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<span property="dc:title" content="Introduction" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span><span property="sioc:num_replies" content="0" datatype="xsd:integer" class="rdf-meta element-hidden"></span> <div class="content node-page"> <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><div> <h3>'In Business for Business'</h3> <p>What do most successful businesses have in common on Galiano Island?<br /> They are active members of our Community and members of the Galiano Island Chamber of Commerce.</p> <p>One of the attractions that draw people to Galiano Island is the island's sense of community. Part of any successful and sustainable community is economic stability. Part of living in a community is creating a cohesive network of businesses that strive to maintain the economical viability of that community so that we can all live, work and play here.</p> <p>Become a part of that community.</p> <p><span style="font-size:18px"><strong>Galiano Chamber Promotional Benefits</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Brochure </strong>- Map -25000 copies distributed on the major ferry routes and throughout the province. </p> <p><strong>Website-</strong> The number 1 portal to Galiano Island.</p> <p><strong>Online Calendar of Events -</strong> Maintains an active calendar of local events. </p> <p><strong>Social Media</strong> – Active Facebook and Instagram pages, maintained by volunteers.</p> <p><strong>Southern Gulf Islands -</strong> Part of the Southern Gulf Island Tourist initiative to promote our micro-region</p> <p><strong>Tourism Booth</strong> – Attractive, well-maintained tourism stand, staffed by a volunteer with opportunity for members to post posters, stock rack cards and/or business cards</p> <p><strong>Extending our Season – Supporting Business in our Secret Season</strong></p> <ul> <li>Shop Galiano for Restaurant and Retailers</li> <li>Events in our Secret Season (LitFest, Tour des Iles)</li> <li>Rack Cards and Signage for Arts and Restaurant members “who is open?”</li> </ul> <p><strong>Responses to Visitor Inquiries</strong><strong> </strong>through email and social media, requesting recommendations</p> <p><strong>Media Support </strong>to Travel writers, bloggers, photographers and liaising with Destination BC and Tourism Vancouver Island to provide information, photography, accommodation and experiences as well as supporting information and individual assistance.</p> <p><strong>Chamber Member Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Training classes for members, based on interests of the members</li> <li>Assistance with website registrations; social media support</li> </ul> <p><strong>Chamber Community Support</strong></p> <p><strong>Events:</strong> Sponsorship of local events:</p> <ul> <li>Galiano Literary Festival</li> <li>Festival Active Pass</li> <li>Tour des Isles</li> </ul> <p><strong>Community and Safety Programmes</strong> Sponsorship and/or Participation</p> <ul> <li>Environmental and Safety information distributed</li> <li>Kids Don’t Float </li> <li>Welcome Wagon</li> <li>Community Bus</li> <li>Summer student job placement</li> <li>Fire Safety Road signs</li> <li>Distribution of Fire Department Pocket Ashtrays</li> </ul> <p><strong>Advocacy:</strong> Voice of the community as an advocate to the government on issues of concern ie cell tower, ferry services</p> <p> </p> <p>All of these functions benefit everyone: the visitor, the guest, the relative, the resident, the business owner, and our Island as a whole.</p> <p>The Galiano Chamber website is often the first contact point that both new residents and visitors have with Galiano. It is one of the primary sources for visitors wanting to find information about our Island. Visitors can quickly locate and be in touch with accommodations, recreational activities, retail shops, art galleries, our community services organizations and a variety of food stores, all from this one website. Statistics show that galianoisland.com is consistently at the top of search results for "Galiano Island".</p></div> </div></div></div> </div> <footer> </footer> </div> </div>  </div>  </section>  </div> </div> <aside id="sidebar-second" role="complementary"> <div class="region region-sidebar-second"> <div id="block-block-3" class="block block-block"> <h2 >Join the Chamber of Commerce</h2> <div class="content"> <div> <p>Give me one good reason why I should join the Galiano Island Chamber of Commerce!</p> <p>We've got 135 reasons - and we call them members! But they're really partners in our Island's largest business organization: the Galiano Island Chamber of Commerce. They are people like you who are working together to establish a stronger, more vital business environment on our Island. ...and that's good business for everyone!</p> <p>Thank you for your considering joining the Galiano Island Chamber of Commerce.</p> </div> <a href="/chamber-commerce/new-member-application" class="button">Apply Now</a> </div> </div>  </div>  </aside>  </div> </div> <div id="footer"> <div id="footer_wrapper"> </div> <div class="footer_credit"> <div class="footer_inner_credit"> <div id="foot"> <div class="region region-footer"> <div id="block-menu-menu-class-main" class="block block-menu"> <div class="content"> <ul class="menu"><li class="first expanded"><a href="/things-to-do" title="">Things To Do</a><ul class="menu"><li class="first leaf"><a href="/things-to-do/arts-culture-galleries" title="">Arts, Culture & Galleries</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/things-to-do/outdoor-activities" title="">Outdoor Activities</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/things-to-do/outdoor-markets" title="">Community Markets</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/things-to-do/shops-showrooms" title="">Shops & Showrooms</a></li> <li class="last leaf"><a href="/things-to-do/wellness" title="">Wellness</a></li> </ul></li> <li class="expanded"><a href="/where-to-stay" title="">Where to Stay</a><ul class="menu"><li class="first leaf"><a href="/where-to-stay/bed-breakfast" title="">Bed & Breakfast</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/where-to-stay/vacation-rentals" title="">Cottages, Cabins & Homes</a></li> <li class="last leaf"><a href="/where-to-stay/inns-resorts" title="">Inns & Resorts</a></li> </ul></li> <li class="expanded"><a href="/food-dining" title="">Food & Dining</a><ul class="menu"><li class="first leaf"><a href="/food-dining/groceries-markets" title="">Groceries, Markets & Farms</a></li> <li class="last leaf"><a href="/food-dining/dining" title="">Restaurants & Eateries</a></li> </ul></li> <li class="expanded"><a href="/services" title="">Services</a><ul class="menu"><li class="first leaf"><a href="/services/organizations-halls" title="">Organizations & Halls</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/services/professions-trades" title="">Professions & Trades</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/services/real-estate" title="">Real Estate</a></li> <li class="last leaf"><a href="/services/weddings-events" title="">Weddings & Events</a></li> </ul></li> <li class="expanded"><a href="/explore-galiano" title="">Explore Galiano</a><ul class="menu"><li class="first leaf"><a href="/explore-galiano/galiano-parks" title="">Galiano Parks</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/explore-galiano/galiano-wildlife" title="">Galiano Wildlife</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/explore-galiano/photo-galleries" title="">Photos</a></li> <li class="last leaf"><a href="/explore-galiano/videos" title="">Videos</a></li> </ul></li> <li class="last expanded"><a href="/visitor-information" title="">Visitor Information</a><ul class="menu"><li class="first leaf"><a href="/visitor-information/about-galiano" title="">About Galiano</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/visitor-information/getting-here" title="">Getting Here</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/visitor-information/maps" title="">Maps</a></li> <li class="leaf"><a href="/visitor-information/getting-around" title="">Getting Around</a></li> <li class="last leaf"><a href="/visitor-information/get-touch" title="">Contact Us</a></li> </ul></li> </ul> </div> </div>  </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>