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Published on Jan 25, 2017
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1.
AV Chamber of Commerce
Awesome Building to call (2nd home)
I started in March 2013
Today we have 2 FT staff, 2 PT.
We need more!
2.
Sitting pretty
No time to sit around
Since 2013 we have initiated several local projects
Summary follows
3.
Sunset Market
Wednesday nights - Victoria Quay - Clutesi Marina
Now run mostly by Hupacasath First Nation but initiated by AVCOC as a first project of mine
Beautiful waterfront setting with vendors, people, music and....BEARS
4.
Way-Finding Signs
Two of these in town
Features A - Z things to do
Visitor Center/Harbour Quay
Supported by the Business Community through annual advertising
More Signs being considered.
5.
#tryhomefirst
4th year & building
98 X $100.00 Gift Cards
Chamber buys 98 X $25.00 gift Cards
Total distribution of $12,250.00 this year (2016 season)
Top prizes: $2500., $2000., $1500., $1000., & $500. + 23 X $100. winners
Program is delivered by surprise
6.
Adventure map
Developed in 2014
~ 80 Businesses participate.
95% Sales success rate for map concept
Two sided with a total of > 130 graphics Business/Activities
20000 distributed yearly
7.
Food Guide
Developed 2016
> 50 local Eateries
Pocket Sized - Good Quality paper
20000 copies distributed annually
Plans to develop Food Guide Website in 2017 or 2018
8.
No. 7 Challenge
Chamber initiative 2016
Race the Train - 10km Habour Quay to McLean Mill
> 200 participants, significant local business support
Morphed to.....
9.
The Tri-Conic Challenge
www.triconic.ca
3 Day Staged Triathlon
Run the Train
Bike the Boat
Swim the Plane
Canada 150
10.
VIRA Island Series
Back in Port Alberni
10k Race
Sunday, April 2, 2017
500 + Registrants expected
Chamber revenue potential
11.
Blue Fish Gallery
2013 Retail Sales
2016 Retail Sales > $70,000.
Excellent First Impression
Not a major funding opportunity for Chamber but significant value for Visitor and local Business
12.
Circus 2016
Chamber initiative
American Crown Circus
Today they are in Africa
Mid July 2016
Chamber Revenue opportunity
Great event for Port Alberni and Visitors in 2016
13.
Tourism Tofino
Beautiful display
Assists us in assisting West Coast Visitors
Easy to find material for Visitors in our Center
Strong partnership opportunities
14.
Bali Travel Opportunity
Partnership with Indus Travel/Twin Travel
May 2017
Chamber earns ~ $300. per booking
Some Chambers earn tens of thousands in these programs
15.
Ambassador Program
Nearly 50 volunteers
MV Frances Barkley
Cathedral Grove
McLean Mill
Alberni Pacific Railway
Mobile Visitor Centre
16.
Mobile Visitor Center
2014- 2016
2017 ???
Very useful program
30000 people in 2016
All over AV including Campgrounds, Harbour Quay, McLean Mill, Stamp Falls etc.
17.
Carved Logs
First one at AVCOC
This one at Harbour Quay
Others now being developed
18.
Backdrops
3 of these developed
External Marketing
Fishing Shows
Heritage Shows
Tri-Conic Challenge
19.
dINNER mEETINGS
9 PER YEAR
Usually a sell-out 45-65 people
~ Guest Speakers
From Pat Deakin "That was another terrific Chamber dinner last night. Congratulations! Exciting to hear so many first timers!"
20.
Website
Mobile development 2016
Now the go-to site for Visitors, for events
www.albernichamber.ca/visitor-info
21.
Cathedral Grove
Chamber takes big stand on traffic issues
Highway 4 Improvements forthcoming
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc1YcoypRNI
Link to Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc1YcoypRNI
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22.
Excellence Awards
Port Alberni's Biggest Annual Event
18 + Awards
240 guests
2017 Title Sponsor - West Coast Home Hardware
Ask about 150-50-10
23.
Tourism Training
Chamber initiative
300 Front Line People
Social Media, Cultural Awareness, WORLDHOST, AV Tourism
24.
Member Spotlight
New for 2017
One feature per day 5-6 days per week, 52 weeks
Tremendous on line engagement
www.facebook.com/albernichamber
25.
Volunteer roles
Chair - McLean Mill Society
Port Alberni Junior Hockey Society
West Coast Aquatics Governance
Chair - Tri-Conic Challenge Committee
Arrowsmith Rotary
Chamber Rep - Transportation Committee
Chamber Rep- Rebranding Committee
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