NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its incoming 2018-2019 Board of Directors – duly elected at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held Tuesday, Nov. 20 at the Holiday Inn Guelph.
The Guelph Chamber’s incoming 2018-2019 Board of Directors are:
Executive committee:
- Melanie Lang, CBaSE, College of Business and Economics, University of Guelph - chair
- Patrick Wieland, RBC - first vice chair
- Kyle Hampson, Miller Thomson LLP - second vice chair
- Kim Aitken, RLB LLP - treasurer
- Stefan Wiesen, Intrigue Media - past chair
Board members:
- Shakiba Shayani, United Way Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin
- Brandy Douglas, CulturedHR
- Dan Lawson, Blount Canada
- Dan Penfold, University of Guelph
- Kristen Tilley, Lakeside Hope House
- Mark Stoddart, Linamar Corporation
- Michele Mactaggart, Bensol Consulting
“As the leading voice of business, the Guelph Chamber is directed by a Board that provides guidance and strategic oversight to management,” says Melanie Lang, incoming chair of the Board of Directors. “Each year, the Chamber’s membership, of over 800 businesses and organizations, elects directors to the board that will direct the organization on its Members’ behalf through the coming year.”
“As directors, we have much work to do as we develop and implement the Strategic Plan for 2019-2021. We remain committed to providing unwavering support for the business community and advocating passionately to ensure that Guelph remains a prominent place along the corridor. I remain confident that, with this talented Board and the Chamber team, our goals are attainable,” concludes Lang.
“The Chamber team is incredibly excited to begin work with the new Board,” says Kithio Mwanzia, president and CEO of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. “As we look into the future, we must remain focused on how we can best ensure we are contributing actively to Guelph’s greatness. Over the coming months, we will begin to put pen to paper as we gear up to develop and launch the Strategic Plan for 2019-2021.”
The Guelph Chamber would like to acknowledge the service of outgoing Past-Chair Michael Henley for his years of service to this organization.
To read Board Chair Melanie Lang’s Message, click here.
For more information, please contact Kithio Mwanzia, president and CEO, Guelph Chamber of Commerce
E: [email protected]
P: 519-822-8081
F: 519-822-8451 www.guelphchamber.com
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