DAN PROULX
VERNON – Greater Vernon residents are urged to embrace the Christmas spirit by coming together and strengthening this wonderful place that we call home.
Rally the Valley is an initiative launched by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce that encourages residents to shop local, eat local, experience local and give local.
“Shopping, entertaining and donating are essential components of the pre-Christmas season, but all of us can be strategic with our actions and send a strong message that our friends and neighbours are important to us,” said Dan Proulx, Greater Vernon Chamber general manager.
“When you make a purchase, go out for dinner, visit a local attraction or donate to a charity, you are making an investment in the Greater Vernon area that translates into employment, a vibrant economy and essential community services. We all benefit when we rally together.”
Residents can visit vernonchamber.ca to tell us how you have supported local, and you will be entered to win a grand prize valued at $1,500 generously donated by our members; Village Green Shopping Centre, HM Krause Jewellers and Valley First, a division of First West Credit Union.
The contest runs from now until Dec. 24 at https://www.vernonchamber.ca/rally-the-valley/.
The website will also feature retail deals among Chamber members as well as important information on where to dine and which non-profit organizations are seeking support.
“A little Rally goes a long way to support the Valley this holiday season,” said Proulx.
The Greater Vernon Chamber is a membership-based business support organization that has been proud to serve as the leading voice of business in Greater Vernon since 1897.
Chamber members that want their Christmas retail details or non-profit fundraiser added to the Rally the Valley webpage can contact info@vernonchamber.ca or 250-545-0771.
Dan Proulx is General Manager of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at: manager@vernonchamber.ca