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.

*** Our next Chamber Board of Directors meeting will take place at The Rocky Mountain House, on Tuesday November 20, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. ****

Newcomers' Night

The Annual Newcomers' Night will 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 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

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.