Slide1: The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Established April 1, 1952


Our Mission: Our Mission “The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and facilitating business in our community”


Our Objectives: Our Objectives Foster Economic Development Advocate Key Issues affecting business in West Vancouver Business, Community & Visitor Resource Member Initiatives


Highlights from 2006: Highlights from 2006 Communication Networking Advocacy & Community Board Activities


Communication: Communication 1st Place - 2006 Communication Award by BC Chamber Executives Weekly Ezine highly successful with members Continuous improvement of internal systems have led to strong datamining capabilities Website is gateway to West Vancouver


Web Statistics: Web Statistics


Networking: Networking 8 Breakfast speaker and networking events 5 Business after Business/Member Showcases 4 highly successful Seminars 2010 Procurement Session Small Business Week seminars AGM, Business Excellence & Christmas Party


Advocacy & Community: Advocacy & Community Park the Tax Coalition Community Affairs Committee reviewing Provincial highway signage Instrumental in WinterSong Festival program Continue to support and participate in Harmony Arts, Canada Day, Coho Festival, West Van Community Day and more…


The Board at Work: The Board at Work Executive Director attended Council of Tourism Associations Conference as well as Annual Chamber Executive Conference 10 Executive & 10 Board Meetings held throughout year plus numerous sub-committee meetings 2000 hours per year in Volunteer time!


Affiliations of BOD: Affiliations of BOD Member of Institute Chartered Accounts Member Lions Gate Rotary Treasure BC & Yukon Community Newspaper Association Chair – Governance Committee John Braithwaite Community Center Provincial Committee of Deans and Directors for Continuing Education & Contract Training Monthly writer for Vancouver Sun Business Section Collingwood School Parents Council Past President – Successful Women Always Network Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia RBC 2010 Olympic Committee Member – Association Women in Finance North Shore Business Council North Shore Spirit Committee BC Provincial Director – International Council of Shopping Centers Secretary/Treasurer Park Royal Merchants Association American Federation of Musicians Neighborhood Toy Association of Canada Ambleside Business Association Caulfield Business Association Dundarave Business Association Athabasca Alumni Association Chair - Pro Nova Chamber Ensemble Governor – Playhouse Theatre Commissioner – Vancouver Heritage Commission Heather Heritage Society Vancouver Board of Trade West Vancouver Historical Society Coho Festival West Vancouver Tennis Club Bentall Centre Athletic Club City of North Vancouver Board of Variance Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association National Kitchen and Bath Association Lynn Valley Lions Club Park the Tax Coalition West Vancouver Tourism Committee West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation Vancouver Entrepreneurs Organization Retail BC Retail Week Committee President – Park Royal Merchants Association International Association of Amusement and Recreational Facilities Horseshoe Bay Business Association WinterSong


2007 Strategic Directive: 2007 Strategic Directive Economic Development Business Advocacy Resource Center for information Member initiatives


Economic Development: Economic Development Active participation & contribution in the Revitalization of Ambleside Leverage & voice community opportunities (i.e. Theatres, accommodations & other public amenities) Tourism Strategy 2010, 2010 & 2010


Business Advocacy: Business Advocacy Continue with 2006 initiatives – Highway signage & Park the Tax Coalition Seek opportunities in common threads affecting West Vancouver Business Associations Work with North Shore Business Council on issues affecting business


Resource Centre of Information: Resource Centre of Information Provide new & existing businesses key information about doing business in WV. Leverage Website as a key go to business resource Internationally One-stop-shop for Business Name Approvals Link businesses up with each other to enhance opportunities.


Member Initiatives: Member Initiatives Provide members a unique opportunity to learn by engaging key breakfast speakers Leverage strength of Chamber Communication “package” for each and every member. Focus on educating members on key essentials of success Provide business advisory services


2006-2007 Board of Directors: 2006-2007 Board of Directors Haleh (Holly) Alexander, RBC Royal Bank – President Dina Zeitler, Dina’s Hair Vogue – Past President Gary Mussatto, Toy Jungle – 1st Vice President Rick Amantea, Park Royal Shopping Centre– 2nd Vice President Nicole Garton-Jones, Heritage Law Corporation – Secretary Gabrielle Loren, Loren & Company – Treasurer Michael Evison, Cailbre Consultants Inc – Director Doug Foot, North Shore News – Director Joe Heilman, JHC Craftsman - Director Lynn Jest, Capilano College – Director Andrew Pottinger, AJ Pottinger & Associates – Director Luis Sopena, Caulfield Art Gallery – Director Linda Stewart, North Shore Outlook – Director Kathleen Campbell – Executive Director