The Creston and District Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for sustainable economic growth, by providing education, networking, and advocacy for the membership.

To expand your business, you must expand the community which buys from you. The Creston and District Chamber of Commerce works continuously to better the business climate for your city. No business is too small to benefit from this activity. No business is too small to belong to the Chamber.

We encourage business, residential and industrial investment, broadening the tax base and providing employment. To business people and newcomers, we represent a viable force in seeking solutions in today's social and economic problems. We are in touch with municipal, provincial and federal issues affecting our communities and surrounding areas. The Chamber of Commerce harnesses the tremendous potential of the private enterprise system and the community at large as a unified voice of business enabling its membership to accomplish collective what no person can do individually.

The policies and programs of the Chamber are dete minded by our volunteer Board of Directors, elect by our membership. They in turn employ staff who~ responsiblities are to organize and execute the Chary tier's programs and carry out policies.

Your Chamber is a "business" and incurs costs operations and expenses similar to any other bus ness. It is funded through its membership fees, fee for services provided to various partners, and the efforts of those members involved in annual fundraising activities.