CEO & CAO Messages

Dan Lawson, Chair & CEO, Board of Directors 2011 – 2012

It is hard to believe that summer is over and school is back in session. The current business climate is truly unique and interesting. We get bombarded daily with conflicting reports and information about the condition of the economy. Regardless of our business, we try to find our footing in this changing landscape and take action to survive and prosper. What else can a business leader do?

Our Chamber of Commerce is a resource we can use to help our businesses. The Chamber provides us opportunities to network, to participate on committees, to develop through educational sessions or to reduce costs through the affinity programs offered by the Chamber. These opportunities let us promote our businesses, provide information, educate and develop our employees and take advantage of group buying power to make our businesses stronger.

To help ourselves we, as members of the Chamber, must be the ambassadors of the Chamber. We need to let others know the benefits we receive from our membership and encourage others to join us. As we expand our membership, we touch all aspects of business in Guelph and are in a better position to help ourselves and each other to grow and prosper.
 
The Advocacy committee is our opportunity to put forth ideas and concerns about decisions made by government at the local, provincial and federal levels and the impact these decisions have on all of us. The Workplace Development committee is working with the local Universities, Colleges and schools to help current and future employees develop and apply the skills needed in our businesses. Our Industrial and Technology committees provide forums for local businesses to spotlight their accomplishments and share best practices to help us improve our operations.
 
Each of us can get the most from our membership by attending events, providing input, feedback and by getting involved in our Chamber and in our community. Together we can make Guelph a better community which helps move business forward.


Warm regards,

Dan Lawson
Chair and CEO 
Guelph Chamber of Commerce
2011-2012

Mr. Lloyd Longfield, President and CAO

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce helps you to grow your business. The Chamber opens doors to professional development, government resources, and best practices. It is the place to be to connect with business, and your business will be measurably more successful if you are a member of the Chamber than if you are not.

Being a member of The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is an essential part of being a good community partner. Being active in the GCC connects you to the community dialogue on important issues, knowing where the community is heading and how you can both contribute to and benefit from Guelph’s success.

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-partisan organization that prioritizes community-building, existing exclusively for the benefit of the Guelph community.

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is committed to being the connecting point to a wider range of community organizations (not-for-profits) and businesses (public, independent) than any other group or organization. Through our provincial and national Chamber networks your business can connect to the broader community. Beyond that we are active participants at AM Cham, the American Chamber in Canada as well as other international Chambers of Commerce.

If the Guelph Chamber of Commerce doesn’t have an in-house answer to your business question, it represents a resource base of over 800 local businesses that can provide an answer or support your plans for business growth. The Guelph Chamber has achieved the Accreditation with Distinction quality standard from the Canadian Chamber, providing business support in Policy and Advocacy, Membership Services, Administration, Governance and Strategic Planning.

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce represents the voice of business contributing to economic growth, profitability, competitiveness and community involvement for all types of businesses and business people in Guelph.

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