Mayor’s Networking Breakfast April 25, 2018
Introducing the 2018 Council Board of Directors Christine Dukelow- President Peter Prust Vice- President Susanne Hall- Secretary Walter Schummer-Treasurer Matthew Barnes Julie Belli Josh Brethour Angela Canavan Terry Clayton Brian McGregor
Our Mandate • Growing our base - 85 members • Build networks in Durham and beyond • Explore partnerships to advance Brock businesses • Advocate business perspective & concerns
Advocacy Recent Events: • Durham Region Transportation Round Table April 24,2018 – 5 representatives from Brock • Focus on transportation issues for the movement of people, product, services into, through and out of Durham Region • Supported by all Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce in Durham Region BBOT Membership includes membership in the Ontario Chamber of Commerce: “By belonging to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, local chambers are part of a powerful network that is driving important policy advocacy that represents the interests of all businesses across the province. Together we are enhancing economic prosperity and quality of life in every community.” Suzanne Andrews, General Manager, QuinteWest Chamber of Commerce
Building profile for members & organization BBOT AGM • Networking reception • New member recruitment • Business showcase • New 10-member Council Board elected • Guest speaker Matthew Anderson, Lakeridge Health February 2018
Membership Services • Brock Talk - quarterly • Brock Networking Group - monthly • Facebook, Website - ongoing • Email Updates to BBOT, BNG members - ongoing • New for 2018 – BBOT Membership Signs
Partnering in opportunities for business & community leaders Still room to sign up for tonight’s session…
We want to hear from you! What are your business concerns? What are your training needs? How can we help you increase your profile?
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