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.
Please join our Facebook page and Instagram to keep up to date with What's happening.
Please join our Facebook page and Instagram to keep up to date with What's happening.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
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Heidi Visser
Tobia Homes [email protected] 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. 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. [email protected] |
Secretary
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Diana Robinson
Cookstown Antique Market |
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Communications SpecialistScott Madore
[email protected] Scott manages social media and marketing communications. Scott is an experienced graphic designer that works with startups and small businesses to provide creative visual solutions. With a passion for the field since 1995, Scott has collaborated with clients on a variety of projects, including print advertisements, branding, email marketing, app UX/UI design, website design, and web animations. His direct collaboration with small businesses has been a catalyst for his creativity, enabling him to contribute to a range of online and offline marketing strategies. |
Director
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Jenn Halliday
Halliday House |
Director
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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. |
Director
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Cindy Redmond
A Beautiful Thing Salon and Spa |
Director
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Michael F. Smith
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Director
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Jeanette Bradbury
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Our Past President
Trish Beesley
Trish Beesley Photography
Chairpersons
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Boonanza (October)
Heidi Visser & Jenn Halliday [email protected] Wing Ding (June) Cindy Redmond [email protected] Fairy Trail (June) Tabitha Kowalski [email protected] Light Up Night (November) Trish Beesley [email protected] |
Appreciation Event (1st Quarter)
Jeanette Bradbury & Jenn Halliday [email protected] Beautification (All Year) Kathy Simpson & Deb McIlwee [email protected] Grand Easter Hunt (April) Heidi Visser [email protected] Membership & Sponsorship Committee [email protected] |
