About the Chamber

The Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce connects, supports and advocates for more than 700 member businesses across the Thompson Valley region.

Since 1896

Providing growth opportunities for Kamloops & District business.

We are a proven partner that connects, supports and advocates for the Kamloops and area business community.

Our values

What guides everything we do.

Our vision: the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce is indispensable to the success of the Kamloops business community.

01

Inclusive

We accept and support all business.

02

Leadership

We are the voice of the business community.

03

Member focused

We provide opportunity for all our members.

04

Collaborative

We seek out intentional partnerships.

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Who we are

We connect, support and advocate for Kamloops business.

We are proud to support over 700 members throughout the Thompson Valley region. The Chamber gives members opportunities to grow their business and become community leaders through member benefits and professional development, including the Business Excellence Awards, industry focus groups, networking luncheons, committees, peer-led seminars and much more.

2025 at a glance

A busy year for local business.

A few highlights from the Chamber's 2025 Annual Report.

Read the 2025 Annual Report

700+

Member businesses

91.7%

Member retention in 2025

42

Events hosted, with over 2,500 registered attendees

60+

Policy, advocacy and government relations meetings and activities

Figures from the Kamloops & District Chamber of Commerce 2025 Annual Report.

Explore the Chamber

Get to know the people and the story.

Learn more about who leads the Chamber, how we got our start and the work we do for members.

Governance

Board of Directors

Meet the elected and appointed directors who guide the Chamber, along with our municipal liaisons.

Meet the board

Staff

Chamber Team

Get to know the staff behind our programs, events, marketing and member experience.

Meet the team

Since 1896

History of the Chamber

Founded in February 1896 as the BC Inland Board of Trade, the Chamber has served the hub city for more than a century.

Read our history

Partners

Our Partners

See the organizations we work with to deliver programs and services for members.

See our partners

Membership

Member Benefits

Health benefits, savings, learning, networking, marketing and advocacy that come with membership.

See member benefits

Report

2025 Impact Survey

Results from our 2025 survey of local businesses on the impacts of crime and social disruption.

See the survey results

Ready to grow with the Chamber?

Join over 700 businesses across the Thompson Valley region.