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Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce

Creston's chamber is dedicated to the prosperity of local businesses.

Creston Chamber of Commerce

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in Creston. — Photo courtesy the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in Creston and its surrounding communities. Originally formed as the Creston Board of Trade in 1935, the organization underwent its most recent name change in 2009. Today it works throughout the year to advocate for local businesses across a variety of industries. The chamber shares space with the Creston Visitor Centre at 121 Northwest Blvd. (Hwy 3).

Creston Valley Chamber stats:

  • Manager: Lisa Ziebarth
  • President: Robert Kitching
  • Number of members: 86 currently
  • When established: 1935 as the Creston Board of Trade;  CVCC in 2009
  • Cost of annual membership:  $75 - $450
  • Chamber website
  • Address: 121 Northwest Boulevard, Creston, B.C. V0B 1G0
  • Hours of operation: Open 12 to 5 Monday through Friday
  • Contact: [email protected]; 250-428-5151

Key annual events sponsored or supported by the Chamber - cancelled due to Covid 19

2021 Chamber Business Excellence Awards:

Each year, the Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce hands out awards for business excellence in the community. This year's virtual awards were held on February 12. The recipients are:

  • Business Excellence Award: Pealow's Your Independent Grocer
  • Best Agricultural Business: Ki Mana Acres
  • Best in Hospitality and Tourism: Frisky Whisky
  • Best in Arts and Culture: Kunze Art Gallery
  • Best in Trade and Services: Tratech Mechanical
  • Best in Customer Service (large): Pealow's Your Independent Grocer
  • Best in Customer Service (small): Frisky Whisky
  • Best in Professional Services: Lorne Mann
  • Best Real Estate Agent: Century 21 Veitch Realty
  • Best Employer: Pealow's Your Independent Grocer
  • Best Home-based Business: Lark Coffee Roasters
  • Best Non-profit: Creston Valley Gleaners Society

Top employers:

Every year Kootenay Business lists the Top 110 employers in the Kootenays. In addition to forestry, the agriculture industry is an important part of job creation in Creston, and it contributes to tourism as well. In this area, agriculture consists mostly of independent farmers and small-scale operations.

Here is a list of the top employers, based on the number of employees, in Creston:

  • Columbia Brewery (143)
  • J.H. Huscroft (85)
  • Save-On-Foods (64)

Promoted Creston businesses