Become a Member

Join a network of local businesses and organizations working together to support each other and the Pender Islands. Together, we mean business.

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The Chamber is a member-based organization. Everything we do comes back to the people who are part of it. Our role is pretty simple: help local businesses and organizations support and promote each other, and the Pender Islands as a whole.

If you’re running a business, offering a service, or contributing to island life, membership is a way to stay connected and be part of what’s happening here.

Membership is a way to stay connected, be part of what’s happening, and support the businesses and organizations that make up Pender Island.

Why Join

On Pender, things work a little differently. We rely on each other more. Word of mouth matters. Connections matter. Timing (and ferries…) definitely matter.

Being part of the Chamber is one way to show that you’re here, you’re open, and part of the local business community. It’s something people notice when deciding where to spend their time and money.

The Chamber helps keep people connected, helps businesses and organizations be found, and speaks up when something affects the island as a whole.

It’s not about doing everything. It’s about doing a few things well, together, and being part of the community that makes that possible.

Membership that Fits What You Do

Membership looks a bit different depending on what you do, but it all comes back to the same idea: being part of a connected local network.

For Businesses	For Community Organizations & Non-Profits
Support for doing business on an island. Be easier to find. We help people find you, through the Business Directory, the Visitor Centre, referrals, and the places people actually look. Have someone in your corner. When things like ferries or infrastructure impact your business, we help carry that message forward. Stay connected. Meet other business owners, share ideas, and build the kind of relationships that make day-to-day life a bit easier. Use what you need. Optional programs like the Chambers Plan and BC Chamber savings are there if and when they make sense for you.	Helping you stay visible and connected. Get the word out. We help share your programs, events and services with the wider community. Connect with people. Reach residents, visitors, volunteers and potential collaborators. Stay part of the conversation. Be connected to what is happening across the island. Make things stretch a bit further. Access partnerships, resources and savings where they are helpful.
Different reasons for joining, but a shared goal: a strong, connected Pender Island.

For Businesses

For Community Organizations & Non-Profits

Support for doing business on an island.

Be easier to find.
We help people find you, through the Business Directory, the Visitor Centre, referrals, and the places people actually look.
Have someone in your corner.
When things like ferries or infrastructure impact your business, we help carry that message forward.
Stay connected.
Meet other business owners, share ideas, and build the kind of relationships that make day-to-day life a bit easier.
Use what you need.
Optional programs like the Chambers Plan and BC Chamber savings are there if and when they make sense for you.

Helping you stay visible and connected.

Get the word out.
We help share your programs, events and services with the wider community.
Connect with people.
Reach residents, visitors, volunteers and potential collaborators.
Stay part of the conversation.
Be connected to what is happening across the island.
Make things stretch a bit further.
Access partnerships, resources and savings where they are helpful.

Different reasons for joining, but a shared goal:
a strong, connected Pender Island.

What’s Included

Membership supports a few core things that help keep business and community life moving on Pender.

A shared presence for local businesses and services.
Through the Business Directory, Visitor Centre, referrals, and ongoing promotion.
A collective voice.
Representing local needs in conversations around ferries, infrastructure, and other island priorities.
Connections across the island.
Bringing people together through events, communication, and day-to-day relationships.
A way to stay informed.
Sharing updates, opportunities, and what’s happening across the island.

Alongside that, membership includes:

A listing in our online Business Directory
Referrals through the Visitor Centre and general inquiries
An introductory welcome post
Access to events, mixers and member communications
Free listings in our events calendar
Access to BC Chamber savings
Eligibility for the Chambers Plan employee benefits program

Optional add-ons are available for more promotion (Visitor Centre displays, map & guide, etc.).

Membership Rates

We try to keep our rates reasonable and reflective of the mix of businesses and organizations on Pender.

View Current Membership Rates

How to Join

Joining is straightforward. Pick the membership that fits, complete the online application, and submit your annual fee.

If you’re not sure what makes sense, just reach out. We’re happy to walk you through it.

If it feels like a fit, we’d be glad to have you join.

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Additional Resources

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