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The Rideau Calls Open for Business

The Westport Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that in one form or another has been active since the 1950's. We encourage, promote, and support the economic interests of our members. We believe that a strong and united Chamber of Commerce helps to make the Rideau district equally strong and united. Our objectives are as follows:

1. To serve the community and in particular, it's business interests.
2. To provide information services to the public regarding business, industry, potential residents and tourism.
3. To work with all levels of Government for the good of the community.
4. To encourage, promote and improve the overall business climate in the community.
5. To attract industry and tourism to the community.
6. To maintain a focus on key issues and concerns and offer assistance to solve these problems.
7. To support other groups in their efforts to serve the community.
8. Each year we sponsor the Citizen of the Year Award, and Canada Day Celebrations. We work hand-in-hand with the Ontario and Canadian Chambers of Commerce acting as liaison between Business and Government.

2010 Membership Package Options

A basic membership is $125.00 + GST and you receive a basic listing on this website, a print advertisement in the ever popular visitor guide, brochure display space at the Visitor Center and membership in the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

With a deluxe membership, only $175.00 + GST, you receive a listing on this website with an additional web page that allows photographs and a brief description of your business/service, advertisement in visitor guide, brochure display space at the Westport Rideau Lakes Visitor Center and membership in the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

Becoming a Chamber Member

We believe in a united voice for Business in the Rideau District and becoming a member of the Westport Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce is very easy. Simply fill out the business information form and membership application and forward it to our membership director. They can be found here. http://www.westportrideaulakes.on.ca/about.cfm

Chamber Member Advantages:

1. Opportunities for Co-operative Advertising
2. Listing on the Westport & Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce website
3. Access to Group Insurance/Dental Plan for Small Business, (even a one person business)
4. Quarterly Newsletter: Chamber Chat
5. Display of members promotional material at the Visitor Welcome Centre in Westport
6. Representation at the Ontario and Canadian Chambers of Commerce

Accessibility Standards for Customer Service

Chamber members need to be aware of the "Accessibility Standards for Customer Service" standards that came into effect on January 1, 2008. Ontario businesses that provide goods or services, and have more than one employee in Ontario, must be in compliance with all facets of the regulations by 2012. The Ontario Tourism Education Corporation (OTEC) has introduced two new "Accessible Service Excellence" programs to guide your business through the new standards. You can visit the OTEC web site here: http://www.otec.org

Members can familiarize themselves with the accessibility standards here. http://www.AccessON.ca/compliance

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Meet the Team

These volunteers are committed to assuring a vibrant and prosperous community. They are the voice of the Chamber membership an act as officers of the 2010 Westport Rideau Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

Executive
Past President - Colin Horsfall

President - Seamus Cowan

Vice-President -Jen Kelly
Secretary - Jan Clarke
Treasurer - Jen Kelly

Directors
Jen Kelly
Chris Stone
Curtis André
Jan Clarke
Jeff Cowan