Businesses in the Central Okanagan are facing calamitous times, according to a survey from the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. On Friday, the chamber released the survey regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic and its effect on local businesses.
With just under 8,000 businesses taking part, the chamber said “the data paints a dire picture of what businesses are experiencing now and what they expect to be facing in the near future.” According to the survey: “Public health must be the primary concern during the early days of the pandemic,” said Jeffrey Robinson, acting president of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. “We commend the federal and provincial governments for prioritizing the health and safety of its citizens above all else.