The Kingston Peninsula Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in May 2001 for the purpose of promoting and improving trade and commerce within the region, as well as assisting the economic, civic and social welfare of the district.

Since then, we've done a lot to promote the Kingston Peninsula and its economy.

In the last year we've:

• provided several meetings with speakers talking on topics of interest to both the general public and the business community;
• arranged helpful and informational meetings that discuss business development topics;
• developed the most accurate map of the Kingston Peninsula to date;
• produced a tourism brochure outlining why the Peninsula is a great place to visit;
• developed an Ask the Expert advice column, of which only part is available to the general public;
• provided community bulletin boards to various venues around the Peninsula - half of the Board is reserved for Chamber of Commerce members advertisements;
• supported a low-cost means of Kingston businesses and organizations to advertise their businesses on the web through www.bizkingstonpeninsula.com (this site is currently in development);
• financially supported two high school students in their achievements; and
• created a wonderful website!

In the future, we want to:

• assist existing businesses promote their services and products, and expand their operations;
• help newly developed businesses find their feet;
• provide a forum where the 80+ businesses can meet regularly, exchange information, collaborate with each other, and encourage one another;
• encourage cross purchasing and cross promotion;
• provide members with a group insurance program;
• bring in experts to speak to members about such things as business promotion, marketing, websites, customer service, negotiation, presentation skills, and financing;
• source out cost reductions for products and services such as Mastercard, Visa, bank charges, and group advertising; and
• provide an organization to represent the Kingston Peninsula area to the government concerning such issues as taxation, transportation facilities, and garbage removal.

Are you interested in joining the Chamber?

Just check out one of the benefits of joining - Our Ask The Expert Column from our newsletter.

Or perhaps you want to find out who our Board Members are, or our current members?

You can also read our Bylaws, check our Questions and Answers section, and if you are a member, read the minutes of our meetings.

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• August 2003
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• November 2002
• September 2002

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