Three Kelowna businesses have earned awards after being deemed fan favourites in the 2018 Fan Choice Awards.

Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union, has announced the winners of the awards, and among them are three buzzing Kelowna businesses: gluten free bakery and dessert shop Crumbs and Roses, fair trade shop Globally Fair, and multidisciplinary wellness and fitness centre NeuMovement.

害羞草研究所淲e are very thankful that we have such a dedicated and thoughtful group of customers who took the time to vote for our business,害羞草研究所� says June Martens who, along with her husband John and daughter Valerie, owns and operates Crumbs and Roses. 害羞草研究所淚t is a pleasure to work alongside the celiac and gluten free community in the Okanagan and beyond.害羞草研究所�

Located just a short drive from Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Orchard Park Shopping Centre, Crumbs and Roses害羞草研究所� baked goods and dessert items are wildly popular among those looking for a gluten-free alternative害羞草研究所攚ithout sacrificing on taste. Products are made to order, guaranteeing only the freshest buns, breads, cakes, cookies, sweets, pies and pastries.

These Kelowna businesses are three of several small and mid-sized businesses throughout British Columbia害羞草研究所檚 interior that have been recognized in the Fan Choice Awards.

害羞草研究所淪mall business is an important sector that害羞草研究所檚 trending upwards here in B.C.; between 2012 and 2017, employment at small businesses grew by 7.6 per cent,害羞草研究所� says Marek Buryska, regional manager, business banking with Valley First. 害羞草研究所淲hile it害羞草研究所檚 no surprise, I害羞草研究所檓 heartened by the number of positive, supportive votes we received from community members advocating for local and independent businesses in this year害羞草研究所檚 Fan Choice Awards.害羞草研究所�

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