History

Formed in 1955 and incorporated under the Boards of Trade Act in 1958, the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce has continued to play an important role in the business community. The present day Chamber of Commerce was actually preceded by the Pembroke Board of Trade which has been dated back to at least 1903.

The Chamber has become very active over the last few years, hosting numerous events such as our monthly breakfast seminars, Business After Hours, All Candidates meetings, just to name a few.

As in every organization or committee, its strength lies in its membership.

Committees

The Chamber of Commerce has the following committees that any member can volunteer to be a part of. We are looking for more volunteers in all our committees, if you are interested in participating in any of these committees, please contact the Chamber Executive Director.

• Education Committee to organize business seminars in order to help local businesses be more successful through the introduction of new ideas and/or to stimulate thought and activity in areas needed for business success
• Communications/PR Committee coordinates the website coordinates the publishing of the membership directory book facilitates the promotion of the Chamber 
• Membership Committee helps promote and bring awareness of the benefits of becoming a member
• Social Events coordinates special events and any fundraising needed for Chamber events 
• Awards Gala Committee promotes businesses, organizations and individuals for outstanding performance in the Upper Ottawa Valley
• Voice of Business Mandate is to identify, research and advocate the business community's position relating to issues of economic development and public policy. 
• Policy and Procedures Committee Mandate is to create review and maintain the policies and procedures for the board, committees, staff and is dictated by the various governments.