Our Role, Mission & Objectives
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Our Role
The Pender Harbour & Egmont Chamber of Commerce is a politically independent, not-for-profit organization that is membership driven. Our goal is to work collectively with residents and community groups to build a strong social and economic base for all, from Pender Harbour to Egmont. The Chamber relies solely on membership dues and other fundraising events to support its activities thus enabling it to be a strong, independent voice for the business community with all levels of government.
The Chamber meets on a regular basis to inform its members about business initiatives and upcoming events; to discuss business subjects and enjoy guest speakers; and, to provide its members the opportunity to network.
The Pender Harbour & Egmont area is now undergoing unprecedented growth and the Chamber welcomes and encourages all members of the business community to join the PH&ECC to help shape our future.
Mission
The Chamber’s mission is to promote the unique heritage of the Pender Harbour & Egmont area, to make it a better place to Live, Work or Play.
The Pender Harbour & Egmont Chamber of Commerce is a politically independent, not-for-profit organization that is membership driven. Our goal is to work collectively with residents and community groups to build a strong social and economic base for all, from Pender Harbour to Egmont. The Chamber relies solely on membership dues and other fundraising events to support its activities thus enabling it to be a strong, independent voice for the business community with all levels of government.
The Chamber meets on a regular basis to inform its members about business initiatives and upcoming events; to discuss business subjects and enjoy guest speakers; and, to provide its members the opportunity to network.
The Pender Harbour & Egmont area is now undergoing unprecedented growth and the Chamber welcomes and encourages all members of the business community to join the PH&ECC to help shape our future.
Mission
The Chamber’s mission is to promote the unique heritage of the Pender Harbour & Egmont area, to make it a better place to Live, Work or Play.
Goals & Objectives
For Business & Membership, the Chamber will:
For the Community, the Chamber will:
For Business & Membership, the Chamber will:
- Support – help – facilitate business interest
- Provide a common voice for business
- Facilitate joint community and business marketing
- Facilitate promotion of tourism
- Assist in stimulating the economy
- Promote economic growth and development
- Encourage business & industry to locate or expand here
- Encourage job creation for community members
- Promote fair practices between businesses
- Provide educational opportunities for members
- Provide members with bulk buying power
- Provide governmental agency liaison & lobbying
For the Community, the Chamber will:
- Support and preserve community & regional heritage
- Support enhancement of community vitality
- Act as contact/catalyst for community improvement
- Encourage co-operation between community partners
- Act as community advisors
- Act as a sounding board for community members
- Be a community information resource
- Assist in promotion of special community events
- Influence the type of community development
Pender Harbour & District Economic Development Study – 2014
In 2014, the Pender Harbour & District Chamber of Commerce commissioned a team of graduate students from the Master of Management Program of the Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia, to develop an economic strategic plan for the Pender Harbour area. This plan’s focus is on integrative marketing to better attract and satisfy new residents and visitors as a way to improve future economic growth.
Download report (pdf - 14MB)
October 2014
Download report (pdf - 14MB)
October 2014