Chamber of Commerce FAQ's
Who is the Prince George Chamber of Commerce?
We are an independent non-profit organization composed of approximately 1,000 members, mostly businesses within the City of Prince George, with employment rolls of approximately 10,000 employees. Membership is voluntary. We raise funds through membership fees and services that we provide to our members.
How Does Your Chamber Work?
The policies and programs of the Chamber are determined by its Board of Directors, elected by the membership. They, in turn, employ an Executive Director whose responsibility is to organize and execute the Chamber's programs and carry out its policies.
What Does Your Chamber Do?
Your Chamber represents and promotes our city's economy, education system, crime prevention programs, environmental, cultural, and governmental concerns. This encourages business, residential and industrial development, broadening the tax base and providing employment. To business prospects and newcomers, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce represents a viable force in finding solutions to social and economic problems because we are in touch with municipal, provincial and federal issues affecting our city.
Think of the Chamber as a catalyst – A common vehicle through which business, professional and individual men and women work together for the common good of the community. A better community means better business conditions.
Who Finances the Chamber?
Your Chamber is a 'business' and incurs costs of operations and expenses similar to any other business. The Prince George Chamber of Commerce is funded through membership and the efforts of those members involved in annual fund-raising activities.
Why Should You Join the Chamber?
Business Networking
We provide the opportunity to make business contacts and make acquaintances - Chamber Breakfasts & Luncheons, Annual General Meeting, Business Networking Works group, President's Gala & Auction, Annual Golf Tournament and various other events throughout the year.
Distinguished Speakers
The Chamber actively recruits high profile business, professional and political leaders to address the membership at luncheons and dinners providing another means of information and education to its members.
Committee Involvement
The work of the Chamber is accomplished through various committees (who advise the Board of Directors) involving many volunteers from a diversity of backgrounds in the Prince George and professional community; involvement in these committees is a rewarding experience.
Group Insurance Plan
Small business can optimize the cost of Insurance Coverage through the mass purchasing power of the Chamber.
Meetings, Seminars and Workshops
Designed to inform and educate members in every aspect of business including taxation, new business trends, finance, exports, economic forecasts, political issues, etc…
Commerce Connector & Net Connector
Members receive a quarterly newsletter via mail and a bi-weekly e-newsletter highlighting Chamber events and other information about PG. Both are available under the Communication & Correspondence link bar at the top of the page.
Email Services
A marketing service exclusive to Chamber members providing communication with membership for a minimal cost.
Member Profile/Welcome Aboard
Each edition of the Commerce Connector contains two member profile articles (for members more than two years). Welcome Aboard is a brief for one member who is less than two years with the Chamber. This is the perfect opportunity for our members to gain exposure and be highlighted within the business.
Membership Directory & Buyers' Guide
Each year this book is published containing the names of each member in alphabetical order and by classification. It is distributed to all members and the hotel/motel industry. This publication has a distribution number of 2,500 copies.
Authentication of Papers, Certificate of Origin and similar documents
This is a special document service provided for a nominal fee to members who perform international business transactions.
Resource Centre
The Chamber provides access to directories, listings, trade data, product information and a myriad of other reference materials.
Government Relations & Lobby
The voice of the business community is represented at local, provincial and federal government levels through the Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber of Promotional Items
There are several items for sale through the Chamber of Commerce. Also, there is a business card wall and brochure section for the exclusive referral use of members.
The Prince George Chamber of Commerce
- Works at creating an economic climate at a level where businesses will risk their resources in hope of making a profit.
- Understands that a healthy business community is necessary to produce all the other benefits we enjoy in Prince George.
- Believes we will succeed in the fundamental goal. Jobs will be provided and the wealth will be produced to finance the social and cultural attributes that make us so proud of Prince George.
- Speaks on behalf of business wherever and whenever needed.
