Connect + Collab With The Chic Creative Community

Smart business growth meets stylish connection at this fall’s most anticipated business mixer: Connect + Collab, happening Wednesday, September 10 at the iconic Sandhill Wines in downtown Kelowna.

This edition, themed Scaling Smart: Sustainable Growth, brings together professionals, founders, and creatives for an evening of insight, networking, and real collaboration. Expect more than business cards, come ready with your 20-second elevator pitch and an open mind for meaningful conversation.

When: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Sandhill Wines, 1125 Richter Street, Kelowna

Tickets: [Register Now]

Hosted by: Amy Cohen, The Chic Experience

Presented in Partnership with: Secure-Rite Mobile Storage

Media Sponsor: Kelowna Now / Now Media Group

The highlight of the evening? A powerhouse panel of industry leaders (to be announced soon) who have scaled their businesses intentionally - balancing profit with purpose, and growth with long-term sustainability. Whether you’re building your first product or scaling your third venture, you’ll walk away with strategies to grow smarter, not just faster.

What to expect:

• Welcome sips and a beautiful venue at Sandhill Wines

• Smart networking: interactive intros instead of traditional business card drops

• Snacks, wine + mocktails available for purchase

• A spotlight on local talent: featuring Yolanda @Discovering_Kelowna as the Young Entrepreneur Highlight

• A community cause: with a featured local charity to be announced

• Local innovation: proudly sponsored by Secure-Rite, Western Canada’s modular space solution experts

If you’re serious about scaling with intention, connecting with like-minded leaders, and being seen in Kelowna’s business ecosystem—this is your room.