The Cumberland Chamber of Commerce strives to be the voice of business in the Village of Cumberland and to monitor local government on issues that relate to the success of our business community. A strong Chamber membership will give the Chamber the direction it needs to represent your interests!
Chamber of Commerce Membership 2012
2011 was an amazing year with record breaking visitation to our website and Visitor Centre and increased participation (both vendors and attendees) in both Market Day and WinterFair events. Our “Village in the Forest” special publications have received rave reviews and we are excited about continuing to spread the word about the incredible businesses, events and organizations in our community.
Membership for 2012 is now underway and we want to remind you that membership with the Cumberland Chamber connects you to an exciting organization dedicated to promoting the incredible businesses, organizations, professionals, events and opportunities in our community to residents, visitors and investors!
The Cumberland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is passionate about the social, environmental and economic wellbeing of our community and is committed to working to strengthen our community, protect heritage and recreational assets and seek out sustainable economic opportunities in the historic Village of Cumberland.
Membership with the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce allows you to be part of the highly successful http://www.cumberlandbc.org website, rack promotional materials at the Cumberland Visitor Centre, access BC Chamber of Commerce Benefit Plan and take part in many events and marketing initiatives to promote this amazing little Village we call home.
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce Member Benefits for 2012 include:
Front and centre business brochure racking at the Cumberland Visitor Centre.
Full page business listings and links on the Cumberland Chamber website. The site has had over 53,100 unique visitors in 2011 (and growing). It is the #1 website for visitors looking for information about events, dining, accommodation and services in the Village.
Participation in social media to drive traffic to http://www.cumberlandbc.org
‘Feature Business’ logo & link rotation on the home page of http://www.cumberlandbc.org.
Promotion of your http://www.cumberlandbc.org business listing through advertising, brochures, articles and other marketing activities coordinated by the Chamber.
Updates from the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce on events, meetings and issues that affect Cumberland businesses and residents.
Reduced advertising rates on Cumberland focused publications in Comox Valley newspapers.
Optional participation in the BC Chamber of Commerce Benefits Plan including medical and dental benefits, gas rebates and other discounts and promotions.
Membership fees are tax deductible.
Opportunity to participate in local promotions, welcome packages, Market Day events, business profile articles and more!
Opportunity to participate in the activities of the Chamber and help affect Cumberland’s future – with your vote at the Chamber’s AGM, by setting direction as a Board Member, by participating on event or planning committees. Members’ voices are critical in creating the atmosphere for business, recreational and cultural opportunities in Historic Cumberland.
Call Sue Moen, Chamber Coordinator today to discuss how the Cumberland & District Chamber of Commerce can help you succeed in your goals.
Download 2012_Membership_invoice.pdf
Membership is valid from January through December 2012
Completed forms can be delivered to the Chamber Office in the Cumberland Museum at 2680 Dunsmuir:
Tues-Sat 10am – 5pm, Cheque or cash payments only please
OR complete & mail form and cheque to:
PO Box 250, Cumberland BC. V0R 1S0
Chamber Board of Directors 2011 / 2012
President - Meaghan Cursons
Vice President - Rick Dobson
Secretary - Evan Loveless
Treasurer - John Jones
Directors - Mary Lynn Desroches, Darilyn Keene, Garry Dixon, Nick Ward, Bill Ransom
