About the Chamber

Welcome to the Kaslo and Area Chamber of Commerce website. The Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization, committed to supporting and promoting the well-being of the business community; encouraging partnership and collaboration among businesses; providing opportunities for networking, community involvement and professional growth; and advocating for members at the provincial level to ensure that concerns are heard. Throughout the year, the Chamber sponsors and/or supports a number of events which have become important village traditions, including the annual May Days Celebration, Christmas Light Up and Communities in Bloom.

The Chamber provides a voice for local business, with promotion for our membership in various media outlets, including the creation and maintenance of this web site. Recent accomplishments include additional signage and advertising space at two village entrances, promotional signage near the Balfour Ferry docks and print advertising in local and international media.

Chamber membership has expanded in recent years to over 70 members comprised of businesses, professionals and community organizations who have joined together for the purpose of promoting the civic, commercial and tourism interests of our community.

Membership in the Kaslo and Area Chamber of Commerce offers a wide range of benefits including:

Versapay - special low rates for chamber members
TD Merchant services - preferential chamber member rates
Grand & Toy - special chamber pricing on office supplies
Esso Imperial Oil - 3.0% discount on fuel & other products (minimum $1,500/year or 3000 liters)
Shell - 2 cents off per liter with a Shell Commercial Credit card
Payworks, Online Payroll Service - special Chamber package
Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance - extended health & dental plan for Chamber members
Husky Mohawk - 2 cents off per liter (no minimum)
Primus - Internet and telephone package for Chamber members

Whether you are planning to visit for the weekend or the season, thinking about moving to this area, considering one of our communities for an entrepreneurial venture or are a resident in need of local resources and information, our goal is to ensure your experience is a positive and informed one. Exploring this website is a great beginning for any research about this part of the Kootenays and all it has to offer.

2011 Kaslo and Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

President:                   Debra Hamilton - Wing Creek Resort
Past President:           Dawn Lang - Selkirk College
1st Vice President:      Steve Hoffart - Procerus Consulting
2nd Vice President:     David Blishen - Coldwell Banker
Secretary/Treasurer:   Maggie Winters - Rocky Ledges B&B
Member at Large:        John Addison - W.R.E.N. Consulting
Member at Large:        Marlaina Blanche - Willow Home Gallery
Member at Large:        Suzan Hewat - Kaslo Village Council
Member at Large:        Leah Honkanen - Honey Candles Ltd.
Member at Large:        Daphne Hunter - Kaslo Kayaking
Member at Large:        Andy LeCouffe - Kaslo Hotel
Member at Large:        John Pawlik - Dundee Securities

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