They influence our community as more people come, they continue to contribute to our viticulture and grow our town. Wine is a huge part of our community in Okanogan, without their influence we would struggle, as they do jobs that most people are not willing to do. During the pandemic, the wine industry struggled because they were not allowed to cross the border and we had no one willing to do it. As our town grows, more restaurants and stores have appeared, which is great for tourist season and the culture diversity amongst us. Overall, they help our community in many ways and have a positive impact on our town.