THE CHAMBER

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Our History

  • 1926

    The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce was founded as the Qualicum Beach Board of Trade on December 8th, 1926 and included the villages of Qualicum Beach, Dashwood, Hilliers, Coombs, Errington and Parksville. The thirty original members included a baker, two butchers, four merchants, a clerk, a real estate agent, a physician, seven farmers, three hoteliers, a contractor and two carpenters, a plumber, a mill owner, an ice manufacturer, a garage owner, a transporter, a retired gentleman and a settler.

  • 1927

    The Chamber received official Ministerial approval on January 27th, 1927. For 16 years, until the incorporation of the village, the Board of Trade functioned as the voice and, in many cases, the decision maker of the village. The Board of Trade took the initiative, which led to the incorporation of the village. The President of the Board of Trade, H.J Welch, was also the first Chairman of the Village Commission.

  • 1949

    On November 8th 1949 the members voted to change the name to the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce. On January 23rd 1979 the members allowed an application for the change of boundaries of the Board to exclude the Town of Parksville, allowing Parksville to form its own Chamber of Commerce. The Qualicum Beach and Parksville Chambers of Commerce still work closely together and along with the respective municipal governments that were instrumental in forming the Oceanside Tourism Association incorporated March 17th 1993.

  • Today

    Today the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce has close to 300 members and represents all sectors of business in the community. Our goal is to ensure that the town of Qualicum Beach and surrounding area has a growing successful economy. As the Voice of business the Chambers mission is achieved through the hard work and dedication of our members, Board of Directors and Staff, who work in partnership with the community.

The Voice of Business

The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce is a membership based volunteer driven, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to lead and serve the Qualicum Beach business community. Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce promotes ethical business practices, enhances the environment for business growth and job creation, and facilitates strong relationships between community, educational, business and governmental organizations. Working in partnership with the community and with business, our mission is to be the Voice of Business in the Qualicum Beach region.

Our Vision Statement

We will be the leading organization driving economic sustainability in our community.

Our Mission Statement

The Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering a positive business environment by providing it’s members with leadership, advocacy and services of value.

Chamber Initiatives

Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Community Awards

Year End Report

Advocacy

BC’s Proposed Speculation Tax

Please see the attached letter which was sent to the Honourable Carole James, Minister of Finance and the Honourable Michelle Stilwell.

BC Speculation Tax

Our Staff

CEO
Anne Dodson
Office: 250.752.0960
chamber@qualicum.bc.ca

Membership and Community Coordinator
Mike Kervel
Office: 250.752.0960
members@qualicum.bc.ca

Visitor Information Centre
Office: 250.752.9532
info@qualicum.bc.ca

Administrative Assistant
Tony Waugh
Office: 250.752.0960
admin@qualicum.bc.ca

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