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Cutting Back on Marketing is Flirting with Business Suicide!
Last month we talked about the power of networking with a focus on the need to establish and maintain a healthy, vibrant network of business associates and clients. Most business owners recognize that their work and efforts towards drawing in the sales does not stop at networking alone. The need to continue to market your business is critical…especially in strange economic times.
Read More >>>
Eco-Chamber
http://www.eco-chamber.ca/
5 generations of master painters and eco-friendly paints are behind Okanagan Coating and Painting’s success. Read More>>>
Okanagan Small Appliance is saving people money while doing their bit for the environment. Read More >>>
The Building Sustainable Communities Conference
 hosted by ....
the Fresh Outlook Foundation
was a huge success.
Read the Urban Workbench Blogs here>>>
 
Chamber Trivia
Vernon Board of Trade - Business Men's Bureau
January 25th, 1945 ...discussing the subject of store hours, with particular reference to the confusion and uncertainty in the minds of the public, as to when, and what stores were open for business, this resulting in the lack of uniformity now prevailing. It was unanimously agreed that this situation is unsatisfactory in the extreme, and is one that will inevitably react to the detriment of retail merchants generally, particularly during post-war period, when competition will be keen and customer good will restored to its prewar value.
Original minutes from 1929 to 1949 are available for limited viewing at the Chamber office.
 Business After 5 Updates
Out With the Old......
Logo Contest Winner To Be Announced:
Predator Ridge Golf Resort - March 17
Come and celebrate all things Irish at the St Patrick’s Day ‘Business After 5’ event, from 5pm until 7pm at the newly renovated Predator  Ridge Clubhouse. Be in to win one of our exciting door prizes with a special prize to be awarded for the best “green” outfit of the evening! Chef Jeff O’Neill and his talented culinary team will be preparing delicious appetizers for your enjoyment and we will be offering a local Okanagan beer and wine selection. Predator Ridge Resort looks forward to welcoming our local community business partners. Directions>>>
"Making Connections"
Business After 5 Trade Fair - April 21
Hosted by Vantage One Soccer Centre and
Itty Bitty Catering Company Inc.
Watch for Details Coming soon.....
Top 10 Online Marketing Tips
How to Promote Your Website
 By Candice Pardue
Without an effective Internet marketing strategy, no online business can succeed. The definition of marketing is anything you do to get or keep a customer. These 10 Internet marketing tips will help you to get customers as well as keep them! Give customers a reason to come back again and again by building a mailing list and keeping in touch. Whether you are selling a product or service on the Internet, the methods you use to market your site will determine your online success. Read More >>>
2010 Olympic Business Opportunities >>>
With many businesses suddenly finding themselves in
a challenging marketplace, 2010 business has proven to be a source of new revenues for many BC companies.
Please take a closer look at two companies from BC’s
Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island that have both
taken innovative approaches to levering the 2010 Games to their advantage. Read More >>>
Chamber Benefit Provider
By utilizing the power and flexibility of the web, Payworks has created a
professional and cost-effective way for you to process your payroll.
Our goal is to help you run your payroll as quickly and easily as possible, while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, reliability and service. We do everything we can to make sure your payroll runs smoothly every time. http://www.payworks.ca/ info@vernonchamber.ca
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