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Annual Report & Update. Presented by: Tracy Hanson - CEO Annual General Meeting – March 25, 2014. 2013 in Review. Member Services Task Team Reports Five-year Strategic Plan under development Committee structure refocused Young Entrepreneur & Professional group established.
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Annual Report & Update Presented by: Tracy Hanson - CEO Annual General Meeting – March 25, 2014
2013 in Review • Member Services Task Team Reports • Five-year Strategic Plan under development • Committee structure refocused • Young Entrepreneur & Professional group established
2013 Year in Review • Successful signature events: • Connect Women • Golf Tournament • Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards • New bursary money from Mayor Perkins • Announced inaugural Connect Women: Woman of the Year Award
In Memoriam We remember those members who touched our lives in so many ways ~ • John Strange • Todd Skinner
New Vision Statement The Whitby Chamber of Commerce will be the progressive engine of growth for business.
New Mission Statement To harness the collective wisdom and influence of the business community to affect positive change in Durham Region.
Core Values • Inspired Leadership • Bold Vision • Engaged Community • Unwavering Integrity
Strategic Themes • Increase awareness and enhance the profile and reputation of the Chamber and its members • Offer an enriched member experience • Be a model of organizational excellence • Champion and influence public policy impacting the business community
New in 2014 • Spirit of collaboration • Increased member participation & input • Open communication
Opportunities in 2014 • Advocacy priorities: • Open for Business Philosophy • Transportation • Election Year • Strategic alliances • Online & Print publications • Marketing & advertising opportunities
Events for 2014 • Traditional ‘connect’ events: • Breakfasts, lunches & after hours • Signature events: • Connect Women • Golf Tournament • Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards Evening • New activities: • Business Summit/Expo • Summer BBQ • Leadership Forums • CEO Roundtables
Be In the Know • eConnect – every Tuesday at noon • eBulletins – frequently • Event Calendar • www.whitbychamber.org • eMail – firstname@whitbychamber.org • 905-668-4506 • 128 Brock Street South, Whitby