Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Your Owen Sound membership automatically connects you to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The value of this cannot be overstated. A portion of all memberships from local Chambers, including our own, helps fund on-going programs and initiatives on a provincial level. Business Advocacy is a key area in the OCC's mandate. Click on any of the current initiatives listed. Check back for updates. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce guiding Vision and Mission is below.
- Competitive Tax & Regulatory Regime
- Modernizing Energy and Infrastructure
- Transitioning to the New Economy
- Skilled Workforce
- Fiscal Imbalance
- Other Issues
- Ontario's Annual Budget
- Compendium of Resolutions
Ontario Chamber of Commerce Mission & Vision
Our Vision:
To foster sustained economic growth as the "Voice of Business in Ontario."
- We Value
1. A vibrant free market economy as the key to a higher quality of life for our citizens and the betterment of our communities.
2. The balancing of economic, social and environmental considerations in the formulation of policy by the business community.
3. The shared responsibility of all Ontarians for the economic well being of the province.
The opportunity to prosper and to pursue dreams and ambitions for all people.
- Our Purpose
1. To provide leadership to Ontario's business community as its premier advocate.
2. To foster the development of soundly researched policy positions that reflect the interests of our members.
3. To influence government policy in a positive, visible, consistent and representative manner.
4. To strengthen the Chamber movement.
5. To provide assistance to our members through consultation, access to information and the delivery of other valuable programs and services.
- Our Operating Principles
1. The OCC will demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability to our members at all times.
2. The OCC will advocate policies as aggressively and publicly as possible
3. The OCC will maintain an enthusiastic partnership between our staff and the volunteer network.
The OCC will consult regularly with local Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade and corporate members.
4. The OCC will balance specific industry interests and those of the broader economy in formulating policy.
5. The OCC will attempt to increase membership and strengthen our resource base at all times.
6. The OCC will ensure effective and timely communication with members.
