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Loyly Floating Sauna Opens on Okanagan Lake

Sauna on Okanagan Lake

There’s a new winter wellness activity for people of Kelowna to enjoy as Loyly Outdoor Floating Sauna has officially opened to the public downtown, giving people the chance to heat up in their sauna before cooling down right in Okanagan Lake.

Jessica and Nick Rastas came across something similar when they were visiting family in Australia for Christmas last year and were instantly hooked and hoping to bring their own floating sauna to Kelowna.

“We wanted to bring a wellness activity to Kelowna in the winter, which we find there’s not a lot to do here in the winter unless you’re a skier, so yeah, something to do to warm you up but also just to really invigorate you. It’s quite an amazing experience. I’ve never felt as much clarity as you do after getting out of the plunge pool, and then being able to get back in the sauna is such a treat,” said co-owner Jessica Rastas.

Ice baths or cold plunges have gained popularity over recent years as studies show there are some great health benefits for regular users.

Jessica highlighted a few health benefits from cold plunging, including increased blood flow, help with inflammation, as well as lowering the chance of cardiac arrest.

"Some really amazing things that can come from it. But one of the things that I really like when I’m thinking about mental health is the resiliency you feel when you’ve done the cold water plunge. After you get out of there you feel like you can do anything,” said Jessica.

“It’s not about how long you stay in the water, it’s really just about listening to what you can do and how much you can handle really. One second to 30 seconds, anything is good. Even for the people saying they can’t get into the water, if you just step outside into the cold air for a couple of minutes … that’s called exposure, so it’s all a benefit."

Constructing the building itself, which comes with a sauna room, a cold plunge room and change rooms, the couple finished putting on the final touches this week and decided to run a soft opening with family and friends to test the waters before the official launch.

“Everyone was pretty excited for it and it went well. The heat was good. There’s a few little tweaks we made today and then we’re ready to open to everyone tomorrow," said Nick, the other co-owner of Loyly.

Loyly Floating Sauna is open from now until mid-April with bookings available daily.

If you want to check out the Loyly Floating Sauna and its cold plunge located at the Marina in downtown Kelowna, you can book a session through their website or find them on Instagram.

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Applications now being accepted for Okanagan Business Incubator January 2024 Intake

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Okanagan Business Incubator

Next Cohort January 29, 2024 to March 8, 2024

  • Assess your opportunity
  • Research and validate your market
  • Develop market driven strategy
  • Develop a detailed business plan
  • Receive business coaching support
  • Prepare to launch

Contact Dylan Vinci for more details and to book in for a 1-on-1 assessment.
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Geometrik Success Story

Our congratulations to Natasha and Vladimir on their success in taking Geometrik to the heights they have achieved today. Community Futures is proud to have been an early supporter of this venture. Click here to see the great story:

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Hon. Harjit S. Sajjan Recognizes Community Futures for Perfit Dental Solutions Financing Support

Community Futures Central Okanagan (CFDCCO) is pleased to have received recognition from Hon. Harjit S. Sajjan Letter_from_The_Honourable_Harjit_S._Sajjan.pdf for the work that was done to support Perfit Dental Solutions. The early stage support provided by Community Futures in 2017 helped Perfit to get established and grow to the scale they enjoy today.

Perfit link https://www.perfitdigitaldentures.com/home

 

 

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Cleantech, manufacturing and aerospace industry familiarization tour.

On Wednesday, Nov. 9 the Regional District of Central Okanagan, in partnership with Tourism Kelowna, hosted elected officials, community partners and economic development staff on a cleantech, manufacturing and aerospace industry familiarization tour.

According to RDCO, familiarization tours are a staple in the tourism and hospitality space and provide guests with firsthand experiences, immersing them in facilities and services.

The OKGo Team adapted the concept to have an industry-specific focus, providing a platform for the University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus and industry leaders in cleantech, manufacturing and aerospace to share stories and information to further deepen industry understanding for elected officials and partners.

“It was an incredible privilege to engage with industry leaders to learn about research, innovation, growth and the challenges that lie ahead. Today’s insights have inspired us and furthered our commitment to a shared vision of a resilient, clean and prosperous future,” said Loyal Wooldridge, chair of the RDCO Board.

“These industries are the engine driving our regional economy and it is essential that we create an environment that not only attracts and retains the brightest talents but also fuels research, innovation and technological advancement.”

RDCO tells Castanet the tour started with a welcome from the board, followed by an economic update and industry stats for cleantech, manufacturing and aerospace from EDC.

Attendees then visited UBCO's Cleantech Hub at the UBC Innovation Precinct.

While touring the facilities, the group learned about academic-industry collaborations aimed at promoting clean technologies and helping industry bring their technologies and products to domestic and international markets, all while supporting Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

Last year alone, UBCO attracted nearly $45 million in research funding to the Okanagan.

“UBC Okanagan places a high priority on research partnerships that solve pressing societal issues while helping drive economic development and industrial diversification in the valley. The work taking place at the UBCO Cleantech Hub is doing just that, with exciting projects underway in areas like carbon recovery, hydrogen tech, renewables and more,” said Dr. Lesley Cormack, Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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Small Business Week Open House

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Join us for an exciting in-person event during Small Business Week. Discover the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of our community and celebrate the hardworking small businesses that make Kelowna thrive. click here to register:

Time: 15:00 - 18:00 (Pacific Daylight Saving Time)
Location: 210-1726 Dolphin Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9R9

At our Open House, you'll have the opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs and learn valuable insights from industry experts. Whether you're a small business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the local business scene, this event is for you. Discover new ideas, network with like-minded individuals, and get inspired by the success stories of our resilient small business community. Don't miss out on this chance to support local businesses and be a part of the Small Business Week celebration!

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