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 7 standing committees that meet on a regular basis. They are as follows:
Executive | Finance | Advocacy & Economic Development | HR Committee
Tourism | Membership | Programming | Nominating
Ambassadors | Young Professionals
This Committee will consist of the President, Past President, Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary. This Committee is responsible for addressing administrative and budgetary emergencies, appointing members to standing and special committees and assessing annual achievements.
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President |
Pat Markovich |
Markovich and Associates |
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Vice President |
Keeley Patterson Steve Latimer Orlando Spicer Pam Robertson |
O'Farrell Financial Services Inc Beattie Dodge Chrysler Ltd Exit Realty Chamber of Commerce |
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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Chair: |
Steve Latimer |
Beattie Dodge Chrysler Ltd |
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Committee Members: |
Orlando Spicer |
Exit Realty |
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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CO-Chairs: |
Tom Steel Kent Henderson |
Fulford Academy RBC Royal Bank |
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Committee Members: |
Rick Walker |
1000 Islands Toyota
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Chair |
Orlando Spicer |
Exit Realty |
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President |
Pat Markovich Sue Watts Barry Moss |
Markovich and Associates Employment & Education Centre Four-O-One Electric Ltd |
This Committee will provide vision and annual planning for the delivery of tourism in the area. This Committee addresses marketing, visitor services and operator services and will represent the Chamber at various tourism related events.
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Co -Chairs: |
Kent Henderson |
RBC-Royal Bank |
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Vice: |
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Committee Members: |
Robert Nolan Rob Thompson George Sabaziotis Bob Pearce Natalie Wood Nathalie Lavergne Hillary Geneau Katherine Hobbs |
City of Brockville Rob Thompson Hotels Ltd 1000 Islands Restaurent & Pizzeria Henderson Printing & Web Solutions Brockville Museum Spitfire Café DBIA Brockville Tourism (Tourism Manager) |
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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Chairs: |
Tom Steel Keeley Patterson |
Fulford Academy O'Farrell Financial Services Inc. |
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Committee Members: |
Chantal Richards Madelyn Piehl |
River City Property Management Inc. Eternal Care Cremation
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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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Chair: |
Barry Moss |
Four-O-One Electric Ltd. |
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Committee Members: |
Hailey Ceccarelli David Keenleyside Jenny Lane Sue Watts |
MNP RBC Dominion Securities Leeds & Grenville Community Family Health Team Employment & Education Centre |
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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Chair: |
Pat Markovich |
Markovich and Associate |
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Committee Members: |
Keeley Patterson Tom Russell |
O'Farrell Financial Services 1000 Islands CDC |
Denis Savage - Retired |
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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.
Mission
Our mission is to support the growth and retention of Young Professionals in the region.
Vision
We have a vision of a Y.P.N. that:
1. Breeds connectivity between our members and the business community,
2. Provides opportunities for Young Professionals to gain quality experience,
3. Coordinates professional development initiatives,
4. Promotes our members to our local community,
5. Gives a voice to Young Professional priorities at the municipal level on behalf of our network’s diverse members.
Values
In pursuit of our mission and vision, we believe the our YPN should be inspired, inclusive, supportive, progressive and fun
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Vice Chair: Vice Chair: |
Craig Roche Samantha Birtch |
Leeds & Grenville Community Health Team |
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Committee Members: |
Emily McMahon (Director) Hillary Geneau (Secretary) Harrison Beattie (Director) Katie Pagnello (Treasurer) Jessica Barabash (Past Chair) Michelle Hunniford (Director) |
Thousand Islands Playhouse DBIA (Downtown Brockville) Beattie Dodge Brockville General Hospital Hang Ups Creative Picture Framing Burnbrae Farms |
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