DAN PROULX
VERNON – The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce wants to ensure employees and investors are aware of all the benefits to setting up shop in the North Okanagan.
The Chamber has launched Work and Invest Greater Vernon, an online portal with vital data and information that entrepreneurs and job seekers can review when exploring the area for a new business or employment opportunities.
“The number one issue we hear from our members is difficulty finding staff. As part of our strategy to help local businesses address this issue, we will be promoting Work and Invest Greater Vernon to attract residents of neighbouring cities and provinces through various media channels,” said Dan Proulx, Greater Vernon Chamber general manager.
“We provide a dynamic business climate, world-class recreational opportunities and a rich culture and we invite businesspeople to learn more about our great community and why this is the place to live, work and invest.”
“We believe Work and Invest Greater Vernon will be a valuable resource for existing businesses who are looking to expand and attract new employees, as well as for local governments promoting economic development,” said Proulx.
By going to Work and Invest Greater Vernon on the Chamber website here, job seekers and entrepreneurs can find the following:
- Population and household demographics
- Largest employers
- Career postings
- Types of businesses
- Commercial property listings
- Housing rentals
- Business resources
- Lifestyle, health care, education and culture
“We want Work and Invest Greater Vernon to be a one-stop source of information so investors have a realistic sense of what opportunities the community provides and the infrastructure that’s in place to help their vision succeed,” said Proulx.
Work and Invest Greater Vernon will be rolled out to local governments, employers and specific sectors such as real estate, education, agriculture and manufacturing so they can use it as an attraction tool.
Data currently represents Vernon but as more data becomes readily available, it will be expanded to include Coldstream demographics.
Dan Proulx is Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce general manager.