Okanagan Tech Economic Impact Study |
Having strong data to support the Okanagan tech sector is crucial for setting a strong baseline, advocating for our region, storytelling, and informing the community at large. The data collected in this study will give us the proof points we can all leverage to attract talent and investment as well as shine a light on the opportunities in the Okanagan tech and innovation ecosystem.
Private & Secure
Accelerate Okanagan is conducting this study with KPMG. Your information will be kept strictly confidential with AO & KPMG. Data will be de-identified and only shared publicly in aggregate form.
Accelerate Okanagan is conducting this study with KPMG. Your information will be kept strictly confidential with AO & KPMG. Data will be de-identified and only shared publicly in aggregate form.
20 Minutes
The survey is designed to take 20 minutes and needs to be filled in during one sitting. Please note that you can return to your answers at a later date to edit your responses. To ensure the best use of your time, please have the following information on hand:
The survey is designed to take 20 minutes and needs to be filled in during one sitting. Please note that you can return to your answers at a later date to edit your responses. To ensure the best use of your time, please have the following information on hand:
- 2022 and 2023 Calendar Year Total Revenues
- 2022 and 2023 Calendar Year Total Expenses (capital and operational)
- 2022 and 2023 Calendar Year Total Employee Count and Demographics
- Capital Raised (if applicable)
Honest Feedback
Several qualitative questions will be asked, so be prepared to share your honest insights and feedback. Not all questions are mandatory, but we encourage you to answer as many as possible to help us create a comprehensive final report.
Several qualitative questions will be asked, so be prepared to share your honest insights and feedback. Not all questions are mandatory, but we encourage you to answer as many as possible to help us create a comprehensive final report.
To ensure accurate responses, please consider the following example scenarios:
You HAVE a Satellite Office/Remote Team: If your company is headquartered in the defined region but has satellite offices outside the area, please provide responses that include the total expenditures for all offices, including those outside the defined region.
You're a Satellite Offices/Remote Team: If your office is a satellite location of a company headquartered outside the defined region, please provide responses that only include the expenditures for the office(s) located within the defined region.
AO is conducting this study in partnership with KPMG, Okanagan College, the University of British Columbia - Okanagan, the City of Vernon, the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, Tourism Kelowna, and the Kelowna International Airport.