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Please join us for an outdoor URBA After Hours! Ju Please join us for an outdoor URBA After Hours! June 4th from 5-7 pm. 🎉

Hosted by Willow Park Shopping Centre, at The Woods Rooftop Patio! 🥂

Enjoy an evening of networking in the sunshine, bites and beverages, a business card draw, and learn about what URBA is currently working on for our community. ☀️👥
 
Visit our website/link in our bio for tickets. 🎟️ Be sure to grab yours quick as this event is expected to sell out!

#Networking #Rutland #Community #KelownaEvents #Kelowna
Thank you to everyone who came out to last week’ Thank you to everyone who came out to last week’s URBA After Hours! 🎉

We’d also like to thank the hosts, Army Navy & Air Force Veterans In Canada Unit 376. 

Be sure to check out their website for upcoming events! 

Our next After Hours will be one you won’t want to miss! June 4th at The Woods at Willow Park Shopping Centre. 🥂 

Ticket link in bio. 🎟️ 

#KelownaEvents #Kelowna #Community #Networking #Rutland
Rutland On Call Team welcomes Rutland’s new RCMP Rutland On Call Team welcomes Rutland’s new RCMP Corporal Michael Gauthier 🎉

Cpl. Michael Gauthier, Bylaw Services Senior Officer Danny Hogan, City of Kelowna Community Safety Advisor Paul Selzer, and URBA on-call team members Razan Vig (Team Lead) and Navkirat Singh. 

#Rutland #RutlandProud #Kelowna #KelownaEvents #Community
Kelowna Vaisakhi Parade 🎉 Thank you to everyon Kelowna Vaisakhi Parade 🎉

Thank you to everyone who attended this year's Vaisakhi Parade! 

URBA was happy to be a part of such an integral event for our community. It is estimated that 5,000 people came out to celebrate! 🎊 

#Kelowna #ExploreKelowna #RutlandProud #Rutland #Vaisakhi
Some of the 2025 URBA team got together last week Some of the 2025 URBA team got together last week to get new headshots and this mural made for the perfect backdrop. 📸

Called Spirit of the Lake, this mural features all animals that are indigenous to the Okanagan while drawing inspiration from the Ogopogo legend. 

Artist: Nick Sweetman 🎨 Location: 115 Roxby Road at Taki Japanese Grill. 

#ExploreKelowna #Kelowna #RutlandProud #Rutland
This Saturday! Kelowna Vaisakhi Parade 🎉🎊 T This Saturday! Kelowna Vaisakhi Parade 🎉🎊

Taking place from 11 - 4 pm at Rutland’s Sikh Temple, located at 1111 Rutland Road N. 

Be sure to stop by URBA’s booth, say hi and get your hands on some goodies. 😄

#ExploreKelowna #RutlandProud #Rutland #KelownaEvents #Kelowna
A successful kickoff to this year’s URBA After H A successful kickoff to this year’s URBA After Hours! 🥂

Thank you to everyone who attended, as well as the wonderful hosts: Aubin & Associates. 👏

#Kelowna #KelownaEvents #ExploreKelowna #RutlandProud #Rutland
URBA After Hours is back TONIGHT 🎉 Please join URBA After Hours is back TONIGHT 🎉

Please join us for our first URBA After Hours of 2025! Hosted by Aubin & Associates, located at 100 – 160 Dougall Road South.

Taking place from 5 – 7 pm on Wednesday, April 2nd. Partake in an evening of networking, bites and beverages, a business card draw, and learn about what URBA is currently working on for our community.

Enjoy catering from Food Fusion Lounge, the winners of URBA’s Pizza Wars. 🍕

We look forward to seeing you there! Ticket link in bio.
Meet URBA’s New President: Justin Bullock 🎉👏

“I’ve been fortunate to call Rutland home my entire life, having grown up on Rutland Road. From attending Belgo Elementary and Rutland Middle, to graduating from Rutland Senior High, this community has always been a big part of who I am. And I’m proud to say I still call Rutland home, with plans to continue living in this hidden gem of the city. 🌇

As a business owner in the Rutland area—operating both OK Tire Rutland and Top Grade Tire Recycling—I’m excited and honoured to step into the role of President for the Uptown Rutland Business Association. 🛞

With such an incredible executive board behind me, including Jassi, Dom, Brad, and our fantastic Executive Director, Karen Beaubier, I know we’re in for a truly exciting year ahead. Looking forward to working with all of you and making this year one to remember!” #Rutland #RutlandStrong #RutlandProud #Kelowna #ExploreKelowna #KelownaCommunity #URBA
One week until the URBA AGM! 🗓️ Mark your cal One week until the URBA AGM! 🗓️ Mark your calendars for the URBA Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 6, at Valleyview Funeral Home, located at 165 Valleyview Road.

Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the meeting starting promptly at 5:30 PM and adjourning by 6:30 PM.👩‍⚖️

This is your opportunity to hear about URBA’s accomplishments in 2024 and gain insight into its vision and plans for the year ahead. Join us to stay informed, connect with fellow members, and play a part in shaping the future of our vibrant business community. 👥🧡

This is a FREE event. Please register by emailing our Executive Director, Karen Beaubier at executivedirector@uptownrutland.com

We look forward to seeing you there! 👋 #Kelowna #KelownaEvents #ExploreKelowna #Rutland #RutlandProud
Take a piece of the Uptown Mural Project home! 🎨🖼️

Did you know URBA has mural prints available for sale?

