CHAMBER COMMITTEES
 

Our committees are open to all members who wish to take an active role in Chamber networking and advocacy. They merely await your expertise. Get involved and enhance your business, your community and your personal growth.

 
COMMITTEES
 
Annual Events
Information Services
Policy/Government Affairs
Communications
Membership Services & Education
Budget and Finance
 
ANNUAL EVENTS COMMITTEE

Anita Hurst - Chair

Cheryl Mifflin - Co-Chair
Graham Sweeting
Jane Mastrandrea
Kevin Sullivan
Bob Slessor

  • Annual General Meeting
  • Citizen of the Year
  • Business Awards of Excellence
Golf Tournament: Trade Show:
Tony Quirk - Chair Mariyn Butkovic - Chair
Anita Hurst Anita Hurst
Cheryl Mifflin Wendy Watt
Chantal Castilloux Tony Quirk
Chris Holmes Lara Irving
Andrew Jubenville  
Bob Slessor  

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INFORMATION SERVICES COMMITTEE
Wendy Watt - Chair
Shirley Martin
  • Setting policy for staff to implement
  • The promotion of Chamber, and Members and Town of Grimsby, and all Business & Industry, and special events within the Town
  • Membership roster, with relevant data for promotion from Information Services desk.
  • Brochure distribution, inventory control and distribution reporting
  • Keeping of statistical data regarding the number of inquiries (counter, phone, fax, email) for Chamber business, local business, tourism, etc.
  • Liaison with other Tourism Organizations
  • Research sources of funding, partnerships and revenue source.
  • Revenue generation through retail sales, art work, etc.
  • Marketing Plan
  • Draw prizes at counter, donated by Chamber members - committee directed, staff follow-up

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POLICY/GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Graham Sweeting - Chair
Tony Quirk - Co-Chair
Bob Slessor
Andrew Jubenville
  • Business Community Issues
  • Government Issues & Contact Liaison
  • Chamber Constitution & By-Laws
  • OCC & CCC

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COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Cheryl Mifflin - Chair
Graham Sweeting - Co-Chair
Lara Irving

  • Liaison with media/newspapers
  • G.E.D.A.C., G.D.I.A. & other Chambers
  • Membership communication
    • newsletters
    • website
    • telephone
    • directory
    • E-mail
    • newspaper
  • Chamber promotion to public & members
  • Recognition of new members
  • Recognition of members special achievements
  • Public Relations
  • Advertising

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES & EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Ken Hicks - Chair
Chantal Castilloux
  • Membership Benefits
  • Fellowship & Networking
  • Membership Recruitment
  • Membership Package
  • Events/seminars & guest speakers
  • Joint events with other Chambers
  • Member spotlights & Business After Business events

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BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE

Andrew Jubenville - Treasurer
  • Budget & Finance
  • Payroll/HR
  • Retail Sales

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