Events' Gallery
For business networking and community celebration, join us at our many events - including our Annual General Meeting, our annual Golf Tournament and Small Business Week. We also network and partner with other organizations in the region whose values align with our own.
Upcoming Events
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25th Annual Leo Bruce Award
The Bay St George Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 25th annual Leo Bruce Award. An award was created to honor
motivated and growth-oriented business owners who are involved in the community and one that demonstrates good business ethics. We are
asking you to please take the time to nominate a worthy candidate for this award.
HISTORY:
Before the formation of the Chamber of Commerce, a Businessmen Association initially represented Stephenville's business community. However, the Businessmen Association was limited in that their membership was restricted to business alone. Realizing the increasing need for broader representation in the area, Stephenville residents set forth to form a local chapter of the Chamber of Commerce.
The Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce would operate differently from that group of Business Associations and would encourage membership from a broader spectrum of citizens in the area. Associations, corporations, societies, firms, or individual citizens concerned about the overall social and economic welfare of the Bay St. George Region were considered eligible for membership.
In 1955, Mr. Leo Bruce, using the services of a field worker from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce as well as a number of Stephenville residents , formed the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce. Becoming the first chartered Chamber of Commerce in Newfoundland.
The popularity of the Chamber of Commerce quickly grew and spread across the province, which led the Businessmen association to eventually change name to the Chamber of Commerce. The history of the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce is rich in the spirit of true enterprise. The focus has always been to encourage and promote the economic growth and prosperity of the region.
Please use the attached nomination form and submit before October 15th 2025. The winner will be announced at the Small Business Week Awards presented by the Long Range Business Development Committee at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 35. On October 25th 2025 at 6pm.
Previous Winners:
Trent White- White's Pharmacy
David Walsh- Ben's Pharmacy
Jamie Goosney- Aguathuna Drafting
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70th Anniversary Gala was a HUGE Success!!
The 70th Anniversary Gala was a BIG success!
On Saturday September 27th,The Bay St George Chamber of Commerce held our 70th Anniversary Gala. Business Owners, Community Members and many Supporters gathered with us for a true night to remember. The Gala provided us the opportunity to reflect on the evolution of the Chamber from 1955 to today, but it also allowed us to commit to serving the Bay St Georges Area into the future.
We wish once again to thank all our sponsors and also thank all those who donated items for our silent auction.