OUR STORY – A LEGACY OF BUSINESS SUPPORT SINCE 1910
We’ve been around since 1910—that’s over 115 years of helping our members thrive. We are one of the longest-standing business organizations in B.C., supporting work that benefits the entirety of Cranbrook and beyond.
MEMBER-DRIVEN & INDEPENDENT
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is a member-owned, non-profit organization. We proudly represent our members from across the complete scope of the local business community.
We are completely self-funded through membership fees, sponsorships & events – so our voice remains independent and focused only on our members’ best interests.
We proudly represent a membership comprised of businesses of all sizes, non-profits, and a variety of industry sectors.
WE TAKE THE LEAD FOR A HEALTHY BUSINESS CLIMATE IN CRANBROOK
With over 435 members spanning the entire cross-section of the local economy, the Chamber is a strong advocate to provide insight and feedback on all matters related to doing business in Cranbrook.
We aim to work in tandem with other community leaders and agencies that share common goals; a strong and vibrant local economy as the foundation for a strong and vibrant Cranbrook.
OUR WORK
We strive to meet the needs and interests of our members through delivery of the following:
ADVOCACY
We speak up for you at all levels of government
ADVANTAGE
Exclusive discount, perks & savings for members
ADVANCEMENT
Learning & networking to help your contacts and business grow
CHAMBER FAQ’S
Curious for more information? Here’s a list of our frequently asked questions.
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is the leading champion for business in Cranbrook. We are registered under Part I of the Federal Boards of Trade Act since 1910.
We work collaboratively with, and on behalf of our members to support a thriving business community, which serves as the foundation as a thriving community.
Activities conducted by the Chamber including advocacy efforts & business support through programs, events & various communication streams.
The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce aspires to adhere to the Governance model as outlined in the Federal Boards of Trade Act (BOTA), filed under Part I. The organization is governed by an eleven-member volunteer Board of Directors. The Board sets the overall mission, vision and priorities of the Chamber.
The Board of Directors employs an Executive Director as the head of operations. The Executive Director is tasked with delivering programming that reflects the Board’s work, with the support of a team of staff.
No. The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is a member-owned, non-partisan, non-profit, autonomous organization.
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The Chamber’s core operations are funded by annual membership fees and other revenue generating activities including events, sponsorships, external grants, and fee-for-service contracts.
Membership represents a business’ stake in an organization that is the voice of business in Cranbrook.
The Chamber has the ability to effect positive change by representing the interests of the local business community in discussions with all parties, both inside and outside the community. We hold memberships to the BC & Canadian Chambers of Commerce, which ensures a broader a scope of influence to work with local, provincial and federal governments.
Membership is also an exclusive invite to a variety of value added programs found on our Member Benefits page.
Healthy and thriving communities are built on thriving economies.
With over 435 members – we are the voice of business in Cranbrook. We take this privilege and responsibility seriously.
We work to identify benefits and barriers to doing business in Cranbrook, with the help and input from our members. We take these insights and take action accordingly. Because we are self-funded, we have the unique ability to navigate systems and react to priorities as they arise. We are nimble, and we can mobilize quickly as needed.
Our super power is our membership – we rely on Cranbrook businesses to give us up-to-date intel on what’s happening in the Cranbrook business world, since businesses are the experts in their fields.