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

 

NV Chamber supports CapU for successful business career fair

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Top photo: North Van Chamber Membership Engagement & Events Manager Debbie Janson with Board Member Brent Williston. Bottom photo: North Van Chamber Membership Promotion and Communications Manager Maria Spitale-Leisk

We proudly engaged with upcoming talent during the Business Career Fair at Capilano University, our Education Partner, on October 7. It was inspiring to see students full of curiosity and ambition connect with employers across different sectors, while learning about various career paths.

Seaspan Shipyards tour

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NV Chamber members were treated to a tour of Seaspan Shipyards in October. They witnessed shipbuilding up close, while also learning about Seaspan’s history, community involvement, and commitment to health and safety. 

Walk & Talk: Loutet Park & Farm 

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Our members welcomed fall with a Walk & Talk at Loutet Park & Farm. 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 month for a festive Walk & Talk around Lower Lonsdale! Register: nvchamber.ca/events 

CNV Chiba City Delegation Reception 

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We were pleased to help welcome a visiting delegation from Chiba City, Japan, during a reception at The Polygon Gallery on October 22. The visit marked 55 years of friendship between Chiba City and the City of North Vancouver.  

Shop the Shore: Cheers to North Van’s craft brewers and distillers

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Now is the perfect time to Shop the Shore and support our incredible local breweries and distilleries. We popped by Copperpenny Distilling Co. to pick up a bottle of their award-winning gin. 

Senior Sector Roundtable brainstorming session 

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Our Senior Sector Roundtable, representing local businesses and non-profits, gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities involving senior care, at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre in October. 

Celebrating spooky season at Cap Bridge 

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We enjoyed a sneak peek-a-boo of Canyon Frights at the home of our Annual Partner, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park! 
Seeing all the intricate decorations and hard work put in by the staff always impresses us. 

Shaping the future of North Shore tourism 

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We were proud to be among the key tourism stakeholders who contributed insights during a workshop for Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association’s 2026–2031 Strategic Plan—a roadmap for a vibrant, resilient, and sustainable future for tourism on the North Shore. 

Business After 5: Sunrise Lonsdale Square

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Our members enjoyed some fabulous networking during our most recent Business After 5, hosted at Sunrise Senior Living, Lonsdale Square. The Sunrise staff spoiled us with an amazing spread and goodies to take home! 

Marine Industry Roundtable dives into sector insights 

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The North Vancouver Chamber Marine Industry Roundtable met at Tatras Industrial in October for a focused discussion on opportunities, challenges, and innovation within the marine sector.