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Port aux Basques and Area Chamber has been in existence since
the early 1970s. We became incorporated in December, 1980 and
currently have approximately 80 members. The
Chamber represents 27 communities, with a total population
of approximately 10,000 people, from North Branch on the West
Coast to Grand Bruit on the South Coast of the island of Newfoundland.
This geographical area is home to approximately 300 businesses
with an estimated 75% of these businesses operating out of
the largest center, Port aux Basques.
The
Port aux Basques and Area Chamber of Commerce is actively
involved in the:
- promotion and improvement of trade and commerce and the
economic, civic and social welfare of the community;
- promotion of leadership which enables the business community
to speak with a strong collective voice;
- and being the voice of the business community on matters
of
municipal, provincial and national importance.
To
achieve these goals and objectives, the Port aux Basques and
Area Chamber of Commerce is continuously forming partnerships
with other groups and organizations throughout the area. For
example, in the past the Chamber has worked closely with the
Town of Channel- Port aux Basques, the Marine and Mountain
Zone Corporation, the Gateway Tourism Association, and Marine
Atlantic Inc. There is also a continuous, strong relationship
with the Newfoundland and Labrador Chamber of Commerce, the
Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber
of Commerce
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