Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce

11/02/2026

This Member Monday, we’re pleased to welcome Gilbertson Fine Homes to the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce!

You may recognize Avi Gilbertson from the campaign signs around Nanaimo that said, “I don’t want your vote. I want to build your house.”

Born and raised on BC’s Sunshine Coast, Avi started building early, taking on his first cabin project at just 12 years old. After studying engineering, he realized he’d rather be out building than behind a desk. He founded Gilbertson Fine Homes in Nanaimo, where the team specializes in custom homes, major renovations, and additions.

Avi takes a hands-on approach, with a focus on quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and making construction an enjoyable experience. Outside of work, he’s a husband, dad of two, and avid outdoorsman.

Welcome to the Chamber, Avi and the Gilbertson Fine Homes team. We look forward to connecting and working together!

10/23/2026

🤝 One Last Business After Business for 2026!

Join the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce for our final Business After Business of 2026, proudly hosted by BMO at their Dickinson Crossing Branch.

📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 BMO Dickinson Crossing Branch
6908 Island Highway N, Unit 1, Nanaimo

🎟️ FREE for Chamber Members | $15 for Non-Members

✨ Don't miss our final Business After Business of the year!

🔗 Register here https://members.nanaimochamber.bc.ca/events/details/2026-november-business-after-business-2573

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Nanaimo’s newly elected Mayor and Council. We wish you every success as you begin a new term of leadership, collaboration and service to our community.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to every candidate who put their name forward during this election.
Running for public office takes courage. It means listening to the community, sharing your vision and allowing your ideas, experience and values to be publicly examined. Regardless of the final result, earning the confidence of community members is meaningful and every candidate contributed to an important conversation about Nanaimo’s future.
Thank you for caring deeply enough about Nanaimo to serve, participate and lead.
We look forward to working with the newly elected Mayor and Council to support a strong, connected and prosperous Nanaimo.

10/20/2026

🎄 Tickets are officially LIVE for the Chamber Holiday Bash! 🥂

Let’s wrap up 2026 together with an evening of festive cheer, great conversations and meaningful connections.

Join Nanaimo’s business community for a relaxed year-end celebration featuring delicious appetizers, refreshments and plenty of time to mix, mingle and celebrate the year—no presentations, no formal program, just pure networking!

📅 Thursday, December 10, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Coast Bastion Hotel

Tickets are limited, so register early and join us as we raise a glass to the people, partnerships and accomplishments that made 2026 memorable!

🎟️ Get your tickets on our website now!

10/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Provincial All-Candidates Forum on October 13!

We appreciate the participating candidates for sharing their perspectives, and our community for contributing questions and taking part in the conversation.

A special thank you to our sponsors, Vancouver Island Real Estate Board and Vancouver Island Construction Association for supporting this opportunity for community dialogue.

🎥 Missed the forum? Watch the recording in two parts on our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/?si=O6v4EPjE35Ys3MUN

10/14/2026

PART II

🔴 WE ARE LIVE! | Provincial All-Candidates Forum 2026

Part Two: Community Forum | 5:50–7:00 p.m.Kendall Hanson of CHEK N...

10/14/2026

PART I

🔴 WE ARE LIVE! | Provincial All-Candidates Forum 2026

The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce's Provincial All-Candidates Forum is officially underway at the Nanaimo Golf Club!

🎥 Can't join us in person? Watch LIVE from wherever you are!
Tune in to hear directly from participating candidates representing Nanaimo–Gabriola Island and Nanaimo–Lantzville as they discuss key issues impacting our businesses, communities and the future of our region.

👉 WATCH LIVE HERE:
https://youtube.com/live/8luUxTXqTFw?feature=share

Stay informed. Stay engaged. Your voice matters!

Meet the candidates. Hear their priorities. Make an informed choice...

10/12/2026

Happy Member Monday!

We are pleased to welcome Mehrin Joynab to the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce.

We are excited to have Mehrin join our growing Chamber community and look forward to the connections and opportunities ahead.

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people and connections that help strengthen our community.

Wishing everyone a warm, restful, and meaningful Thanksgiving.

10/09/2026

Meet the participating candidates. Hear their priorities. Make an informed choice.

Join the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce for our Provincial All-Candidates Forum, featuring:

Nanaimo–Gabriola Island
• Anna Mary McKenzie — BC Green Party
• Sheila Malcolmson — BC NDP
• Mark MacDonald — Conservative Party of BC

Nanaimo–Lantzville
• Pepper Saltman — Communist Party of BC
• George Anderson — BC NDP
• Kelsey Pringle — Conservative Party of BC
📅 Tuesday, October 13, 2026
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Nanaimo Golf Club, 2800 Highland Blvd

Thank you to Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) and Vancouver Island Construction Association for sponsoring this non-partisan community forum.
Registration is mandatory, and seating is limited. Reserve your seat today!

https://members.nanaimochamber.bc.ca/events/details/provincial-all-candidates-forum-nanaimo-gabriola-island-nanaimo-lantzville-2588