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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 Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce is a vital organization dedicated to supporting the local business community. The chamber plays a key role in advocating for business interests, providing networking opportunities, and offering resources for growth and development. With a strong focus on fostering a strong local economy, the chamber connects businesses across various sectors, including retail, manufacturing, tourism, and professional services. It also works closely with local government, tourism boards, and community organizations to promote Castlegar as a great place to live and do business.  

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: 667

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: Business Excellence Awards

Chamber contacts:

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

Current president: Jo-Ann Bursey

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

General chamber contact info: 

2024 Chamber Business Excellence Awards: 

The Castlegar & District Chamber of Commerce hands out awards for business excellence in the community. The 2024 recipients were:

  • Business Person of the Year: Harold Chernoff, Trowelex
  • Business Excellence: Trowelex Rentals & Sales
  • Customer Service Excellence: Undercover Secrets and Bry and Bean Co
  • Green Award: Selkirk College
  • Professional Services: Kootenay Integrated Health
  • Contractor of the Year: Dirty Diggers  
  • Tourism Development: Castlegar Sculpturewalk
  • Young Entrepreneur: Robyn Kalnins, Common Grounds Coffee House
  • Community Social Award: BC SPCA West Kootenay
  • Home Based Business: Sentinel Meats
  • Restaurant Award: Tacos el Gringo
  • Manager of the year: Sally Diep, Humble Bean Coffee Co. 
  • Innovator of the Year: Kalesnikoff Lumber Co. Ltd.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Pharmasave Castlegar
  • The Board of Directors Choice Award: Kootenay Society for Community Living

Promoted Castlegar businesses