COOKSTOWN AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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ABOUT THE CHAMBER

The Cookstown & District Chamber of Commerce is a group of individuals, residents and businesses in the community who volunteer their time and efforts to bring our area fun events, advocate for our Village, as well as help our residents and businesses be successful. It is a non-for-profit organization with the mission of supporting our community. 
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS


President 

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Heidi Visser
Tobia Homes
heidi@tobiahomes.com

I am a Realtor with Royal LePage, located right here in Cookstown. My family recently purchased a beautiful century home in town and we love it! I am looking to expand my business locally and focus on all things Real Estate in Cookstown.

Vice President

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Deb McIlwee
Mad Hatter's Table

Treasurer

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Lisa Whibley
Lavender Valley Farm

Lisa Whibley is the co-owner of Lavender Valley Farm.  A boutique Lavender Farm in the Nottawasaga Valley. Lisa brings 25+ years of finance and business experience, in addition to her Bookkeeping, strategy and financial background, Lisa has extensive entrepreneurship and business management experience as she was the Director of Finance and Operations for an award winning PR & Marketing agency in Toronto for over 6 years.Lisa has served on numerous Steering Committees, which provide management and oversight over certain key functions. She was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Lavender Association. She served as Director on the Board of Directors for Theatre by The Bay in Barrie for a 2 year term.
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Lisa's Lavender farm is her latest endeavor in which she and her husband began in 2022. The farm will be open in 2024 and she is excited to share this experience with the community and to collaborate and work with other local businesses.

treasurer@cookstownchamber.ca

Secretary

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Diana Robinson 
Cookstown Antique Market

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Communications Specialist

Tabitha Kowalski
TabCreates
Connect@cookstownchamber.ca
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Tabitha manages social media and marketing communications.
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Tabitha’s true passion is in the local community. As an active member of the South Simcoe Arts Council, Beeton Fall Fair, and The Cookstown Chamber, she shares the commitment and need for arts and branding in the community with her local council members.

In her time away from marketing and event planning, she is a commissioned artist. She has promoted her work through her website and multiple social platforms. With her marketing background she has worked with corporate and associations to bring art features into conferences, galas and trade events.




Director

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Jenn Halliday 
Halliday House


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Anwar Khalid
Cookstown Dental

Dr. Khalid completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery training at Western University in London, Ontario. He then practiced dentistry for the Canadian armed forces all across Canada. He is the primary dentist at Cookstown Dental Centre.

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Cindy Redmond
A Beautiful Thing Salon and Spa

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Michael F. Smith
​FM 92 South Simcoe 



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Jeanette Bradbury
Bradbury Family Farm Inc.


Our Past President

Trish Beesley
Trish Beesley Photography


Chairpersons

Boonanza (October)
Heidi Visser & Jenn Halliday
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Events@cookstownchamber.ca

Wing Ding (June)
Cindy Redmond
Events@cookstownchamber.ca

Fairy Trail (June)
Tabitha Kowalski
Connect@cookstownchamber.ca

Light Up Night (November)
​Trish Beesley
​Events@cookstownchamber.ca
Appreciation Event (1st Quarter)
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Jeanette Bradbury & Jenn Halliday
Events@cookstownchamber.ca

Beautification (All Year)
Kathy Simpson & Deb McIlwee
Events@cookstownchamber.ca

Grand Easter Hunt (April)
Heidi Visser
President@cookstownchamber.ca

Membership & Sponsorship Committee
Connect@cookstownchamber.ca

GENERAL BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES ​

Past Presidents


Guilio Kukurugya, long time member of the South Simcoe Theatre
Eileen Hewson, owner of store, Traditions, on the North Side of Queen Street
Ruth Draper, owner of Art Unique 
Laurie Monroe
, owner of Will Silk's General Store
Tammy Fortin, owner of LOL Cafe
Linda Hobbs, owner of Damar Ltd.
​Diana Robinson, owner of Robinson Enterprises
Candice Cole, owner of Pearl Decor and Events
Pam Arnold Playter, owner of Howl With Pride Piano Studio
Trish Beesley, owner of Trish Beesley Photography
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  • Home
  • Events
    • Cookstown Experience
    • Easter Hunt
    • Fairy Trail
    • Wing Ding
    • BOOnanza
    • Light Up Night
  • About Us
    • About Cookstown
    • About The Chamber
    • Community Events Hub
    • Get Your Heritage Sign
  • Member Directory
  • Become A Member
    • Member 2 Member Advantage
    • Sponsorship Details
  • Contact Us