Chamber in Action — June 2025

CHAMBER IN ACTION:  A taste of what we’ve been up to over the past few weeks …

Our 2024–2025 Year in Review is here! It’s been a busy and impactful year at the North Vancouver Chamber, and we’re proud to share the highlights. From memorable events to powerful advocacy and meaningful connections, this report reflects what we’ve built together. Take a look and see how we’ve been working for you: nvchamber.ca/year-in-review 

New NVC partnership helps North Shore businesses respond to drug poisoning crisis

 

The North Vancouver Chamber, in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health and North Vancouver District, is helping raise awareness with a new resource: The Drug Poisoning Crisis & North Shore Businesses. This guide highlights the importance of Naloxone and the value of making it accessible in workplace settings. Learn more

Marine Industry Roundtable dives into sector insights at Aqua-Guard Spill Response

The North Vancouver Chamber Marine Industry Roundtable met at Aqua-Guard Spill Response in June for a focused discussion on opportunities, challenges, and innovation within the marine sector. Pictured from left to right: Stewart Wright – Hatfield Consultants; Patrick Stafford-Smith – NVC; Adriana Ramirez – Producer, Ocean Film Festival Canada; Michal Brondel – Tatras Industrial; Nigel Bennett – Aqua-Guard Spill Response; Brent Williston – Neptune Terminals; Mike Darbyshire – Deep Cove Kayak; Reece Fowler – Seymour Salmonid Society; Mark Whorall – Seymour Salmonid Society; and Tony Di Nino – Envirochem Services

Behind the Business at Chemtrade: NVC Insider Tour

North Vancouver Chamber members enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at Chemtrade, one of North America’s largest suppliers of industrial chemical products. The sold-out tour offered valuable insights into the company’s operations, safety protocols, and role in the regional supply chain. A big thank you to Chemtrade, and our event partner, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. 

A vibrant night of networking at 88West Realty’s new office

NV Chamber members enjoyed a fantastic Business After 5 event at the beautiful new office of 88West Realty! From meaningful conversations and tasty bites to prize draws and goodie bags, it was a vibrant night of networking. See photos from the event!

Walk & Talk: Spirit Trail – East   

If you haven’t experienced outdoor networking, it’s a great way to meet fellow NV Chamber members in a relaxed, natural setting. Thank you to PARC Retirement Living for sponsoring this Walk & Talk. See you next time at Murdo Frazer Park! Register: nvchamber.ca/events 

Classic visit: Bruce Peters and his ’57 Chevy

Longtime NVC member and past Board Director Bruce Peters, owner of Zazou Salon & Academy, stopped by our office with his classic ’57 Chevy — joined by our summer student, Gwen Rostron.

NVC champions launch of VNSTA sensory backpack program

Shadow Minister for Employment stops by

Garnett Genuis, Member of Parliament for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan and Shadow Minister for Employment, stopped by our office to meet with Patrick.