Incumbent Scott Armstrong has been re-elected President of the Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce. The business organization made the announcement, December 15 following the inaugural meeting of its new Board. Joining Armstrong on the Executive Committee is 1st Vice President, Jeff Bethune, 2nd Vice President, Doug Randlett and Treasurer, Joe Gunn. Pierre Lefebvre remains Past President and Chair of the Board
The 2010 Chamber Board of Directors consists of incumbents Janice Eastman, Paul Lefebvre, Rick Shaver and Linda Wilson along with newly elected Directors Judy Auger, Kevin Hargreaves and Jason Jesmer. Guy Willis has been re-elected for a second term.
“As we celebrate the Chamber’s 120th year, we have a solid group of Directors bringing a broad range of expertise to the Board table,” states Armstrong. “It will be an effective team in carrying out the Chamber’s mandate as an advocate for the business community.”
The Chamber has been a strong voice on behalf of the business community and addressed a number of issues in 2009, notably, the closure of the Cornwall crossing and the challenges posed by the temporary toll and customs operations. It was also prominent in spearheading an important seminar focused on preparing the business community for the H1N1 outbreak.
Armstrong pointed to a number of issues facing the City over the coming year. “There is the ongoing matter of the Cornwall crossing which must be resolved. On the positive side, there is the continuing redevelopment of both the City’s urban core through Heart of the City as well as the former Domtar property. Coupled with various business expansions and the increased profile of Shoppers Drug Mart, we are continuing to raise our community’s profile as a desirable place to work and to live.”
The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce is one of Ontario’s oldest business organizations and this year, it marks 120 years in the community as Cornwall’s strongest business advocate. Among its many activities is its prestigious Business Excellence Awards and Citizen of the Year banquet which will be presented on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Tickets may be obtained from the Chamber office at 113 Second Street E.