The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce in an independent not-for-profit organization striving on behalf of behalf of 730+ local and regional members, the public, and the Greater Nanaimo region, to collaboratively enhance the community by providing opportunities for businesses to succeed. Through the organization, any business or individual can help the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce (GNCoC) contribute to the community in a meaningful way to ensure economic, social-cultural, and environmental benefits are created for current and future generations. GNCoC members have exclusive access to several cost-saving benefits, advertising mediums, professional development events, and a large group of forward-thinking business leaders. The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce works for YOU in the following ways: 1) By advocating key business issues on behalf of members with all levels of government; 2) By educating the community about business issues to raise the profile of the thriving business environment to a wider audience; 3) By creating networking and marketing opportunities; and 4) By providing members with business oriented services and exclusive member discounts