The Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce is a successful group of business people who are committed to Nakusp & Area by investing capital, creating jobs, and enhancing the lifestyle of the community with quality services and products.

Recent accomplishments of the Chamber include:
 

• Promoted Nakusp and the Arrow Lakes region at the motorcycle trade show in Calgary (January)
• Hosted Federal Election All-Candidates Forum in Nakusp

Remaining Goals for 2006:

• Improve brochure racking on local ferries
• Improve communication with membership and encourage member participation
• With the help of our summer staff we hope to welcome even more visitors and encourage them to stay in our area longer
• Host the 2006 Nakusp Trade Show
• Coordinate a fantastic Canada Day Celebration (July 1st)
• Coordinate a fantastic Santa Claus Parade and Light-Up

2005:

• Promoted Nakusp and the Arrow Lakes region at the motorcycle trade show in Edmonton (January)
• Welcomed the most ever visitors at the Nakusp Visitor InfoCentre
• Successfully managed the Nakusp Village Campground through a lease arrangement with the Village of Nakusp
• Secured a grant which allowed the purchase of a second computer and new printer/fax/photocopier, so the InfoCentre can offer visitors internet access and also provide fax & photocopy services.
• Hosted All-Candidates' Forums for Provincial Election

2004:

• Organized the Christmas Parade in Nakusp
• Hosted the 2004 Nakusp Trade Show
• Coordinated Nakusp’s Canada Day celebrations
• Updated area and business information signs at ferry landings and Summit Lake
• Major website update
• Completion of the “Trails of Nakusp” brochure series (10 trails)

2003:

• Hosted the 2003 Nakusp Trade Show
• Built a new Info Centre building
• Organized the Canada Day (July 1st) Parade
• Organized the Christmas Parade
• Completed 2 new information signs at highway entrances to Nakusp
• Attended several Trade Shows outside the region, promoting Nakusp and Area, not only as a destination but as an area in which to invest.

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