Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce

10/22/2026

Cumberland business owners, we want to hear from you!

What’s working well for your business? What challenges are you facing? And what would help your business and Cumberland’s business community thrive?

The Cumberland Business Retention & Expansion Initiative is an opportunity to share your experiences, raise concerns and help identify the issues and opportunities that matter most to local businesses.

The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Village of Cumberland, wants to hear directly from you. Your feedback will help shape an action plan and guide future priorities for Cumberland’s business community.

Watch the Mayor of Cumberland’s message, then take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your voice matters, and your input can help shape what happens next.

👉 TAKE THE SURVEY:
https://engagecomoxvalley.ca/cumberland-business-retention-expansion-initiative

Please share this post with other Cumberland business owners!

10/22/2026

Business After Business: Behind the Scenes at ServiceMaster Restore!

In an increasingly digital world, there’s still nothing quite like connecting face-to-face 🤝

Our monthly Business After Business networking events bring Comox Valley businesses together for two hours of conversation, connection, and community. Each month, we visit a different local business, giving our host the opportunity to showcase what they do while creating a relaxed, welcoming space for invaluable business-to-business connections.

Join us this October for a special behind-the-scenes evening with ServiceMaster Restore of North Vancouver Island! Meet the team, learn more about their work, and enjoy a selection of delicious food and beverages while connecting with fellow local professionals.

When disaster strikes, who do you call? Service Master!

Proudly locally owned and operated, ServiceMaster Restore of North Vancouver Island has been serving the Comox Valley and surrounding areas for 22 years, helping homeowners and businesses recover from unexpected property damage.

Working alongside numerous insurance companies, their experienced team provides 24/7 emergency response and specializes in fire and flood restoration, structural drying, and asbestos and mould removal. With advanced technology, specialized training, and IICRC-certified staff, as the team puts it: "we don't just restore your property; we restore your peace of mind.”

Come meet the team, discover what happens behind the scenes of disaster restoration, and build valuable connections with your local business community!

🎟️ Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot! Visit comoxvalleychamber.com/events

10/21/2026

A reminder for the Cumberland Business Community - tune in to the Mid Island Pacific Rim All Candidates forum, 6pm, at https://www.youtube.com/live/-ZA_nxdNOjs?si=ZTsoHQb4SnywjLbA

Please note: As the voice of business, the Comox Valley Chamber does not endorse or oppose candidates or political parties. Their role is to create a fair, respectful and non-partisan forum where all candidates are given an equal opportunity to participate and where the issues important to our local business community can be explored. Thank you.

Unfortunately, we will have one fewer candidate than expected but the show must go on. Come out to Clayoquot Theatre on October 21st at 6:00pm. Hear directly from the people asking for your vote and find out where they stand on the issues that matter to our coast.

Check out the audience questions and submit your own on slido.com. Use the code to enter as a guest and submit a 160 character question. All submitted questions will be visible during the event to participants in the room and virtually.

Can't make it? We will live stream the event and post to our Youtube page so all voters in Mid-Island Pacific-Rim can make an informed voting decision. Make sure to submit a question in advance.

10/21/2026

The 2026 Chamber Awards are now open! Who will have their turn to shine?

Nominations can be made at comoxvalleychamber.com/chamber-awards-nominations 🏆

Featured 2025 Finalists:
🌟 Team Goblins BJJ Academy
🌟Mount Washington
🌟 Hornby Organic
🌟 CanWest Mechanical Inc.
🌟 The Old Farm Market Courtenay
🌟 Vancouver Island Vocational Rehabilitation Services VIVRS

With thanks to this year’s Award Sponsors:
⭐ NEW FOR 2026: Rising Star - Wedler Engineering LLP
⭐ NEW FOR 2026: Women's Leadership & Enterprise Award - Lara Austin, Investment & Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
⭐ Business Leadership - Coastal Community Credit Union
⭐ Business of the Year - MNP
⭐ Customer Service Award - Robbins & Company Chartered Professional Accountants
⭐ Diversity & Inclusion Award
⭐ Family First Workplace - 98.9 Jet FM - Jet Nation
⭐ Heritage Recognition Award - Navacord - BC
⭐ Innovative Business Award - Comox Valley Airport
⭐ Lifetime Achievement Award - Canadian Tire Courtenay
⭐ New Business of the Year - Doane Grant Thornton LLP
⭐ Not for Profit Organization - Co-operators - Comox Valley Insurance & Financial Services
⭐ Small Business of the Year - Bailey & Associates - IG Wealth Management
⭐ Sustainability Award

The nomination period is open until November 6. Self nominations are not permitted, but you do not have to be a Chamber member to nominate or be nominated. Our Chamber Awards gala will be held on Saturday January 30, 2027, where the winners will be announced. Ticket sales will open in November, stay tuned!

