YPN 40 Under 40

Come and celebrate some of the best young people Brockville has to offer with the Young Professionals Network (YPN)! With the final nominations tallied, the winners of the 40 Under 40 will be presented by the YPN at Sunnidell Golf Course, on August 26th!

The night will begin with a appetizer social at 6:00pm until 7:00pm when dinner will be served. At 8:00pm the ceremony officially begins, and the awards will be handed out to the each of the winners. Once that has completed, stick around for some music, dancing, and mini golf! 

This is sure to be a wonderful event, so sign up today with the link to the registration form below! 

https://brockvillechamber.com/Calendar/calendar.phpID=460&command=view&year=2022&month=08&day=26&LANGCODE=EN&pop=Y

WHAT IS EXCELLENCE?

Excellence is Accreditation. It is the formal acknowledgement that member chambers of commerce/boards of trade have been successfully evaluated against rigorous national standards of policy, service, and performance.

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is  one of 64 Chambers/Board of Trade in Canada that have this distinction with over 500 Chamber of Commerce within Canada.

Click on link to learn more 

Request for Proposal (RFP): Human Resources Consulting Services

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is part of a network of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade that exist in virtually every community across Ontario and Canada. The Chamber network consists of 65,000 businesses provincially and 170,000 businesses nationally. Locally, the Chamber has over 300 members and is recognized as this area's official "Voice of Business." This voice is an effective force in influencing issues and legislation affecting your business and our community. It is a membership based and not-for-profit association that is led by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.

We are requesting a proposal for services based on the following specifications:

Proposal A

• Review and assessment of status of the current human resource related policies, procedures, processes and related documents

Desired Outcome:

• Revision, update and/or creation of all human resources policies, procedures, processes, and documents, ensuring alignment with best practices and legislation.

Proposal B

• Review and assessment of current performance management system including key performance indicators, performance review documents and process, goals setting, rewards, improvement plans and corrective action documents and procedures.

Desired Outcome:

• Assistance with creation of an agency structure plan that ensures sustainability, delivery response and service, resiliency, business, and service evolution.
• Creation of implementation tools for the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce to follow.

A proposal submission can include the above noted Proposal A or B individually or a proposal for both Proposal A and B together.

Proposed Project Timelines:

Request For Proposal Submission Deadline: September 16, 2022

Procurement Process: August 8, 2022, to September 16, 2022

Contract Awarded: September 30, 2022

Work Plan Due: October 14, 2022

Work Completion: To be defined in proposal submissions

Within the response, proposals must describe:

1. Approach to delivery of the outcomes described above
2. Past experience including working with similar organizations, capacity, number of years’ experience, areas of expertise, quality of work, adaptability, and other related proficiencies
3. The methods/philosophy that will be used to facilitate the processes
4. How the planning will be captured/reported
5. Budget/Cost for the scope of this project
6. Timeframe for completion of this work.

Three references must be included in your proposal.

The project will be tendered at the discretion of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce. The Executive Director and HR Committee Board of Directors will review and make a decision based on a weighted point system at each step of the process, taking into consideration your experience, plan to meet the proposed outcomes and best overall value for the project. Nothing in this request for proposals mandates that the Food Bank is obliged to award a contract under this RFP. Furthermore, should the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce in its sole discretion decide not to award a contract under this RFP, the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce may create a new RFP on the same subject as this RFP.

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank you in advance for your time and interest in this RFP.

Please submit your proposal and quote via email to: Pam Robertson at pjrobertson@brockvillechamber.com by 4pm on Friday September 16, 2022

Are you a dynamic, customer and sales-oriented person who thrives in fast-paced environment? Do you want to help support and grow businesses to build a strong economic community through proactive leadership?

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce has a job for you. We are seeking a full-time Business Development and Membership Services Coordinator.  We are offer a competitive compensation package including bonus incentive. Please see below for our full job description.

Submit resume and cover letters to Teanne Larocque at teanne@eecentre.com by 4pm Thursday August 11, 2022.

Business Development and Membership Services Coordinator

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is part of a network of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade that exist in virtually every community across Ontario and Canada. The Chamber network consists of 65,000 businesses provincially and 170,000 businesses nationally. Locally, the Chamber has over 300 members and is recognized as this area's official "Voice of Business." This voice is an effective force in influencing issues and legislation affecting your business and our community. It is a membership based and not-for-profit association that is led by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is looking for an energetic individual for the position of Business Development and Member Services. The successful candidate will help deliver value to our membership base, maximize revenue generating opportunities for the Chamber and ensure members receive high quality customer experience through their membership.

Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience in developing business solutions, revenue generating strategy, managing client accounts, leading value-added customer experiences and relationship building.

The selected candidate will report to the Executive Director.

Job Description

Accountabilities

As an Employee of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce, you are accountable for your:

• Actions
• Professionalism
• Deliverables
• Participation

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit new members to the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce
• Undertake retention activities to ensure existing members maintain their membership
• Develop in-depth knowledge of Chamber offerings to identify profitable business opportunities for members and partners
• Cultivate lasting relationships with members and partners to grow loyalty
• Manage regular contact with current and prospective members
• Work with members and partners to understand their business needs and goals
• Network in the community to promote the Chamber and to develop business leads and strengthen stakeholder relationships
• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to engage new and potential members
• Provide support to new Chamber members for integration into Chamber events, programs and marketing opportunities
• Contribute to a healthy team environment to achieve overall Chamber objective
• Act as a source of referral information for Chamber members
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive prospect files
• Ensure accuracy of Chamber members data information
• Support Chamber events through attendance, assistance, and engagement
• Liaise with Chamber affinity program representatives to ensure accurate knowledge of all benefits of membership
• Support Chamber committees as assigned
• Independently visit member and prospective member workplaces
• Other duties may be assigned

Position Requirements and Competencies

• Educational background with an emphasis in business, sales, public relations or non-profit community development
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in business development, sales, client management and/or experience in a non-profit or membership focused organization would be an asset
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications and relevant technology/CRM systems
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong leadership and time management skills
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen
• Detail-oriented and persuasive
• Above average interpersonal skills
• Exceptional customer service, sales and telephone skills
• Reliable and dependable with a strong work ethic
• A growth mindset with an eagerness for continual learning
• Current and valid G class licence and insurance in good standing, with access to a vehicle

Work Environment

• Cohesive and supportive team
• Office environment and various business environments
• Use of various technological tools and general office equipment
• Regular travel using personal vehicle within Leeds and Grenville
• Light manual effort
• Extended periods of sitting, standing, and computer work.
• Meeting new and working directly with individuals and groups.
• Meeting deadlines on several equally important tasks simultaneously
• Occasional work outside of regular office hours

Salary: $43,000, benefits and bonus structure.

Lots of exciting things are occuring with the Young Professionals Network, but, for some of their events to occur, they need sponsors! See their message below for sponsorship information & how to contact them:

Let us help your business thrive during recovery! Your sponsorship will help you reach the
Young Professionals we serve in the Leeds and Grenville areas!
 

How does it work?

As everyone strives to recover from a rough couple of years we want to support the dedication of your business to the Brockville Young Professionals Network by offering three levels of sponsorship with great value to your business in 2022. Pick the sponsorship level that best suits your ability to support young professionals. Our media director will work with you, or your designated staff person, to ensure all objectives listed are met within the predetermined time frames as outlined. Post approvals will be sent to the predetermined contact via email no later than 24 hours before the post is scheduled. Post will be scheduled and prioritized according to ourlatest audience insights. No requested changes will be taken as confirmation of approval to proceed.
 

Cheques can be made out to Brockville Young Professionals Network and sent to the Brockville Chamber of Commerce Office (3 Market St. W. Suite 1, Brockville, ON K6V 7L2). Alternatively, we can send an invoice to your business.

Bronze ($250):
● Business page tag on all social media posts advertising our 40 Under 40 event
● Logo on all printed promotional material during the event (e.g. brochures/signs)
● Highlight of business in powerpoint presentation during event + honourable mention about business by MC
● Thank you post after the event containing a business page tag

Silver ($500):
● Logo on announcement post and business page tag on the public post of announcementshowcasing the winners on social media platforms (last year reached 26,688 unique profiles with a combined engagement of 12,333 actions). This is a 29% increase from 2020 which saw an 85% increase from 2019 highlighting the traction our event has gained - even during a pandemic
● Logo prominently featured on all social media posts advertising our 40 Under 40 event (more posts and platforms than previous years because we will be selling tickets)
● Logo on all printed promotional material advertising the event (e.g. brochures/signs)
● Individualized social media post in the lead up to the event
● Highlight of business in powerpoint presentation during event
● Opportunity to speak to audience during event to promote current/relevant businessinitiatives
● Thank you post after the event containing a business page tag + logo
● One special shout-out on initiative of sponsors choosing (event promotion, employment opportunity, etc) at any point throughout the year following commitment to SILVER

Gold ($1000):
● Logo prominently placed on announcement post and business page tag on the public post of announcement showcasing the winners on social media platforms (last year reached 26,688 unique profiles with a combined engagement of 12,333 actions). This is a 29% increase from 2020 which saw an 85% increase from 2019 highlighting the traction our event has gained - even during a pandemic
● Logo prominently featured on all social media posts and website advertising our 40 Under 40 event and mention on platforms advertising tickets
● Logo on all printed promotional material advertising the event (e.g. brochures/signs)
● Individual social media post in the lead up to the event
● Highlight of business in powerpoint presentation during event
● Opportunity to speak to audience during event to promote current/relevant business initiatives
● Placement of company banners at the location during the event
● Thank you post after the event with business page tagged
● One special shout-out on initiative of sponsors choosing (event promotion, employment opportunity, etc) at any point throughout the year following commitment to GOLD

We accept in-kind sponsorships and provide benefits associated with the closest
package listed above for the value of services provided.

Should you have any questions or would like to discuss in-kind partnering opportunities,
please send us an email (brockvilleypn@gmail.com)
or reach out to Michelle Hunniford, YPN Chair (613-340-0774).

Theatre is back… in-person that is!

This summer, the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Brockville Arts Centre for their upcoming Pricedex Summer Series! For each performance in the Pricedex summer series, a Chamber member will be able to get Buy One Get One Free tickets with the code ChamberBOGO (redeemable either in-person or over the phone at (613) 342-7122).

This series has 6 events which utilizes various eclectic sounds and songs from influential eras or people. These include the Motown era, the British Invasion, Chicago & Rod Stewart, or even current and past country and rock legends. Each dazzling production is carefully curated and sung by an all-Canadian cast for a unique, and perhaps nostalgic experience.

There has never been a more crucial time to support the Arts (and get a little deal as well). So why not come down and have some fun? We hope to see you there!

Click on this link to download the Summer Series Brochure 

Thank you to YourTV Brockville for broadcasting the event on cable plus live  streamed the event on YourTV website. 

Provincial All Candidates Debate

Date:May 19, 2022

Time:6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:Brockville Arts Centre

Brockville Arts Centre

235 King Street West 

Doors Open at 6:30pm

Debate begins at 7pm

This event is open to the public

and broadcast LIVE by Cogeco

Cogeco subscribers can watch the debate on YourTV channel 10 or 700 in HD and Epico channel 100.

  Streaming it Live on our website which is https://www.yourtv.tv/brockville

Brockville YPN presents: 40 Under 40

The Brockville YPN Executive is excited to announce the 4th Annual 40 Under 40!  This is an initiative to recognize and celebrate the many young professionals that contribute their time, skills, and energy to our community. Self-nominations are welcome.  Nominations are due June 26th, 2022 at 11:59PM EST.

Click on this link to nominate 

Request for Proposals

To

Develop a Website

For

Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce

Release Date:

May 2, 2022

Deadline for Submissions:

4 p.m. EST May 30, 2022

Click on this link for the document 

Brockville & District Chamber of Commerce

3 Market Street West                                        

 Brockville ON K6V 4R7