There are several new members on the executive of the Quesnel and District Chamber of Commerce, including at the top.
Lisa Footitt has taken over that role from Rick Wittner following Wednesday (April 8) night’s AGM.
Footitt says she hopes they can continue to be a strong voice for local business.
“And just really advocate for different things that are important including some safety issues that we’ve had on the forefront I think is on everybody’s mind. We continue to champion the alternate truck route and just really be here to help businesses figure out the things they need to know going forward, whether it be the minimum wage increases and those sorts of things, just really being there to listen what they’re looking for and just help figure out different paths and solutions.”
Footitt says the Chamber is very important right now.
“I think that it’s important to have as many voices speaking out in all the different areas. I mean we’re going through such an economically turbulent time to begin with for businesses with tariffs and different industries facing challenges like our forestry industry, the growth of our mining industry has become super important to this region and I think it’s just think it’s important that we’re following up and championing the things that are necessary to keep our businesses vibrant, which helps keep our community going.”
Other changes on the executive following the AGM include Lynn Goertzen taking over as Treasurer, Greg Andrews is the new 1st Vice President, and Tania Miliken Heape is now 2nd Vice President.
There are also 4 new Directors.
Julie Spina, James Embury, Christopher Curry, and Marty Edgar are new in that role.
