Smithers District Chamber of Commerce

The much-anticipated Northwest Trade Expo is back after a 3-year hiatus

March 24, 2023

The date has been set for May 5 & 6, 2023.  The planning and preparation is in full swing. This year, we’re working on some exciting additions, such as the addition of a beer garden, a vendor after-party, unique fantastic live music, vendor pricing, and other community-building incentives!

Congratulations to the 2022 Community & Business Awards winners

December 2, 2022

Every year, the Smithers District of Chamber of Commerce, organizations, employees and business owners join together to honour and celebrate community and business excellence. The Community and Business Awards Excellence ceremony publicly recognizes outstanding businesses, individuals and organizations that demonstrate excellence in business and a passion for the community.

Congratulations to all the deserving nominees of the 2022 Smithers District Chamber of Commerce Community & Business Excellence Awards.

November 8, 2022

Finalists have been selected for the 2022 Community & Business Excellence Awards and the voting has begun! 

2022 Community & Business Awards nominations are open

October 14, 2022

Nominate your favourites now for the 2022 Community & Business Awards

Introducing “It’s Everybody’s Business”

May 16, 2022

Smithers District Chamber of Commerce's Podcast Series!

Available grants for businesses

January 26, 2022

There are various grants available for business at this time.

Live Love Local Northwest BC Campaign

January 4, 2022

Introducing the Live Love Local NW BC campaign! Our collective Chamber network is excited to share this community building regional support local initiative.

Congratulations to the 2021 Community & Business Awards winners

December 6, 2021

Every year, the Smithers District of Chamber of Commerce, organizations, employees and business owners join together to honour and celebrate community and business excellence. The Community and Business Awards Excellence ceremony publicly recognizes outstanding businesses, individuals and organizations that demonstrate excellence in business and a passion for the community.

2020 Community & Business Awards Winners Photo Gallery

January 28, 2021

The Community and Business Awards have always encouraged and inspired businesses to do their best. 

Congratulations to the 2020 Community & Business Awards winners

November 26, 2020

Congratulations to our Community & Business Award Winners!

We have tried to build on what Don and Tom started here years ago. Our philosophy is somewhat simple, we try to work hard every day and provide straightforward communication with our customers. We tell our staff, ‘treat our customers like we ourselves would like to be treated.’

-Mitch, Tyler and Don Pederson, Co-owners, AquaNorth Plumbing and Heating

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