March 2023
Chamber Update
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Please follow the link for the
We are pleased to announce our 2023 Board of Directors:
President: Carol-Ann Adams, Vice President: Jordan Mather
Treasurer / Secretary: Laurie Wichers-Schreur
Directors: Donnie Russett, Julie Villamere, Karen Lunn, Melanie Clemmer, Christina Ouellet, Kelly Thompson, Ryan Parachoniak, Tom Sidney, Doug Humphries, Keith Gourley, Jeff Levesque.
This is going to be an exciting year for the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce!
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Photo credit: the Renfrew Mercury |
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MAYORS' LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
The Chamber will be hosting a Mayors' Leadership Breakfast and Networking Event. You are cordially invited to attend on
Tuesday, April 25th beginning at 7:30 a.m.at the
Ma-te-Way Activity Centre
1 Ma-te-Way Park Drive, Renfrew, ON
FEATURING Mayors' who are associated with the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jennifer Stewart,
President and CEO of Syntax Strategic
ABOUT THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jennifer Stewart | Founder & CEO
Jennifer is an accomplished leader in Canadian business, government, and public affairs. She is renowned as an expert in this field, often being called upon by national media for commentary. Additionally, Jennifer has twice been named one of the “Top 25 People in the Capital” by Ottawa Life Magazine, one of Ottawa’s “Top Forty Under Forty” by the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and was a finalist for Ottawa’s “Established Female Entrepreneur of the Year.”
Jennifer has actively taken on many business and community affairs roles, including Chair of the Board of the Canadian Transportation Alliance, Co-Host and Co-Founder of The Honest
Talk podcast, Chair of the Village of Carp Business Improvement Association (City of Ottawa), Board Member of the Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Foundation, Member of the Board of Trustees for The Women in Technology Scholarship of Willis College, and Member of the Leadership Council of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.
Tickets for this event will be on sale soon for this exciting event.
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Welcome to Our New Chamber Members |
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Sherri is an award winning REALTOR® with 21 years of experience to serve you in all your listing and buying needs! Sherri has been in the Real Estate business for 21 years. She has strong negotiating skills to get you the best price for your property. Sherri is passionate about her work so you can be sure you are in good hands from start to finish whether you are listing your home or purchasing! Give Sherri a call 613-432-1947 to discuss your real estate needs and ideas! Located at: 117 Raglan St. S. Unit 1, Renfrew, Ontario,
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Gourley's Variety and Sporting Goods" strives to meet the needs of those in and around the Ottawa Valley who enjoy the Great Outdoors. "Gourley's Outdoors" offers a "One Stop Shop" for all your hunting and fishing needs with the added conveniences of MNR Licencing, fuel, ice and live bait. Come on in and take a look around! We have it all, Gas Station, Convenience store, Hunting & Fishing Supplies, Located at 1564 Hwy 132, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5 Call us at: 613-432-5093
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Christine Jarrett - Edward Jones
Christine focus is helping individuals, families and business owners to create personalized financial strategies in order to achieve what is most important to them. Whether it is preparing for retirement, living in retirement, saving for a child's education Christine is here to help every step of the way. Contact Christine at
Located at 630 O'Brien Road, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3Z2
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ACCESS 17 SELF STORAGE
Their new self storage facility plays an important role in providing individuals and businesses with convenient and secure storage options for their belongings. 24/7 surveillance, convenient online customer account management, top-notch service! Contact them at: access17storage@gmail.com or 613-312-9295 or visit
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R & R Electric
R & R Electric started in 1997, was incorporated on Sept. 29, 2000. As an electrical subcontractor R & R Electric has built a reputation as an honest, trustworthy and dependable company, while maintaining an excellent safety record. From the office located at 43A Garden of Eden Rd in Renfrew, a substantial area is covered, including Deep River, Petawawa and Pembroke to the north and to the south Ottawa, Manotick, Perth and Smiths Falls and also to the town of Bancroft to the west. For all of your
COMMERCIAL - INDUSTRIAL - DESIGN BUILD, contact Ron at:
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Chamber Office
Our Chamber office is excited to be part of the Ottawa Valley Business Hive.
Plans for the Business Hive are under way at Renfrew Town Hall. We hope to be in our new space in May. This new Business Hive will be home to several key organizations serving the business community, including Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC), and the Downtown Renfrew BIA.
Please update your records with our new address:
127 Raglan Street South,
Renfrew Ontario
K7V 1P8
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The 2023 Chamber Membership Renewal invoices are now due, If you did not receive your renewal invoice, please contact Gail at the Chamber office. tel. (613) 432-7015 or info@renfrewareachamber.ca
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The Chamber Board of Directors continues to meet in person and by Zoom meetings. Our next Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 18, 2023, beginning at 8:00 a.m.in the the Town of Renfrew Upstairs Boardroom.
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Renfrew Public Library
RPL's Monthly Newsletter
COVER TO COVER | March 2023
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Renfrew Roots Music Festival
We are so incredibly excited to announce the *brand new* Renfrew Roots Music Festival. This festival was created with a strong focus on the many incredible talents who stem from and love the Ottawa Valley, bringing all of these amazing artists together on one stage for what is sure to be a weekend to remember!
Make sure to follow our page for exciting details, releases, band facts and new additions to the event!
And if you aren't already, make sure to follow these incredible artists as well!!
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Resources
There are many resources that outline our work and how we do it. These documents, like significant policies and information about our programs and services, are always available to you:
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Chambers of Commerce
Group Insurance Plan
Contact Doucett Insurance to learn more about the Chambers Plan. The Chambers Plan is the largest of its kind, providing custom coverage to more than 30,000 Canadian businesses. We are an exclusive advisor for the group benefits plan.
You can also contact the Chamber office for more information regarding this plan.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, presented the Federal Budget 2023 in the House of Commons this week. Follow the link for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce analysis. CCoC 2023 Budget Analysis
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