2019
Welcome to the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce
Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce is a member organization delivering value to our business community with a focus on advocacy, education and networking. We will be recognized as the Voice of Business for Renfrew and surrounding area, dedicated to working with stakeholders to help our community thrive.
Mission Statement
The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce is a member organization delivering value to our business community with a focus on advocacy, education and networking. We will be recognized as the Voice of Business for Renfrew and surrounding area, dedicated to working with stakeholders to help our community thrive.
2019 - 2020 Board of Directors.
Executive
President - Susan Tough, Renfrew Public Library
Treasurer / Secretary - Mel Blimkie, A Sense of Country
Past President - Amy Rule, Rocky Mountain House
Directors
Donnie Russett - Welch LLP
Ron Brazeau - Renfrew Industrial Commission
Carol-Ann Adams - RBC Financial Group
Kent Tubman -Tubman Marketing
Delaine Collin - Chartwell Quail Creek
Tom Sidney - Councillor Town of Renfrew
Bob Hall - Councillor Township Admaston / Bromley
Doug Humphries - Councillor Horton Township
Brian Hunt - Mayor of Township of Greater Madawaska
*** Our next Chamber Board of Directors meeting will take place at The Rocky Mountain House, on Tuesday August 20, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. ****
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"New to the Frew" Annual Newcomers' Night
The Annual Newcomers' Night will beheld on Wednesday November 20, 2019 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 30 Raglan Street South, Renfrew. All residents who are new or returning to the Renfrew Area are encouraged to come out:
Wednesday November 20, 2019 from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.
The evening will showcase local merchants, restaurants and services available in Renfrew and the surrounding area.
Come and be impressed by all the Renfrew Area has to offer! Contact the Chamber office for information and to register for this Free event! Call 613-432-7015 or email info@renfrewareachamber.ca
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Annual Community Awards, Thursday May 30, 2019
On Thursday May 30, 2019 the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual Community Awards Celebration to recognize businesses and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding customer service, community involvement and notable achievements. This well attended awards celebration began with a social hour. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Jason Marshall of Valley Heritage Radio. “The Chamber is delighted to host this annual event which celebrates our outstanding community,” “Congratulations to all of the Nominees and Award Recipients.”
2018 Award Recipients
Agri-Business of the Year - Renfrew Farmers Market
Downtown BIA Member of the Year - Pick-it-Fence
Industry of the Year - McGrimmon Holdings
Chamber Member of the Year - Kent Tubman
Young Person of the Year - Central Public School Grade 5 / 6 Class
President’s Award - ontrac Employment Resource Services
Community Champion of the Year - Peter & Cecie Whalen
Outstanding Business Achievement - Valley Landscaping & Excavating Ltd.
Citizen of the Year - Mary & Mike Etmanski
Thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make this night a huge success including:
Downtown Renfrew BIA, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Chartwell Quail Creek Retirement Residence, Renfrew Industrial Commission, Corporation of the Town of Renfrew, ontrac Employment Resources Services, O’Farrell Financial Services Inc., YourTV, Valley Heritage Radio, Metroland Media, The Rocky Mountain House, Renfrew Parks & Recreation, Tubman Marketing, McDougall Mill Museum, The Warehouse, myFM Broadcasting, Miss Teen Ontario East, Doug Ryan, Bell Lumber, Heritage Renfrew, A Sense of Country, Doug Humphries, Shelly Sidney
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2018
Annual Community Awards, Thursday May 31, 2018 - Update
On Thursday May 31, 2018 the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual Community Awards Celebration to recognize businesses and individuals that have demonstrated outstanding customer service, community involvement and notable achievements.
"An Evening in Paris" was an evening to remember. The evening was well attended with 150 attendees and thee celebration began with a social hour.
The Masters of Ceremonies for the evening were Jamie Cybulski and Mel Blimkie on location
“The Chamber is delighted to host this annual event which celebrates our outstanding community,”
“Congratulations to all of the Nominees and Award Recipients.”
2017 Award Recipients
New Business of the Year - Batstone’s Northern Ramble
Agri - Business of the Year - Enright Farms
Chamber Member of the Year - Dave Lemkay
Downtown Renfrew BIA Member of the Year - The Korner Hutch
Industry of the Year - E T M Industries Inc.
President's Award - Renfrew Freemasons Lodge No. 122
Community Champion of the Year - Karen & Steve Maxwell,
Renfrew Home Hardware Building Centre
Outstanding Business Achievement - Renfrew Pizzaria
Young Person of the Year - Kathleen Barr
Citizen of the Year - Art Jamieson
Thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make this night a huge success including:
Downtown Renfrew BIA, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Renfrew Industrial Commission, Town of Renfrew, Ontrac Employment Resources Services, Deslaurier Custom Cabinets, Grand & Toy, The Warehouse, myFM, YourTV, The Flower Factory, Metroland Media, The Rocky Mountain House, Renfrew Parks & Recreation, Miss Teen Ontario East, and Pauline Hughes
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The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce hosts the year-round Tourist Bureau for the Town of Renfrew and was recognized for it's excellence in Customer Service
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