Historical Chamber information
The South Queens Chamber of Commerce has
represented the business community for over 100 years. It has, in
the past, been a powerful, unified force encouraging commercial and
industrial development. It has the potential to be such a force
again - with a large, strong and active membership. If you
conduct business in South Queens, you owe it to yourself and the
community to become a member.
WHAT IS A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
It is a voluntary group of business and
professional citizens in the South Queens area that collectively
represent the voice of businesses for the local area and have been
doing that since 1900. The Chamber harnesses the tremendous
potential of the private enterprise system and enables its members
to accomplish collectively what no business could do by them selves.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The policies and programs of the Chamber are
determined by the Board of Directors elected by membership.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
The Chamber, with others, promotes the area’s
economy and encourages business and industrial investment, which
broadens the tax base and increases employment. To business
prospects and newcomers, the Chamber represents the community’s
self-image. Chambers of Commerce are increasingly involved in
non-commercial areas, such as education, human relations,
environmental, cultural and governmental concerns. These challenges
have caused Chambers of Commerce to become a viable force in seeking
solutions to today’s social problems. We influence national,
provincial and local legislation affecting business. The Chamber
insures that their community is a good place to do business, raise a
family and earn a living.
WHO FINANCES THE CHAMBER?
The Chamber of Commerce is also a “business” and it
incurs costs of operations and expenses similar to any other type of
business. These expenses are primarily met by membership fees
and members represent all types of business, industry and the
profession. All share a mutual desire to achieve a better community
for all its citizens. Chamber of Commerce membership is an
investment in the present and future welfare of both the individual
and their community.
WHY JOIN THE CHAMBER?
The Chamber of Commerce is a voice for its
community and businesses – unceasingly promoting their products and
services – and at the same time is their watchdog – protecting their
interest, particularly in the political arena. The 500 plus Chambers
in Canada have great networking and lobbying capacity for member as
they operate on a provincial, regional and national basis. This
united voice of the Chamber of Commerce has often proven effective
and beneficial to business where a single voice can go
unheard. The benefit of belonging to the Chamber is full-time
representation and year-round results.
IT’S EVERYBODY’S CHAMBER
Basic to all activities of the Chamber is its
unifying influence. Through committee involvement, every chamber
member can contribute to an organized effort that is mutually
beneficial to their community and to themselves. Over the
years, Chamber of Commerce operations, attitudes and programs have
changed to meet the challenges of today. However, one premise
remains intact – the integral role of involvement and concerned
business people to protect, preserve and improve our free enterprise
system. Today as it was in 1750 when the first Board of Trade in
Canada was formed in Halifax, the basic concept has remained the
same: a voluntary organization representing the business community
marshalling the energies and efforts of its membership toward the
accomplishment of common goals.
Have questions? Need information?
Want more information about the South Queens Chamber of Commerce,
or the community? Email the Chamber at secretary@southqueenschamber.com
or call one of our directors.
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