Discover What the Chamber does, the key reasons behind our growth,
and why now’s the time to join.

More and more businesses are joining the Revelstoke Chamber because they’re seeing the value - not just in the benefits and services we offer, but in how we help strengthen Revelstoke as a place to live, work & play.

On this page, you’ll find an in-depth look at our work, why we keep growing, how we support our members, and how becoming a member contributes to a stronger, more connected business community.

If you’re looking for a breakdown of our work and impact, you can explore our Annual Report.

Membership is more functional, valuable, and visible

Connection & Collaboration

We remain committed to offering events that reflect the needs of Revelstoke’s business community, creating spaces to connect, learn, and celebrate.

Our events are a key part of why businesses join the Chamber, with members enjoying free or discounted event registrations. They are more than just gatherings - they offer connection, community, and valuable visibility through sponsorship opportunities.

Our recurring events include:

• Signature Events such as the BEAs, Golf Tournament and Banff Mountain Film Festival

• Monthly Networking events - our morning Coffee Connections and after-hours Business Après

• Educational sessions and workshops - providing opportunities to learn from experts and explore topics relevant to local business

Partnerships that Strengthen Our Work

Collaboration is central to how we work as a Chamber, and we actively look for opportunities to partner with our members and the wider business community, inviting members to reach out with ideas. Through this approach, we aim to inspire other businesses to connect and collaborate with each other.

We also work closely with business support organizations such as Community Futures and WeBC, creating partnerships that expand the opportunities available to local businesses. These collaborations allow us to deliver stronger programming, reach more businesses, and connect our members with additional resources and expertise.

Supporting the wider community

While our work is rooted in supporting our members, we recognize that their success is closely tied to the strength of the wider community. This understanding influences how we shape and deliver our programs.

• The Ambassador Program is open to employees across all roles and sectors, not just tourism. This reflects the reality of a resort municipality, where all employees shape the visitor experience

• Through initiatives like our Workforce Hub and partnerships offering free skills training, we help job seekers find work, build skills, and settle into Revelstoke, supporting a strong and stable workforce as a part of a healthy community.

• Our buy-local campaigns welcome non-members, at no cost to them

• Our Opportunity Hubs are free and accessible to all local businesses, with strong usage reflecting their value as a connection point

• The Women’s Leadership Collective supports, elevates, and connects women in business and leadership roles across all of Revelstoke

• We refocused the ‘Business’ aspect of the Business and Visitor Information Centre, to better reflect its role as an inclusive business resource - not just a tourism touchpoint, but a space that supports all local business sectors and connects both visitors and residents alike to local information and services.

Supporting the wider community isn’t a departure from our role, it’s an essential part of it. A strong, connected Revelstoke lifts every business. Becoming a member is one of the most impactful ways to support these programs, and in doing so, you’re investing in a more connected, resilient business community that benefits everyone.

Exclusive Benefits, Resources and Opportunities

While many programs are open to the wider community, Chamber Members have access to a growing suite of exclusive perks, tools, and promotional opportunities, providing measurable value and support for their business.

Beyond event registrations, this is where the tangible, monetary value of Membership lies.

Benefits and Resources

From operational tools to cost-saving advantages, our members have access to a wide range of supports designed to meet the everyday needs of doing business in Revelstoke, such as:

• The Chambers Plan, Canada’s #1 employee benefit plan for small businesses.

• Over 50 exclusive benefits, partner perks, and Member2Member discounts

• A curated resource library featuring funding opportunities, business templates, webinars, reports, statistics and more

These perks and resources are designed to offer practical support, helping businesses reduce costs, retain staff, stay competitive, and make informed decisions

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Marketing & Promotion

Chamber Members also gain access to free exposure and competitively priced marketing opportunities that connect their brand with the community, visitors, and other businesses. These include:

• A member exclusive community calendar to post their own events

• Event sponsorships and brand alignment opportunities with high-visibility Chamber events

• Features in newsletters and on social media

• Ad space across physical spaces, printed materials, and digital channels seen by visitors

• Free exposure as benefit providers in the Ambassador and Member2Member programs

• Free listing in our Member Directory, which we push in Google searches through a grant

These opportunities help our members stay visible, build credibility, and stand out where it counts. As our presence continues to grow, the Chamber is reaching more people, more often, and in more ways, making these opportunities more impactful.

Advocacy: have your say

As the voice of business in Revelstoke, the Chamber works to ensure local business interests are heard at every level of government, from Revelstoke to Victoria to Ottawa.

Our advocacy starts by listening to our members, identifying shared challenges, and working through committees and conversations to turn those concerns into action.

Recent advocacy work includes:

• Ongoing work to address local tax issues, resulting in a shift that reduced the burden on businesses

• Formation of a Resort Municipality Chambers Coalition, strengthening collaboration and advocacy across similar communities

• A Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) survey, engaging local businesses to better understand challenges and opportunities, informing further advocacy priorities and areas we can cater our support to

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How we Advocate

While these recent efforts highlight some of the outcomes of our advocacy work, they are part of broader, ongoing processes. This work takes many forms, including:

• Working through Committees to find solutions to challenges

• Gathering ongoing feedback from businesses to stay on top of their needs and what’s impacting them

• Sharing helpful breakdowns on issues like the Zoning Bylaw Re-Write, local tax structures, or policy resolutions

• Meeting regularly with our MLA, MP, and federal agencies to represent local business needs

• Participating in provincial and national policy debates, advocating for better business policies on taxes, tourism, wellness, and more

• Issuing letters of support for aligned community initiatives that build a sustainable economy

Click hear to learn more about our advocacy work.

This work doesn’t always make headlines, but it’s the foundation of what we do. When you join the Chamber, you're adding your voice to a network that advocates for better business conditions, a stronger local economy, and long-term resilience for Revelstoke.

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Our events, programs, opportunities, and advocacy show what Chamber membership is all about:

Support
Exposure
Connection
Representation

While our work creates value for the broader community, it’s our members who shape the direction, and benefit most from what we’re building.

We’re continuing to build on this momentum, expanding the tools, support, and opportunities that help our members thrive. With new features in the Member Portal, enhanced benefits, stronger advocacy, and programs that connect and promote local business, we’re focused on keeping Revelstoke’s business community moving forward.

Join us and become part of a growing network that’s working to elevate Revelstoke’s businesses, and ensure their voice is heard where it matters most.

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