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About Us

The Labrador West Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in the region, supporting businesses of all sizes.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to promote and improve trade and commerce, as well as the economic, civil and social welfare of the district.

 

Striving to be the principle voice of the business community, the Chamber, addresses relevant issues that are of interest to the local area and its people.

Our Mandate

The Labrador West Chamber of Commerce is an association whose mandate is to promote and improve trade and commerce, as well as the economic, civil and social welfare of the region.

 

Striving to be the principle voice of the business community, the Chamber addresses relevant issues and matters pertaining to our district and its residents.

Our Committees

Various committees are formed to allow for the implementation of many initiatives in conjunction with our communities while adhering to the objectives of our mandate.

 

Membership is open to businesses of all sizes, professional groups, or any individual directly or indirectly engaged in trade, commerce, and social welfare of our communities.

Our Governance

The Chamber’s Executive Council is the governing body of the association, and consists of volunteer elected officials.

 

Actively involved with many organizations and key stakeholders in our respective communities, the LWCC has, as some of its key priorities, to enhance and expand upon business opportunities for our Membership as well as to improve their ability to do business.

Our Focus

The Chamber is an essential organization that provides a forum to unite our communities’ respective needs and efforts aimed at planning for future development.

 

We recognize and are cognizant of the perspective that the future of our communities is closely aligned with the growth of current, existing businesses as well as the development of new businesses.

Team Members

Michael Ward

Executive Director

Lydia Rickards

Project Manager: Lab West MINEx

The Executive Council

David Hall

President

President, Big Land Networks and Big Link Internet; COO, BlockLab; COO, Hestia Heating Inc

Shannon Karlsen

Vice President

President & CEO, West Lab Group

Curtis Doran

Treasurer

CEO, BlockLAB; VP, Big Land Networks; CEO, Hestia Heating Inc.

Lisa Parmiter

Record Keeper

Experience Manager, Iron Rock Brewing Co.

Gerry Rideout

Director

President, Menihek Nordic Ski Club

Josh Farrell

Director

General Manager (Labrador West), DF Barnes

Nicholas Kendall

Director

Contract Administrator, PG Construction

Kelsey Cutley

Director

Owner/Operator, Two Peas in a Pod

Graham Letto

Director

General Manager, Stakeholder Relations at Tacora Resources

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Join Us

​Becoming a member of the Labrador West Chamber of Commerce connects your business to a strong network of local leaders, businesses, and community partners.

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Chamber membership provides opportunities to build relationships, strengthen business skills, gain valuable information, and increase your visibility within the region.

 

Members play an active role in supporting economic growth and contributing to a thriving Labrador West.

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