January 4, 2010
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Happy New Year everyone!

Hard to believe that it is 2010 already!! Where did this last year go?? It’s been a bit of a “whirlwind” when I look back on it.

The Chamber was very busy in 2009 introducing our Lunch & Learn program, partnering with the Downtown Vernon Association to bring forward two Making Connections Trade Fairs, engaging our members in a Toastmaster sponsored Speechcraft program to enhance public speaking skills, an information session on the Harmonized Sales Tax, orientation sessions for new members etc. etc. and all this in addition to our regular events. In total, we hosted over 40 very valuable events for our membership. Read More >>>

 

Here it is! The Next Great Advantage for Your Business!

Just for being a Chamber Member your business will be listed in the print directory being published in February 2010. Of course other advertising options will be available to you. Expect to be contacted by Prosper Media or a Chamber representative very soon. or contact.

More Info >>> mailto:jack@prospermediagroup.ca

 

Eco-ChamberNews
eco-chamber.ca    @ecobizniz

Think Green Publishing always begins a new project by deciphering who its client is, and by disseminating what information that client needs in order to properly and successfully do business. more here>>>

Green Planning,
Green Energy and Green Building departments partnering to 
speak at this Greater Vernon Chamber Luncheon on January 20th, 2010  more>>>

This January we begin nominations for the NEW Green Business Award for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's 2010 Annual Business Excellence Awards on May, 7th, 2010. The “Green Business of the Year” Award will be in addition to our Annual Business Excellence Awards more here>>> 

 

 How can you lose with this deal?
90-Day Membership Guarantee

Your Membership in the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce makes good business sense. We guarantee it!

It’s simple. Once you join the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, all we require is that you attend any 3 chamber events during the 90 day period from the start of your membership.

If for any reason you are dissatisfied, we will refund your entire investment at the end of 90 days. Not a portion of it – all of it!

Join us! You’ll be glad you did and we guarantee it!

More info >>

 

Calling All Artists and Graphic Designers

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce (GVCC) is pleased to announce that we will be holding a contest for two innovative & creative logos. The contest will be for one logo to symbolize our distinguished Annual Business Excellence Awards and the other logo will be designed to promote a brand new campaign for the GVCC called, “I Belong”.

More Info>>>

Annual Business Excellence Awards >>>

New 'I Belong' Initiative>>>

Deadline for Submissions 12:00 noon January 8, 2010
Contact info@vernonchamber.ca for more info

 

 Funbook Now Available

"THE" North Okanagan Coupon Book - 20th Anniversary

 

RESTAURANTS - GOLF 
SILVER STAR MOUNTAIN  ENTERTAINMENT 
SHOPPING - CAR CARE
Available at the Vernon Chamber Office or Chamber Events for $39

 

Catch The Gold Carnival Spirit! 50 Years Of Carnival Fun!

January 29th

        to

February 7th 

vernonwintercarnival.com

 

 BC Business Magazine Special Offer for Chamber Members

Receive 12 months of  for $14.99
Only $1.25 / issue

(cover price $4.95)
Members save $12.25 on subscriptions and more than $40 on the newsstand price.

Click here to save now>>>
Enter Promotion Code 05VCC09 for the Special Rate of $14.28 + gst

***** ONLY $14.99 *****

 

As a consumer are you more likely to do business with a Chamber of Commerce member?

To vote go to http://www.vernonchamber.ca/
For the social media survey results click here >>

 

 

Pay Using Your On Line Banking

Membership Fees, Event Registration, Sponsorship

Contact the Chamber with payment information 250-545-0771 email or fax 250-545-3114

Upcoming Events

Get your tickets>>>

 

Lunch and Learn

 Tuesday, January 12
11:45am - 1:00pm
Village Green Hotel

Why Biodiesel?
Reinhard Schuetz P.Eng. PDQ Consulting

Registration>>>

  • Diesel engines provide the backbone of all major global transportation systems

  • Biodiesel imparts the extra benefits of lower toxic emissions and increased engine life.

