Chamber Office

Chamber Office Hours:

Effective Tuesday September 2, 2025, our new office hours will be:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Chamber Committees:

In an effort to provide greater value and foster more engagement within our Chamber, we are excited to announce the launch of the following committees:

1.     Membership & Community Engagement Committee:

Aline Stukart, Keith Gourley, Rod Morgan, and Doug Humphries

2.     Policy Review Committee: 

John McDonald, Christina Ouellet, and Kelly Latrendresse

3.     Chamber After Hours Events Committee:

Christina Ouellet, Christine Jarrett, Charlene Riopelle, and Sandra Swain.

4.     Communications / Social Media Committee:

Sandra Swain, Aline Stukart, Christina Ouellet

If you have any questions about the new office hours or would like more information on a committee, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at 613-432-4848 ext 181 or info@renfrewareachamber.ca

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Board of Directors Update: Laurie Wichers-Schreur has stepped down from her position as President. The Board of Directors has appointed Keith Gourley as Acting President and Aline Stukart as Acting Vice President until the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting in March.

The Board of Directors extends a heartfelt thank-you to Laurie for her many years of dedication and service to the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce.

PINNACLE OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Congratulations to all the 2025 Pinnacle of Business Excellence Award

Nominees and Recipients!



The evening was a tremendous success, with 150 guests in attendance. A special thank-you goes out to our emcee, Jamie Cybulski; our wonderful sponsors; our caterer, The Swiss Alps, for the delicious meal; the Chamber Events Committee; and all the volunteers whose hard work made the night truly memorable.

photo credit: Sherry Haaima Metroland Media Group

Award 2025 Recipients

Business of the Year Award

Renfrew/ Ottawa West KOA Journey

Sponsored by Dunbar Home Inspections

Hospitality Award

Calabogie Motorsports Park

Sponsored by Dentistry@Renfrew

Breakout Business of the Year

pRAWper Pet Treats

Sponsored by BrokerLink

Lifetime Achievement Award

Barr’s Sand and Gravel Tom Barr

Sponsored by Chartwell Quail Creek Retirement Residence

Employee of the Year Award

Ceallaigh Shaw - Dentistry@Renfrew

Sponsored by Renfrew Burnstown Castle

Youth Employee of the Year Award

Emily Carty - Renfrew Golf Club

Sponsored by Metroland Media

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

Rachel Youmans - Bloom & Beauty

Sponsored by Renfrew Golf Club

Chamber Member of the Year

Laurie Wichers-Schreur

Sponsored by the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce

President's Award

The Dunbar Family

Sponsored by Gourley's Outdoors



BIA Member of the Year Award

Renfrew and District Food Bank

Sponsored by the Downtown Renfrew BIA

New Members Alert

We are excited to welcome the following new members:



1983876 Ontario, 4 Hour Clean, Circle K, Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort, Calabogie Motorsports Park, Kings OffRoad & Small Engine Repair, Magellan Aerospace, Ottawa Valley Coring, Q Cycle, pRAWper Pet Treats, Raglan Street Foods,

R C Fireworks, Renfrew & Area District Food Bank, Top Quality Carpentry.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce - Access to up-to-date information that affect Canadian Businesses. Visit the Canadian Chamber of Commerce website.. http://www.chamber.ca

Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce Member Benefits

Did you know that as a member of the Chamber has its rewards!

Discounts from Esso, Freight and Group Insurance are a few of them. Contact the Chamber office for more information.

See below for some information on a couple of benefits that are available to Chamber Members.

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Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan



Learn More about the Chambers Plan Group Insurance

Welcome to Canada's #1

Group Benefits Plan

Exclusive Group Benefits for Chambers Members



Chambers Plan Employee Benefits

Chambers Plan is the #1 employee benefits plan for Canadian small businesses, and it’s offered as an exclusive benefit for our chamber members.



More than 30,000 small to midsize businesses choose Chambers Plan to protect their employees with comprehensive group benefits. It's built for chamber members with 1-50 employees, including self-employed entrepreneurs, home-based businesses and farms.

Learn More

For more information or a free quote, feel free to contact

our designated advisor Heather Allin.



Heather Allin, CEBS

Broker

Email: heather@doucettinsurance.ca

Phone: 613-253-2410

      www.chamberplan.ca Doucett Insurance info@doucettinsurance.ca

You can also contact the Chamber office for more information regarding this plan. info@renfrewareachamber.ca

Newsletter – October 2025 – HR Covered

Follow the link to view the services offered to our members. You will have access to

Newsletters, Blogs, and Webinars.

HR Covered Services

RESOURSES

The Ottawa Valley Business Hive, located within Renfrew Town Hall at 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, serves as a central hub for valuable resources accessible to businesses in Renfrew and the surrounding area. Our office partners include the Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area (BIA), Enterprise Renfrew County, the Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), and the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce.

For information, services, and more, feel free to reach out to any of our business partners:

• Downtown Renfrew BIA: info@downtownrenfrewbia.ca
• Enterprise Renfrew County: ercinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
• Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC): info@rccfdc.org
• Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce: info@renfrewareachamber.ca

Additionally, office and boardroom spaces are available for rent based on availability, with updated costs reflected in the Town of Renfrew Fees and Charges Schedule.

Did you know that membership with Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce has its rewards. Through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, members are eligible for discounts with Esso Esso Fuel Savings, Chamber Members Save Big on Shipping and have a variety of Resources. Programs and Services

Connect with Us

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services' eNews provides readers with OHS news and resources.

Find out more about how we make decisions by reviewing the Operational policy manual, Employer Classification Manual, and Adjudication support documents. You’ll also find useful forms and fact sheets on a variety of topics, including benefit payments, and rights and responsibilities. Follow the link for access to these resources.

Resources for Businesses

Since 1901, the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce has been an active and progressive non-profit voluntary organization promoting the civic, commercial, industrial and tourist development progress of this great community.

Did you know that the Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce is composed of the Township of Admaston / Bromley, Township of Greater Madawaska, Horton Township and the Town of Renfrew. We have representatives of each municipality on our Board of Directors. For more information for each municipality visit:

Township of Greater Madawaska Horton Township Township of Admaston / Bromley Town of Renfrew

Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce