West Kelowna has its own cabs
West Kelowna now has a cab company as WestCabs opened just over three weeks ago to serve the Central Okanagan. WestCabs offers a luxury taxi Áeet at the price of a regular cab.
The company’s Áeet has over 12 vehicles including Mercedes, BMWs and Lexus, with two wheelchair accessible cabs. The entire Áeet offers free WiFi in its vehicles. The opening of WestCabs will boost the economy and tourism in in West Kelowna, said Devinder Virk, marketing manager for WestCabs.
Before opening, the company did an analysis with local resorts and found tourism was suffering because of poor transportation.
Previously, when people ordered a cab, they would have to wait for it to come from Kelowna, said Kirk with people waiting a minimum 30 minutes and sometimes an hour for a cab to come, he said. In winter, cabs could be even harder to get.
Along with luxury sedans, WestCabs offers 4x4 sport utility vehicles to help cope with the winter weather.
WestCabs connects West Kelowna and Peachland to the airport with reliable service.
So far response has been good with those who have already discovered WestCabs giving them repeat business. WestCabs’ dispatch is open 24/7. You can reach WestCabs at 778-754-8888, toll free at 1-855-829-8294, or by e-mail at dispatch@ westkelownataxi.com.
For more information, go online to their website at westkelownataxi.com.
————— The Greater Westside Board of Trade is looking for a part-time volunteer ambassador to help promote and raise awareness of its members.
The position would be a good opportunity for someone interested in working with and supporting a strong vibrant business community on the Westside.
The ambassador would have a good understanding of the beneÀts, services and opportunities provided by the Greater Westside Board of Trade.
Duties would include signing in and welcoming members at the Greater Westside Board of Trade’s Business after Hours networking functions and other events throughout the year; making welcoming phone calls to new members on behalf of the Board of Trade; introducing new members to key contacts at events; contacting under-engaged members to encourage greater participation and assisting staff with various projects.
Candidates should have excellent telephone skills, typing ability and a friendly personality.
Hours are negotiable, with ambassadors volunteering three to four hours once a week, plus events.
This is an opportunity to get out and meet people in our community.
If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, contact Heather Holmes at accounting@gwboardoftrade. com or at 250768-3378.
Tickets are selling quickly for Quails’
Gate Winery’s Dinner in the Vineyard series, which runs Wednesdays until Sept. 6.
The evening begins with a canape reception before sitting down between the vines for a four-course farm-to-vineyard meal from the culinary team perfectly paired with Quail’s Gate Wine.
July dates are sold out; however, there is still availability Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Aug. 30 and Sept. 6.
Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and costs $175 per person, all inclusive.
————— Local businesses can find out how to get involved in Maple Pass and beneÀt the B.C. Cancer Society at the same time at a barbecue cruise, July 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. hosted by Let`s Go Transportation and the Greater Westside Board of Trade.
The Maple Pass, which resembles the Entertainment Book, is Canada’s newest value card that gives back to the community. It promotes local businesses and attractions by offering discounts and added values to products and services.
Companies included in the program get an extra platform and tool to advertise and promote their products, and almost the complete purchase cost of the Maple Card goes to the Let’s Go Together Program which directly beneÀts the community.
Tickets cost $55 plus GST and include a barbecue dinner, two drinks, a two-hour lake cruise, T-shirt and shuttle service to the boat launch.
Shuttle service leaves from the Best Western Plus Wine Country Hotel and Suites at 4 and 4:20 p.m. There is no parking available at the West Kelowna Yacht Club.
Call Heather at the board of trade at 250768-3378 to register and buy your ticket.