Shilo Verhaegen opened the doors to Ashbury Bridal in 2013, an eco-friendly, cost-conscious boutique that connects Okanagan brides with the gown of their dreams. When business started booming, Shilo trusted expert advice from Valley First and said ‘I do’ to taking Ashbury Bridal to the next level.

From cakes and pastries to breads and buns, locals and visitors to the North Okanagan have been indulging in delicacies from Sweet Caroline’s Bakery for more than 20 years. Their customers trust the quality baked goods they’ve come to know and love.

A global leader in the hockey industry, Okanagan Hockey Group is a point of pride among the Penticton community, regarded for developing highly skilled athletes and well-rounded individuals. At Valley First, we share that same pride in serving Okanagan Hockey Group as our member—it’s a relationship that only continues to grow stronger.

From the moment we met the crew at Vice & Virtue Brewing Co., we knew this was an extraordinary team. Turning a backyard hobby into a bustling brewery takes passion, care and determination—and this group has it all. Their devotion to bright and bold flavours radiates through everything they produce, from their inventive craft brews to their locally inspired snacks and sandwiches.

It’s the great outdoors, world-class wineries and picturesque Okanagan Lake that draw us to the Okanagan. And it’s these elements that inspired the sustainable designs of McKinley Beach, Kelowna’s new idyllic waterfront community. When it came to turning this dream into a reality, Andrew Gaucher, Vice President Development with McKinley Beach turned to Valley First.

No one knows the hotel industry in Western Canada quite like Valley First member Ron Mundi. As president of Mundi Hotel Enterprises Inc.—a collection of hotels throughout Southern British Columbia and Alberta—Ron's deep knowledge stems from his experience working various jobs in the hospitality industry.