The Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce
Find out all you need to know about Nakusp's chamber.
Find the red paddlewheel and you've found the Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre. — Terry Flamond photo
The mission of the Nakusp & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre, as stated on its website, is “Creating Connection by offering opportunity for collective prosperity,” or, in short, “Creating Community Connection.”
This mission is supported by the work of Tracy Fetters, Visitor Centre Manager, and a volunteer board of directors. Funding for the Visitor Centre is a partnership between the Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Nakusp and Destination BC. The Visitor Centre is also supported by grants from agencies such as Columbia Basin Trust.
With the help of a summer student, chamber manager Cedra Eichenauer is providing services for the business community and Nakusp’s visitors.
Read full articleNakusp & District Chamber of Commerce statistics:
Executive Director: Tracy Fetters, Visitor Centre Manager
Board president: Tina Knooihuizen
Number of members: 75
When established: January 1985
Annual membership cost: $83.27 - $198.77
Chamber website: nakusparrowlakes.com
Office contact: 250-265-4234 or 1-800-909-8819 [email protected]
Address: 92 - 6th Ave. NW, Nakusp, B.C. V0G 1R0
Office hours: Winter, 11 - 3, Tuesday to Friday; July and August, Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; shoulder seasons, variable.
Annual events sponsored:
- AGM early in the new year
Ongoing events held for members are held as interest and opportunities allow.
Top employers:
Every year Kootenay Business lists the Top 100 employers in the Kootenays. In addition to forestry, now its primary industry, Nakusp draws a significant amount of economic benefit from a healthy tourism industry. Here are the top employers, based on number of employees, in Nakusp:
- Galena Contractors (84)
- School District No. 10 (72 employees at offices in Nakusp, New Denver, Burton, and Edgewood)
