Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce

What Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce does

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1935 (as the Creston Board of Trade, renamed in 1953) that serves the local business community of Creston, British Columbia, and the surrounding Kootenay Lake region. It operates as the primary advocate and networking body for local enterprises, offering tiered annual memberships (Individual/Sole Proprietor at $75, Small Business 2-15 employees at $150, Not-for-profit at unspecified rates, and Medium/Large Business 15+ employees at $400), each including voting privileges, automatic Buy Local Creston Valley affiliation, BC and Canadian Chamber of Commerce access, networking events, social media highlighting, and bundled group benefits (insurance, payroll, shipping, fuel, and payment processing discounts).

The Chamber's product surface spans six connected services: the tiered Membership Program, the 301 Suite Coworking space (meeting rooms, flex desks, and permanent offices opened in 2025 and bookable through ArchieApp), a Business Directory listing 100+ regional businesses in partnership with Buy Local Creston Valley, an Events Program (Lunch & Learn sessions, AGM, Light Up Creston), a Bids & Tenders posting platform for local procurement, and a News & Stories communications channel. Its technology stack is standard non-profit tooling — a WordPress-based website, email newsletter, and Facebook/Instagram presence — with no proprietary platforms or AI capabilities.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual membership dues, supplemented by event income and (more recently) coworking fees. The organization is led by Executive Director Jessica Piccinin (joined 2024) and Creative Director Dylan Leayr, governed by a Board of Directors including President Amber McGregor, and operates from a single headquarters at 1230 Canyon St in Creston on the unceded traditional territory of the yaqan nukiy within the Ktunaxa Nations.

Name

Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://crestonvalleychamber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1935

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1935 that serves SMBs, sole proprietors, and non-profits in Creston, BC, through tiered annual memberships, networking events, advocacy, a business directory, and a coworking space.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Creston

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues from businesses of all sizes provide the primary revenue stream. Membership includes access to BC and Canadian Chamber of Commerce benefits, networking opportunities, advocacy services, and local B2B benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization that provides tiered business membership, a coworking facility (301 Suite Coworking), a local business directory, networking events, advocacy for business interests, and access to group benefits programs. Members pay annual dues based on organization size and receive automatic inclusion in the Buy Local Creston Valley directory and affiliations with the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce.

Product overview

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce operates a unified membership platform offering six interconnected services: a tiered Membership Program, 301 Suite Coworking space, Business Directory, Events Program, Bids & Tenders posting, and News & Stories communications. The membership program serves as the core offering, with members gaining access to networking, advocacy, and the BC Member Advantage Program. Coworking provides physical workspace, while the Directory enables member visibility. Events drive community engagement, and Bids & Tenders supports local procurement. The Chamber is a non-profit organization established in 1935 serving the Creston Valley business community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program
• 301 Suite Coworking
• Business Directory
• Events Program
• Bids & Tenders

Named customers21 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Buy Local Creston ValleycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing automatic membership in Buy Local Creston Valley for all Chamber members, with badge recognition. The Chamber's business directory is hosted in partnership with Buy Local Creston Valley, promoting over 100 local shops, restaurants, and services.
• BC Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership includes automatic affiliation with the BC Chamber of Commerce, providing access to the BC Member Advantage Program, group insurance (Chambers Plan), and provincial advocacy.
• Canadian Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership includes automatic affiliation with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, providing national network access and advocacy representation.
• Hello AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal creative agency that developed the Chamber's new brand identity in 2024, including the updated logo inspired by the natural landscape. Hello Agency continues to provide 10% discount on selected services for Chamber members.
• Chambers Plan (group insurance)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCanada's leading group insurance program for small and mid-sized businesses, providing comprehensive coverage including extended health, dental, and life insurance. Available exclusively through Chamber membership.
• PayworksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCloud-based payroll, HR, and time management solutions provider offering 20% discount on setup and recurring fees for Chamber members.
• Kubera Payment ProcessingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment processing systems provider offering industry-leading reporting, BC-based support, and lower processing fees for Chamber members.
• FreightcomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShipping courier provider offering 70-75% savings on shipping costs including pallet shipping for Chamber members.
• Elavon Payment ProcessingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment processing provider offering online, in-store, and mobile payment solutions with dedicated account managers for Chamber members.
• Shell Fuel Discount ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFuel discount program offering 8¢/litre for first four months and 4¢/litre thereafter for members who sign up.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce: A community chamber serving Nelson and the surrounding Kootenay region in BC. Directly comparable to Creston Valley Chamber as a similarly sized rural BC chamber offering tiered membership, advocacy, events, and a local business directory.
• Kelowna Chamber of Commerce: BC interior chamber serving Kelowna and the surrounding Okanagan region. Comparable as a BC community chamber with tiered membership, networking events, and small business advocacy, though operating in a larger market than Creston Valley.
• Buy Local Creston Valley: Creston Valley Chamber's core strategic partner running the 100+ business directory. Highly comparable as a local business support organization with overlapping membership, advocacy, and visibility services in the exact same Creston Valley geography.
• Fernie Chamber of Commerce: A community chamber serving Fernie and the Elk Valley in southeastern BC Kootenay region. Comparable as a similarly-sized BC mountain-valley chamber with tiered membership, tourism-heavy membership base, and event-driven community engagement.
• Calgary Chamber of Commerce: Canadian community chamber operating in Calgary with tiered membership, networking events, policy advocacy, and member benefits programs. Directly comparable in operating model (membership + advocacy + events + directory) but in a much larger urban market.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Chamber of Commerce: The national chamber umbrella providing Creston Valley Chamber members with national network access and federal advocacy. Operates the same core membership/advocacy model but at national scale with policy influence well beyond a single community chamber.
• BC Chamber of Commerce: The provincial umbrella organization to which Creston Valley Chamber members are automatically affiliated. Operates in the same chamber-of-commerce space but at provincial scale, providing group benefits (Chambers Plan), advocacy, and the BC Member Advantage Program that flow down to member chambers.
• Greater Vancouver Board of Trade: Major metropolitan business association in Metro Vancouver offering tiered membership, networking events, and policy advocacy. Comparable operating model but operates at much larger scale with broader corporate membership base.

Others

• Small Business BC: BC-based non-profit supporting small businesses through advisory services, education, and resources. Adjacent peer rather than direct competitor — operates in the same small-business support ecosystem but as an advisory/resource provider rather than a local chamber.
• Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association: Regional tourism organization covering the Kootenay Rockies region including Creston Valley. Operates in an adjacent membership/advocacy/promotion model for tourism businesses, overlapping with several Chamber members (e.g., Heli Services, breweries, distilleries) but with a tourism-specific mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CrestonValleyChamberofCommerce
• Instagraminstagram.com/crestonvalleychamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/creston-valley-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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