The Kensington & Area Chamber of Commerce, which was formerly known as the “Kensington Area Board of Trade”, was started in the spring of 1961 after several local area residents; who at the time were members of the “Summerside Board of Trade”, decided to form their own organization.

The Chamber is a Non-Profit organization of business people and corporations established with the objective to respond to the Kensington & Area business community's needs through valuable benefits, advocacy, and networking. The Chamber works hard to promote the interest of the business community to Government and the communities at large.

Currently, the Kensington and Area Chamber of Commerce serves approximately 130 member organizations. It is governed by a Board of Directors, who work to fulfil the mandate and mission of the organization. Each member in good standing is eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting, held in January or February. They get to vote on the election of board members, bylaws, budget, etc.

The organization operates under specific bylaws that are filed and made official by Corporations Canada.