TOFINO CHAMBER NAMES NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jen Dart
Jan. 31st, 2024, TOFINO, BC – The board of directors of the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce (TLBCC) is pleased to announce the hiring of a new executive director to lead the organization.
Samantha Hackett is well known to local businesses and organizations as the general manager of Long Beach Lodge Resort, a role she has held for the past decade, and as a volunteer with several local organizations. A business leader in her own right, the board is excited to welcome Samantha to the executive director role.
“We are thrilled that Samantha will be joining the organization as its next executive director,” said TLBCC president Laura McDonald. “She is poised to lead the Chamber into its next successful chapter.”
Samantha will replace outgoing executive director Jen Dart, who will remain acting in the role until mid-March.
“Members can expect the Chamber’s high level of service and representation to continue under Samantha’s leadership,” said outgoing ED Jen Dart. “She is a highly qualified person to be taking on this position, and I couldn’t be more pleased to be handing off this role to Samantha.”
In addition to being past chair of Tourism Tofino, Samantha is also chair of the West Coast Multiplex Society and a Tofino Sparks leader, among other volunteer roles. She was the recipient of the Chamber’s Business Leader of the Year Award as part of the 2023 Business Excellence Awards for her general manager role at Long Beach Lodge, as well as her extensive volunteer work.
The Chamber board looks forward to continuing its work with the new executive director in place. In addition to advocacy work on behalf of local businesses and organizations, the Chamber runs several programs, including the West Coast Ambassador Program and the Tofino Business Retention and Expansion Program. Members enjoy connection through communications, events, benefits and learning opportunities.
Media contact: Laura McDonald, info@tofinochamber.org
About the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
The Tofino-Long Beach Chamber is Tofino’s longest running business organization, incorporated under the federal Board of Trade Act in 1929. Governed by a volunteer board of directors, the Chamber represents some 330 local businesses and organizations. The Chamber lobbies on behalf of its membership, educates about business issues, and exposes the public to our thriving business environment. The Chamber’s mission is to inspire business excellence by the beach and its vision is to ensure that our diverse and united business community is thriving, engaged and resilient.