorizes our economy is too focused catering to baby boomers, well-heeled retirees, and deep-pocketed summer vacationers, which tend to support low-wage and part-time retail, tourist accommodation and food service positions. He says we need more good paying jobs in industry and manufacturing.
Kelowna's economy is in transition. We have a more diversified economy than many believe and we are becoming better positioned to be successful in the future with the "four pillars" of UBCO, Okanagan College, Kelowna General Hospital, and Kelowna International Airport serving as the foundation on which to build.
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