- 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 October 5, 2024)
- 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
Western Canada Marine Response Corporation - Erik Bowkett
WCMRC is the Transport Canada-certified marine spill response organization for Canada’s West Coast. Their mandate under the Canada Shipping Act is to be prepared to respond to marine oil spills along all 27,000 km of British Columbia’s coastline, and to mitigate the impact when a spill occurs. This includes the protection of wildlife, economic and environmental sensitivities, and the safety of both the responders and the public.