2023 Chamber Wrap Up and 2024 Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce Memberships

The Chamber would like to extend our gratitude for your active membership in the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce. We deeply appreciate your unwavering support. Together, we proudly represent the Voice of Business in the prominent townships of Admaston / Bromley, Horton, Greater Madawaska, and the Town of Renfrew.

Our Chamber remains committed to fostering close collaborations with the Town of Renfrew, the Ottawa Valley Business Hive, the Renfrew Business Improvement Association, the Townships of Greater Madawaska, Horton, and Admaston / Bromley and the Ottawa Valley Tourism Association. These alliances aim to bolster tourism, enhance our business community, and cultivate a thriving economic climate. Our current Board of Directors convenes monthly, both in-person and virtually, to diligently review memberships, circulate the most current information pertaining to the Chamber of Commerce, and engage in meaningful discussions and communicating to benefit our valued local employers. Furthermore, we highly value your professional insights and cordially invite you to share your suggestions via email at.info@renfrewareachamber.ca

We are currently extending our efforts to communicate with our local businesses and partners in regard to the forthcoming renewal memberships for the year 2024. The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce greatly appreciates and values your membership, as well as your valuable contributions to our community. In the present year, we have made the decision to increase our membership levels by an additional $25.00. This slight increase has become essential due to the escalating expenses we encounter. Below, you will find a concise representation of the numerous advantages that our valued members can avail themselves of!

A concise summary of the events in 2023. Throughout the year 2023, the Board of Directors and valued members of the Chamber have engaged in the following activities:

• Continuously circulating noteworthy updates pertaining to our members' events and posts on various social media platforms, in addition to sharing valuable links aimed at fostering the prosperity of our businesses. (For further details, kindly visit our official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RenfrewAreaChamberofCommerce)
• Successfully organizing an extensively attended Mayor's breakfast, wherein Jennifer Stewart, a distinguished guest speaker, delivered an enlightening address.
• Persevering in our commitment to distribute essential resources and pertinent links regarding funding programs that have the potential to bolster your business.
• Proficiently orchestrating a successful Community Awards Celebration, which witnessed the participation of 130 guests who were afforded the opportunity to witness the exemplary achievements of local enterprises.
• Collaborating with the Town of Renfrew Parks & Recreation department to host a highly successful Community Showcase Evening.

We remain steadfast in our endeavor to enhance the growth of your businesses and enhance our economic landscape. In this regard, our website, located at https://renfrewareachamber.ca/, serves as an invaluable source of information pertaining to our Chamber. It also elucidates the various advantages that your business can derive through a membership, including the ability to:

• Connect with prominent and accomplished businesses and organizations.
• Avail oneself of opportunities that facilitate the expansion of your business and elevate your visibility.
• Engage in Chamber-led advocacy initiatives.
• We are available to support your ongoing endeavor to recruit staff members via our job board featured on our website.
• Access relevant information, partake in professional development, and seize educational opportunities.
• Leverage an array of cost-saving products and affinity programs.
• Benefit from group insurance options provided through the Chambers plan.
• Partake in unique opportunities for advertising and sponsorship.
• Earn recognition from the Chamber for noteworthy business milestones and achievements.

Please find attached your invoice for your 2024 Chamber membership dues. For your convenience, we accept cheques, in addition VISA, MasterCard, and Debit payments. We also offer etransfer: info@renfrewareachamber.ca and online payments through our website https://www.renfrewareachamber.ca/

Best Regards,

Carol-Ann Adams, President

Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce