Terrace Chamber of Commerce

On September 27th, 1927 the entrepreneurial spirit of Terrace started when a group of local merchants were granted Certification in the Canadian Board of Trade. Today, the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the same philosophy and enthusiasm as the founding directors generated over 79 years ago. Since 1927, the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce has been the official voice of the broad spectrum of business in Terrace. The financial support for the organization is derived solely from the contributions of our members. If you are thinking of becoming a member and would like to increase your business contacts, and you have lots of fun in a business setting, then read on. Our mission is to provide the Terrace business community with the best possible environment in which to efficiently conduct the free flow of trade and commerce. Our strategic intentions are as follows: Lobby on Behalf of Business Create Value for Members Influence Public Opinion. A membership with the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce allows you an authoritative voice to the three levels of government on matters concerning industry and business. The Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce gives its members a series of opportunities to connect with other businesses. Active participation will give you access to many business events that will let you network with over 350 business people. Events range from business socials, business presentations, guest speaker luncheons and awards nightsandto golf tournaments and Business After Hours. Fax Blasts to members and bi-monthly newsletters. Chamber hosts an annual Trade Show in April Business Excellence Awards , Small Business Week , Access to the National Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan with huge insurance savings for Chamber members: health insurance, home insurance plans, life, dental and disability. Save enormous amounts of money through our Preferred Visa and MasterCard Rate Program. Long distance Telephone Savings Plan. Savings on gasoline prices. Opportunities for assistance on your Payroll Teleconferencing savings. NetFinanceanda one stop financing resource for entrepreneurs. JobWaveBCandassistance in hiring employees. Get your business listed in the only business directory in Terrace. Committee participation is another great way to network and become actively involved with Terrace's leading business and advocacy group. It allows you to contribute to the development of Chamber policy on issues of vital interest to businesses which promotes healthy economic development in the community. For over 79 years the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce has been the active voice of business in the community. Our ongoing lobbying efforts are directed toward all levels of government on both current issues and future development opportunities. We represent large and small businesses, as well as non-profit organizations and home based businesses. We're united in our common goal of improving the business climate and providing tangible benefits for our members. The Chamber provides an opportunity for those people who create local jobs and drive the local economy to work with government and the public to build a better community. The Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce works closely with the municipal and regional governments. The provincial Chamber acts as an umbrella organization to lobby the provincial government on issues of mutual concern to all chambers, and the Canadian Chamber serves a similar role at a national level. The chamber speaks for the business community at public hearings, to the media and behind closed doors. The Chamber is the voice of business. It seems clear now that there are far more reasons to join a chamber than there are not to. In the long run however, whether you join to have an impact in your community, or to gain more direct benefits, it seems that belonging to the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce is simply good business.