10/20/2026

Join us next week for the CV Chamber & Spirits of the West Coast Art Exhibition Opening on Thursday October 29, 2026 from 2:30-4:30pm 🎨

The Chamber's quarterly rotating exhibit in our downtown Courtenay Chamber Hub highlights the vital role of collaboration between the business and arts sectors in fostering cultural vibrancy and economic growth within the community. In collaboration with local art galleries, we showcase a diverse array of artwork from local artists, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of our community.

Our newest showing, Living Traditions: Indigenous Art of the Northwest Coast by Spirits of the West Coast, celebrates the enduring artistic traditions and contemporary expressions of Northwest Coast Indigenous Peoples.

The exhibition brings together hand-carved masks, paddles, panels, and limited-edition prints by First Nations artists deeply connected to their communities and cultures. Through their work, these artists carry forward generations of knowledge, share stories, honour their ancestors, and express their identities.

Rod Smith, one of the featured artists, will be hosting a meet-and-greet during the opening. Rod's work reflects the continuation of Northwest Coast artistic traditions through the skills, knowledge, and cultural teachings passed down through generations.

Together, these works demonstrate how today's artists honour ancestral teachings while building upon them, celebrating the resilience, creativity, and enduring strength of Indigenous cultures and keeping traditions vibrant and meaningful for future generations.

All works have been selected from the collection of Spirits of the West Coast Art Gallery, located on the unceded traditional territory of the K'ómoks First Nation.

Complimentary registration is preferred for planning purposes! Please visit comoxvalleychamber.glueup.com/event/spirits-of-the-west-coast-gallery-art-exhibition-opening-196719/ 🎟

10/19/2026

Join the BC Chamber of Commerce for a free week of practical sessions helping B.C. small businesses manage tariff pressures, protect their margins and find new paths to growth. Sessions include:

Monday, October 19: What The Year Ahead Will Cost B.C. Small Business 12:00-1:00 PM PT | An economic outlook for B.C. small business with Bryan Yu, Chief Economist, Central 1

Tuesday, October 20: Cybersecurity and AI basics for small business 12:00-1:00 PM PT

Wednesday, October 21: After the U.S.: Where B.C. Exporters Go Next 12:00-1:00 PM PT | Led by Export Navigator

Thursday, October 22: Business Next Door: Getting into Western Canada's Supply Chains 12:00-1:00 PM PT | A conversation with BC Chamber & Alberta Chambers of Commerce

Friday, October 23: From B.C. to the World: Reaching Overseas Customers Through the Port 12:00-1:00 PM

Register now at www.eventbrite.ca/e/2026-small-business-week-summit-tickets-2002111119253 🎟️

10/16/2026

Do you know a person, business or organization from the Comox Valley business community that deserves to shine? The 2026 Chamber Awards are now open!

With 14 categories to choose from, there's bound to be a Chamber Award with their name on it.

NEW FOR 2026:

⭐RISING STAR AWARD Honours an INDIVIDUAL who:

• Has achieved remarkable business success in a short period of time and demonstrates exceptional potential for continued growth and leadership in the Comox Valley

•The nominee should generally be within the first five years of their entrepreneurial journey or career regardless of age

•Demonstrates drive, initiative and an ability to turn ideas into results

(Available for sponsorship!)

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🏆WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP & ENTERPRISE AWARD Honours an INDIVIDUAL who:

• Recognizes an outstanding entrepreneur whose leadership, business achievement and contribution to the Comox Valley demonstrates excellence, resilience and positive impact

• Holds meaningful decision-making authority and be actively involved in the strategic direction and/or day-to-day operation of the business

• Self-identifies as a woman and is an active leader of a Comox Valley business

Sponsored by Austin Wealth Management Team, RBC Dominion Securities

Visit comoxvalleychamber.com/chamber-awards-nominations for the full list of categories & criteria now 🤝

The nomination period will run until the end of October.

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Doors for tonights business-focused Provincial All Candidates Forum will be open from 5pm. If you have not registered, we will be live streaming from this page, please do tune in. Thank you