Maxine DeHart

Lyubov Omasheva, owner (left) and Rosa Tynybayeva, manager of Liquidation European Stock.

DeHart: Liquidation store full of European clothes

Kelowna hotelier Maxine DeHart takes a trip around the local business scene in her weekly column

Lyubov Omasheva, owner (left) and Rosa Tynybayeva, manager of Liquidation European Stock.
Maria Centuria Boutique owner Olga Isakova.

DeHart: Maria’s boutique a quaint European style shop

Take a tour around the Kelowna business community with Maxine DeHart’s latest column

Maria Centuria Boutique owner Olga Isakova.
Barb Dumbovic - owner/operator Barb’s Delights.

DeHart: Perogy lady celebrates 9th anniversary

Barb’s Delights is celebrating its 7th anniversary in business in the same location

Barb Dumbovic - owner/operator Barb’s Delights.
Browns Socialhouse owner/partner Brent Bolin.

Straight from DeHart: Browns Socialhouse open for business

Maxine DeHart's weekly column spotlighting Kelowna business, happenings and birthdays

Browns Socialhouse owner/partner Brent Bolin.
Lexis Dollevoet changed the name of her salon to Back Bar Beauty and has Corina Wagner and Angie Devine working alongside her.

Straight from DeHart: Stuffed animals for the holidays

Find out if you made Maxine DeHart's column for the final week of 2016

Lexis Dollevoet changed the name of her salon to Back Bar Beauty and has Corina Wagner and Angie Devine working alongside her.
Kellie and Scott Amis, Haven Mattress Company.

DeHart: Mattresses made at fair wage prices

Haven Mattress Co. donates a new bed to someone in need for every mattress they sell.

Kellie and Scott Amis, Haven Mattress Company.
Dan and Mike Bronswyk are co-owners of The Bread Co. in downtown Kelowna.

Straight From DeHart: New bartending catering service started

Business columnist Maxine DeHart has the latest happenings across the Central Okanagan business community.

Dan and Mike Bronswyk are co-owners of The Bread Co. in downtown Kelowna.
Andre with sons Chad and Kyle Blanleil.

DeHart: Andre’s Electronics celebrates family business milestone

From the TV repair shop Andre Sr. opened to now 20 high-tech electronics locations across B.C.

Andre with sons Chad and Kyle Blanleil.
Contributed Les Biernacki is the new owner/operator of the The Mission Tap House and Grill.

DeHart: New look and menu for popular Kelowna pub stop

The Mission Tap House on Lakeshore in Kelowna now offers a new menu with homemade buns and bread baked daily.

Contributed Les Biernacki is the new owner/operator of the The Mission Tap House and Grill.
Cipes family at Summerhill Pyramid Winery.

DeHart: Cipes family celebrates 30 years at Summerhill

Cipes family has produced 25 vintages over 30 years at Summerhill Pyramid Winery.

Cipes family at Summerhill Pyramid Winery.
Drive-thru

DeHart: Early start for annual United Way fundraiser

Be in the Drive-Thru line up early to help out the United Way. Remember, it's a fundraiser so be especially generous.

Drive-thru
Laurie Paxton, The Symmetry Studio.

DeHart: Makeup artist opens new shop in Kelowna

Action is heating in preparation for the Maxine DeHart-United Way Drive-Thru Breakfast, Oct. 13, from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Ramada Lodge.

Laurie Paxton, The Symmetry Studio.
Sherri LaRush is the owner of the new T-Bones Fresh Meal Market on Lakeshore Road.

DeHart: T-Bones location opens on Lakeshore Road

The market is chock-full of fresh beef, poultry, seafood, pork, including sausage and bacon along with gluten free and organic options.

Sherri LaRush is the owner of the new T-Bones Fresh Meal Market on Lakeshore Road.
Trail Appliances’ district sales manager Terry Volden(left) with Mike  Speckman, the new store manager.

DeHart: Volden works with builders at Trail Appliances

Lori Stevenson is the interim regional director of the Southern Interior Region of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Trail Appliances’ district sales manager Terry Volden(left) with Mike  Speckman, the new store manager.
Kelowna Family Dental's new owner Dr. Robyn Issacs, with the semi-retiring Dr. Tom Martin.

DeHart: Asian buffet ordered via an iPad

Maxine DeHart reports that Tokyo Asian Buffet/Bar offers new way to order and enjoy a buffet dinner.

Kelowna Family Dental's new owner Dr. Robyn Issacs, with the semi-retiring Dr. Tom Martin.
Bernice Louie, owner of the new Indigenous World Winery on Westbank First Nation Land, with winery general manger Ryan Walley.

DeHart: New indigenous winery opens on the Westside

Jun (Alexander) Bao has joined Dr. Jeff Pereverzoff at Kelowna Family Chiropractic.

Bernice Louie, owner of the new Indigenous World Winery on Westbank First Nation Land, with winery general manger Ryan Walley.
Sallah Tuer is the general manager of the LAURA ladies fashions store which has relocated from Orchard Park Shopping Centre to Banks Road in Kelowna.

DeHart: LAURA clothing store moves to new location

Business columnist Maxine DeHart reports that popular clothing shop switches from Orchard Park Mall to Banks Road location.

Sallah Tuer is the general manager of the LAURA ladies fashions store which has relocated from Orchard Park Shopping Centre to Banks Road in Kelowna.
Zena and Kevin Tucker are celebrating 10 years in business this month as owners of Enterprise Flower Studio in Kelowna.

DeHart: CedarCreek Winery restaurant open for business

Capital News business columnist Maxine DeHart reports The Vineyard Terrace Restaurant is now open for lunch and dinner.

Zena and Kevin Tucker are celebrating 10 years in business this month as owners of Enterprise Flower Studio in Kelowna.
Harj Bharaj is the new owner of  Springfield Auto Body.  

DeHart: Body chilling experience offers health benefits

Whole body cryotherapy is exposing the body to low temperatures for a short period of time.

Harj Bharaj is the new owner of  Springfield Auto Body.  
Talking Tree Nails and Spa co-owner Sako Boris (left) and general manager Catherine Allard.

DeHart: Family-owned pair of businesses, side by side

It's a family affair as Sako, Russel and Chris Boris open a spa and diner side by side in West Kelowna

Talking Tree Nails and Spa co-owner Sako Boris (left) and general manager Catherine Allard.