PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

It is a great pleasure to be named the President of the Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce. I want to take this opportunity to thank those who have become a member of this organization and for your continued support for the Chamber. This is your Chamber, and your membership is a key part of continuing economic success for the Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce.

As we enter the Chamber year of 2010-2011, I look forward to the opportunities and challenges that face our business community. While there is no question that the current economic climate in the world today is not very comforting, our community remains active, strong and open for business. With the many capital projects going on in our community and the major future developments that are on the horizon, Kenora is not only destined to weather this storm, but is positioned to become even stronger with regards to continued business growth and development.  

We have much to be proud of in years that have passed. Any success, however, is the result not of any one person's efforts, but of those of many people working together, towards a common vision. During this year, our vision is to continue to bring value to our members and be the voice of business for the Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce: ensuring your voice is heard and acted upon. 

This is an exciting time to be a part of the Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce as the voice of the Kenora business community, the Chamber seeks to enhance a strong business climate; we are committed to advancing existing business and attracting new opportunities while influencing public policies. We have a dedicated and focused board of directors this year that will lead committee groups on our advocacy efforts with participation across the three political landscapes of Municipal, Provincial and Federal Governments Affairs on issues that affect you and the business community. We encourage all our members to take part by volunteering, attending our events and to allow your voice to be heard on the issues that affect your business. 

 I would like to welcome back all our returning board members for another busy year. I also welcome our newest board members to our team, and look forward to working closely with each of you during the course of the year. 

While we have a challenging and exciting year ahead of us, I’m excited to be entering the role as Chamber President for the 2010-2011 year. If you are currently involved with the Chamber, I look forward to working with you. If your not currently a member or involved, I encourage you to join today. The payoff and rewards are well worth the effort. The Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce: we are “the voice of business”. 

Andrew P. Scribilo  

2010-2011 Kenora & District Chamber of Commerce President