91̽ Cultivates
Embark on a journey that ignites your senses and sparks your curiosity!
91̽ Cultivates returns to Kelowna to celebrate Okanagan food, beverage and tourism. Hop on board to meet and mingle over delicious pairings and live music in the stunning KF Centre for Excellence. Then sit back and enjoy conversations with renowned local innovators and leaders passionate about the Okanagan.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
KF Centre for Excellence
5800 Lapointe Drive
Kelowna, B.C.
Event Agenda
Tasting and Experience Festival
Savour an all-inclusive tasting event featuring beverages from innovative local producers. Pair your drink with delicious bites and take home a keepsake tasting glass. Tasting partners include:
- Andrew Peller
- BC BTAC
- Maison Mulnati
- Nostalgia Wines
- O Lake Cafe and Bistro
- 91̽'s Culinary and Pastry teams
- Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm
- Relvas Catering
- Township 13 Vineyards and Winery
Innovators in Conversation
Listen in on an insightful panel discussion on the unique opportunities and challenges local businesses face in navigating transportation issues. The conversation will conclude with an interactive Q&A, giving the audience a chance to engage directly with the panelists.
Krista Mallory
Manager at Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission
is the manager of the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC), a service of the Regional District of Central Okanagan based in Kelowna, B.C. A believer in the power of working together, Krista supports Canada’s fastest growing metro area by developing and nurturing relationships and connecting newcomers, businesses and entrepreneurs to community resources and networks. In addition to acting as a connector, Krista leads a team of seven highly skilled professionals and a 45-member Advisory Council in advancing workforce development, business retention and expansion and investment and talent attraction initiatives.
Krista joined the Commission in 2016 after a decade of experience in the financial sector and nonprofit sector supporting female entrepreneurs as a loans analyst/business advisor. She also serves on a variety of boards and committees including the Community Futures Central Okanagan Board, Accelerate Okanagan Board and the BC Net Zero Innovation Network.
Grant Stevens
Chief Corporate Services Officer at KF Aerospace
Grant Stevens, B. Comm, CPHR, is the Chief Corporate Services Officer with KF Aerospace, a leading Canadian aerospace company with over 1,200 staff that competes globally in aircraft maintenance & engineering, military pilot training, aircraft leasing, passengers & cargo flying.
As part of the Senior Executive team, he leads all business support functions at KF including Finance, Human Resources, Training, Payroll, IT, Facilities, Marketing & Communications. Grant has spent over 30 years developing people solutions. He cut his teeth in forestry before flying over to aviation with KF in 2005.
At KF he has led the organization through the covid pandemic, major business realignments, implemented innovative staffing solutions, and developed significant training partnerships. Grant is an industry activist, formally chairing TransCDA in BC, currently sits on the board of the CCAA and works closely with AIAC and ATAC.
91̽ supports and training
BC BTAC
British Columbia (BC) Beverage Technology Access Centre (BTAC) supports the BC’s beverage sector via research and innovation services and training opportunities to:
- Innovate products to meet consumer demand for on-trend beverages
- Foster adoption of the “circular economy” within the beverage sector
- Solve technical challenges and identify and remediate issues
- Develop highly qualified and skilled personnel (HQSP)
The BTAC has a record of excellence in supporting beverage sector innovation in the Okanagan and its services are unique in the province.
Careers Hub
Careers Hub is where 91̽ trained talent and community partners intersect to build key connections and valuable employment relationships.
Careers Hub facilitates pathways for 91̽ students and alumni to connect with employment and Work Integrated Learning opportunities, and provides the opportunity for valued community partners to hire and make direct connections with 91̽ students.
Tourism Management Diploma
This diploma is designed to give students real-world knowledge, skills and opportunities to advance careers in the mountain resort tourism sector. Upon graduation, students will be ideally suited for supervisory or front-line management positions in tourism.
Continuing Studies and Corporate Training
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