Welcome!
Welcome to the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce, a membership driven organization comprised of businesses, community organizations and professional individuals. Working in partnership with the local business community, our mission is to be the Voice of Business in Langley by promoting and improving trade and commerce, and the economic, civic and social welfare of the District, Langley City, Langley Township and the community-at-large.
May 2013 Dinner Meeting
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Cascades Casino Resort Ballroom
20393 Fraser Highway, Langley
Gordon Hardwick, Manager of Community Affairs for Creative BC
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2013 Celebration of Excellence Awards
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Click here to view a list of 2011 & 2012 Award Recipients.
82nd Chamber Annual General Meeting & Call for Nominations
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce Notice of 82nd Annual General Meeting:
- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- Cascades Casino Resort ~20393 Fraser Highway,Langley
- 6:00 pm
- Reservations required. Please call 604-530-6656.
- $30.00 + GST per member
- The agenda for the meeting will include the election and swearing in of Officers and Directors to form the 2013/2014 Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber 2013/2014 Board of Directors Call for Nominations:
In June the Term of Office for the 2012/2013 Board of Directors will be complete. The Nominating Committee has begun the search for individuals who are interested in letting their name stand for election to the Board. The strength and effectiveness of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is due to the effort and dedication of our members. Together we have grown to be one of the largest and most active Chambers in the Province, and through our advocacy efforts we will continue to be the Voice of Business in our community, in the Province and across Canada.
Nominations for the offices of President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, 4 Community Directors and 4 Directors-At-Large will be accepted from members in good standing, and must be delivered in writing to the office no later than 5:00 pm Monday, June 10, 2013.
Only members in good standing are eligible for nomination, and the Nominee must consent to the nomination. Candidates for election to the Board of Directors should:
a) Be prepared to commit sufficient hours per month for Chamber work, including attendance at Board Meetings, monthly Dinner Meetings, Chamber events and Committee Meetings – Directors At Large, Community Directors 10 hrs., Secretary-Treasurer & 2nd Vice-President 15 hrs., 1st Vice-President 15+ hrs., President 20+ hrs.
b) Be aware of the financial commitment that a Board Member has. The expense incurred for board and executive meetings, dinner and luncheon meetings, Chamber Events are all the responsibility of the individual member.
c) Be able to speak and vote on behalf of the business member they represent.
d) Be available to attend the 2013/2014 Planning Retreat (Tuesday, June 25, 2013).
e) Be available to attend the BC Chamber ‘Best of the Best’ Board Governance Workshop (date TBA).
f) Be free of heavy commitments in other organizations which could possibly involve a conflict of interest.
g) Be self-motivated and have the ability to lead other people in challenging work projects.
For more information or for a Nomination Form, please contact Executive Director, Lynn Whitehouse, at the Chamber office at 604-530-6656 or lynn@langleychamber.com.
