The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce advocates and promotes economic development and retention in our community. We provide leadership and encourage sustainable growth, prosperity, and service excellence.

The Chamber hosts up to 30 events a year between Special Speaker Breakfasts, the Annual Business Excellence Awards, the Mayor's Breakfast, a Christmas Luncheon, and a Comedy Night. In addition, the Chamber co-hosts year-round "Business after 5" networking events the third Tuesday of every month.

We are the premiere voice of business for Greater Vernon. 

90 Day Membership Guarantee Your Membership in the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce makes good business sense. We guarantee it! Membership in the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce connects you with over 700 other businesses in the area ranging from single person operations to major corporations. It’s simple. Once you join the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, all we require is that you attend any 3 chamber events during the 90 day period. If for any reason you are dissatisfied, we will refund your entire investment at the end of 90 days. Not a portion of it – all of it!

Annual Business Excellence Awards Friday, May 7th

Nominee Categories and Criteria >>>
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North Okanagan Business >>> 

NEW 2010 Business Directory Opportunities>>

Logo Contests
'I Belong' Campaign Contest Details >>>
Deadline: February 12, 2010

Testimonials:

"The Vernon Chamber of Commerce has been a great support for the networking of my new business. There are so many opportunities for marketing and social engagements. E-blast and the Business After 5 are ones I have utilized frequently and found them valuable tools to market my business. Thanks for all your help and support! It has been great working with the fun and friendly chamber staff."
- Vikki Watt,, Padgett Business Services www.countbeans.com

"I would like to applaud you for creating events where the business community of Vernon can attend and receive relevant, pertinent and useful information. The new members meeting on was yet another wonderful example of the varied types of services that you have created for the business community. I view the Chamber not only as a resource for information but also as a support team that incorporates inclusion in a group of like-minded individuals and businesses. Thanks for the great work that you do!"
- Menza Bouwman, Triboda Printing Company
www.triboda.com

"I highly recommend Business After 5 to all Chamber members who wish to keep in touch with the latest happenings in the Vernon business community. In my years I have attended many such events as Business After 5, I can honestly say that I am truly impressed by the professionalism of the Chamber staff, the large turnout and I always come away with meeting a new business acquaintance."
- J McEwan, Funtastic Sports Society
www.funtastic.org

"Thank you for an enjoyable and informative Lunch & Learn session on Business Ownership Transition.  Joy Playford is a dynamic and charismatic presenter who clearly brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the topic.  The information, statistics and insights for creating and preserving financial strength and stability in your business in preparation for sale or transition were valuable and relevant, whether you are transitioning into, or out of, a business."  
- Nadien Wiebe - Independent Insurance Specialist