September 16th, 2016
Whoops! Due to technical difficulties, the previously scheduled Newsline for September 9, 2016 was not sent out as planned. Newsline will now continue every second Friday beginning today.
Business Expo 80% Sold Out!

The Business Expo is an opportunity for you to interact face-to-face with clients and businesses in order to develop solid and long-term relationships. In 2015, 100+ businesses showcased their services and operations. This event is a ringing endorsement of the strength of the business community and the Chamber of Commerce.

Thu Oct. 20, 10am - 5pm
Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Click HERE to register today! Don't miss out!
Business Before Business
Array Web + Creative
 
A family of innovative & curious thinkers in love with marketing, web & design. Trust us to help you bring great ideas to fruition!

Wed Sept. 21, 7:30am - 9:00am

Click  HERE for more information.
Business After Business
GT Hiring Solutions

Our mission is to partner with government, industry and community service providers to develop and deliver innovative client-focused employment programs and services.

Thu Sept. 29, 5pm - 7pm

Click  HERE for more information.
Seeking Success in the Knowledge Economy

Join us in welcoming speaker Gordon Hume, author, entrepreneur, public speaker, municipal affairs consultant, and multi-term elected official. He will cover topics new and old while focusing on the core subject of “how to position Nanaimo for success in the knowledge economy”. Join Inspire Nanaimo, their partners and sponsors in this important discussion and see how you and your business will benefit from being in the ‘know’.

Tue Nov. 1, 7pm - 8:30pm
Shaw Auditorium, VICC

Click HERE to get your tickets today! $15 + GST.
Futurpreneur Canada

Is looking for entrepreneurs aged 18-39 for FREE training, mentorship, and funding support. Check our their Rock My Business Plan workshop today!

Click HERE for more information.

The 2017 Chamber Business Directory

Promote your business by booking ad space now - deadline for advertising submissions is October 28 !

Click HERE for more information.

                                                   
World Host Training Services

Find out how you and your staff can excel at customer service!

Click  HERE   to find out how.
Core Services Review

On September 12, Nanaimo City Council held an e-Town Hall with residents regarding the Core Service Review. Read more about the Chamber's position by clicking below.

Click  HERE to read more.
Government Affairs Committee

In August, the City of Nanaimo's CAO, Tracy Samra, visited our Government Affairs Committee. She had this to say:

"I welcome the opportunity for the City to work more collaboratively with the Chamber through their Government Affairs Committee.  Some really great recommendations have come from them, such as consulting on bylaw and policy changes, and I will be following up on them in the future and maintaining this relationship."
Board of Directors

Meet your Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Officers.

The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce  | (250) 756-1191, 2133 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 1H8 Canada| www.nanaimochamber.bc.ca