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Chamber Story

Our purpose is to drive economic prosperity by empowering and supporting our members

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OUR STORY

The Charter of The Brockville Board of Trade:
Any lawyer worth his (or her) salt would tell you that to achieve longevity a fledgling organization must begin with a charter. And so it was that on the fourth day of October 1906, one hundred Merchants, Traders, Brokers, Mechanics, Insurance Agents and Manufacturers in the Town of Brockville had signed their names to an application for a charter to incorporate The Brockville Board of Trade under the Boards of Trade Act. On the 24th day of October 1906, the Deputy Registrar General of Canada duly recorded the Certificate of Association of The Brockville Board of Trade. Upon payment of the $5 registration fee, the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce was born. One hundred years later, this event is cause for celebration and reflection. Much has happened to the history of business in Brockville over the 120 years that the Chamber has been its voice.

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OUR PURPOSE

We support, connect, and advocate for our members, helping their businesses grow and thrive. We serve as a hub for collaboration, innovation, and community engagement, empowering our members to succeed.

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CHAMBER ACCREDITATION

Accreditation is the highest national standard of Chamber excellence in leadership, governance and operations. It demonstrates to your community, members, and Board of Directors that your Chamber has dependable governance policies and procedures and has built resilient core operations that align with hundreds of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade across Canada. The Brockville and District Chamber is one of 75 Chamber. of Commerce with this Distinction in Canada,

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OUR VISION

We are a respected leader in regional economic growth and building vibrant business relationships. We have earned this reputation by:

  • Working effectively with all levels of government;
  • Diversifying our revenue streams resulting in financial viability;
  • Being known as the go-to organization for small business in our community for business support and resources;
  • Attracting and retaining an engaged membership
  • Pivoting to emerging needs of our members, community trends and Ontario Chamber of Commerce developments;
  • Providing value to members leading to member satisfaction at an all time high

OUR MISSION

"We support and enhance business to build a strong economic community through proactive leadership in advocacy and relevant programming."

OUR VALUES

  • Member-Centric Service and Value – A commitment to providing services and programming that deliver tangible value and satisfaction for members.
  • Proactive Advocacy and Leadership – Leadership in advocacy on behalf of the local business community with all levels of government to influence policy and economic conditions.
  • Collaboration and Relationship Building – Emphasis on building vibrant business relationships among members, with other organizations, and within the regional network of chambers.
  • Adaptability and Responsiveness – A focus on pivoting to emerging member needs, community trends, and developments within the Ontario Chamber network.
  • Financial Responsibility and Sustainability – Diversifying revenue streams and maintaining financial viability to support ongoing programming.
  • Leadership and Regional Growth – Striving to be recognized as a respected leader in regional economic growth.
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