• Chamber Ambassadors

What is a Chamber Ambassador?

Ambassadors are important people. They are a group of professionals from various backgrounds who serve as a liaison between the Chamber and its members. The goal of the Ambassadors is to encourage meaningful participation in the Chamber’s programs and services for new members, in an effort to build member commitment and increase member retention.

These volunteers help to increase the retention rate of existing members by being responsive to members’ needs and reinforcing the value of Chamber membership. Ambassadors encourage member participation in Chamber activities.

Meet the Chamber Ambassadors

Judy Stephen

Nanaimo Magazine

Dirk Heydemann

HA Photography

Viccie Ashley

Ashley Travel

Shauna Root

Root Interiors Ltd.

John Tait

Maximus Canada Employment Services – WorkBC Nanaimo (formally GT Hiring Solutions)

Jessica Thatcher

Full Scope Rehabilitation Services

Garret Phenix

Oneaftereight Design

Karen Hlady

VI Gaming Support

Why Become a Chamber Ambassador?

Being an Ambassador is an opportunity to be in the spotlight. Ambassadors gain business exposure by being the first to meet new Chamber members and put their company’s name in the forefront. By volunteering at Chamber events and attending the monthly meetings, the Ambassador’s business is always involved and kept current on what is going on within the community.

Ambassadors call and visit other Chamber members, attend monthly meetings, and recruit other Ambassadors. They also encourage businesses to become Chamber members, and participate in Chamber projects throughout the year.

What is Required of a Chamber Ambassador?

Ambassadors support the work of the Chamber of Commerce by:

    • Promoting the Chamber in the community.
    • Making members feel comfortable at Business After Business and other Chamber functions.
    • Attending monthly Ambassador meetings.
    • Visiting new members throughout the year to encourage involvement in Chamber programs and ensure that the Chamber is meeting their needs. This includes actual face-to-face visits to the new members.