Our mission

Through leadership, creativity and collaboration, we will build a fertile entrepreneurial ecosystem.

As an advocate for businesses, our Chamber is a member of and has the resources of both the Ontario and Canadian Chambers of Commerce and is part of Canada’s largest business network with access to 65,000 members provincially and 170,000 members nationally.

The Chamber is formed under the Boards of Trades Act. Read our Chamber Bylaws >

Tom Hughes from Weaving Baskets Group, Economic Impact Award 2021
Friends with Hearts, Above and Beyond Award Winners 2021
Ian Bentley, Entrepreneur of the Year 2021

Board of Directors

The Chamber Board is the unified voice of the business community speaking towards growth, leadership, and innovation.

Gina Scandrett
President
Gina Scandrett
Bourgon Construction
Kelsey White
Vice President
Kelsey White
Bank of Montreal (BMO)
Eric Tremblay
Secretary/Treasurer
Eric Tremblay
MNP LLP
Kristin Davey
Director
Kristin Davey
The Happy Popcorn Co.
Louise Gendron
Director
Louise Gendron
Studio 101
Scott Fines
Director
Scott Fines
Fines Home Hardware
Nicholas Seguin
Director
Nicholas Seguin
Nicholas Seguin Creative
Cristian Urroz
Director
Cristian Urroz
Urroz

Chamber Staff

Angela Bero
General Manager
Angela Bero
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Ross Butterworth
Ross Butterworth
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What we do

EDUCATE
We provide members with helpful resources, tools & workshops
CONNECT
Host networking events, community activities & more!
ADVOCATE
We use our voice to support you with current business issues.

Here's What we've been able to accomplish in the last year

As we play an active role in local economic development, here are some of the initiatives our members have supported us in executing in the last year:
Published BEA+
An annual publication and event to celebrate local excellence in our community.
New Business Guide
Developed a guide to help aspiring entrepreneurs start a successful business.
Tourism Grant
Delivery of $250,000 of non-repayable funds to local Tourism Businesses.
Pivot Points
This video series showcased how businesses built success by pivoting how they market their business.
Shop Local Campaign
The successful application of a $110,000 grant to promote shopping locally.
Angel Network
Setting up a local chapter of the Southeastern Ontario Angel Network to help fund high-growth startups.

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Exclusive Discounts
Group Medical Plans
Chamber Newsletters
Sponsorship Opportunities
Member Events