Great Opportunity for Youth (training & employment)
Youth Community Partnership Program The Gabriola Chamber is seeking five youth to participate in a training and skills development program. The 16-week program will include: Hootesuite Social Media Marketing Strategy course (online independent) 40 hours Group strategy...Online Shopping Guide for Gabriola Island … #lovelocal !
We’re here to help you find ways to support local! With the holiday season around the corner in the midst of a global pandemic, the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to keep supporting local businesses as they start to think about Christmas...Did you know?
In the past 2 years the Chamber has helped launch 5 new island businesses. supported over 40 individual businesses through one-on-one services. assisted in the development of 8 business plans for local enterprise. hosted 16 events for networking, learning and business...
Meet the Maker – Fran Usher
Featured Yellow Flag Chamber Member The Gabriola Chamber would like to introduce you to Frances Usher, sculptor and painter! Hello! I’m Fran Usher Straddling BC and Ontario for most of my life, and raising a family in the east, no wonder our clan is spread...
Meet the Maker – Anita Jackel
Featured Yellow Flag Chamber Member The Gabriola Chamber would like to introduce you to Anita Jackel of Indian Summer Leather Design! My name is Anita Jackel and my business is Indian Summer Leather Design. I am passionate about creating colourful, versatile,...
Meet the Maker – Melinda Wilde
Featured Yellow Flag Chamber Member The Gabriola Chamber would like to introduce you to Melinda Wilde of Our House Art Studio! Hello! I’m Melinda Wilde and I’ve been creating fine works on paper for over 30 years. In the last few years, I’ve gravitated to...Volunteer Opportunity
The Gabriola Visitor Centre opens July 1st and is seeking one or two more volunteers. If you or someone you know has a love and passion for our beautiful island; likes interacting with and meeting people; enjoys sharing knowledge about Gabriola; and would enjoy a...COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan
Click below to view: Visitor Centre Workplace Safety PlanWork at the Visitor Centre! Summer Job Opportunity
Job Title: Visitor Info Centre Ambassador & Office Support Reporting To: Executive Director, Gabriola Chamber Status: Seasonal Position x1 Description The Gabriola Chamber is seeking an employee for a Canada Summer Jobs position. The job has two main components:...Cover Contest
Gabriola Island 2020/21 Visitor Guide COVER CONTEST We are looking for an original image that showcases the beauty and vibrancy of island life. The image can be a photograph, painting, drawing or graphic art. A picture is worth a thousand words and we’re looking for...
Couch Fest! Tickets NOW ON SALE!
The “Big Night In” is finally here! We encourage you to make an event of it! Put a blanket out on the lawn, connect some good speakers, order take-out, and serve up some special drinks. Dress up and dance while watching your favorite performing artists...
COUCH FEST – Now accepting applications!
Online Event Series: Application Open Now Couch Fest is a series of online events designed to celebrate and support the arts at home. The intention is to help bridge the financial gaps that our professional artists have incurred due to the COVID19 pandemic. As...Chamber presents an online event series…..
The Gabriola Chamber is developing an online event series to help bridge the financial gaps that our professional artists have incurred due to the COVID19 crisis. The Arts & Culture sector is a key economic driver for our island communities. Ticketed events and...UPDATED! COVID-19 Information April 22nd
The Gabriola Chamber is working hard to support the local businesses through this trying time, as well as inform them and link them to resources. Below are some documents to provide helpful information. The first is to inform the local population on what business...WUB Gathering Oceanside Retreat – Gabriola Island
Location: The Haven, Gabriola Island Dates: Friday May 1 to Monday May 4, 2020 A deep journey into connection, nature and healing on beautiful Gabriola Island, BC Canada. There’s always something cool happening here! WUB is bringing one of their transformational...Gabriola Island visitor guide brochure
The 2020/21 Gabriola Tourism Brochure will have a new look and feel. The new design focus on storytelling, off season promotion and engaging our visitors with a genuine gulf island vibe. “Turning the off-season on” is the focus. Bringing opportunities for warmth and...SNEAK PEAK at the Gabriola 2020-2021 Brochure!
There is a new look and feel to the brochure this year! The design focuses on off-season promotion, storytelling and engaging our visitor with our genuine gulf island vibe. The advertising options will be live for purchase on our website this week! Come to the AGM...Chamber AGM and Business Awards
Click the image above to go to the nomination formRFP Gabriola Enterprise Zone Feasibility Study & Gap Analysis
The Gabriola Chamber is seeking a consultant for this project that consists of 2 main components: 1. A Feasibility Study for The Gabriola Enterprise Zone Project 2. Island-wide Gap Analysis The intent of the Gabriola Enterprise Zone study is to research the specific...RFP for Graphic Design of 2020 Brochure
The Gabriola Chamber is seeking a Graphic Designer to work with us for the 2020 Gabriola Visitor Guide. The Gabriola Chamber embarked on creating a visual identity for the many aspects of island life in 2018/19. Three interconnected websites launched in July 2019 and...
Volunteer for the Gabriola Visitor Centre
The Gabriola Visitor Centre is seeking volunteers. If you or someone you know has a love and passion for our beautiful island; likes interacting with and meeting people; enjoys sharing knowledge about Gabriola; and would enjoy a non-physical, low-stress volunteer...
Congratulations to Heart and Soil Organics Business of the Year 2018
The Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winner of its 3rd Annual Gabriola Business of the Year Award. This award has been established to recognize the contributions and achievements of Gabriola business owners. The award was presented to Heart...2018 Gabriola Business of the Year Award Nominations
The Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Gabriola Business of the Year Award. This award has been established to recognize the contributions and achievements of Gabriola business owners. The award will be presented to the Gabriola...
2019 Gabriola Visitor Guide Advertising Information
Don’t miss out on this once-a-year opportunity to promote your business or organization to over 1,800 Local households and over 38,000 tourists. FOLDOUT MAP – HIGHLIGHTING ALL ADVERTISERS Delivered to every household on Gabriola 40,000 Print Copies Online...Gabriola receiving $100,000 from BC Government to fund Economic Development
REPRINTED FROM THE GABRIOLA SOUNDER Under the BC Rural Dividend Program, the Government of British Columbia is providing $100,000 to the Gabriola Island Chamber of Commerce, Doug Routley, MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan, announced on March 21, on behalf of Doug...
Colleen’s Home and Fashion Centre Business of the Year 2017
Colleen’s Home and Fashion Centre was selected as the 2017 Gabriola Business of the Year. CONGRATULATIONS!
Gabriola Fitness Centre wins inaugural Business of the Year award
Derek Kilbourn Sounder News Tuesday, November 29 2016 The Gabriola Fitness Centre won the inaugural Gabriola Business of the Year award at the Gabriola Chamber of Commerce Gala and AGM. Nancy Boyes (second from right), owner of the Gabriola Fitness Centre, the 2016...
Intrascape Developments wins Commercial Building Award
Gabriola Sounder News Jane Reddington | Sounder Staff | Tuesday, June 7 2016 At the 9th annual Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) Commercial Building Awards held on April 21, 2016, Gabriola’s own Chris Hock and Lana Pearson of Intrascape Developments won the...