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You Can’t Please Everyone…..
Without a doubt we are faced with making multiple decisions everyday. Some are simple, obvious and easy while others tend to bring a lot of attention, feedback, support and even negativity.This past week the Chamber had to make a decision that was good for the organization but the result was that an event had to be cancelled. We have all been there…the place where you know you have to make the decision, you know it could be unpopular yet you know it’s the right decision for your company.
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Be A Tourist In Your Own Town
May 15, 16, 17 & 18
Do you know what Vernon has to offer in the way of Tourism Amenities???
Now's your chance to get out and see the amazing attractions we have in our community. If your tourism business is interested in participating, then contact Jen at Vernon Tourism info@vernontourism.com http://www.vernontourism.ca/
Watch for the ads in the newspaper and listen up on the radio! We encourage everyone to get out there and support our local tourism industry!
Remember to also visit http://www.visitingvernon.ca/
Eco-Chamber News
http://www.eco-chamber.ca/
Kudos to Community Futures (CF) for committing to implementing as many sustainable options as possible into their workplace. Read More >>>
 National Sustainable Building Advisor Program
Okanagan College
June 2009 to March 2010
Identify and discuss the key practices of sustainable building.
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The City of Vernon Sustainability Awards Program
The First Annual Eco-Nomics Awards >>
National Commuter Challenge Event
May 31 to June 6, 2009
The Commuter Challenge is a national program based on a friendly competition between workplaces and communities that encourages Canadians to walk, cycle, ride-share/carpool, tele-commute or take transit instead of driving alone to work. http://www.commuterchallenge.ca/
The Rice Box Gives BIG!
On Thursday April 30,Sun FM's Have a Heart Radiothon was incredible! The annual fundraiser gathered more than $46,000 for the maternal child ward at Vernon Jubilee Hospital. Many chamber members showed their hearts and donated, including The Rice Box who donated all of their days revenue, including donated wages from the staff. The Radiothon received from more than $4,000 the Rice Box. The other 50% of the revenue went towards the Cambodian Support Group. Thanks On and all the staff at the Rice Box and Sun FM for giving the community the opportunity to give.
The Top 10 Marketing Tips of All Time
 Today, the art of marketing is far more complex than it once was. However, many of the same basic principles still apply. Too often, professional marketers and small business owners overlook the basic techniques that have separated successful campaigns from those that never turn a profit. Here is my all time list of effective marketing tips.
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Know your audience.
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Focus on the offer.
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Split test. Never ever run a campaign without testing something.
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Never work alone. The most creative ideas come from working with other creative people.
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Don’t sell on price.
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Consistent messaging.
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Create value after the sale.
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Test. Test. Test.
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Integrated Marketing Works Best.
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Nothing can replace experience.
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Apply these helpful marketing tips if you want to be truly successful. Read More >>>
Chamber Benefit Provider
Home and Travel Insurance
1-800-563-0677 www.johnson.ca/chamber
Member to Member Discounts
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 >>>
Rotarians Assist Local Business!
The Kalamalka Rotarians and Community Policing teamed up to help beautify our community and assist our local businesses with the removal of unwanted tagging and graffiti on their buildings. Read More >>>
 Historic O'Keefe Ranch
http://www.okeeferanch.ca/
JF Bergeron photo
Chamber Trivia
Vernon Business Mens Association June 17, 1929
"A properly conducted credit business can do twice as much business as one run on a cash basis. The cry today is not less credit but more intelligent credit. The great weakness in credit is where a merchant fails to insist on all customers keeping their accounts within their credit limit and payment of accounts made promptly every month."
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