If you would like to sit on a committee listed below, please contact the chamber for more information: nbcc@northbaychamber.com, or call 705-472-8480 or fax at 705-472-8027.

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

RESPONSIBILITY OF TREASURER, Rick Evans
Co-CHAIR - Jake Lacourse (Membership)

Co-CHAIR - Susan Peters (Small Business Week)

COMMITTEE - Gisele Cousineau, Rene DeBernardi, Jim Boucher, Andrew Staniforth, Lorne Newton, John Gallagher and Paulie Empire

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: To enhance the structure of the Chamber of Commerce and to assist staff in the area of finance and administration. Prepares budget/recommends and monitors fund raising activities.

MEMBERSHIP & SERVICES: In conjunction with the Membership Coordinator, seek new members, retain existing members. To provide added benefits to Chamber members.

SMALL BUSINESS WEEK: To organize the annual Small Business Week events that are of interest to the local business community and creating awareness of the importance of business to the general public. Small Business Week is held annually in October.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

RESPONSIBILITY OF 1ST VICE PRESIDENT, Derek Shogren
Co-CHAIR - Charles Elliott (Strategic Plan)

Co-CHAIR - Paul Daigle (Extra Mile)

COMMITTEE - Chris Minor, Brian Winkworth, Sean Lawlor, Joe Daniel, Abby Frangione, Chantal Warren, Tricia Marshall, Jeff Serran, Irene Smit, Jake Lacourse, Jody Humphrey, Jacqueline Liddle and Bernard Penney

ECONOMIC GROWTH: Helps to maintain liaison with the City of North Bay Council, Administration, Economic Development Department, Planning & Development and other community partners to explore and promote ongoing economic development in North Bay and area. Study economic issues and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for any required action.

STRATEGIC PLANNING: Promote the attraction and retention of business. Visioning for the chamber, Dionne Quints Museum and facilities. Better communications with the membership.

EXTRA MILE: Customer Service Excellence program. Designed to recognize the people who best demonstrate the concept of "going the extra mile" during his/her job.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 2ND VICE PRESIDENT, John Crescenzi
Co-CHAIR - Mark King (Government Affairs)

Co-CHAIR - Peter Rooney (Tourism & Environment)

COMMITTEE - Pat Bolger, Clancy MacDonald, George Stivrins, Al Carfagini, Scott Clark, Tricia Marshall, John Gallagher, Jake Lacourse, John Lechlitner, Bob Poeta, Tom Palangio, Ralph Celentano, Kathryn Takacs and Sean Lawlor

PUBLIC & GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: To act on important matters of local, provincial or federal nature that will affect our membership. Review legislation/policy and make recommendations to the Board. Organize information seminars, hearings and associated forums on matters of government policy, legislation and similar entities for the benefit of the membership.

TOURISM PROMOTION & ENVIRONMENT: Recommend policies and activities to the Board of Directors which serve to improve the facilities and increase traffic for the tourist industry in North Bay and area. Liaise with the Almaguin-Nipissing Travel Association, Ministry of Tourism and the city of North Bay Tourism Department. Study local environment issues and recommend action to the Board.

SPECIAL EVENTS

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 3RD VICE PRESIDENT, John Strang
Co-CHAIR - Michelle Walker

Co-CHAIR - John Strang

COMMITTEE - Abby Frangione, Jake Lacourse, Linda Luteki, Jeff Serran, Marc Paxton, Bob Poeta, Krystal Harvey, Rae Brenne, Lorne Newton, Susan Peters, Jody Humphrey, Dave Dugas, Sue Ray, Melissa Yerlitz and Anna Iati

PROGRAM & SPECIAL EVENTS: Organize and participate/staff events such as the Annual Golf Tournament, Monthly Business After Hours, Business After Hours Mini-Trade Show, and Annual Meeting Dinner & Dance.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Co-CHAIR - Sarah Hunnisett

Co-CHAIR - Jordan Bennett

COMMITTEE - Tanya Bedard, Chris Bevan, Mathieu Brideau, Daivd Bugo, Rae Brenne, Brooke Cranston, Amy Dickerson, Dan Girard, Krystal Harvey, Anna Iati, Jake Lacourse, Bernadette Lindsay, Darren Patey,  Erin Richmond,  Cory Sage, and Chetna Sharma.