Chamber announces new president, board members

NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recently elected board of directors, a group of esteemed professionals committed to advancing the interests of the local business community.

The chamber recognizes its pivotal role in driving economic growth, providing advocacy for local enterprises, and cultivating a conducive business climate. The newly elected board of directors, a diverse team of experienced leaders, are poised to work together to address the evolving needs of the local business landscape.

"I am truly honoured to take on the role of president of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce. Both the team and I are wholeheartedly committed to supporting and serving our local businesses. Together, we are eager to help them grow through the chamber’s extensive tools and resources and to advocate on their behalf at all three levels of government," said Jason Naccarato, president of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.

“We look forward to empowering, assisting, and serving businesses throughout Sault Ste. Marie as they thrive and reach new heights of success."

The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working closely with the new board, seeking opportunities for collaboration, sharing insights, and supporting initiatives that will benefit the local business community. Together, we aim to create an environment that encourages innovation, growth, and prosperity.

The newly elected 2024/2025 Board of Directors for the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce includes:

    •    Brian Leahy, Algoma University
    •    John McDonald, TULLOCH
    •    Rick Webb, Algoma Public Health
    •    Sylvie Langlois, Scotiabank

We would also like to recognize our 2024/2025 Executive Committee as well as our returning Board of Directors:

    •    Jason Naccarato, President, Northstar Consulting Inc.
    •    Derek Jackson, Immediate Past President, McDougall Energy
    •    La-Na Fragomeni, 1st Vice President, Arthur Funeral Home - Barton & Kiteley Chapel
    •    Sherry Berlinghoff, 2nd Vice President, SK Group Inc.
    •    Silvia Alves, Treasurer, Algoma Workforce Investment Corporation
    •    Carolyn Hepburn, Secretary, Sault College
    •    Alyson MacLeod, Centre for Social Justice & Good Works / Sweet Change a Chocolate Company
    •    Haroon Butt, Strive Young Professionals Group
    •    Kathryn Willet, Spadafora Johnson Lepore LLP
    •    Katrina McMeeken, Kemp World Travel
    •    Kerri Dool, K. Dool Social Work Professional Corporation
    •    Monique Morrison, BigUps Consulting

The Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce extends its warm congratulations to the newly elected and returning Board members as they embark on their journey to serve the business community. We are confident that their dedication and vision will contribute significantly to the continued success of Sault Ste. Marie's business landscape.

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