The Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce, established in 1948, is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 300 business owners and individuals on the island. Is seeks to create and maintain a prosperous environment for business and skills development, by advocating to enhance the island's economic viability and sustainability. The Chamber of Commerce manages the Visitors Information Centre which receives funding from Destination BC to operate the Info Centre, where over 33,000 visitors are served year round.