Marketplace of chamber best practice

Technological advances and a persistent opening of trade across borders means that every business in the world – no matter how small – has an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a global economy. It was with this in mind that some 1,000 chamber of commerce executives, from more than 90 countries gathered in Quebec City, Canada for the 3rd World Chambers Congress.

They came to make new contacts, forge new relationships and, ultimately, do what business people do best – engage in a lively exchange of ideas and experiences. The result in Quebec, over three days of conferences, was a veritable marketplace of chamber best practice.

Strengthening the "chamber of commerce" brand

From the opening ceremony with Canadian Prime Minister, Jean Chrétien to the closing dinner and announcement of the winners of the inaugural World Chambers Competition, the 3rd World Chambers Congress further cemented this biennial event as the most important meeting on the world chambers’ calendar.

Former chair of the World Chambers Federation, and past ICC Chair used the opening ceremony to call on all chambers to “strengthen this incredible brand “chamber of commerce”. :We must ensure that chambers of commerce from all parts of the world, share and benefit from one another’s skills, trades and knowledge” he said.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Quebec City Entrepreneurs’ Regional
Chamber of Commerce hosted the event.

The Canadian Chamber is the only national organization that speaks for more than 170,000 businesses from every Canadian region. The strength of its broad-based membership ensures that it is an articulate and persuasive advocate for Canadian businesses of all sizes and from all sectors of the economy on domestic, regional and international issues. The goal of the Canadian Chamber's activities is to foster a strong, competitive economic environment that benefits Canada and all Canadians, and enables Canadian business to maximize global opportunities.

For more information on the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Telephone: +1 (514) 866-4334

E-mail: info@chamber.ca