The mission of the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce is to ensure a strong, viable economic climate in Providenciales in particular and the Turks and Caicos Islands in general and to be the principal advocate for business before the Turks and Caicos Government. We want to be the leading Organisation dedicated to creating a climate where business can prosper.

The Providenciales Chamber of Commerce wants to be the representative of all businesses in Providenciales. As businesses we have to stand together, especially when it gets to issues such as crime, duties, bureaucracy, etc., because these issues concern all of us, native, expat, large or small businesses. In the coming weeks and months you will witness a Chamber PR campaign aimed at getting all businesses in Providenciales to join the Chamber. Remember: We can only be as strong and representative as you make us!

Chambers of Commerce and industry exist in all Western industrialized countries. Chambers of Commerce represent the common interests of an intersectoral group of business leaders as well as the interests of national economies in general. Chambers of Commerce, therefore, clearly differ from professional associations, each of which represents one sector, and deals with problems specific to the group.

Three main goals exist in a Chamber of Commerce:

• To set up the institutions and the services the business community requires;
• To represent the regional economy by providing expertise;
• To promote international trade.

The general aims of the Chamber are:

• To encourage and promote business in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
• To provide a framework from which the business community can speak with a unified voice on issues of concern to all members.
• To provide a forum for the candid exchange of views between members.
• To improve the standards of service within all businesses.
• To provide technical expertise and consulting assistance to all members.
• To foster a better understanding between the business community and Turks and Caicos Government.

A Chamber must consider from a common viewpoint all sectors and all sizes of business enterprises affected by a certain measure. This implies not only that it must arrive at compromises, but also that it must allow the economy to develop in a balanced manner in the general interest. This is why Chambers of Commerce, whether of public or of private law status, perform an important role in the modern State.

A Chamber of Commerce cannot fulfill its objective unless it is independent of the State. It should not be an extension of government policy and administration, but have the independence necessary to put forward the opinions and the interests of the business community. The changing economic situation, which regularly produces new problems and creates new tasks, necessitates shifts in emphasis in the work of the Chamber. Only a non-bureaucratic organization can react rapidly and efficiently to the demands of changing situations.

One of the primary aims of the Chamber is "to promote and protect the trade, business, commerce, agriculture, industries and manufactures, and public welfare of and in the Turks and Caicos Islands".

Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Providenciales Chapter of the Grand Turk Chamber of Commerce *
Presidents	Vice Presidents
Brian Huntsacker, 1983-1984	Vincent Ewing, 1983-1984
Ralph Wilcke, 1984-1986	Tom Lightbourne, 1984-1986
Tom Lightbourne, 1986-1988	Tom Smith, 1986-1988
Tom Smith, 1988-1991	Norman Hamilton, 1988-1991

Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce*
Presidents	Vice Presidents
Tom Smith, 1991-1992	Titus de Boer, 1991-1992
Titus de Boer, 1992-1994	Ewart Chattel, 1992-1994
Mac Stubbs, 1994-1996	Wayne Garland, 1994-1996
Claudette Basden, 1996 (May-Sept.)	Royal Robinson, 1996-1997
Titus de Boer, 1996-1997	Mac Stubbs, 1997-1998
Ewart Chattel, 1997-1998	Karen Delancy, 1998-1999
Titus de Boer, 1998-1999	Sandra Garland, 1999-2000
Mac Stubbs, 1999-2001	Crayton Higgs, 2000-2001
Titus de Boer, 2001-2004	Tom Lightbourne, 2001-2002
Wendal Swann, 2004-2005	Wendal Swann, 2002-2004
Doug Parnell, 2005-2007	Tina Fenimore, 2005-2007
Tina Fenimore, 2007
* (The Providenciales Chamber of Commerce was officially founded in May 1991)

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Chamber Committees

Chairpersons:

I. Government Matters: Tina Fenimore (Chairlady)

II. Foreign Relations: Wendal Swann (Chairman)

III. Urgent Issues: Doug Parnell (Chairman)

IV. PR & Program: Martin Regan (Chairman)

V. Membership & Fundraising: Doug Parnell (Chairman)

VI. Grand Turk: Wendy Ozlberger (Chairlday)

Generally, Chamber committees meet a minimum of once per month to discuss and take action on issues affecting the business community and the Turks and Caicos Islands. The Chamber's Executive Committee, comprises President, President Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.