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Incorporated in 1985, the Yukon Chamber
of Commerce is a vital, dynamic organization.
It is an association of Yukon community
chambers of commerce, other interest groups,
individuals and corporations, dedicated to
providing the community chambers of commerce
and the broader Yukon business community
with a unified voice on issues affecting
the welfare of the Yukon.
Chamber representatives from around the
territory meet monthly to discuss current
matters, determine policy and recommend action.
Throughout the year, active communities,
supported by the Chamber staff, deal with
projects and issues as they relate to business
growth in the territory.
If you live in and conduct business in
the territory, you have an interest in the
Yukon Chamber of Commerce. Your active participation
is welcomed. To learn about becoming a member,
please visit our online
application form.
As a collective voice of Yukon's Business
Community, the Yukon Chamber of Commerce
works to create a climate conducive to a
strong private sector economy by providing
leadership and representation on issues and
projects affecting business.
- To be the leading voice of Yukon’s business community by providing advocacy and representation on issues affecting business.
- The Yukon Chamber of Commerce will work, with and on behalf of, its community chambers.
- To positively effect the outcome of issues of critical importance to its members.
- The Yukon Chamber of Commerce will undertake activities that combine promotion of its goals and principles while maintaining its autonomy and independence.
- The Yukon Chamber of Commerce will enter into strategic alliances with other groups and organizations in order to speak with a strong and informed voice on behalf of its members.
- The Yukon Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan organization.
- To promote and support multi-sectoral economic initiatives that contributes to private sector growth
- To lobby, advocate and provide direction to government on infrastructure issues and projects that support and facilitate economic development
- To lobby, intervene and provide the private sector perspective to government on proposed legislation or regulations that impact business
- To provide proactive leadership to its members in the development and implementation of policy that fosters business growth
- Representation to all levels of government on issues affecting business
- Unified voice on behalf of Yukon Communities
- Sponsorship of Trade Missions such as Alaska State Chamber Show
- Sponsor special meetings and presentations
- MasterCard/Visa Merchant Discount Program
- Chamber Group Insurance Program
- Representation and participation on Yukon boards and committees
- Business Awards
- Created in the Yukon Program
- Use of photocopier or fax machine at nominal rates
- Use of the Canada-Yukon Business Service Centre Library
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