June fate a SEEKING TOMORROWS DIRECTION TOD Ay in Geo A Turn Can you recognize opportunity Opportunity goes unrecognized when It knocks because It is usually disguised as hard work As the president your Chamber Commerce I am asked frequently what does the Chamber of Commerce do lor me I never liked this question because it Is a simple question which always evoked a complicated answer until today What does the Chamber of do for me It provides opportunity The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce is operated by members of your community who are concerned about business In Georgetown and have gotten involved They have taken advantage the opportunity to express their con cems or to accomplish their goals to affect our business com munity The Chamber of Commerce is the well organized and recognized organization which serves the Interests of the business community You can see an outline of some of the 1 985 86 activities of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce on this page there are many more current activities and on enormous list of past accomplishments You the business people of our community are the people who will fill out the lit In future years and provide the answers to the question A strong active and responsive Chamber of Commerce is a valuable asset to any community You may share a concern or a dream with the members ol this years board of directors or you may have a different and just as viable a project In mind The ef forts of all the people who in the past have contributed In the development and maintenance of your Chamber of Commerce have allowed you theopportunity to participate In effecting our community as you see the need If you would like to discuss an issue of concern or a project worth undertaking call the Cham ber of Commerce today and lets get involved togetherl BUSINESS SURVEY TEAM Dick Willis and AnnaMarie Stone Missing from photo David Walker A questionnaire has been designed by the Chamber of Commerce so it may better assess the needs and concerns of the local business community and from these act in your best interests THE CHAMBER WORKS FOR YOU CHAMBER ALEUT a business telephone system In conjunction with the Regional Police Involving a pyramid system by when are alerted to potential criminal act I passing bad cheques DIRECTORY an annual cation your Chamber Commerce which provides current Information as to the many services and products available In Georgetown and a I ol many community groups and contact person STUDENT VENTURE a joint the Chamber Commerce and Royal Bank to provide venture capital to students wishing to undertake a business venture CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICE located at Queen Street our cilice provides 24 hour answering servfco to our phone line 71 IB and provides a full range information and a complete record system chamber and community Information NEWSLETTER published every second month our newsletter the business community uptodate on current Chamber Commerce activities and Items common business interest throughout Georgetown INDUSTRIAL SIGNS these signs are located at the major entry points to the Industrial Park on Armstrong Ave and to provide a handy reference for seeking our Industries in lb ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARD this award was In si gated to recognize local business which have made on outstanding contribution to our community and acts as a locus or the business communities pride INSURANCE PROGRAM the Chamber Commerce In co operation with Great West Lite make available a group Insurance program for small business which they would otherwise not for LIAISON WITH THE COMMUNITY GROUPS the Georgetown Chamber Commerce keeps a close with Ihe Georgetown Agricultural Society Fair Board the North Hal ton Tourist Association the Youth Employment Service the Hal ton Board Education The Chamber plays e direct role at times and other acts as a method distributing Information Annual Business Award CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETINGS The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce meets on the at and 3rd Thursday ol each month at noon at the Nor Helton Club all Interested parties are en couf aged to attend and participate COMMUNICATION TO GOVERNMENT The Cham ber of Commerce monitors Issues at business concern at all levels of Government and makes representation on behalf the business cornmun when suitable to do so SOCIAL PROGRAM The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce conducts an annual toumamenl anon nual wine and cheese party end quarterly dinner meetings to provide the business an to Informally exchange Ideas and concerns end have a good time the HERALD TOROMTODOMINION BANK 235 ST MAIN ST GEORGETOWN MOUNTAINVIEW COLLISION CENTRE FREE ESTIMATES 8778384 THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA POPE flf ST ARRET cm accountants thruway mull Ice CUB SEED HOUSE Georgetown Ontario TOTAL APPEARANCE CENTRE 8774136 GSS OFFICE SUPPLES th imtei B SI CANADIAN THE Georgetown CANADA 8770161 T D WILLIAMSON CANADA ARMSTRONG AVE GEORGETOWN THE SAFE DHVMG PROFESSIONALS 8775844 BAZ MOTORS ST GEORGETOWN HONDA RUSS MILLER MAYOR TOWN OF HALTON 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