Accomplishments

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:
 

2006 to date:
  • 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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Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce
Box 387,  92 - 6th. Ave. NW 
Nakusp - British Columbia - Canada VOG-1RO
 Phone: (250) 265-4234
Fax: (250) 265-3808
Toll Free: 1(800) 909-8819
nakcom@telus.net

 
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