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Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce

The CWCC strives to promote the social, civic & economic development of our community. We are a volunteer organization supported by over 360 local business and professional people such as yourself. Your participation in the Chamber helps make Centre Wellington a more rewarding place to live, work and play.

Mayor’s Breakfast

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Presented by the Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Grand River Raceway – The Captain’s Quarters
(7445 Wellington County Rd 21, Elora)

7:30am - 9:00 am

This is a great opportunity to hear from Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj. Her topic is ‘Targets of Good Government’. Excellent networking opportunity to meet and greet with councilors and other business people alike.

Opinion Poll

How does the New U.S.-Canada border treaty (that aims to cut bottlenecks – as read in thestar.com) affect your business? Please leave any comments you may have.

Weigh in your answer!

Results from previous Poll:

The Chamber of Commerce has a seat at the Economic Development Committee for Centre Wellington. Where would you like to see the Chamber focus advocacy resources?

Agricultural businesses	19%
Manufacturing businesses	16%
Retail businesses	26%
Service based businesses	29%
Tourism/culture	10%

View all past results here

Presenting your 2010 Annual General Meeting Report

2010 AGM Report for the year ended March 31st, 2011. The Financial Report is available on request, please email rscarrow@cwchamber.ca

Your CWCC Board of Directors for 2011-12

Get to know the Directors
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Executive for 2011-2012

Michael Weinstein - President

Janet Harrop - 1st Vice President
Nardo Kuitert- 2nd Vice President

Paul Walker - Secretary Treasurer

Garth Green - Past President

Aileen Hawkins

Barney Tracy
Don Cubbidge

Lynne Bard

If you are interested in becoming a Director for the Chamber of Commerce Board please contact Garth Green.

Chamber Website

If you have any questions or concerns about the website, please call Roberta Scarrow at 519-843-5140 or email her.

CHAMBER EVENTS

The Chamber Calendar of Events is listed below, including board meetings. (dates subject to change)

Full List | 2011-2012 Events Brochure

January

February

March

Copies of approved Board Minutes are available on request by emailing rscarrow@cwchamber.ca

Did you know? You can get up to date on local business news by checking out our archived copies of the Business Blink on the CWCC website.

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The WWCFDC focuses on job creation through community strategic planning and by providing funding and advisory services to area businesses. Economic development support, business consulting and business loans are available to all businesses. To view a list of their upcoming Interactive Training Workshops, click here.

Workforce Planning Board WWD

The Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo, Wellington, Dufferin is pleased to present “Wellington County: Manufacturing Characteristics and Trends”. The full report contains information broken down by municipality.

For more information contact:
Carol Simpson, Executive Director
Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin
218 Boida Ave, Unit 5
Ayr, Ontario N0B 1E0
Telephone: (519) 622-7122
carol@workforceplanningboard.com