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I’ve Caught Something……Viral?

Viral Marketing is taking the Internet by storm and it truly is the latest buzzword for business. However, the term has actually been around for close to 10 years yet the application is getting a lot of attention these days.

The term alone sets a presence for what one might expect, after all, the word viral means…..”caused by a virus”. This is something most of us try to avoid, however, in this case, you want to embrace viral marketing for your business! Read More >>>
                                                                                

 

Eco-Chamber News

http://www.eco-chamber.ca/

Digitech’s efforts prevent more than 1000 kilograms of plastic and waste metal from entering local landfills every month- roughly the size of three standard refrigerators! Read more>>>

The City of Vernon is hosting Earth Day 2009 including a NO plastic bags drive.
Read More >>> 

Would you like to eliminiate 
single use plastic bags from Vernon?  
Vote now >>>

The Sustainable Environmental Network Society (SENS) is holding its 3rd Green Environmental Fair at Vernon’s Rec Centre on Saturday, May 30th
Book  now>>> 

                                                                              

Remove the Graffiti
From Your Business FREE!

Rotarians at Work Day!Community Paint OUT DAY!!!
Register Your Business Today!

Contact The City of Vernon RCMP Community Policing Office 250-260-5833. More Info >>> 

                                                             


Exterior view of the
front window displays at Nolan's Drugs drugstore, located at
3001 Barnard Ave.
photo courtesy of Vernon Museum and Archives


Chamber Trivia

Business Men's Bureau
March 26, 1944... A resolution was presented "That the City Council be petitioned to amend By-law #559 regulating hours of closing shops, as may be necessary to make all day closing Thursday of every week compulsary"
Original minutes from 1929 to 1949 are available for limited viewing at the Chamber office.

                                                                              

 
Top 10 Networking Tips

  1. Keep in mind that networking is about being genuine and authentic.
  2. Ask yourself what your goals are in participating in networking meetings.
  3. Visit as many groups as possible that spark your interest.
  4. Hold volunteer positions in organizations.
  5. Ask open-ended questions in networking conversations.
  6. Become known as a powerful resource for others.
  7. Have a clear understanding of what you do and why, for whom, and what makes your doing it special.
  8. Be able to articulate what you are looking for and how others may help you.
  9. Follow through quickly and efficiently on referrals you are given.
  10. Call those you meet who may benefit from what you do and vice versa. Read More >>>  

                                                                       

 Chamber Benefit Provider


    

Getting paid for your products and services is important! Keeping your profits is equally important. Do you know what your Merchant Services options are? There are many providers out there all offering similar solutions but you must do your due diligence and know the facts before signing. Think about this.

Visa 1.68 Mastercard 1.79 Debit .09 and discounts on annual administration fees for Chamber Members

Contact Sanata L Martin  250-717-6589  or info@vernonchamber.ca

                                                                              

 

 
 

Member to Member Discounts

View a Complete List of Chamber Members Offering Discounts to Other Chamber Members.
Add your disount 
                                                                             

Advertising Opportunities

  • E-Newsletter
    Each ad can be linked to your website or specified document
    - Front Page or All Inside Pages $250
    - Front Page (one column) $125
  • E-Mail—Blasts $150 (refer to guidelines)
  • Web Site
    Banner Ads $300 per year (includes banner design)
    Premiere Business Listing in Web Directory $75 per year

Prices do not include GST More info >>> 

                                                                                            

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. More Info >>>

Chamber March Events 

 ------ April 15 - 7:30 to 9:00 AM
New and Future Member Orientation FREE 
RSVP info@vernonchamber.ca
Coffee & morning goodies sponsored by The Cracked Pot crackedpotcoffee@shawbiz.ca

------ April 21 - 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Making Connections Trade Fair -Business After 4:00
Admission: $5 Members, $15 Non-members 
sponsored by...
North Okanagan Youth Soccer Association (Vantage One Soccer Centre) and Itty Bitty Catering leewest_paper@shaw.ca

------ April 29 - 11:15 to 1:30 PM
Provincial MLA Business Forum & Luncheon
Register Now >>>

------ May 7 11:45-1:00 PM
Prestige & Ora Business Lunch And Learn - Invest Right (BC Securities Commission)
Register >>>

------ May 14 5:00 -7:00 PM
Valley Wide Business After Hours "Desert Connections"
Nk-Mip Cellers, Osoyoos
Limited Exhibitor Space
Sign Up Now >>>

More Chamber Member Events >>>

Add Your Chamber Event >>> or info@vernonchamber.ca

                                                                                   

 
Friday May 29, 2009

Nominate your favorite business to 
WIN a RE/MAX Balloon Ride and 2 tickets to the 2009 Annual Business Excellence Awards! 
Contest details >>>

Silent Auction & Balloon Burst
Donations Now Gratefully Being Accepted info@vernonchamber.ca

Nominate Your Favourite Business >>
Nomination Categories & Criteria >>
Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now >>

                                                           

 Feature Members

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

Feature New Member - - - - -

Rancho Vignola

Let us introduce you to our top quality, new crop nuts and dried fruit and show you how you, your business or your family and friends can be part of our annual ordering system. Rancho Vignola has many wonderful growers to thank for the wide variety of quality, wholesome products. Fundraising with Rancho Vignola New Crop Nuts & Dried Fruit offers as much as a 70% profit margin. As well, you are offering your prospective supporters a nutritious product www.ranchovignola.com


Chamber Champion - - - - - 

MacGroup of Companies
Ken MacLeod and his group of professional associates offers services in business coaching and mentoring support, specialty training, Strategic Planning, tactical and brand strategies, marketing, advertising & graphic design. The MacGroup is also aligned and associated with various marketing and communications firms across BC and offers full service agency support and web development.
http://themacgroup.net/index.php

                                                  

New Chamber Businesses

---Alpha Aviation
1 888 947 2007 sales@flyalpha.ca

 ---Balance Natural Health Clinic 
250-545-0103, 3105- 36th Avenue

 ---Braunfel Holdings Ltd.
250-558-3549 / 250-558-0192 

 ---Coast Range Contracting  
www.coastrange.ca 250-550-0113

 ---Digitech Renewable Printer Cartridges
250-762-8335 www.digitechlaser.com

 ---Keith Dahlen Construction Ltd  
250-545-1300 www.keithconstruction.ca

 ---Lakeside Pump & Irrigation  
250-545-8303 gordminaker@hotmail.com

 ---Okanagan Glass
2814 44th Avenue 250-542-3063 okglass@shaw.ca

 ---PURAIR™
250-260-6619 www.modernpurair.com

 ---Rancho Vignola
www.ranchovignola.com 250-542-6683

 ---Vernon Jubilee Hospital  www.interiorhealth.ca 250-558-1258

                                                     

 

Meal and Vehicle Rates

As a business owner you may need to know the deductable rate to calculate travel expenses. Check here for the applicable provincial rates.

                                                     

Chamber Office Easter Hours

Closed - Friday April 10 and Monday April 13