Shopping local hits home in Vernon.

A day after the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce announced having received nearly 150 nominations for its annual Business Excellence Awards comes word of eight small Vernon businesses banding together to host one big sale.

The eight local stores present the Big Retail Leftovers Sale on Thursday, Oct. 12, 4-7 p.m., in the parking lot at Sun Country Cycle in Coldstream, 16500 Kalamalka Rd.

It was almost a year ago that a small group of Vernon business owners joined forces to form the Vernon Shops Local cohort.

91裸聊视频淭he purpose was to work together to cross-promote each others91裸聊视频� businesses to both locals and tourists,91裸聊视频� said Allison Ludditt, with The Room Collection, one of the eight businesses taking part.

91裸聊视频淚n a challenging economy, Vernon entrepreneurs are getting creative about using community to support business.91裸聊视频�

The one-night-only event promises top quality goods at clearance prices 91裸聊视频� 50 per cent off or more 91裸聊视频� from some of Vernon91裸聊视频檚 finest retailers.

From fashion to outdoor gear, home decor to gourmet delights, there91裸聊视频檚 something for everyone at this sale.

Participating stores at the Big Retail Leftovers Sale include:

91裸聊视频� The Room Collection;

91裸聊视频� Antlr Menswear;

91裸聊视频� Kaleco Clothing;

91裸聊视频� Olive Us Oils and Vinegars;

91裸聊视频� Olympia Ski and Cycle;

91裸聊视频� Kalavida Surf Shop;

91裸聊视频� Cento Wear; and

91裸聊视频� Sun Country Cycle.

Food will also be available on-site from Sweet Hoopla, Mi Taqueria Taco Truck and Shabbang Food Truck. The event will also include free product samples, and exciting giveaways throughout the evening.

91裸聊视频淒on91裸聊视频檛 miss joining your fellow shoppers for a night of fun, community spirit, and unbeatable savings from your favourite local independently owned businesses,91裸聊视频� said Ludditt.

For more information and updates, follow these participating stores on social media and @vernonshopslocal on Instagram.