Community Services

Community Services

Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce

The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization consisting of business-savvy volunteers and members, whose goal is to develop and promote the town and surrounding community as a wonderful place to work, play, visit and live year-round. Established in 1901, their mission statement reads, "The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce is a member organization delivering value to our business community with a focus on advocacy, education and networking. We will be recognized as the Voice of Business for Renfrew and surrounding area, dedicated to working with stakeholders to help our community thrive.” The Board of Directors meets monthly to conduct business and organize special events.

Local Job Opportunities:The Renfrew & Area Chamber of Commerce is an amazing resource to use when looking for local job opportunities. Make sure to check out their "Local Jobs" page on their website to stay up to date on what is available for opportunities!
https://renfrewareachamber.ca/local-jobs
OR email : info@renfrewareachamber.ca

 

“Chamber Talks!”

The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce presented “Chamber Talks”.  A series of online information sessions designed to help businesses survive and prosper.  In each session, a panel discussed current business issues followed by a Business Spotlight with a local business person who has been active throughout the COVID-19 lockdown. Online attendees had an opportunity to pose questions to our experts. These sessions were recorded and can be found on the Renfrew & Area Chamber Youtube Channel. Thank you to each of our panelist who participated in these sessions to help give our Chamber members the most up to date tools to work with going forward in the "New Normal" way of business.

Chamber Youtube link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpH7oWeE8mqMkSnPuNQpArw

Sessions:

June 4th      https://youtu.be/m72E_ddNmQE 

June 11th    https://youtu.be/ussbfv2STLg

June 18th     https://youtu.be/MKJVhgsNkeo

June 25th   https://youtu.be/l_WSMvbK_gs

 

Business Improvement Area (Downtown Renfrew)

The primary goal of the Renfrew Business Improvement Area (BIA) is to maintain and enhance the overall appeal and accessibility of Renfrew's historic downtown shopping district. Although Renfrew has a reputation for having one of most attractive downtowns in the province, the BIA never stops looking for ways to further improve it.

Most recently this involved the removal of parking meters. This was done in an effort to increase the number of visitors as well as allow shoppers to relax and enjoy themselves and to stay in the downtown core longer.
But it's also the modest, day-to-day maintenance that makes the BIA so important to the town. This includes looking after such things as seasonal banners, tree trimming and lighting, maintaining flower boxes and baskets, painting benches and lanterns.

Employent Support

ontrac Employment Resources Services

Telephone: 613-432-3424

http://www.getontrac.ca/

Other Services and Organizations

The Town of Renfrew works with a variety of community partners to deliver services to our residents. Please see the links below to find out more information on education, healthcare, transportation and services for the disabled, youth and seniors.