After a fire destroyed the Blue Heights Business Complex in Kelowna, a Vernon business owner says he won91裸聊视频檛 be able to re-establish his venture anytime soon.
Innerspace Watersports has been in Vernon for 40 years, and its Kelowna location stood for 13 years before being reduced to rubble by the Tuesday (Feb. 15) morning blaze.
Owner Chad Edwards said he initially had hope that some of the store91裸聊视频檚 merchandise would be salvageable, but once the scene cooled down he realized the only thing left was the building91裸聊视频檚 exterior wall.
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Innerspace now has to go through a mediation process with its insurance company, and the current outlook does not inspire confidence in a quick turnaround.
Edwards explained with COVID-19, high inflation and shipping rates, increased product costs and skyrocketing rental rates make it impossible to pivot quickly to another Kelowna location.
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The store91裸聊视频檚 products 91裸聊视频� canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, scuba gear, snow sports equipment and the like 91裸聊视频� have to be ordered a year in advance, so it will take at least that long to replace the destroyed merchandise.
Making sure all his staff members can still hold a job, Edwards is moving his Kelowna staff to the Vernon location for the time being.
91裸聊视频淥ur Kelowna store was designed to expand our market share and business and make it a lot easier for customers to come see us without driving, but in the meantime, it91裸聊视频檚 a beautiful 40-minute drive door to door from our old store to our new store,91裸聊视频� said Edwards. 91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e encouraging people to grab a coffee and take a beautiful drive to Vernon and let us serve you the best that we can.91裸聊视频�
In addition to equipment for a wide range of outdoor sports, Innerspace also offers lessons and instruction.
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