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632 Main St., PO Box 249
Tofino

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Join the Chamber

 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce exists to strengthen and grow your business, and to contribute to a positive business climate and community in Tofino.

We are committed to increasing your business’ profile, connections and capabilities, and to save you money through Chamber discounts. 

If you operate a tourism-related business, one that sells products or experiences to visitors, you can also receive a membership from Tourism Tofino. Through this membership your business will be linked directly to travel enquiries generated through it’s marketing and visitor services activities. Membership with the Chamber is a prerequisite for Tourism Tofino membership and both are covered under one membership fee.

For a full list of Chamber and Tourism Tofino membership benefits, please see below.

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Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Tofino Membership

The Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is Tofino’s largest and longest-running business organization, serving the region since 1929. Tourism Tofino is Tofino’s award-winning destination marketing organization, established in 2007. Together these two organizations deliver business programs and services, destination marketing, and Visitor’s Services. Businesses and organizations can be part of the Chamber, and if they are visitor-facing, have the opportunity to be represented by Tourism Tofino as well. Tourism memberships include both organizations and both organizations have a ‘Members First’ policy. All membership applications are subject to approval by the Boards of Directors of the applicable organizations.

Chamber Membership Benefits

·      Direct access to Tofino’s thriving business community
·      Member referrals
·      Free monthly e-blast to Chamber network
·      Attend and host Chamber events and lunches
·      Monthly e-newsletter
·      Social media promotion
·      Annual Business Excellence Awards
·     Website listing on www.tofinochamber.org     
·      Connection to issues that affect your business and participate in lobbying government
·      Voting rights for Chamber and ability to run for TLBCC Board of Directors
·     Money-saving benefits from the BC Chamber of Commerce
·     Your Chamber membership is 100% tax-deductible

Tourism Membership Benefits with Tourism Tofino

·     One business listing and link on www.tourismtofino.com (600,000 annual unique sessions)
·     Connection to Tourism Tofino’s social media audience (82,000 Instagram followers; 33,000
Facebook followers; 12,000 Twitter followers) ·     Visitor Centre racking for a 4” x 9” brochure (60,000 annual visitors)
·     Visitor Centre referrals
·      Use of current vacancies website tool (accommodations only)
·      Event advertising on www.tourismtofino/events.com
·     Access to visitor welcome and education tools
·     Access to tourism-oriented research    
·     Connection to tourism industry information through Tourism Tofino’s ‘Industry News’ blog
·      Voting rights for Tourism Tofino*
·     Ability to run for the Tourism Tofino Board of Directors*

*Visit www.tofinochamber.org/join-the-chamber to fill out an online application.

*Available to members situated within the Clayoquot Sound Region only

The Chamber helps build a positive business climate and community

·      The Chamber represents your business at all levels of government, creating opportunities to
       work together for positive change.
·      We work to support job creation, employee attraction and retention, business growth and
       retention, and local economic diversification.
·      The Chamber spearheads the West Coast Ambassador Program, a program aimed at training
       front-line service staff.
·      Your membership includes a complimentary membership to BC Chamber of Commerce.
·      Use the electronic Chamber decal to display on your website to let your customers know your
       business is part of the Chamber network (consumers are 29% more likely to think favourably of
       your business if you’re a member, and 63% more likely to purchase from you when the time
       comes).
·      The Chamber organizes community events in Tofino, such as Jingle into Christmas and All
       Candidates meetings.
·      By supporting the Chamber, you are helping us advance many community initiatives, including
       attainable housing, liquid waste treatment, business walks, economic development,
       transportation, higher education, community to community relationships, and more.
       Your Chamber membership supports a healthy local economy.
·      We keep you updated on business issues, including legislative updates.
·      Tourism Tofino creates destination brand awareness and offers regional marketing
       partnerships.

 

JOINING THE CHAMBER: tHE REAL VALUE

From a research study conducted by The Shapiro Group, which found that consumer perceptions of businesses involved with local chambers to be very positive:

  • Consumers are more likely to view businesses involved with the local Chamber as more reputable, caring about customers more, trustworthy, more involved in the community and successful.

  • 59% of most consumers think that being active in the local chamber is an effective business strategy.

  • Impact of a local chamber membership on small business is more consistent and more powerful than for large national companies.

  • Small business with local chamber membership have a 44% increase in consumer favorability ratings, 51% increase in consumer awareness, 57% increase in local reputation, and a 63% increase in the likelihood that consumers will return in the future.