Rally The Valley
The Greater Vernon Chamber is Rallying the Valley this holiday season, encouraging everyone to support local! From shopping and dining to exploring and giving, there are countless ways to show your love for our community.
To say thank you, we’re giving you the chance to win an incredible grand prize valued at $1,000! Simply take the pledge to purchase 50% or more of your holiday gifts locally, and you’re in the running. Contest closes on December 15, and the lucky winner will be announced on December 17. Let’s make a positive impact together—Greater Vernon style!
Hear from Alison Ludditt at The Room Collection, on why shopping local is important in our community.
Give the Gift of Sustainability This Holiday! 
This season, make your gifts meaningful AND eco-friendly by shopping local at Fill – Vernon’s Refill Store! From refillable personal care products to eco-conscious household essentials, Fill makes it easy to reduce plastic waste while supporting a local business. 
Every time you choose to refill and reuse, you’re helping our community cut down on single-use plastics and keep Vernon green. 
So let’s keep it local, sustainable, and full of cheer this holiday season!
Curt from Valley First dives into why shopping local is more than just supporting your community—it can also help you avoid fraud! From secure transactions to knowing exactly who you're buying from, Curt explains how keeping it local protects both your wallet and your neighborhood.
Join us in making smarter, safer shopping choices and keeping our local economy thriving.
Top Reasons to Shop Locally
Sales tax goes towards community infrastructure, police and fire protection, culture, and recreational programs- Local businesses have the ability to support non-profits or donate fundraising prizes for schools, sports groups and health care.
- Local businesses are more likely to shop with other local businesses. Research shows that for every dollar spent at a local business, 63 per cent is reinvested locally.
Sales tax goes towards community infrastructure, police and fire protection, culture, and recreational programs- Non-profits provide vital community services and create employment, and they depend on local businesses for donated funds to help with programs and operating costs.
- Schools, sports teams, seniors groups and cultural organizations receive donated items from businesses for auctions, raffles and special projects.
- How can you expect area businesses to support your ask if you don’t support them?
Non-profits provide vital community services and create employment, and they depend on local businesses for donated funds to help with programs and operating costs.-
Supporting local business means you’re helping to secure jobs and opportunities for your neighbours and children.
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Local businesses provide some of the most stable employment opportunities in the community and these employees spend in the local economy.
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Locally owned businesses provide inspiration to our young people, proving that they can live here and pursue their dreams.
Supporting local business means you’re helping to secure jobs and opportunities for your neighbours and children. - Shopping in Vernon means no need for long drives. You are not burning fuel and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Local businesses make more local purchases requiring less transportation.
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There is less packaging involved.
Shopping in Vernon means no need for long drives. You are not burning fuel and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.-
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ernon business owners and their staff are informed about their products and are available for questions and support. -
Local business owners and employees get to know their customers.
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Local businesses are generally owned or operated by people who live here and are invested in our community.
ernon business owners and their staff are informed about their products and are available for questions and support.-
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cal shops create distinctive shopping experiences and respond quickly to the needs of customers. -
Local business owners often sell local products, which creates a vibrant community and creates jobs.
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Our community has dozens of small and medium-sized businesses that have been here for years, and many who are establishing new roots.
cal shops create distinctive shopping experiences and respond quickly to the needs of customers.- Local businesses are operated by people in your community, ensuring a direct and transparent transaction without the risks associated with anonymous online sellers.
- When buying locally, you can see and verify the product before purchasing, avoiding counterfeit or misrepresented goods.
- You won't need to share sensitive personal or payment information online, minimizing exposure to potential cybercrimes.
and transparent transaction without the risks associated with anonymous online sellers.
Win one of two $500 Giftcards
$500 Giftcard from Village Green Shopping Centre
$500 in Downtown Dollars from the Downtown Vernon Association
The Greater Vernon Chamber is proud to sponsor Rally the Valley as well as other initiatives that promote businesses and non-profits and encourage residents to be local.
The Chamber is a membership-based organization, that currently has more than 600 members. We have been advocating for businesses and non-profits in Greater Vernon since 1897 and ensuring that they have the supports necessary to thrive.
For more information on the benefits of being a Chamber member, CLICK HERE