VERNON – The Greater Vernon Chamber is looking for young professionals under the age of 40 years of age who are making their mark through business success and community involvement. The move comes after the Chamber teamed up with KPMG recently to launch the Top 20 under 40 in Vernon.
“Vernon is fortunate to have many young, skilled, and knowledgeable professionals who are becoming our next generation of leaders and change-makers,” says David Adams, Managing Partner with KPMG’s office in Vernon. “KPMG is proud to sponsor the Greater Vernon Top 20 Under 40 and to recognize individuals who are making a positive impact in Vernon.”
Starting September 22, 2015 recipients will be announced over the course of four weeks and will be featured on the KPMG Top 20 Under 40 website. The recipients will also be honoured at a special recognition event on Thursday, October 22, 2015 during Small Business Week.
“This initiative wouldn’t have been possible without the support and encouragement of KPMG and for that we are grateful,” says Jaron Chasca, Greater Vernon Chamber president. “We believe that by recognizing some of the talented young entrepreneurs that it will encourage other young professionals to invest in and strengthen our community.”
If you know a resident of the Greater Vernon area who is excelling in their career, passionate about the community, helping to raise the profile of the Greater Vernon area, and will be under the age of 40 as of December 31, 2015, then they are a perfect candidate for the KPMG Top 20 Under 40.
Nominees can be entrepreneurs, executives, managers, or professionals in public, private, or not-for-profit sectors. To nominate someone visit: www.20under40vernon.ca. Nominations will be accepted until Friday September 4th.
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In other news, the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting is fast approaching marking what is shaping up to be a very busy September for the Greater Vernon Chamber. The AGM will mark the end of the term for another President. Jaron Chasca of Alternatives Funeral Services joins a long list of dedicated Chamber Presidents who have worked tirelessly to improve the business environment in the area since the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce (previously known as the Vernon Board of Trade) was founded in 1897.
The Board of the Directors is made up of volunteers who are passionate about what they do and many times they don’t get the recognition they deserve. Our members specifically, and the business community at large, benefit greatly from the work of the Chamber. Have you hugged your Chamber board member today?
The Annual President’s Dinner is scheduled for Thursday evening September 24th at Turtle Mountain Vineyard. A fun evening, fabulous food and a fantastic view all combine to make this unique event one that you don’t want to miss as the Chamber swears in its new board and pays tribute to those leaving the board.
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Finally, the Greater Vernon Chamber is pleased to welcome a number of new members including Locher Projects Inc., J-Ball Electronics Inc., Mystic Skiff, Interior Freight & Bottle Depot, Leona Snider Developments, Hayden Fitness Studio, Tambellini Design Studio Inc., and TRTA Architecture. Welcome to the Chamber network!
– Dan Rogers is the General Manager at the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce and can be reached at manager@vernonchamber.ca.