ABOUT THE DUNCAN - COWICHAN
CHAMBER Of COMMERCE

Our Vision: “Build a Strong Community, Through Strength in Business”

Our Mission: “Engage the business community through membership to provide advocacy, service, education, support and opportunity

 

Origins

The Duncan-Cowichan Chamber of Commerce originated in 1908 as the Duncan Board of Trade. A group of business owners, professionals, trades-people, and associations joined forces to discuss and implement ways to protect and enhance their role in the community, address issues, and positively influence the overall health of the economy of the region.

Today, the Chamber exists for the same reasons.

Mission

Our Chamber’s mission is to “Build a Strong Community Through Strength in Business”. The goal of the board and staff is to develop a cohesive business environment in the community, offering advocacy and support to our members. Our members are the Chamber, and the support team at the office is here to serve you and the business community.

One of the most important reasons to belong to the Chamber is the opportunity to network and build relationships with other members; sharing concerns, ideas and enthusiasm, thus creating a profitable and positive business environment in the City of Duncan and Municipality of North Cowichan.
 
We provide members with educational opportunities, marketing, and networking. Through the Chamber, members have the opportunity to participate in workshops and forums addressing current issues.

Members also benefit from discounts on business services. Quantity purchasing through BC Chamber allows us to offer very competitive rates on credit card processing fees, gas purchases, group health benefits and much more.

We are the largest Chamber in the region with approximately 350 members that represent a diverse cross section of business and commerce including retail, hospitality, construction and professional services.

The Chamber promotes tourism throughout the Region, at our Tourism BC certified Visitor Centre. A brand new facility which will offer a beautiful setting, lots of parking and plenty of support for travelers, members and the community is hoped to become a reality in 2010.

Your membership enables the Chamber to work on your behalf.  There are many ways that you can take a more active role in the health of our business community. Get involved and make a difference!