About – Kitikmeot Chamber of Commerce

About Us

About the Kitikmeot Chamber of Commerce

The Kitikmeot Chamber of Commerce has over 100 years of combined experience in Nunavut. Serving as the voice of business to harness energy, champion ideas, and collectively move forward sensible solutions for small businesses. Here at the KCC we advocate on behalf of the business community at all three levels of government with a non-partisan natured approach. KCC works towards solutions to businesses’ toughest problems, overcoming barriers to growth and works towards building welcoming and inclusive business communities.

Our Mission

The KCC operates to ensure that its members are understood. KCC works to ensure that the challenges faced by the businesses within the Kitikmeot Region are resolved collectively. Through advocacy, chamber discount programs, networking events, and educational forums, the chamber makes effort to uphold the interest most relevant to the businesses in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.

Our Vision

The Executive Director will work with the Board of Directors and interested members to develop a five-year strategic plan to develop the primary goals for the organization.

The Following are a list of examples from the Kitikmeot Communities Economic Development Engagement Workshop held in February 2008:

To respect and promote the eight Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit in all aspects, relations and operations.
The Kitikmeot’s strong relationships building, cooperation, leadership skills education and training, and connections within Nunavut will achieve the well-being of the communities to aim to be self sufficient.
Mining companies are one of the major supports of the Kitikmeot’s growing economy employing Inuit and local Kitikmeot Residents.
Tourism in the Kitikmeot region is aiming to be an active business attracting individuals globally.
Fisheries has grown over the years and is expected to continue to rise.
Trades and Arts continues to be a supported activity.
There will be an increase in education rates at both secondary and post-secondary education levels. Education and Training Programs will be fully operating.
Home ownership will be on the increase.
The performance arts such as painting, and music will be routine.
Health, wellness, and recreation programs and facilities will be improved and in line with the national standards.
Inuit culture and language will be thriving.

Leadership Growth

Every company in the world needs a leader, we help you become one.

Business Innovation

We’re helping to develop innovation-driven entrepreneurs.

Networking

We’re committed to facilitating first rate programming so that our region’s leaders can come together.

Advocacy

We help our members navigate regulatory challenges and provide advice.

Talia Maksagak

Executive Director

Board Members

The members of our board of directors are leaders who have made a significant contribution to our society and communities that they serve in. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization.