BUSINESS AWARDS - Get Your Tickets!

Celebrate the best in business!

Each year the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce hosts a gala awards ceremony for the Business Achievement Awards. This year, the awards will be held on June 15th, 2023 at the Arbutus Meadows Farm, Nanoose Bay. Chamber members, businesses, individuals and community leaders gather at the awards ceremony to honour the award recipients and to enjoy networking, drinks, dinner and a celebration of our business community. TICKETS are on sale now! Call the Chamber office at 250-248-3613 to purchase your tickets. $75 pp includes buffet dinner catered by Masters Touch Catering.

The Business Awards are an opportunity to recognize and honour businesses and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to our community over the past year. There are eight awards in total, each with specific criteria.

Congratulations to our finalists.

Small Business of the Year

Bumblebaby Boutique
M&N Mattress & Sofa
Sweet Spot Bake Shop

Service Excellence

Galloway Brothers Construction
Headmasters Salon
Tablet Pharmacy

Tourism & Hospitality – Destination PQB

Karim Mohammadi
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort

Not for Profit of the Year

Community Futures Central Island
Parksville Beach Festival Society
Society of Organized Services - District 69

Citizen of the Year - Community Spirit

Lloyd Derry
Cheryl Dill
Robert Van Pelt

Outstanding Workplace: Employer of the Year

Current Millwork
Island Surf Company
Osprey Electric

Large Business of the Year

Bellevue Veterinary Hospital
Current Millwork
Yates Memorial Services

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Sponsorship Opportunities 2023

BECOME A CHAMBER PARTNER!

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Chamber of Commerce Corporate Partnership Package – Good For Business

Is your goal to expand your exposure in our community? Become a Corporate Partner with the Parkville & District Chamber of Commerce and allow us to help promote your business by making others aware of your impact in the community.

As an organization with close connections with ours, you will not only increase awareness and credibility, but will become recognized as an advocate for the community. You will benefit from having your logo on our weekly Chamber newsletter to over 1000 subscribers, opportunities to be highlighted on our social media pages with over 7,000 subscribers, logo visibility on event posters and Chamber website, a mixer/ networking event at your venue choice, complimentary E-Blast to newsletter subscribers and social media followers, recognition on the Chamber annual report and at the AGM, and VIP invitations to all our Chamber events. Other perks include complimentary racking privileges at the Parksville Visitor Centre and first refusal to showcase your business on our Chamber/ Community Marketing Video 2023.

Don’t delay – email us to become a Corporate Chamber Partner today.There are only 4 Chamber partner opportunities available, priced at just $3000 each. Email:

Individual Sponsorship Opportunities are also available for our annual events at many varying levels. Call 250-248-3613 for more information and to register!

Summer by the Sea Street Market 2023

...be prepared to love this market

Market Starts June 13th until August 29th

Brought to you by the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce, this street market is a true reflection of our community's vibrant character and we wanted to grow the market back to where it used to be before the Pandemic.

Now in its 20th year, this year's market will run on Tuesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm with over 130 vendors each night, set up on Craig Street, Parksville, opposite the Community Park. The market is popular with locals and visitors looking for a unique experience. An eclectic mix of local merchants, artisans, craftspeople, farmers, entertainers and of course food vendors. There really is something for everyone.

Summer by the Sea Street Market is an economic benefit to the community. It helps to increase the number of visitors to Parksville and is a great weekday event for those visiting the area. Come down and enjoy the market while supporting local businesses, artisans and food producers.

Applications now open for all vendors and food trucks. Apply HERE.

Click HERE for a list of this year's full-time vendors as of May 23, 2023.