  • Biodiesel is a less expensive and renewable fuel option for transportation needs come and learn what is available.

 

New and Future Member Orientation
Wednesday January 13
7:30 to 9:00 am FREE
Okanagan Valley College of Massage Therapy

Perfect opportunity to learn more about what the Chamber can do for your business. RSVP>>>

 

Plain Language Documents Can Benefit Your Business
Thursday January 14 FREE
7:30 am to 9:00 am
Continental Café, Alpine Centre
46-100 Kalamalka Lake Rd

Registration >>>

Plain Language Writing is an approach to communication that begins by looking at the needs of your readers.

 

Business After 5

Tuesday, January 19
5:00pm -7:00pm
Wesbild Centre and Funtastic

 

Going Beyond LEED Platinum

Wednesday, January 20
11:30am - 1:30pm
Best Western Vernon Lodge

Green Planning, Green Energy Options and how to build a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building in the Okanagan.

Registration>>>

Brooke Marshall Environmental Planner, City of Vernon
Green Planning initiatives for Vernon

Gregory Myles, BC Hydro
Green Energy options available to business

Robert Parlane, C.E.I Architecture, Kelowna Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and the new Centre of Excellence Building planned for the Penticton OCC campus.

 

Feature Members

Chamber Business are highlighted each month, one new to the chamber and the other an existing member who has supported the chamber with their commitment and dedication.

Chamber Champion

Predator Ridge Resort
One of Western Canada's finest resorts. With 1,200 acres of immaculately-groomed fairways, natural lakes and streams, rugged pine-covered ridges and wheatgrass meadows, Predator Ridge is spectacular in every sense. predatorridge.com

Feature New Member

Auntie Karen’s Horse Kookies – Cowboy Tested, Horse Approved!
All Natural Horse Treats for your equine companion. Wholesale inquires are welcome. 250-503-1667 kpallats@hotmail.com

New Chamber Members

V Net Consulting is a website hosting and internet marketing consultation. Our focus is to provide a valuable and affordable web hosting and internet marketing consultation service that equips businesses with the expertise of our trained staff.  We offer a wide range of website support services for businesses including website design and development, internet marketing and SEO, website administration and website hosting. 250-307-7435! www.vnetconsulting.ca

Concept Audio Works Inc. Since our inception in March 2000, the main emphasis has been on live sound production and stage lighting. We are continually upgrading and adding to our inventory and have recently purchased an EAW rig to handle the larger venues. We own the largest mobile concert stage in the B.C. interior for summertime festivals. www.conceptaudioworks.com 250-493-4883

Think Green Publishing Ltd - We love what we do. The passion we have for our work enables us to take ownership of our clients' projects. We constantly strive to deliver the highest-quality products possible. There is no greater satisfaction than delivering a finished product that helps a client reach their goals and objectives. www.thinkgrenpublishing.com 250-374-7336

Charlene Silvester Notory Public is geared to; successful document preparation and electronic registration of Land Title documents, manufactured home transfers and personal property security agreements, private one-on-one interview(s) with clients with regard to their estate planning. 250-542-4313

Auntie Karen’s Horse Kookies – All Natural Horse Treats. Wholesale inquires are welcome. These equine delicious treats are available at Briteland, Simply Baskets in the Village Green Mall, Vernon Vintners among many other locations. 250-503-1667 kpallats@hotmail.com

Lava Marketing –Things we can help you with:Set you up with a blog and train you on how to use it, Set you up on social marketing sites like Facebook, Twitter , Help you host your own on-line radio show, Set up a Twitter marketing strategy and help you execute it, Set you up an e-commerce store and train you on how to add items, add photos, add descriptions, etc. www.vernongirl.com 250-558-1176 www.vernongirl.com 250-558-1176

More info on these new members >>>


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