1. What is the Chamber of Commerce?

The Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer organization made of business and professional people sharing a common goal -- the economic development of the Greater Charlottetown area. Small and large businesses from virtually every sector and professional form the membership.

2. What does the Chamber of Commerce do?

The Chamber represents and promotes the members of the organization. It organizes to identify community problems and issues affecting business and provides leadership to solve these problems, accomplishing collectively what no business can do alone.

3. How does the Chamber work?

Volunteer officers and directors are elected from the membership to choose policies based on the mandate of members. Member volunteers are organized into committees to identify goals and programs. All members can share in the decision-making and shaping of the programs and services of their Chamber. The organization's success depends on the support and participation of its members.

4. Who finances the Chamber?

The Chamber is financed through membership investment. It operates as a not-for-profit organization and incurs costs of operation and expenses similar to any other type of business. 

5. Does the Chamber have information on Charlottetown's population, licenses, permits, demographics and other statistics?

The Chamber is not a city department. However, we can help you reach them on-line at www.city.charlottetown.pe.ca.

6. Does the Chamber have information for tourists?

Your best bet is to contact Tourism PEI on-line at www.gov.pe.ca or by phone at 1-888 PEI PLAY

7. How do I obtain a Business Directory?

The Chamber's Business Directory is available free of charge to all members.

8. How do I join the Chamber?

Click here to fill out our on-line application.