- Support and Promote Members: We support and promote our members and the broader business community.
- Keep our community connected: Keep our members informed through newsletters, e-blasts, social media, and more.
- Networking Events: Host breakfasts, luncheons and socials to keep our community connected, featuring guest speakers on relevant topics.
- Community & Business Excellence Awards: Celebrate local businesses with annual awards recognizing outstanding contribution (Save the date for Saturday November 8, 2025)
- Ambassador Program: Volunteer retirees help visitors learn about the Alberni Valley at key locations during the summer season
- Advocacy: Engage in areas affecting local employers, ensuring their voices are heard.
- Tourism and Visitor Services: The Chamber manages the community Visitor Information Centre and print marketing for tourism stakeholder members in partnership with the City of Port Alberni, Alberni Clayoquot-Regional District, Destination BC, Alberni Valley Tourism, Black Press Media and 4VI.
- McLean Mill Operations: Manage commercial activities at the McLean Mill National Historic Site, offering events, camping, tours, and more.
WHAT WE DO
Driving Business Success and Community Growth
Member Spotlight
Alberni Valley News - Teresa Bird
The Alberni Valley News is a division of Black Press and has been serving the Alberni Valley and the West Coast for 10 years. The paper is published in Ladysmith, with 9,500 copies delivered twice weekly, and of course the paper is available to read online.
The paper has nine staff, including three young, talented and enthusiastic reporters.
As part of their commitment to the community, the Alberni Valley News teams are active in local theatre, business, civic affairs and other volunteer-driven activities.
Port Alberni is fortunate to have this talented team of journalists working together to deliver our community news. Thank you for all you do!