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Board of DirectorsPresident - Carolyn Grant, Bergengren Credit Union Treasurer - Ron Sangster, Sangster & Associates Financial Group Secretary - Robena Stewart, Antigonish Career Resource Centre Past President - Phil Hughes, Antigonish Golf & Country Club Director - Rose Boudreau, BioNovations Inc. Director –Monica Fullmore, R. MacLean Forestry Director - Joe MacDonald, St. Francis Xavier University Director - Madonna MacDonald, Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health Authority Director - Rose O'Connor, RBC Royal Bank Director - Chris Smith, C.A. Smith Mechanical Ltd. Director - David Tellum, Braemore Co-op Contact the Board of Directors by calling them at their place of business or by calling The Antigonish Chamber of Commerce and a message will be forwarded to them. About UsThe Antigonish Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is a business and community organization with Members representing a broad array of industries and professions. The ACC is one of the largest Chambers in Nova Scotia.
The ACC works on behalf of its members through services, programs and networking events. The mission of the ACC is to enhance the business environment for our members. The business community generates a significant number of jobs in Antigonish, therefore the Chamber's mandate is really is to "help build a better community."
You are welcome to call 863-6308 or drop by The Chamber's office, conveniently located at 21B James Street with your questions or suggestions. Standing CommitteesWe gladly welcome new volunteers and fresh ideas. Please contact the chamber if you would like to devote approximately three hours a month of your time to one (or more) of these committees. Education Committee Responsible for the creation, development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs to meet the needs of the membership. Activities: Assisting the Junior Achievement (JA) - Antigonish Chapter; and administering the 2 high school graduation scholarships awarded at both the (Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional Regional and East Antigonish Centre/Academy. Events Committee Plans, organizes, and executes Chamber participation in annual events. These events include: quarterly breakfast / luncheon series, Annual General Meeting, golf social, and Excellance in Business Gala. Finance Committee
Membership Committee Responsible for on-going membership promotion, recruitment, and retention. |