In this podcast episode, Devin interviews Thom Meier about the 70th anniversary of the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce. Tom discusses his initial involvement with the Chamber in the late 1980s, inspired by local business leaders and his father. He reflects on his tenure as Chamber President during the 1990s when he addressed divisive community issues like power sales. Tom highlights the Chamber's evolving roles, especially the Fish Derby and tourism management, and emphasizes the importance of networking for local businesses. He talks about the Chamber's collaboration with the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce, which helped Kitimat's businesses grow despite economic setbacks. Towards the end, Tom encourages small businesses to join the Chamber for collective strength and networking benefits, predicting a bright future for the organization as a bridge between small and large businesses.