In January 2002 The Executive Board of the Chamber agreed to the format requested of a number of West End businesses for a West End Division of the Chamber of Commerce. Members in Dockyard faced a particularly difficult time and felt a strong representation in this Division would be one avenue, which would provide all businesses with a voice that could be heard. The members of this Division also participate in the activities of the Restaurant and Retail Divisions and benefit from their lobbying efforts.
A number of issues have been focused on in the West End over the past few years and the Chamber through its West End Division is proud to have been involved at various levels. Whether through individual organizations or collaborative efforts, the Chamber has been a key player in the following successes:
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Security – Port Security – Inspection result positive
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Transportation – Dedicated Bus to the Dockyard location
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Entertainment & Events – increase of local activities, continued success f the Bermuda Music Festival and 6 successful seasons of Destination Dockyard Street Festival
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Beach – bringing Snorkel Park on line
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Services – Post Office in Dockyard opened
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Lighting – enhanced in area along the roadway from Glassworks to Bermuda Maritime Museum
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Security – Police presence dedicated to the area. Positive Inspection by Port Security and implementation of a Shop Watch Program in 2004.
Moving forward the Chamber’s aim to continue to work on our business plan to increase visitor numbers to the Dockyard area; communicate with our partners creating yearly calendar of events; improve image of the West End; increase the existing membership base to include all sectors of the West End not just Dockyard.
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