About the Chamber
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is a broad-based non-profit membership association, celebrating over 90 years of commitment to make Richmond the most prosperous and favourable place to do business.
It serves as catalyst and unifying body for the driving forces of the Richmond economy and is actively engaged in key sectors of economic development. In this spirit, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce promotes the development of a strong, proud, representative and committed membership.
Today, the Chamber is truly the city’s most influential and diverse business membership organization. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce represents nearly 1,000 member businesses of all sizes from virtually every industry and profession in our region. Our membership includes national and international corporations, mid-sized firms, entrepreneurial start-ups, and small companies.
Our Purpose, Vision, and Values
OUR PURPOSE
is to accelerate Richmond’s economic growth and sustainability
OUR VISION
is to be the clear voice of business and innovative leader for Richmond’s economic prosperity
OUR CORE VALUES
Our core values guide our decisions making and our interactions with members, stakeholders and our communities; they define our personality as a Chamber.
Our Core Values are:
Curiousity
We have a constant appetite to learn, understand and question; our curiosity inspires innovation.
Integrity
Independent and apolitical, we are honest and clear in our interactions and communications, and in the way we engage each other and our members and stakeholders
Vision
We develop progressive policies while maintaining a strong awareness of the key societal and business trends to continually build Richmond’s attractiveness as a place to live, work and do business.
Inclusivity
We work within a richly diverse community and treat all fairly, equally and without bias.
Collaboration
We believe the best decisions and outcomes are achieved by listening and working with others, both within the Chamber and externally with the many constituent parts of our community.
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