The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce has been building with excitement to share its most recent news.
This past month a talented new team has been assembled and has now come together to further sustain and grow the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce (CVCC).
The CVCC is introducing a completely new operational trio comprising the executive director Tracey Clarke, membership & events co-ordinator, Kerry Ann Griffiths, and communications director, Brooklyn Galloway.
They will continue the chamber’s work of contributing to the Comox Valley’s diverse economic strength by influencing decision-makers, and educating, connecting with, and engaging communities.
They look forward to moving ahead on revitalizing services to their membership and the business community as a whole. They will strive to foster a positive and welcoming business environment by providing leadership connections, advocacy, and valuable services that create a prosperous economy.
In addition to this news, they have many exciting initiatives already underway along with many notable happenings to mention.
Clarke has been busy with many advocacy and professional development opportunities on behalf of the local business community, including executive round tables firstly with Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation Minister Brenda Bailey, and Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard. The second was with Kevin Falcon, Official Opposition Leader for the BC United Party.
Upcoming engagements Clarke will be participating in include Phase 2 of the regional engagement in Duncan: Addressing the Labour Market Gap, Canadian Chamber Executives Conference and Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual Conference and Policy Sessions, both in Calgary.
Additionally, she will attend the BC Chamber’s Vancouver Island Economic Summit in Nanaimo and a Premier and Cabinet Luncheon in Vancouver, hosted by the BC Chamber of Commerce.
Ongoing, the team has been working on implementing a new member data platform to integrate many of the CVCC’s digital tools while also giving members a more unified experience.
“We are very excited to evolve and share this new member experience with our membership when we launch this fall,” said Galloway, in a press release.
Also coming up is the next edition of Business After Business. This mixer will be their first event as a newly formed team, where they will have the opportunity to meet their membership in person. The networking mixer will be hosted by RLR Law, in collaboration with the other business professionals of Riverwalk Centre on Thursday, Sept. 28, and will feature delicious drinks, appetizers and door prizes atop their rooftop patio overlooking the scenic Courtenay Marina and Airpark. Tickets are available at comoxvalleychamber.com/events.html
And finally, an announcement to launch the CVCC 2023 Chamber Awards recognizing the accomplishments of businesses, organizations and individuals who have contributed greatly to make the Comox Valley an amazing community.
The chamber has put in place a grassroots nomination process that does not allow for self-nominations. All nominations come from businesses and individuals in the community that feel the nominee needs to be recognized. The Chamber Awards are open to chamber and non-chamber members.
Online nominations forms are being accepted for a six-week period starting Monday, Sept. 25 through to Friday, Nov. 3.
Award winners will be announced at the Annual Chamber Awards Gala Dinner set to take place on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at the Florence Filberg Centre. Tickets will go on sale later this year.
Visit comoxvalleychamber.com to learn more about these events and the new chamber team.