Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce
3002-32 Ave Unit 204 V1T 5M2 Vernon, BC, Canada

Thank you Greater Vernon Museum & Archives for this terrific history on The Kal

Empowering Employment February 4th, 2021 10am to 3pm Virtual Job Fair @ Okanagan College Via Hopin Throughout the day students, alumni and employers will have ample opportunities to network and showcase all they have to offer. As an employer, it you want to host an online booth register by Jan. 22 at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx. Questions? contact Erin Pedro at [email protected].

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Keeping up to date is challenging when changes occur almost daily, but the Greater Vernon Chamber is here for you. Check out informative webinars and events at https://www.vernonchamber.ca/events/

Are you looking for a new career? Chamber of Commerce members are looking for you. Check out the latest opportunities at https://www.vernonchamber.ca/jobs/

The annual Christmas Light Show at Historic O'Keefe Ranch has been officially cancelled because of the pandemic. The volunteers are keen on making this event return in 2021. Donations continue to come in to the Fill the Steer campaign, with over 100 individuals contributing over $20,000 so far. For more information, go to https://okeeferanch.ca/ @historic_okeefe_ranch

Locals can stay local

Do you want to look stylish for Christmas? Vernon merchants have the latest in fashion, in-person and online. vernonchamber.ca/local-online-shopping #VoteVernon is a campaign to bring awareness to the importance of supporting local and providing resources to connect non-profits with consumers. #VoteVernon is sponsored by VantageOne Credit Union.... VantageOne Credit Union See more

TOP REASONS TO SHOP LOCALLY Promotes a Diverse and Unique Community * Local shops create distinctive shopping experiences and respond quickly to the needs of customers. * Local business owners often sell local products, which creates a vibrant community and creates jobs.... * Our community has dozens of small and medium-sized businesses that have been here for years, and many who are establishing new roots. #VoteVernon is sponsored by VantageOne Credit Union For more information on supporting local, go to https://www.vernonchamber.ca/vote-vernon

Hop over to the BC SPCA Vernon & District Branch and help them care for bunnies.

Hello Okanagan talks to our friend Barrita Durward from Cotton's Chocolates

Congratulations Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon - Activate Life

More from the United Way Drive Thru Breakfast at the Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre. Thank you Vernon Vipers, Castanet and Total Restoration Services - North Okanagan-Shuswap for participating in this great event hosted by the United Way Southern Interior BC

The Chamber team is at the United Way Drive Thru Breakfast at the Vernon Lodge Hotel until 9 am. United Way Southern Interior BC Total Restoration Services - North Okanagan-Shuswap Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre

Chamber general manager Dan Proulx volunteers during the United Way Drive Thru Breakfast at the Vernon Lodge Hotel. It runs until 9 am today. Thank you City of Vernon - Activate Life firefighters for being part of the fun. United Way Southern Interior BC Vernon Firefighters Local1517 Total Restoration Services - North Okanagan-Shuswap Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre

Mel Arnold, MP, TeresaDurning.ca and Princess Silver Star are taking part in the United Way Drive Thru breakfast at the Vernon Lodge Hotel. It runs until 9 am today. Support the community agencies that support you. Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre United Way Southern Interior BC Total Restoration Services - North Okanagan-Shuswap Queen Silver Star Excellence Program

Rise and shine. The 19th annual North Okanagan Drive Thru Breakfast runs from 6:30 to 9 a.m. today at the Prestige Vernon Lodge Hotel. Show your local love for 20+ social programs changing the lives of our friends, family and neighbours. The United Way Southern Interior BC is an important part of our community.

Get ready for the 19th annual North Okanagan Drive Thru Breakfast Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 9 a.m. at the Prestige Vernon Lodge Hotel. Show your local love for 20-plus social programs changing the lives of your friends, family and neighbours. You can also pre-order your bags at https://trellis.org/north-okanagan-drive-thru-2020.

Have the best seat in the house as the Greater Vernon Chamber reveals the tops in business and non-profits during the Business Excellence Awards Gala presented by Valley First a division of First West Credit Union. The Oct. 23 virtual event features Jillian Harris, Ken Holland and Andrew Allen. Get your ticket now at https://www.vernonchamber.ca//greater-vernon-chamber-busin

We look forward to the Funtastic Sports Society hosting the 2021 sports and music festival.

Canadian Blood Services is holding a blood donor clinic at Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive. Oct. 14 from 1 - 5:45 PM (open appointments at 120, 135, 245, 410, 430 and 445) Oct .15 from 1 - 5:45 PM (open appointments at 120, 200, 210, 215, 250, 305, 540) ... Oct. 16 from 1 -5:45 PM (open appointments at 120, 345, 405, 425) Book individually at www.blood.ca 1 888 236 6283 ( 1 888 2 DONATE) or Download the GIVEBLOOD APP! See more

Advance polling for the provincial election runs from Thursday, Oct. 15 to Wednesday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find advance voting places and the dates they are open at https://elections.bc.ca/docs/advance-voting-places.pdf or the Where to Vote app at wheretovote.elections.bc.ca/ No matter how you vote, make sure you have a say in the direction of Vernon-Monashee and British Columbia.

Here is a great opportunity for local youth. School’s out across B.C. on Oct. 23, and the BC SPCA (BCSPCA) is inviting students to join them for a day of fun and learning about animals in their new virtual workshops! Each session is packed with animal-themed games and activities, live online events and time with guest speakers and animals. Learn more and register at http://bit.ly/bcspcaworkshops BC SPCA Vernon & District Branch