Empowering Local Businesses
Our Mission
Supporting the growth and success of businesses in South Grenville, the Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to fostering a thriving community. Join us in shaping the future of our region and unlocking opportunities for all. Together, we can achieve economic prosperity and sustainable development. Let's work hand in hand to build a stronger, more vibrant business community.
Sustainability
Businesses continue to grown and have an impact locally, Provincially and Federally in South Grenville. We strive to be the strong voice you can reach out to for guidance, direction and an opportunity to net work with like-minded individuals. Your voice and ear for local, Provincial and Federal governments. Continually enabling businesses to grow through membership resources, communication and networking events.
Collaboration
Regular networking is essential for any business to grow. The South Grenville Chamber of Commerce is your constant opportunity for collaboration between registered members, municipalities, groups and other applicable agencies. We are well positioned in a networking role, whereby becoming the collaborative agency for businesses wishing to network and present their business to government, not for profits and other businesses.
Value
We continue to provide resources, support and merit to our members and are working toward building integration to our health benefits, member to member benefits, access to government officials as well as membership advertising. Watch for some new and exciting resources in 2025!
About the Chamber
The Prescott Board of Trade was formed in 1893, at which time it's main industries were Labatt, McCarthy's Breweries, and J.P. Wiser & Sons Distillery. The era introduced electric lighting, the first Bell Telephone installations, and the beginning of construction on the Town's first water and sewage systems.
The Board of Trade promoted growth and progress of the Town as a shipping, rail and retail trading centre. The Board had the full backing of the business community, and although it suffered some periodic lapses of interest over the next century, it remains today, a united force dedicated to the prosperity of the community.
The original Board of Trade was changed to the Prescott Chamber of Commerce in 1931, and to the Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce in 1990.
To date the Chamber has over 75 members from the Town of Prescott, the Township of Augusta and Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal. Although being part of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, it is locally that the Chamber is most effective. For well over a century its Directors and members have been influential in directing the area's growth, economic development, tourism and quality of life for the community. Through our growing membership and involvement in projects and events in the community the Chamber of Commerce is committed to promoting it's members and their businesses and services, striving to make our community a better place to live,grow and thrive. ​
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