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We Mean Business!

Welcome to new members: Bil Nachef; Ira Abrams; Terrilynne Crozier; Blaire Synek

The Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit voluntary organization with over 300 members.

Our Mission is: "to promote, to develop and to protect the business and free enterprise environment."

In short, we serve as a collective voice for business and industry creating strong economic success within the greater Nepean area.

2009 Business Acheivement Award Official Nominees

Winners Highlighted in BLUE


1. Businessman of the Year
- Sponsored by TD Small Business Banking

  • Jeff Waito- Advantage Audio Visual Rentals LTD.
  • Patrick Creppin- Your Realtor
  • Don Frisby- Frisby Tire Co.
  • Steve Maher- The SAM Group
  • Darragh Donley- Donley's Pool Services
  • Joe Epifano- Merivale Fish Market
  • Nicholas Lambros- D'arcy McGee's Irish Pub
  • Brian Jackson- Independent Planning Group
  • Ira Abrams- Abrams & Company


  • 2. Businesswoman of the Year
    - Sponsored by TD Small Business Banking

  • Christine Cohen - The SPA
  • Betty Hillier- Remax Affiliates Realty Ltd.
  • Jenny Lu- Capone's Catering
  • Beatrice Francis- Nepean Driver and Vehicle License Office
  • Linda Price- PQ Quigley's
  • Sylvie Des Haies- Royal Lepage Team Realty
  • Patricia Murray- Budget Blinds of Lynwood Village


  • 3. Service Club/Non Profit Organization of the Year-
    Sponsored by Advantage Audio Visual Rentals

  • Nepean Museum/li>
  • South Nepean Autism Centre
  • Rotary Club of South Nepean
  • Barrhaven Legion
  • Queensway Carleton Hospital Volunteers
  • Bells Corners Legion


  • 4. Exceptional Employee Award
    - Sponsored by ORMG Nepean This Week
  • Denise McLean Paynter- Mousseau and Associates
  • Natasha Brisebois- Advantage Audio Visual Rentals
  • Travis Dutka- Jameson Bank
  • Graham Thompson- Algonquin College Foundation
  • Jessica Cass- Advantage Audio Visual Rentals


  • 5. Exceptional Web Site Award
    - Sponsored by Barrhavenlive.ca

  • Centrepointe Theatre
  • The SPA- Christine Cohen
  • Ottawa Senators Foundation/Ottawa Senators Hockey Club
  • Cedarhill Golf and Country Club
  • Algonquin College
  • Patrick Creppin
  • Greenfields Pub
  • Red Wagon Studio


  • 6. Professional Services Award
    - Sponsored by Collins Barrow LLP Ottawa

  • Laurie Cole- Pinecrest Cemetery
  • Andrew Houston- Action Coach
  • Rod Vanier- Landry Vanier & Associates
  • Wanda Gibson- Gibson Technology Corporation
  • Marilyn Henschel- Henschel Business Services
  • Erin Kelly- The News EMC
  • Dr. Albert De Vries- De Vries Optometrist
  • Paul McCracken- Bradley Hiscock McCracken


  • 7. Home-Based Business Award
    - Sponsored by Barrhavenlive.ca

  • Gary`s Printing
  • Carol Paauw- Nikken
  • All Events Planning Services
  • Gus Wersch
  • Altered Spaces- Altered Lives
  • Marlene L. Grant Corp.
  • Nepean Massage Therapy


  • 8. New Business Award
    - Sponsored by Barrhavenlive.ca

  • Chiquicuts Kids Hair Salon
  • Edge Design and Marketing
  • Capital Junk Inc.
  • Andrea Proulx- Naturopathic Services
  • Computer Troubleshooters Nepean
  • Gary`s Printing
  • Allstate Insurance- 4100 Strandherd Dr.
  • House of Wellness
  • Two Monkeys Coffee and Tea House
  • Guardian Drugs- Barrhaven


  • 9. Good Neighbour Award
    - Sponsored by Baizana Insurance Brokers

  • David Rattray
  • Dr. Khalid Mankal- Barrhaven Wellness Centre
  • Jeff Morris- Barrhaven Independent
  • Ernie Fern- Manderely Golf Club
  • Steffanie Eckford- Scotiabank Barrhaven
  • Elyssa Mahoney


  • 10. Exceptional Customer Service Award
    - Sponsored by Business Development Bank of Canada

  • Anika Arts and Flowers
  • Christine Cohen- The SPA
  • Aborg Computing E- Commerce
  • Act II Consignment Fashions
  • UPS Store- Barrhaven


  • Action Aplenty

    We present monthly networking events for our members but certain other "special" events are presented annually that have a higher than normal profile.

    These invents include the Sports Wall of Fame luncheon in honour of several Nepean athletes this spring, a Duffer's Day Golf Tournament and in the fall our Business Awards Banquet and our Food Extravaganza.


    Members' Bill of Rights


  • Our members have the exclusive right to receive direct referrals from the Chamber in response to inquiries about products and services
  • Our Members have the right to access unique employee benefit programs unavailable to non-members
  • Our members have the right to receive preferential pricing from number of fellow Chamber organizations
  • Our members have the right to receive opportunities to expand their business contacts and to promote their business to others
  • Our members have the right to expect warnings, cautions and information on issues of significance to their business
  • Our members have the right to be kept informed concerning the work of the Nepean Chamber and issues affecting the community and the membership
  • Members' Expectations


  • Our members can expect to be exposed to informed speakers who understand the things that matter to business people
  • Our members can expect the Chamber to lobby tirelessly and effectively on their behalf at all levels of government
  • Our members can expect to have access to programs that will encourage member-to-member trade
  • Our members can expect to have access to other Chamber members and the new business opportunities they offer
  • Our members can expect fully protected privacy and confidentiality regarding any information provided to the Chamber





  • 2009 Executive

    Acting Chair:
    Virginia Boro
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    Past Chair:
    Gavin Leishman
    1st Vice Chair:
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    2nd Vice Chair:
    Wayne French
    Secretary/Tres:
    Jayne O'Neill