 VoteSmart Receives Provincial
Award
For Release
May 4, 2006
LONDON: VoteSmart, the municipal election awareness
program initiated by the three Chambers of Commerce in
the City of Kawartha Lakes last fall, has garnered provincial
recognition.
VoteSmart was one of two initiatives from local chambers
of commerce in Ontario to receive an Advocacy Award at
the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting
in London on the weekend.
“VoteSmart successfully tackled one of the most
imperative municipal issues – good governance – and
gave the business community a strong, united voice,” explains
Len Crispino, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber
of Commerce.
VoteSmart is an initiative of the Lindsay & District
Chamber of Commerce, Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of
Commerce and Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of
Commerce.
“By raising awareness of the factors vital for
economic development, both with the public and the candidates” added
Crispino, “the chambers helped focus the campaign
on issues paramount for the community’s development.”
Following are some of the reasons VoteSmart was chosen
for the Advocacy Award:
• VoteSmart raised the profile of key public policy
priorities
• VoteSmart strengthened the voice of the business
community
• VoteSmart consisted of a partnership with 3 chambers
• VoteSmart was sustained over a period of time
and is still continuing
• VoteSmart provides value to business and the
residential community
Val Harris, President of the Lindsay & District
Chamber of Commerce and Evelyn Chambers, General Manager,
were on hand to receive the awards on behalf of all three
chambers.
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The OCC represents over 57,000 businesses through 160
local Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, and has
been Ontario’s business advocate since 1911. Its
advocacy and policy initiatives focus on six areas key
to the economic well-being of the province: health; education;
energy; finance & taxation; transportation & infrastructure;
and border issues.
For further information:
Amy Terrill
Director Media Relations and Communications
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
W: (416) 482-5222, ext. 241
C: (416) 605-8205
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