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By Liam Verster

Shop, Eat, Experience and Give Locally

Rally the Vally urges people shop local

Dec 6, 2022 | 4:00 PM

The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce is running its second annual Rally the Valley campaign.

The goal of the initiative is to have people shop, eat, experience and give locally.

“Being local is important year-round but particularly leading up to Christmas when we are focused on shopping, celebrating and donating,” said Dan Proulx, Greater Vernon Chamber general manager.

“When you make a purchase, go out for dinner, visit a local attraction or donate to a charity, you are sending a strong message that you believe in creating employment, a diverse economy and important community services. Supporting local is the gift that keeps on giving.”

Area residents can submit examples of how they supported local through the Chamber’s Rally the Vally website until Dec. 23.

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Participants will be entered into a draw for a grand prize valued at $1,000, provided by the Village Green Shopping Centre and the Downtown Vernon Association.

“A little Rally goes a long way to support the Valley and that’s a holiday tradition worth celebrating,” said Proulx.