Penticton, B.C. – Penticton, B.C. is one of those magical places that, once experienced, isn’t easily forgotten. Its breathtaking forested ridges, clay bank cliffs, granite bluffs and clear mountain lakes, along with its proximity to some of Canada’s best wineries, make it a world-famous destination for both nature lovers and food and wine enthusiasts.
Add in the city’s abundance of urban and cultural charm, an attractive housing market and easily accessible highways and airports, and it seems that Penticton has it all. And that is exactly what the City of Penticton wants virtual workers to know. The city is welcoming this demographic with open arms, and wants to showcase the beauty, livability and workability of their city to telecommuters thinking about creating a life they love. Add to this that the city was recently ranked as the best place to do business in British Columbia and as one of the top two places to do business in Canada (only 0.3 points shy from frontrunner Calgary periphery), according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’ latest study*, and it is clear that the City of Penticton is a great home base for virtual workers.
“In 2012, The Huffington Post named Penticton as one of the 10 best places in the world to visit** and we want to expand on that,” said Colleen Pennington, Economic Development Officer, City of Penticton. “While it is a fabulous place to visit, it is also a really, really great place to live. We know that many companies in Canada and around the globe offer employees the opportunity to work virtually. It has been proven to provide solid return-on-investment for these companies in the areas of increased productivity and a happier employee base; smart companies are taking advantage of that. In Penticton, the telecommuter approach comes with a huge range of lifestyle benefits.”
For an incredible lifestyle, Penticton is where dreams really do come true – especially for a growing global population of telecommuters. Along with the commitment of the City of Penticton to build a strong infrastructure and culture that supports entrepreneurs and virtual workers, there is also world-class golf, skiing, wineries, hiking, mountain biking, fishing and boating, within minutes, and a housing market priced well below other cities in B.C.
For more information on Penticton, its virtual worker culture, and opportunities and benefits for telecommuters, please visit: www.pentictonworks.ca.
