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Chamber board welcomes two new directors, officer after AGM
Two new directors were elected to the Huron Chamber of Commerce at its recent AGM.
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John Peet of MicroAge Basics and Himansu Shah of Harmony Inn were elected for a two-year term, in accordance with the Chamber's bylaw.
The board also accepted the resignation of Vice-Chair Paul McInnis at its regular board meeting on March 9 and appointed Caitlin Vail of Cait's Kitchen as the new Vice-Chair.
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In addition, the board appointed Operations Manager Heather Boa as a non-voting officer, in the position of Secretary.
Other board members are: Chair Gerry Rogers of Compass Minerals, 2nd Vice-Chair Pat Redshaw of Libro Credit Union, Treasurer Jennifer Verdam Woodward of Compass Minerals, John Bauman of Goderich Signal-Star, Mark Lewis of 104.9 The Beach, Tamara Minns of Ontario SPCA Huron County Animal Centre, Marianne Novotna of Benmiller Inn, Tom Williscraft of Blackburn Radio (CKNX).
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Business After 5: Dreamz Inn
The way to build better business is through relationships and partnerships, summarized the Chair of the Huron Chamber of Commerce, after hearing three young entrepreneurs speak at a networking event recently.
"Their success stories lie in creating relationships and partnerships with like-minded business people or mentors who can help to strengthen their businesses," said Gerry Rogers, during a Business After 5 networking event hosted at Dreamz Inn and attended by about 30 Chamber members.
To read the full story, please visit our
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Mayor's Luncheon planned for April 14
It must be springtime. The annual Mayor's Luncheon is just around the corner.
 This year's address promises to be informative and entertaining, as Mayor Kevin Morrison talks about emerging partnerships being built to create a stronger future for Goderich and area. You'll also get an update on the Chamber's activities, and get the opportunity to network.
Reserve your ticket today for this popular event, hosted by the Chamber. Tickets, $30 for members, $35 for non-members, may be purchased by emailing
 [email protected] or calling 519-440-0176.
This event is made possible through generous sponsorship by the OLG.
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Political breakfast served up soon
We are just finalizing details on our first in a series of political breakfasts, designed to provide you with information and give you a forum for questions that are relevant to your business and community.
In the next week, we will be able to tell you who the guest speakers will be for this early morning breakfast at the East Street Station, what the menu is, and how much the tickets will cost.
Preferred registration for enhanced members. Tickets will be limited.
Stay tuned.
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Chamber in talks with Bruce Power
Chamber representatives will meet with Bruce Power officials next month to continue talks on how the Chamber can lead our area in reaping the maximum economic benefit from the
Amended Bruce Power Refurbishment Implementation Agreement. The Agreement pulls together and updates a raft of previous agreements, making it the largest power contract in the world. It
provides a site-wide purchase price, with six of the eight units to be refurbished.
The refurbishment will run from 2020 to 2033, with other capital spending already under way.
A meeting at the Bruce Power Visitors Centre planned for April follows our conference call last month.
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United Way campaign wraps up Mar. 31
United Way is reminding donors that this year's cam
paign ends March 31.
 Organizers are striving to reach the $1.275-million goal.
"Donations are welcome every single day of the year," said Nelson Couto, VP Resource Development & Communications, "But if you pledge your donation before month's end, it will count toward the 2015-16 campaign, and help us move people from poverty to possibility, help kids be all they can be and build strong communities all the sooner."
There's more to United Way than just funding, adds Executive Director Ryan Erb.
"United Way has been a grassroots movement in Canada for almost 100 years. Everyone knows that United Way raises funds. What they may not know is that we also help by leading research and discussions on issues that matter to people. Issues like earning a living wage, youth mental illness, or quality of life for seniors and young families. n turn, United Way knows where to best invest the dollars raised for maximum impact," he said.
The final amount will be tallied at the Spirit of Community Celebration hosted by the Best Western Arden Park together with several local sponsors on March 31.
You can make a donation or purchase tickets for the celebration by calling 519-271-7730, sending a cheque to 32 Erie Street, Stratford, or online at
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2016 Census comes to your door in May
The census is one of the most important sources
of statistics for our country.
 Canada's next census will be conducted in May 2016.
Early in May, census packages will be delivered to households across Canada, providing residents with the information they need to complete their questionnaire online or on paper.
Completed questionnaires will provide valuable information that will be used by all levels of government to make decisions about your neighbourhood and community. Information obtained through the census is needed to plan services such as child care, schooling, family services, housing, public transportation and skills training for employment.
Every person, young and old, must be included in the 2016 Census.
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