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Join the Vernon Chamber of Commerce
Join the Vernon Chamber of Commerce (6)
Join the Vernon Chamber of Commerce and receive the benefits of being a Chamber member!
Membership Features
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Membership Guarantee
Written by Vernon Chamber Published in Join the Vernon Chamber of CommerceOur 90-Day Guarantee to New Members
Your membership in the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce makes good business sense. We guarantee it!
It's simple: All we ask is that, as a new member of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, you attend any three Chamber events within the first 90 days. If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your membership, let us know and we will refund your entire investment at the end of the 90-day period. Not a portion of it – all of it!
For a complete listing of Chamber events, click on the Events tab at the top of the page. Some of our more common events include:
Chamber 101 (every second month) – An early-morning information session where you can learn more about what the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce does and how to get the most from your membership investment.
Business After 5 (third Tuesday of every month) – A popular after-work event that helps you connect in a relaxed setting with other businesses in the Greater Vernon area.
Breakfast Series (several times a year) – Breakfast meetings that feature dynamic guest speakers, designed to inspire, motivate and educate.
Become a member today and enjoy peace of mind about your investment - guaranteed!
Top 10 Reasons
Written by Vernon Chamber Published in Join the Vernon Chamber of CommerceAmbassadors
Written by Vernon Chamber Published in Join the Vernon Chamber of Commerce"Welcome to Greater Vernon and thank you for investing in your community!"
That is the welcome message you will hear from our Ambassadors!
The Chamber of Commerce is often the first stop for businesses - but more importantly, we want to be the first to say "welcome to this business community" to our new owners and investors! Our goal is to connect them with other local businesspeople, giving them a good first step in building positive, rewarding relationships.
If you know of a new business owner in Greater Vernon, please contact Dianne Fowlie, Membership & Benefits Coordinator, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will be happy to connect them with our business community!
Endorsements
Written by Vernon Chamber Published in Join the Vernon Chamber of CommerceI spoke with a small group at a Vernon Chamber Orientation about the importance of joining the Chamber. I can not say enough about what the Chamber has done for my business! Dave Claeys, R-xtra Storage and GoGo Box
Join The Chamber - Membership Investment
Written by Vernon Chamber Published in Join the Vernon Chamber of Commerce
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.
Annual Membership Investment Fees
Payable Annually by Cash, Cheque or Credit Card
Monthly or Quarterly through automatic bank debit ($50 + HST one-time enrollment fee)
| Membership Categories | Membership | Annually | Quarterly | Monthly |
| CHAMBER | ||||
| Business Member 1 - 5 Employees | $230 + HST | $257.60 | $64.40 | $21.46 |
| Business Member 6 - 10 Employees | $260 + HST | $291.20 | $72.80 | $24.26 |
| Business Member 11 - 25 Employees | $352 + HST | $394.24 | $98.56 | $32.85 |
| Business Member 26 - 50 Employees | $454 + HST | $508.48 | $127.12 | $42.37 |
| *Business Member 51 + Employees | $535 + HST | $599.20 | $149.80 | $49.93 |
| *New Business | $178 + HST | $199.36 | $49.84 | $16.61 |
| *In business less than one year, less than 3 employees.. | ||||
| *Full Time Equivalent Employees – 2 part-time equals 1 full-time; 2 seasonal = 1 full-time | ||||
| Additional Company Reps Additional staff or contractors | $122 + HST | $136.64 | $34.16 | $11.38 |
| Additional Business - Same Owner(s) | $122 + HST | $136.64 | $34.16 | $11.38 |
| Individual Members (retired or seeking employment) | $122 + HST | $136.64 | $34.16 | $11.38 |
| Not For Profit Organizations | $178 + HST | $199.36 | $49.84 | $16.61 |
| Home-Based Businesses (1 owner/employee) | $178 + HST | $199.36 | $49.84 | $16.61 |
| *Secondary Memberships | $178 + HST | $199.36 | $49.84 | $16.61 |
| *Businesses not based in Vernon, that are full members of any other Chamber in BC. | ||||
| Reinstatement Fee (membership lapses for 90 days) | $50.00 + HST | $56.00 | ||
| One Time, On Line Banking Enrollment Fee | $50.00 + HST | $56.00 | ||
| BC Business Magazine Subscription | $15 + HST | |||
| With 12 issues of BCBusiness magazine at the special rate you will receive a bonus of 3 free months added to your subscription. | (Members pay only $1.00 +HST per issue, a saving of $3.95 + HST per issue off the newsstand price.) | |||