About Us
What is a Chamber of Commerce?
A chamber of commerce is a non-profit organization with a volunteer Board that strives to ensure our mission and vision are realized.
- To promote the general business interests of the members.
- To foster the growth of commerce and industry in a particular area or region.
- To collaborate with community organizations to ensure our community thrives. Business cannot prosper without a healthy community.
Both businesses and individuals can become members, whether or not they are actively involved in trade and commerce.
We Benefit Our Community Through:
Provincial Lobbying
We actively participate in the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Policy Resolution discussions. Approved policies are advocated for on a provincial and federal level.
The Chamber is always lobbying all levels of government, municipal, provincial, federal. Our connections and by extension our members to Manitoba Chambers of Commerce and the Canadian Chambers of Commerce give us a very big voice on issues important to business.
Shop Local Campaigns
The Thompson Chamber of Commerce promotes shopping at local businesses through different campaigns – radio and newspaper advertising, social media promotions, gift card giveaways, etc. Local businesses support local teams, events, socials, charities and fund raising. We need to spend local to support our local businesses.
We Benefit Our Community Through:
Provincial Lobbying
We actively participate in the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Policy Resolution discussions. Approved policies are advocated for on a provincial and federal level.
Shop Local Campaigns
The Thompson Chamber of Commerce promotes shopping at local businesses through different campaigns – radio and newspaper advertising, social media promotions, gift card giveaways, etc. Local businesses support local teams, events, socials, charities and fund raising. We need to spend local to support our local businesses.
Board of Directors
Ethel Timbang
President
Best Western Thompson Ltd.
Gurdeep Jassal
Treasurer
Algorithmics North Manitoba
Jason Fryza
Director
Alliance-Maintenance Services
Tom O’Brien
Director
Arctic Radio Ltd.
Raj Thethy
Past President
Thompson Autowash
Li Cripps
Director
Riverview Restaurant
Dragon Eagle Prop. Mgmt
Fred Palmer
Director
Workplace Solutions Inc.
Volker Beckmann
Director
Design North
Khawar Habib
Director
Chicken Village KFC Ltd.
Thompson Photo Gallery
Graduated R.D.P.C High School and on her way to UCN this fall. Congratulations Meadow!
Scholarships
Every year, the Thompson Chamber of Commerce issues two $1,000 scholarships:
R.W.F. Hunt Scholarship – For a first or second year post-secondary student who is studying a business-related field.
Troy Anand Scholarship – For a first year post-secondary student. If you are a student and wish to apply for these, please contact our office for more information.
Ready to Join?
Speak with Debra our General Manager to begin your membership today.