Solid Year But Hiring Challenges Remain, Says DVA

Downtown businesses expect further challenges in hiring workers and in tech security in 2019 but, overall, a solid year is anticipated, according to the Downtown Vernon Association.

The DVA, which represents 600 commercial property and business owners, held its annual general meeting this week.

A press release states: “Despite the anticipated challenges to businesses in 2019 around employee recruitment, succession planning, tech security, and the ever-rising taxes that impact the costs to business owners, we anticipate 2019 to be a solid year for the DVA.”

The association highlights the upcoming 25th annual Sunshine Festival, a planned revitalization of the heritage murals, increased activities in support of the growing Vernon bike scene and active transportation,  and improvements in the social stability of downtown Vernon.