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The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce (MRCC) was established in 1893. The MRCC is a member-driven organization made up of 425+ businesses and local organizations in the region. The Chamber is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated under the Federal Board of Trade Act. The Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors, who adhere to the MRCC Bylaws and Constitution. The MRCC is also a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

MRCC Bylaws: Adopted March 13th, 2025

Membership in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is fundamentally important when advocating to senior levels of government. Through membership in the network, the MRCC becomes a part of more than 200,000 businesses’ voices across Canada.

Through our advocacy efforts and our strong working relationships with the City of Mission, Downtown Business Association, WorkBC Mission, and Community Futures North Fraser, we promote business growth, sustainable development, and job creation while cultivating productive relationships with the community, educational facilities, businesses, non-profits, and other government organizations.

The strength of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce lies in its informed and engaged membership, which is essential for effectively representing the interests of businesses and the community. The MRCC works to engage the community through the annual Business Walk, surveys, round-tables, and other Chamber events.

The Mission Chamber staff and volunteer board work to promote a healthy and vibrant economy while protecting and advancing the interests of our members and the community. The Chamber will seek input from citizens, businesses, and educational and government partners to promote a positive business environment that will improve the quality of life in the city.

Your business is our business.

Our Mission

We exist to champion a thriving, connected and resilient business community for our region.

Core Objectives

EXCEL

Ensuring excellence with a solid organizational structure.

Objectives:

  • Consistently operate as a high functioning governance model.
  • Develop an effective, efficient operational model that is clear and transparent.

 

EMPOWER

Strengthening and developing our membership.

Objectives:

  • Provide increasingly relevant value for our members.
  • Initiate innovative solutions for new and existing members.

ENGAGE

Building relationships, resulting in effective and collaborative solutions.

Objectives:

  • Provide insightful and data-driven recommendations to all levels of government.
  • Develop effective relationships that expand and strengthen our network.

Our Values

We achieve member satisfaction through:

Integrity

We conduct ourselves in an open, honest and transparent manner, earning trust.

Structure

We work within formal parameters, utilizing efficient processes and systems.

Innovation

We are committed to exploring creative ideas, challenging the status quo.

Passion

We firmly believe in our mission.

History

Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce is housed in an attractive cedar shake building just east of Mission on Highway 7. The Mission City and District Board of Trade was created in 1893 by Harry Brown French, its first president. The Board immediately took out advertisements in all newspapers within a 300-mile radius, offering a package of free land, free water, free power, property tax exemptions, and, most extraordinary of all, the Board also offered to construct factories, mills, or other commercial buildings for potential industrialists at no cost whatsoever!

The Chamber of Commerce has operated as the Mission City & District Board of Trade until 1961; the Mission City & District Chamber of Commerce in 1970; and the Mission & District Chamber of Commerce in 1979.

Today's Chamber of Commerce continues to serve the businesses of Mission and areas east to the Harrison River and north to the end of the valley of the Stave.  It is still a strong advocate for economic development in the region and promotes area tourism to visitors and locals alike.

In August of 1963, the Chamber set up a 24-hour Tourist Bureau in the foyer of the Bellevue Hotel. Moving to the present site at St. Mary’s Park in 1973, the Chamber operated the visitor center until the service was transferred to the District of Mission in May 2019.

With a focus on supporting business and economic development in the region, the Mission Chamber’s membership has reflected the community; from agriculture, forestry, manufacturing, and retail. The Chamber has provided many memorable community events, such as the Strawberry Festival, the Soapbox Derby, the Bald Eagle Festival, and the Fraser Valley Trade Show.

Pioneers then…Pioneers now, the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce works hard to support all local businesses through advocacy, benefits, and connections.