Local Economy
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- Service Industry & Retail
- Home Based Business
- Agriculture
- Wine & Grapes
- Resource Industry
- Tourism
News & Updates
- Update Re: ecoENERGY Registration Closure and Post-Retrofit Evaluation Extension
- Penticton Named a Top 10 International Travel Destination For 2012
- Economic Development News
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553 Railway Street
Penticton, BC V2A 8S3
Local: 250.493.3323
Fax: 250.492.6119
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Quick Links
- The City of Penticton
- Penticton Wine and Country Chamber
- Tourism Penticton
- South Okanagan Events Centre
- OurOkanagan
- Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen
- Penticton Indian Band
- Penticton Regional Airport
Local Economy
Strong, Stable, Local Economy
Based on public sector, agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, Penticton’s economy is strong and growing. The area is becoming known for its high quality vineyards and premium vintages as well as its diversified manufacturing and industrial sectors.
Area employers speak of the dedication and loyalty of their workers. The Okanagan Valley’s lifestyle attracts skilled workers from across Canada who are well-educated, eager to work and looking for long- term employment.
Approximately 2,000 workers (or about 9.8%) of Greater Penticton’s workforce are employed in tourism related businesses. In 2008, tourism in BC generated a direct contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) of $6.6B, a 32% increase in GDP since 1998.
Penticton Economic Sectors
- Land Values
- Market Area
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Service Industry & Retail
- Home Based Business
- Agriculture
- Wine & Grapes
- Resource Industry
- Tourism
Questions? Contact Penticton Economic Development



