The North Grenville Chamber of Commerce is part of a network of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade that exist in virtually every community across Ontario and Canada. The Chamber network consists of 65,000 businesses provincially and 170,000 businesses nationally. Locally, the Chamber has over 140 members and is recognized as this area's official "Voice of Business." This voice is an effective force in influencing issues and legislation affecting your business and our community. It is a membership based and not-for-profit association that is led by an elected volunteer. ARTICLE I – NAME AND OBJECT Section 1.1 The name of this organization shall be the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce, hereinafter referred to as “The Chamber”. Section 1.2 The Object of The Chamber shall be to promote and improve trade, commerce, agriculture, tourism and the economic, civic and social welfare and the uniqueness of the community served by The Chamber. Section 1.5 Objectives: a. Shall be the spokesperson for the business community, hereinafter referred to as the ‘voice of business’. b. To encourage fellowship and a spirit of cooperation within the business community. c. To inform and educate business people and the community at large. d. To promote the members’ interest to local, provincial and national political bodies. Section 1.6 Mission Statement: To continue to lead North Grenville through focused partnerships and memberships with community clubs; organizations and Municipal Government and to continue to create an exceptional environment to sustain employment and attract future employers to provide greater opportunities for all our Citizens of North Grenville. Section 1.7 Mandate: To actively work towards maintaining and retaining existing business while promoting and attracting new business and to promote the economic development and the social well being of the entire community of North Grenville.