UPCOMING EVENTS 2026

 

Mayor's Breakfast & Chamber AGM
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

8:00am - 11:00am

Laverne's Eatery
Speakers:

• MP Micheal Barrett: confirmed

• MPP Steve Clark: either in person or by video

• Twp Mayor/Warden of Leeds Grenville Cori Smith-Gatcke

• Mayor Beddows: no response yet

• Hailie Jack, Executive Director United Way Leeds & Grenville: confirmed

• Trish McNamara, Executive Director 1000 Islands Community Development Corporatio: confirmed

• Rob Adams (CEO) and Emily Wimpeny (Director of Philanthropy & Brand) YMCA of Eastern Ontario: confirmed

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UPCOMING ELECTIONS

FOR DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD

Election season is once again upon us, and the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for our 2026 Board of Directors Nominations. We are eager to welcome fresh perspectives to complement our experienced directors in 2026. The nomination period runs from January 2026 to April 3, 2026. The directors will be selected at our Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 and will serve a three-year term. Nomination submissions can be dropped off at Laverne’s Eatery at 21 King Street East, Gananoque, Ontario or emailed to 1000islandsgananoque@gmail.com 

 

All active Chamber members in good standing are eligible for elected office. For those interested in becoming nominees, the Board of Directors Letter of Intention can be obtained directly from our Chamber President, Ray Stedman, at Laverne’s Eatery or found on our website at  https://www.1000islandsganchamber.com/ .

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​Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner

Smuggler's Golf Club
Tuesday, June 23rd

1st Tee Off 1:30 pm

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1000 Islands Chamber of Commerce

Gala Night
Thursday, Sept 24th 2026

6:00pm - 9:00 pm

Shorelines Casino