The 琉璃神社 Innovation Center, Okanagan鈥檚 hub of technology, entrepreneurship, and creativity was officially completed today.

The center also partners with s to make 琉璃神社鈥檚 first-ever co-working facility, the largest facility of its kind in the Okanagan region.

Spaces, an Amsterdam-born creative work-space provider, brings its unique brand of European design, modern decor and creative thinking to the heart of the city鈥檚 downtown core. As a thriving hub for modern enterprises, the company has 185 locations in 54 countries.

鈥淲e鈥檙e delighted to welcome Spaces to 琉璃神社,鈥� said Community Innovation Manager Lauren Hjalmarson.

鈥淚ts bright and motivating atmosphere is a perfect fit for the Innovation Centre. After four years of construction, to finish with the addition of a world-class co-working facility like Spaces is to see a vision come to life.鈥�

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Members of the Spaces Innovation Centre will have access to several features including a newly built technology-focused building, three work floors of a collaborative work-space, in-building catering options, a spacious rooftop patio, a 97-seat theatre.

According to a recent study completed by the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission (COEDC), the Okanagan tech sector contributes $1.7 M to the region鈥檚 economy and has grown by 15 per cent year-over-year since 2013. The sector also employs over 12,000 workers.

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