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Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce

Find out more about Castlegar's chamber, and what it does for the community.

(L to R) Tammy Verigin-Burk, Susan Stewart and Anna Kaytor of the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce. Photo courtesy Tammy Verigin-Burk

(L to R) Tammy Verigin-Burk, Susan Stewart and Anna Kaytor of the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce. — Photo courtesy Tammy Verigin-Burk

The stated mission of the Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce is “To be the strongest voice for local business, encouraging a climate that enables our communities to prosper.” Chamber executive director Tammy Verigin-Burk said that the chamber’s main focus is to support business retention, growth and succession planning.

With that focus in mind, the chamber works in partnership with the City of Castlegar and the Regional District with an eye to sustainable development, growth of the business community and improved quality of life for all residents.

Derrek Kittson stands in front of his business, Central City Shoes.
One-on-one with Castlegar Chamber President Derrek Kittson

Derrek Kittson, President of the Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, is excited about a new Chamber building and upgraded infrastructure on Columbia Avenue

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The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce has been the voice for business in the area since 1946. Today, the chamber continues to work for members and local business, providing benefits for the entire community.

Year established: 1946

Address: 1995 - 6th Ave., Castlegar, B.C. V1N 4W3

Office hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday

Year founded: 1946

Number of members: 280

Cost of annual membership: $105 to $507, depending on number of employees and whether it’s a for-profit business or other.

Annual events sponsored:  West Kootenay Trade Show in April, Business Walk in May, Business Excellence Awards in October, AGM wine & cheese event in December

Ongoing events held for members: Monthly Business After Business

Chamber contacts:

Executive director: Tammy Verigin-Burk: 1-877-365-6313

Current president: Derek Kittson

Executive assistant, membership manager, events co-ordinator: Anna Kaytor

General chamber contact info: 

2022 Chamber Business Excellence Awards: 

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce hands out awards for business excellence in the community. The 2022 recipients are:

  • Business Person of the Year: Harold Chernoff, Trowelex
  • Business Excellence: Tailout Brewing
  • Customer Service Excellence: Blue Barn Pet
  • Green Award: Moonrise Boutique
  • Professional Services: Sun Life Financial
  • Contractor of the Year: PNT Contracting
  • Tourism Development: Castlegar Sculpturewalk
  • Young Entrepreneur: Solomon Burk, Train with Solly
  • Community Social Award: Castlegar Hospice Society
  • Home Based Business: Into the Wild Off Leash Adventures
  • Restaurant Award: Tacos el Gringo
  • Manager of the year: Sally Diep, Humble Bean Coffee Co. 
  • Innovator of the Year: The Roasted Chickpea
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Kalesnikoff
  • The Board of Directors Choice Award: Grateful Table

Promoted Castlegar businesses