In 2005 they received the "Chairs Award" from the Canadian Chambers of Commerce for their initiative in setting up this cooperative group.

Web site: www.chambersnorthumberland.ca

Members consist of:

Brighton & District Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 613-475-2775   Fax: 613-475-3777   e-mail: info@brightonchamber.ca

Northumberland Central Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (905) 372-5831   Fax: (905) 372-2411   e-mail: nccofc@eagle.ca

Port Hope & District Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (905) 885-5519   Fax: (905) 885-1142   e-mail: thechamber@porthope.ca

Trent Hills & District Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (705) 653-1551   Fax: (705) 653-1629   e-mail: tourism@trenthillschamber.ca

Past Activities

Advancing Culinary Tourism in Northumberland March 30, 2009

Chambers Northumberland is ripe to advance the region as a culinary tourism destination. Understanding the importance of bringing farmers and producers together with chefs and restaurateurs as the first step.

Working with the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance, Savour Ontario Dining and the Wines of Ontario the Chambers of Northumberland held a Networking Session on Monday, March 30th at Alnwick Civic Centre. This event was the first step to help local businesses and promote the idea of buying local. Over 80 industry representatives from producers, restaurants & accommodations took part.

The afternoon session began with a presentation by Rebecca LeHeup, Executive Director of the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance. Rebecca spoke on the benefits of developing culinary tourism in the region and the steps that are needed to take place to do so. During the presentation the participants sampled 4 food items which were accompanied by a corresponding wine. All produce and wines were from local suppliers.

Farmers and producers then took to their booths and the fun began. Chefs and food purchasers were then able to visit the booths and gain valuable information on local suppliers.

This event was preceded by a planning workshop which was attended by industry representatives on March 12th

The Chambers of Northumberland "Excelling as a Supervisor" workshop

Over 50 people attended the "Excelling as a Supervisor" workshop which was held at the Keeler Centre, Colborne on February 19th.

John Knight who has had more than 20 years experience in sales and marketing, and has worked for both a Fortune 500 company and in small businesses acted as the workshop facilitator. John has a Masters of Business Administration specializing in Marketing and he has taught for Fleming College, Class Connections, and is presently teaching at Trent University.

The workshop's objectives were to:

1. Identify the qualities of an effective supervisor
2. Develop strategies and techniques that bring out the best in others
3. Learn the importance of managing multiple priorities
4. Ascertain methods of giving recognition and allocating responsibility
5. Recognize the importance of effective communication and active listening
6. Realize confidence in a crisis—keeping others motivated, productive and on target