2018

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.

Upcoming Events

Annual Community Awards, Thursday May 31, 2018

It's time to recognize and honour those in our community who are outstanding and are committed to our community from Businesses, Community Organizations to our Young and Citizen of the year! Nominations area now open for: Citizen, Agri-Business, Industry, Community Champion, Outstanding Business, Young Person, and New Business. Please click on the link below for the nomination form and the criteria of each award.

Selection Criteria

Nomination Form

Annual Community Awards Sponsorship Opportunities

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Annual Home Garden and Leisure Show

It's that time of year again! We're starting to get ready for the 2018 myFM Renfrew Home Garden and Leisure Show! Please click on the link below for this years registration form which includes some new options as well as our EARLY BIRD Special!

Home Show 2018 Reg Form

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Newcomers' Night

The Annual Newcomers' Night be held on Wednesday November 14, 2018 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 30 Raglan Street South, Renfrew. All new or returning returning residents to Renfrew and Area are invited to come out to this informative event. The evening will showcase local merchants, restaurants and services available in Renfrew and the surrounding area.

Do you know someone who is new to the Renfrew & Area Community? Share this information so they could join us on Wednesday November 14, 2018! There is no cost to attend. Please click on the link below for the Welcome to Renfrew Registration form. Forms can be dropped off to the Chamber office, mailed or email at info@renfrewareachamber.ca

Welcome to Renfrew

Tables are available for organizations, and businesses at $10.00 per table. Please contact Gail at the Chamber office (613)432-7015 or info@renfrewareachamber.ca

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Annual Community Awards, Thursday June 1, 2017

On Thursday June 1, 2017 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 Masters of Ceremonies for the evening were Mel Blimkie and Kent Tubman

“The Chamber is delighted to host this annual event which celebrates our outstanding community,”  “Congratulations to all of the Nominees and Award Recipients.”

2016 Award Recipients

New Business of the Year - Valley Guiding and Outfitting

Agri - Business of the Year - Renfrew Agricultural Society

Chamber Member of the Year - Jean Hughes, myFM Radio

Downtown Renfrew BIA Member of the Year - Scott’s Shoe Store

Industry of the Year – Deslaurier Custom Cabinets

President's Award - Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support Inc.

Community Champion of the Year - Renfrew Legion Ladies Auxiliary

Outstanding Business Achievement - Scott & Sons Hardware Ltd

Young Person of the Year - Charlie Leclaire & Mitchell Hanniman

Citizen of the Year - Patti Dillabough

To add to the excitement in line with the Canada 150 celebrations the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses on their milestone achievement with a certificate of recognition.

For those who could not attend the evening event a member of the Chamber will deliver your certificate to you.

Thank you to our generous sponsors who helped make this night a huge success including:

    Renfrew BIA, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Renfrew Industrial Commission, Kelly Cobus Photography, Castle Building Centre, Deslaurier Custom Cabinets, Town of Renfrew, myFM, The Flower Factory, The Warehouse, COGECOTV, Metroland Media, Rocky Mountain House.

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

Sponsor

Funding for this initiative was made possible with the help of the Eastern Ontario Development Program,
administered by the Community Futures Development Corporation of Renfrew County.