Welcome to
Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce
The Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1923 with the goal of furthering the interests of local businesses. Our mission is to serve as leaders in the promotion, development, growth and prosperity of business in our community.
Our goals include the delivery of Best Practices in governance, communication, community partnerships and member value.
The Chamber is incorporated under the Board of Trade Act and is composed of a volunteer board of directors, the Chamber General Manager, regional business members and community partners.
Kimberley Village Market
The Kimberley Village Market will be held at Lions Park in Marysville every Sunday from 11am to 3pm from June 30 to September 8.
Prospective vendors, please download the Vendor Registration Form.
Downtown Business Association
On April 2nd, over 100 people representing downtown businesses and building owners, city of Kimberley representatives, Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Kimberley and local stakeholders attended a special meeting and presentation regarding economic and retail issues and strategies.
Following the presentation, the Centre 64 audience participated in a 45 minute comment period that covered concerns ranging from logistics of extended hours, foot and motor traffic flow around the Platzl, and how the City's upcoming branding will promote business within the Kimberley region.
The presentation and conversation that followed identified that there is a need for a Downtown Business Association (DBA) that would provide a collective voice for merchants in the area, and execute a forum for discussion, and planning to achieve increased opportunities. Working in concert with the Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce through an advisory group, the DBA will continue the efforts to establish stronger economic development opportunities, hold Town Hall-style meetings for the downtown businesses, and develop strategies for the broader market.
As a result of Tuesday's forum, the email address downtownrocks@kimberleychamber.com was created to capture the ideas, comments and other suggestions from the downtown business community, ensuring continued communication with all stakeholders. Send in your ideas!
More information about the Downtown Business Association is available at the Chamber office at 253 Wallinger Ave.
BC Chamber of Commerce
Micro Business Training Pilot Program
How can this program benefit you the business owner?
The Micro Business Training Program is geared towards business owners rather than staff. Eligible business owners can receive up to $1,500 for general business training in a variety of areas such as Bookkeeping, Marketing and Sales, Management, Computing, Websites and Social Media.
A program website: BCMicroBusiness.com
has been launched and it includes all program application forms and information.
The Program runs to March 2014 with applications being accepted to December 31, 2013 as funding allows.
You need to be referred by your Chamber to participate in this valuable program so contact us today to find out more! 250-427-3666
Email your inquiry to:
Chamber President Darren Close or
or just ask any of our Directors for more information.
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