Now that the Bay St. George Chamber of Commerce has a new executive in place Dave Walsh, the president, is looking forward to working with members.
He said the executive will be meeting new week to start planning its objectives for this year.
Chamber executive:
Dave Walsh – president
Tom Rose – past-president
Mike Alexander – 1st vice-president
Marie Alexander – 2nd vice-president and Stephenville Theatre Festival representative
Arch Locke – treasurer
Mary Lambert – secretary
Darlene Oake, College of the North Atlantic representative
Trevor Stagg – director
Cynthia Hawco – director
Clayton Billard – director
Cynthia Downey – director
Shane Snook – director
Bob Byrnes – director
Lisa Lucas – director
Lenny Tiller – director
Delphine Ward – interim administrative assistant
Plans for chamber:
Main priority is advocating for improvements to Route 460 leading into Stephenville from the Trans-Canada Highway.
More engagement with membership.
Put in place mentoring for new businesses.
Working in conjunction with the newly structured Stephenville Economic Development Committee.
Source: Dave Walsh
