Managing a team isn’t always straightforward—and the best lessons often come from real experience.

Join us for April’s Biz & Bites, proudly sponsored by OC Works – Okanagan College | Grow Your Business with OC Works, featuring guest speaker Diana Stirling.

Diana is the Owner/Operator of LocoLanding Adventure, Cherry on Top, Lickity Splitz, Coyote Cruises, and Cardle Candles Co., and leads one of Penticton’s largest youth-based workforce across multiple seasonal businesses.

This session, “Managing Teens: What We’ve Learned (the Hard Way & the Fun Way)”, is rooted in her experience leading large teams of youth—but the insights shared are highly relevant across all levels of business, team development, and hiring.

Through a candid and engaging Q&A-style conversation, Diana will share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what she’s learned along the way.

Ticket Includes: Networking | Lunch | Professional Development
Penticton Chamber Members: $35 | Future Members: $45

Together, we’ll explore:

• How to attract and hire great people in a competitive, seasonal market
• Creative approaches to fast and effective hiring (including a nine-minute hiring process)
• What it really takes to lead and motivate Gen Z teams
• Building a culture where employees step into responsibility and leadership
• Lessons learned from operating multiple businesses within one community

With a team of over 150 staff—primarily high school students—Diana brings a unique and practical perspective on leadership, communication, and team culture.

Whether you're hiring, managing, or growing your team, you’ll walk away with practical ideas, honest insights, and real-world takeaways you can apply to your business.