Chamber Community Expo celebrates local

VERNON – North Okanagan residents can learn more about their community while having lots of fun at the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce’s third Community Expo.
 
More than 90 business, non-profit and government booths will be featured during Expo, which runs Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kal Tire Place North. Expo is presented by Lake City Casino and World Health & Fitness.
 
“The last two Expos were an overwhelming success and we believe this year’s event will be the best yet as we celebrate why the North Okanagan is a terrific place to call home,” said Dan Proulx, general manager of the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce.
 
“Residents demonstrate daily their support for local, whether it’s a product, service, or a charity, and that is also the focus of Community Expo. We look forward to seeing you there.”
 
Businesses will highlight their goods and services during Community Expo while non-profit organizations will feature their community programs. There is also an opportunity to connect with the City of Vernon, Regional District of North Okanagan, and Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu as well as Okanagan College.

Several employers will provide information on career opportunities so bring your resume. They include Tolko Industries, KingFisher Boats, North Okanagan Youth & Family Services Society, Maven Lane, Okanagan Boys and Girls Club, VegPro and B.C. Fruit Works.
 
Expo will also have lots to keep the kids entertained:

• Free face painting with Kiki the Eco Elf
• Okanagan Science Centre planetarium shows
• RCMP and Vernon Fire Rescue vehicles as well as City of Vernon equipment
• Allan Brooks Nature Centre Water Table and giveaways
• Vernon Public Art Gallery mini manual printing press