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Oliver Tourism to take over Festival of the Grape ?

South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce and Oliver Tourism Association form Alliance

The Oliver Tourism Association (OTA) and the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce (SOCC) have signed a formal agreement which will see the organizations cooperatively plan and operate the Festival of the Grape.

Corrie Adolph, president of the chamber says, “This strategic alliance will free up an incredible amount of time for the chamber to focus on advocacy and the issues that face business in the south Okanagan, and the OTA is perfectly positioned to manage the festival.” According to the agreement signed Wednesday by Adolph and Munday, the SOCC and OTA will work together over the next three years with the goal of the OTA taking over completely by 2019.

OTA president, Tony Munday says, “The strategic alliance with the SOCC will ensure a smooth transition. We have a great group of volunteers that have previously organized the festival that will continue on, and some great new ideas to make this year’s 20th anniversary.

notice ota2The Oliver Tourism Association meets tonight holding its annual general meeting at 5:30 pm