The Chamber is funded by businesses to support business. It works to strengthen the region’s business community by acting as the voice of business and through networking events, mentorship opportunities, professional development activities and unique programming. Quick Chamber Facts: • more than 1,400 organizational members, representing private, non-profit, and public organizations throughout Greater Victoria, from Sooke to Sidney • Board of Directors is comprised of 15 people • 10 staff plus summer and co-op students • second largest chamber of commerce in B.C. • largest business association in Greater Victoria • 65 events in 2017, attended by more than 6000 people • Celebrating 155 years in operation