

Chamber of Commerce Summer BBQ & Economic Roundtable
September 03 2026
‘The Blue Economy’ Roundtable| Catered BBQ | Cocktail Bar | Live Music | Lawn Games | Apiary Tours | Disc Golf | Glamping + More!
The Chamber Summer BBQ & Economic Roundtable is back September 3, now in partnership with Coastal Community Credit Union 

The event kicks off at 4pm with our Economic Roundtable. This year’s theme will be ‘The Blue Economy: the sustainable use of our ocean resources for economic growth’. The roundtable will be presented by Coastal Community Credit Union who will be joined by Ocean Industry Experts:
- Malindi Taylor, Director of Sales, Fanny Bay Oysters
- Nico Prins, Executive Director, BC Shellfish Growers Association
- NIC Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation, Ethical Seaweed Harvesting Research Team
- Mark Brajer, CEO, K’ómoks Economic Development Corporation
Following the roundtable, enjoy our delicious catered BBQ, beautifully curated by LUSH Valley, with contributions from all of our vendors.
Thanks to our Entertainment Sponsor, Manatee Holdings
, you can dig in to delicious local food while you enjoy live music from local favourite, Luke Blue Guthrie. While you’re there, why not grab a drink from our build-your-own ‘Sea-sar Bar’, which will be serving beautiful, oyster-topped Caesars made from 100% locally sourced ingredients. Virgin options available.
Then, why not explore the grounds and play a game of disc golf, take part in an apiary tour, walk down to the lake, or play some yard games with family, friends and colleagues?
Throughout the evening, browse booths from local vendors offering tastings and take-home products. It’s the perfect way to sample what the Valley has to offer and support local businesses!
If you’re passionate about community and local flavour, this is the event for you. Tickets are limited, register now at comoxvalleychamber.com/events!
Standard Tickets:
Members – $60
Non-Members – $75
Kids Ticket (Ages 3-12): $20 flat rate. Complimentary entry for 2 Years & Under.
Festivities will wrap up at 9pm, but why not make a night of it?
Glamping Special Offer:
Smith Lake Farm has generously offered our guests the opportunity to stay for a lakeside staycation! Take advantage of a special 20% discount on a 2-night stay for Chamber Members. Come early, stay late, enjoy the sauna and soak in the beauty of Smith Lake! Book here.
Complimentary Apiary Tours:
Courtesy of Uniglobe Carefree Travel Group, our guests will have the unmissable opportunity to tour the apiary and learn all about the Smith Lake bees! Smith Lake Farm is focused on raising sustainable local bees that have mite resistant qualities. They believe in the importance of a local plan for food security and pollinators are an integral component. Limited spaces available, pre-registration required. Details available soon.