Comox Valley Chamber – Member Spotlight: Peninsula Co-Op

August 17, 2018

Peninsula Co-op is a Vancouver Island based co-operative with 18 gas centers and more than 320 employees between Campbell River and Sidney. As manager of their Comox Valley branch, Lezlie Chassй feels proud working for an organization with strong community roots.

“Peninsula Co-op started back in 1977 and is still 100 per cent locally owned and operated,” says Chassé. “Our member-owners share in our profits each December. Last year we gave back $5.3 million in rebate cheques to our 95,000 members, including members in the Comox Valley.”  

Peninsula Co-op has received numerous awards recognizing their business practices and community service. In 2017, they donated over $480,000 to more than 320 Vancouver Island charities and organizations. As members of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, Peninsula Co-op also supports the local business community through event sponsorship and will serve as a corporate partner with the Chamber throughout 2018.

“Chambers are typically the core and hub of any city,” says Chassé. “Peninsula Co-op is proud to be part of the community and joining the Chamber as a corporate partner was an excellent opportunity. Chambers provide valuable information to businesses and getting to know the community and business leaders is extremely helpful when a business is new to the area. One example is the Chamber Awards Gala that takes place in January. It’s a great opportunity for local businesses like ours to make great connections.”    

Visit www.peninsulaco-op.com or stop by Peninsula Co-op Comox Valley (4889 North Island Highway) to learn more about membership benefits.

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The Comox Valley Chamber is looking forward to the fall with an amazing variety of events. From Chamber Mixers to All-Candidates meetings. We have a diverse range of events for every member. Visit www.ComoxValleyChamber.com to register.

Dianne Hawkins is president and CEO of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce. Reach her at dhawkins@comoxvalleychamber.com or 250-334-3234. www.comoxvalleychamber.com

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