Membership in the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce is a powerful tool; it connects you to other businesses and your community.  Our Chamber currently enjoys record membership. We encourage current members to pass on this great opportunity to potential new members.  Thinking of joining the Gabriola
Chamber? Do it between February 21 and February 25 and you’ll automatically be entered into a draw to win your second year free. February 21 marks the beginning of Chamber of Commerce Week, an opportunity for all Chambers across the province to demonstrate the outstanding value we provide to our communities.  This value comes in the form of benefits and services to
stimulate local economies, direct community promotion and support, and engaging in an important multi-level advocacy role which benefits the entire
province. The Gabriola Chamber also has the responsibility of running the Information Centre, production and marketing of GoGabriola (30,000 copies
each year), and the street map.  And, of course, our website, a source of business information, web and email links, events info, maps, and a weekly newsletter packed with business information of interest locally. Our newly
redesigned website (gabriolaisland.org) offers many opportunities to market your business.  Did you know that advocacy efforts of Chambers of Commerce
in BC represent some of their most important work? Chambers raise issues that concern both their members and the community at large with Local, Provincial
and Federal governments.  The network of over 120 Chambers of Commerce across BC is a unique business organization, and gives issues a voice beyond
the local level. This provides much needed input to public policy, which benefits local economic and social well-being.  Direct support for businesses and the community constitute another central area of Chamber focus. Chambers of Commerce provides benefit, service and educational programs to their membership, supporting businesses and helping them achieve success. Chambers of Commerce also work diligently to promote and assist their communities.  This support for both local businesses and the areas in which they operate directly stimulates local economies and creates vibrant communities
around the province.  We’re celebrating Chamber of Commerce Week New members! Win two years for the price of one!  Chambers of Commerce are

community leaders in action.  Chamber of Commerce Week recognizes and applauds this important contribution, and brings further awareness about the Chamber Network’s influence and importance to members of the public and Chamber members alike.  The Gabriola Chamber is funded solely by membership fees.  We receive a very small fee for service grant (reduced by $5000 this year) to help run the Visitor Centre. Our membership of 110 represents only a few of the many excellent Gabriola businesses which benefit from being a member. Check us out online at www.gabriolaisland.org to find out
more or contact our manager at www.giccmanager@shaw.ca or call
250 247 9332.