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he found the Cambridge business continues to facilitate the Chamber’s
community very open and welcoming. very successful Travel Program leading
“It was a great business community expeditions of adventurous travelers DID YOU
and I found it to be just the right size worldwide. KNOW?
for me to get to know people, not like “The key part of the Chamber is to Promotions good for
Toronto.” get involved because there’s a lot of business
As well as making connections, Terry people who may be members but P r omoting the l oc a l busines s c ommunit y
Promoting the local business community
says being involved in the Chamber don’t really get involved,” he says, is something the Chamber has always done
has benefitted him both professionally noting the Chamber’s many programs very well.
and personally. can assist businesses. “The Chamber Back in the 1960s, the Preston Chamber of
“Being with the Chamber, it was not also represents you in talks with all Commerce was very active by coming up with
only a good way to grow your sales, but levels of government and advocates new ideas to entice customers to visit local
it was also a good way to personally for businesses.” businesses.
develop,” he says, admitting he lacked Terry says Chambers in general play a For example, in the summer of 1965 ‘Welcome
the necessary relationships skills to valuable role in building communities. American’ signs began popping up in local
build a business when he first arrived “When you learn the history of stores to encourage tourists from the U.S.
in Cambridge until he joined the Chambers and what they have to visit and spend their hard-earned dollars.
Chamber. “The Chamber has been a big done over the years across North The signs read: “Welcome, Glad You’re Here!
contributor to my personal growth.” America, you’re amazed at how many We Pay Full Premiums on American Money!”
That development has led Terry times they’ve had their fingers in In the summer of 1967, the
times they’ve had their fingers in
In the summer of 1967, the
to volunteer for other community community initiatives that lead to a Chamber’s ‘Win-In-Preston’
Chamber’s
‘Win-In-Preston’
organizations, including the Cambridge better community.” campaign offered shoppers the
campaign offered shoppers the
& North Dumfries Community chance to win one of three big
chance to win one of three big
Foundation (which merged in 2022 with prizes, including a colour TV, by
prizes, including a colour TV, by
visiting local merchants. The TV
the Kitchener Waterloo Community visiting local merchants. The TV
winner was Janet Gordon, a local
Foundation), the Cambridge Library winner was Janet Gordon, a local
Bank of Montreal bank clerk.
and Gallery, and the Cambridge Bank of Montreal bank clerk.
Symphony Orchestra. He also
Congratulations to the Cambridge
Chamber of Commerce as you
celebrate 100 years!
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