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
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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
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