Available prints come in two sizes: 

11x14 & 18x24 ✨

Visit the ‘murals’ page on our website then click ‘shop’ to purchase yours today! 

Select t-shirts are also available. 

#RutlandProud #Rutland #UptownRutland #Murals #CanadianArt #Kelowna #ExploreKelowna
Call for Nominations! 📣 URBA is seeking Rutlan Call for Nominations! 📣

URBA is seeking Rutland business owners or commercial building owners with a ‘bricks and mortar’ location within URBA’s defined boundaries. The Board of Directors wants to work with passionate individuals with experience in businesses or organizations that support a positive business environment, collaborating with stakeholders, organizations and businesses to help members connect with each other. 🤝

URBA’s vision for a vibrant community includes generating economic prosperity, advocating on issues important to its membership and facilitating community pride. 🌟

You can be a part of this vision to shape URBA’s strategic priorities, bringing your valuable expertise and professional demeanour. You will be joining a team that is in it to make a difference, that offers valuable networking connections, though it requires an understanding of governance responsibilities, including fiduciary duties, due diligence, and a commitment to community engagement. 👥

Directors are expected to make the best effort to: 

- Attend all Board meetings
- Attend URBA events
- Participate in assigned committee meetings
- Assist with efforts to identify and introduce potential new members to URBA events

Interested? Email our Executive Director, Karen Beaubier at executivedirector@uptownrutland.com 

#Kelowna #URBA #RutlandStrong #RutlandProud #RutlandKelowna
URBA Annual General Meeting 🚨 Mark your calend URBA Annual General Meeting 🚨

Mark your calendars for the URBA Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 6, at Valleyview Funeral Home, located at 165 Valleyview Road. 📅

Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the meeting starting promptly at 5:30 PM and adjourning by 6:30 PM. 

This is your opportunity to hear about URBA’s accomplishments in 2024 and gain insight into its vision and plans for the year ahead. Join us to stay informed, connect with fellow members, and play a part in shaping the future of our vibrant business community. 🌟

#ExploreKelowna #Kelowna #KelownaEvents #RutlandProud #URBA @tourismkelowna 

We look forward to seeing you there!
At our December After Hours event, TJ’s Grazing At our December After Hours event, TJ’s Grazing stole the show with their incredible holiday grazing boards and treats! 🧀🍫 @tjsgrazing 

Their presentation, quality, and attention to detail brought a true sense of warmth and connection to the evening. 🫶

TJ’s Grazing is more than just food – it’s a labour of love. Founded in honour of TJ, whose legacy of comfort and joy continues to inspire, this local Kelowna business delivers Grazing Boxes, Boards, Tables, and Catering with heart. Plus, 10% of every order is donated to the BC Cancer Foundation. 🩵

✨ Thank you, TJ’s Grazing, for being part of our community and for adding so much to our event! ✨

#URBA #KelownaBusiness #ShopLocal #NetworkingEvents
Parade With A Purpose 2024 🎄🎅 URBA was prou Parade With A Purpose 2024 🎄🎅

URBA was proud to participate in this important community initiative with our first float! Thank you to our board members and volunteers who spent countless hours working on making it perfect. 🧡

It was a pleasure seeing thousands of people gather downtown to watch it take place. We are thrilled to hear over $200,000 has been raised for The Bridge’s Youth Recovery House. 👏

#KelownaChristmas #Kelowna #ExploreKelowna #KelownaEvents
Our last URBA After Hours of 2024! 🎄 We’d li Our last URBA After Hours of 2024! 🎄

We’d like to thank all our community members and business owners for joining us at Dimensions Hair Studio for one last networking opportunity until the new year. 🥂

We can’t wait to meet again in the new year, with so many amazing things planned! 🫶

#RutlandProud #Networking #ExploreKelowna #KelownaChristmas
Rutland Winter Light Up 2024 🎄 #Kelowna #Explo Rutland Winter Light Up 2024 🎄

#Kelowna #ExploreKelowna #RutlandProud #KelownaEvents #KelownaChristmas #HappyHolidays
Another successful Rutland Winter Light Up for the Another successful Rutland Winter Light Up for the books! 🎄

Stay tuned for our recap video tomorrow and thank you to the City of Kelowna and all of our sponsors. 🎉

#RutlandProud #Rutland #LightUp #ExploreKelowna #Kelowna #KelownaEvents
Please join us for our last URBA After Hours of 20 Please join us for our last URBA After Hours of 2024, hosted by Dimensions Hair Design! ✨❄️

Taking place from 5 – 7 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 4th. Enjoy an evening of networking, bites and beverages, business card draw, and learn about what URBA is currently working on for our community. 🫶

Link in bio for tickets! 🎟️ located at 153 Asher Road. 

#Rutland #RutlandProud #Networking #ExploreKelowna #Kelowna #KelownaEvents @dimensionshairdesignltd
The countdown is on! ❄️ The annual Rutland Wi The countdown is on! ❄️

The annual Rutland Winter Light Up Festival is this Sunday, Dec. 1st. 🎄

Taking place from 2:30 - 5 pm at Rutland’s Centennial Park. 

The beloved tree lighting will take place at 4:15 pm, courtesy of Mayor Tom Dyas. 👏

See you soon! 🎅

#Community #Kelowna #ExploreKelowna #LightUp #RutlandProud #Rutland
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