Members of the Chamber

Members of the Chamber has returned for a second season! On the first episode of season two we are joined by Nancy Fornasiero, who is the Founder and Community Director at ACE Coworking in Downtown Oakville. Nancy is an author, journalist, ghostwriter, and editor. She has worked as a self-employed publishing consultant for over 20 years. Prior to that, Nancy was a high-school teacher.  On the podc...

On episode ten of Members of the Chamber, host Drew Redden and producer Kristen Curry re-cap the best advice heard from the guests on Season One. This episode was recorded virtually due to COVID-19.  Members of the Chamber was created thanks to the strong support of Piper Foods and the podcast is fuelled by McCafé!  Stay tuned for Season Two! Follow @MembersoftheChamber on Instagram for podcast up...

On episode nine of Members of the Chamber we are joined by Graham Hill, who is the Executive Director of Food for Life, the leading food rescue and sharing charity serving Halton and Hamilton.   With more than 20 years in the social profit sector, Graham has been a champion of positive change in society and has a strong passion for not letting good, fresh, healthy food go to waste. Members of the...

On episode eight of Members of the Chamber we are joined by Kerry Colborne who is the Managing Director of Force 10 Capital Management Inc. She spent the first 20 years of her career working in ag related companies – a career that took her all over the world.   Kerry later joined the Business Development Bank of Canada, which strongly positioned her to succeed with her venture in Force 10 Capital...

On episode seven of Members of the Chamber we are joined by Matthew James who is a Sales Representative for Cameron's Brewing Company. Matthew began his career as a reporter and photographer for the Haliburton County Echo and Minden Times community newspapers. It wasn’t long before Matthew shifted lanes and began working in Ontario’s growing Alcohol Industry. On the podcast we discuss print j...

On episode six of Members of the Chamber we are joined by Mary McPherson who is the CEO of the Oakville Hospital Foundation.   Mary is an award-winning fundraiser with 20+ years of experience in the charitable giving sector. On the podcast we discuss how one carves out a successful career in fundraising, what it is like raising money in Oakville and how technology is disrupting the charitable givi...

On episode five of Members of the Chamber we are joined by Doug Sams who is the Executive Director of the Kerr Village Business Improvement Area .   Doug ended up at the Kerr Village BIA after a long career coaching football at the US Collegiate level and in the Canadian Football League.  On the podcast we find out where he keeps his Grey Cup ring, try and get the inside scoop on this year’s Kerrf...

On episode four of Members of the Chamber we are joined by Jennifer Watson of Watson Investments.  Jennifer talks about her experience joining the family business, finding that family/work/life balance and the massive undertaking of rebranding your business.   Members of the Chamber was created thanks to the strong support of Piper Foods and the podcast is fuelled by McCafé! Episode four of the po...

On episode three of Members of the Chamber we are joined by Karl Wulf. Early in his real estate career, we talk to Karl about how he has found success starting out, things to consider when buying or selling a home and his frequent appearances on home renovation shows.  Members of the Chamber was created thanks to the strong support of Piper Foods and the podcast is fuelled by McCafé! Episode three...

On the very first episode of Members of the Chamber we are joined by Tim Caddigan who is serving his second term as Chair of the Board at the Oakville Chamber.  In his day job, Tim is the Senior Director, Programing & Community Relations at Cogeco.  On the podcast we discuss Tim’s journey in the corporate word, what it is like to interview Premiers, Cabinet Ministers and Business Leader’s from...

On episode two of Members of the Chamber we are joined by Joni Lien. Joni is an award-winning entrepreneur and SupperWorks Founder & Franchisor. On the podcast we learn about Joni's transition from working in adult corrections to starting a business from scratch, how to remain competitive in an ever-changing food industry and why it is so important to celebrate your own successes.   Membe...