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Nominations open for Business Excellence Awards
VERNON – The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to recognize the best in business.Nominations are open for the 2019 Business Excellence Awards presented by Valley First until noon July 15, and the winners will be unveiled at a gala Oct. 18 at the Vernon Lodge Hotel.“The Business Excellence Awards are among the signature events in Vernon and we anticipate a lot of interest and enthusiasm surrounding the nomination process,” said Dione Chambers, Greater Vernon Chamber general manager.“We
Greg Stevens named Greater Vernon Chamber treasurer
VERNON – The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome a new member to its board of directors. Greg Stevens, a commercial account manager at TD Commercial Bank, has agreed to join the volunteer board in the capacity of treasurer. “Greg has considerable professional experience and a commitment to the community, and I know that he will be a tremendous addition to our board,” said Diana Wilson, chamber president. Stevens is a graduate of the UBC Sauder School of Business, earning a post
Second Round of Top 20 Under 40 Recipients Named
VERNON – KPMG and The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the second group of five recipients of the Top 20 under 40.The annual Top 20 Under 40, brought to you by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce, KPMG, Community Futures and City of Vernon-Economic Development, recognizes the next generation of leaders in the North Okanagan, those under the age of 40 years of age who are making their mark through business success and community involvement. The recipients were selected among more
First five recipients in Top 20 Under 40 announced
VERNON – KPMG and The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce are proud to present the first five recipients of the Top 20 under 40.The annual Top 20 Under 40, brought to you by KPMG, Community Futures and City of Vernon-Economic Development, recognizes the next generation of leaders in the North Okanagan, those under the age of 40 years of age who are making their mark through business success and community involvement. The first recipients were selected among more than 60 nominations, and include: Genny
