About Glohaven Community Hub
Glohaven is a community-based eCommerce marketplace that makes it easier for people to explore, shop, and support local.
THE STORY OF THE GLOHAVEN PEACH
Did you know... The name 'Glohaven Community Hub' originates from the Glohaven peach?
In 2013 Glohaven's CEO Michael Benedek was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer and given a prognosis of 1 year to live. In that moment, Michael made a commitment: if and when he survived that experience he would dedicate the rest of his days to creating meaningful, impactful change in the world around him.
On a warm summer day in August of 2014, after enduring many months of cancer treatments and all food tasting like cardboard, Michael's mother-in-law handed him a freshly picked Okanagan peach that literally changed his world. The experience of that 'Glohaven' peach was the seed that planted the idea for what has grown into Glohaven Community Hub.
Michael's dream for Glohaven is to create a greater sense of community and connection to 'local', especially in the online world. Michael believes: when we all work together to make 'local' more accessible, our communities and businesses will be more profitable, sustainable, and resilient.
Glohaven's brand is a 'tip-of-the-hat' to British Columbia's agricultural roots. If you would like to experience the deliciousness of Glohaven peaches for yourself, you can find them locally, across the Okanagan Valley in mid-August.
THE STORY OF GLOBOX™
Globox™ is a tourism gift box initiative, thoughtfully curated with local products and experiences, highlighting Indigenous businesses and Biosphere Committed Companies.
Glohaven first introduced Globoxes™ (tourism gift boxes) as a fundraising tool for local schools and nonprofits. Supporting the Grade 12 Grads from Kalamalka Secondary School in Coldstream, BC, our first Globox™ Raffle became the single most successful fundraising campaign in the history of the school. People loved how it was a triple win, supporting the students, local businesses, and of course the Globox™ prize winners!
Due to positive feedback and growing demand from the public, we soft-launched a Family Fun Globox™ and the Remarkably Loved Globox™ (currently sold old).
THE INDIGENOUS GLOBOX™
In recognition of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action, the Indigenous Globox™ launched in October 2021. Developed in partnership with Shop First Nations (SFN), and the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), the Indigenous Globox™ is a specially curated gift box featuring authentically local First Nations products and experiences from the Nlaka’pamux, Syilx, and Secwepemc peoples.
2 versions of the Indigenous Globox™ were created for public sale, and are currently sold out. However, you can purchase the recently launched Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre Indigenous Globox™ online now!
CUSTOM CURATIONS
We've proudly curated custom Globoxes™ for the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), SilverStar Mountain Resort, the Okanagan Indian Band, Tourism Vernon, Destination Silver Star, Eldorado Resort and the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre, featuring the products and experiences of countless local businesses!
