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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, July 25, 2014 | 14 Incoming chair to officially step in at 60th anniversary dinner continued from p.1 a lengthy career across finance, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Colborne was managing director (CEO) of New Zealand and Global Marketing Director in Lyon, France and Duluth, Georgia for Merial, a leading company in the animal health sector. More recently, she played a role in supporting small and medium-sized businesses in Oakville and Burlington as a senior manager of loans with the Business Development Bank of Canada. She has since returned to her entrepreneurial roots working full-time for Force 10 Capital Management Inc., which she established in 2007. She has become a Big Sister with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and served as a director on the board of the Oakville Arts Council for four years and acting as treasurer for one Kerry Colborne year. She has also been chair of the judging committee for the Oakville Awards for Business Excellence. In her spare time, she is an avid sailor, soccer player and art collector. "Kerry's background and experience have helped frame our research, comments and recommendations on the issues facing Downtown Oakville," said Chamber President John Sawyer. "The most significant achievement during her term was the Oakville Chamber earning its Accreditation with Distinction from the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada. This level of accreditation has only been awarded to seven per cent of the chambers and boards of trade in Canada. It means that the Oakville Chamber follows the highest standards of governance, programming and policy." e l a S r e of Summ s y Hazy Da 3 3 3 Best Sunrooms Best Awnings Best Windows & Doors 2006-2013 2013 2002-2013 Chief Correspondent with CBC News Peter Mansbridge will be the keynote speaker at the Oakville Chamber of Commerce's 60th annual Chair's Dinner Sept. 16. The event, held at the Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd., begins with networking at 5 p.m. followed by the dinner gala at 6 p.m. "We were delighted when Mr. Mansbridge accepted our invitation to visit Oakville," said Chamber Chair Orla Johnston. "Peter Mansbridge is one of Canada's most respected and recognizable journalists and we feel privileged to present this unique opportunity to hear him live to Oakville's residents and the business community." The chamber is inviting the public to submit questions to ask the 12-time Gemini Award recipient and officer of the Order of Canada. The veteran journalist will answer selected submissions at the Chair's Dinner. Questions can be tweeted to @Oakville- Mansbridge to speak at Chamber gala Chamber using the hash tag #AskPeterMansbridge or by emailing Danielle@oakvillechamber.com with the subject line `Ask Peter Mansbridge.' "Given Peter Mansbridge's popularity and wealth of knowledge on national issues, we wanted to engage the larger community by offering the opportunity to ask him questions," said Chamber President John Sawyer, noting the dinner is sponsored by RBC. The purpose of the annual Chair's Dinner is to recognize the contributions and leadership provided by the outgoing Chamber chair and to welcome the new chair. This formal evening includes a networking reception, dinner and silent auction. Tickets can be purchased through www. oakvillechamber.com or by emailing Carina@ oakvillechamber.com. Tickets cost $175 ($125 for Chamber members.) Tables of eight are available. All prices are subject to HST. i te s b e W W E N r u to i si V qsiw indows.com ft sq 0 6,00 OM RO OW SH tion, has not r of this promo way. any n's is not a sponso *** Tim Horto zes and does not endorse it in provided the pri 175 Nebo Rd 905-575-8078 Hamilton . Toll-Free 1-866-575-8078 **Offer not applicable on basement window or storm door purchases. Offer valid only on purchases made between July 1st 2013 to August 31st 2014. qsiwindows.com European Engineering Combined With Traditional Workmanship "Building on the Brightest Ideas Around Glass" 905.849.0266 The simple way to shop for insurance. Arleen got 10 car insurance quotes in just a few minutes. Who knew it could be that easy?