Sustainability Audit Report:

Executive Summary

Using the free impact assessment tool provided by B-Labs, our group audited the sustainability of the Parksville Chamber of Commerce. As a group, we met with Kim Burden, the Executive Director, and completed the online survey. In addition to completing the survey we also discussed sustainability with Kim and his goals for making Parksville, British Columbia, one of the most recognizably sustainable municipalities in Canada.

Our second annual Parksville-Qualicum Beach and area wedding guide is hot off the press and already heading out to bridal shows around B.C.  It's also available online at issuu.com.  This is a quality publication that will help you with everything you need to plan your wedding in our community!

Chamber membership is one of the best values in business today. With dozens of benefits exclusive to members, and more being introduced all the time, the Chamber provides value and positive return on your investment many times over. Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce members receive many valuable benefits throughout the year.

When we talk to our current members about their reasons for membership they cite Networking, Advocacy and Direct Benefits and Discounts but the #1 reason you should join a Chamber is Consumer Confidence.

When consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 44% more likely to think favourably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.

In addition, Chamber Membership Offers:

PARKSVILLE- Opening a business has become easier thanks to BizPaL, an online service that gives entrepreneurs a personalized list of permits and licences needed to establish and run their business.
“Small business is an important economic driver in Parksville and the mid-Island region. Having a centralized resource on permits, business and regulation from these levels of government makes BizPaL a tremendous asset to any potential new business endeavour,” says Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney.

“Small businesses are the backbone of BC’s economy and supporting them is crucial to a prosperous future,” says Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon.