Committees

Membership in Action

The Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer based organization in which members sit on various committees to explore and address issues of importance to the local business community. A large portion of the work is performed by the committee members and the Chamber staff assists in facilitating and carrying out the plans. Ad Hoc committees are formed as needed and there are 9 standing committees that meet on a regular basis. They are as follows:

 

Executive | Finance | Advocacy & Economic Development  | HR Committee

| Membership | Programming | Nominating

Communications & Digital Strategy  | Young Professionals

 

 

Executive Committee

Finance Committee

This Committee will address financial issues including but not limited to budgeting, financial reporting, purchasing policy, membership fee review and premises.

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Advocacy & Economic Development Committee

This Committee will monitor and positively influence municipal affairs including taxation, government spending and regulations, as well as, any matter relating to business retention and expansion.

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Membership Committee

This Committee will address the functions that are described in value added services and set the direction for membership growth. The Committee will also monitor the Chamber's effectiveness in providing information to businesses and about business in the area.

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Programming Committee

This Committee will review, monitor and recommend Chamber revenue producing projects and initiatives. This Committee will have sub committees for special events, such as the Awards Gala and Golf Tournament.

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Nominating Committee

This Committee consists of one Executive Committee members, two Directors and a selection from the membership. This Committee is responsible for seeking and recommending members for the Board of Directors to ensure appropriate representation and a solid succession plan.

 

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Communications & Digital Strategy Committee 

This Committee will create a digital marketing and communication strategy, investigate & initiate a membership CRM system and investigate a new website. Enhance our digital capabilities, 

Chair:

Andrew Melchers

IN Engineering & Surveying

Committee Members:	Steve Latimer	Beattie Dodge Chrysler Ltd
	Jamie Puddicombe	St. Lawrence College
	Orlando Spicer	Modern Brock Group
	Katherine Hobbs

 

Ambassadors

The primary role of the Ambassador is to welcome and orientate new members, engage current members and facilitate member to member networking and business. The information gathered by these individuals will open additional channels of communication between the Chamber executives and the membership. This program will assist in retention of new and existing members through personal contact and the ability to provide input on Chamber programs.