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Investing, relocating, expanding or just starting out, tell us what you’re working on. We’ll connect you with the land, data and people to move it forward.
Ryan Malcolm
Chief Executive Officer, WKEDC
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About WKEDC
The West Kelowna Economic Development Corporation is a municipal corporation wholly owned by the City of West Kelowna. It was created as one of Council’s strategic priorities, under the pillar Pursue Economic Growth and Prosperity.
Our mandate from the City is simple to say and takes a community to deliver: “to advance economic development strategies and to foster a vibrant, resilient, and prosperous community.”
Our first strategic plan, including our mission, vision and values, is being developed with the Board. Until then, the mandate and the objectives below guide our work.
What the City asked us to do
Meet Ryan Malcolm
Ryan joined WKEDC as its first Chief Executive Officer on February 23, 2026. He brings more than 24 years of leadership in economic development, real estate and community engagement across Indigenous, municipal and private-sector organizations.
He served as CEO of Ntityix, the economic development arm of Westbank First Nation, overseeing real estate, property management, forestry and residential construction. He then worked with the Emil Anderson group of companies, first as Director, Development at Emil Anderson Properties and then as Director of Business Development and Indigenous Relationships. Earlier in his career, he spent ten years with the District of North Vancouver as Manager, Real Estate and Properties.
Ryan holds a BA and an Urban Studies Certificate from Simon Fraser University and a Diploma in Marketing Management (Commercial Real Estate) from BCIT. He has served two terms on the board of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.
“A diverse, future-ready economy that benefits every resident and business on the Westside.”
Board of Directors
Five local business leaders guide WKEDC, joined by a City Councillor and the City’s Chief Administrative Officer as non-voting members.
City of West Kelowna, November 2025
Common questions
What does WKEDC do?
We help investors and businesses of every size find what they need to invest, start and grow in West Kelowna: sites and listings, community data, guidance on where to start, and introductions to landowners, funders and partners. When we can’t answer a question ourselves, we connect you with someone who can.
Is WKEDC part of the City of West Kelowna?
WKEDC is a separate corporation that the City of West Kelowna wholly owns. It has its own board of local business leaders, with a City Councillor and the City’s Chief Administrative Officer as non-voting members.
How can my business get support?
Send a message with the form on this page, or email us. Tell us where your business is today and what you want to do next, and we’ll point you to the right programs, advisors and next steps.
Doing your own research first? Start with community data, or browse funding, permits and advisors.