Trail & District Chamber of Commerce

Everything you need to know about the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce on one handy page.

Erika Krest is the executive director of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce

Erika Krest is the executive director of the Trail & District Chamber of Commerce. — Photo courtesy Fowler Photography

In place for over a century, the Trail and District Chamber of Commerce is member focused and strives to engage the community through leadership, support and adaptability.

Executive Director: Erika Krest
President: Michelle Gardner
Founded: December 11, 1900
Number of members: Over 300
Chamber website: trailchamber.bc.ca
Office contact: 250-368-3144
Email[email protected]
Address: 201 - 1199 Bay Ave, Trail, BC V1R 4A4
Office hours:  Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  

Annual events:

  • AGM and member appreciation event in March
  • Business Excellence Awards

2021 Trail & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award Winners

The Trail & District Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards gala on May 14, 2022. The award recipients are listed below.

  • Business Person of the Year: Ona Stanton – Business Reach Marketing
  • Employer of the Year: The Pastry Shop
  • Emerging Entrepreneur Award: Leanne Hawkins – Kootenay Made Co.
  • Excellence Under 40 Award: Charlotte Truant – Lota Love Photography
  • Tourism Award: Trail Smoke Eaters
  • Go Green Award: Happy Hills Farm
  • Community Impact Award: Rossland Beer Company
  • Customer Service Award: Bella Tire Service Centre
  • Professional Service Award: Thea Hanson Real Estate
  • Retail Award: Coast 2 Coast Clothing Co.
  • Business of the Year: Good Stuff 
  • Not-for-Profit/Charitable Organization: Trail’s incrEDIBLE Farmers Market

Promoted Trail businesses