Chamber honours MacDonald, MacLauchlan
Dean of the UPEI School of Business, Dr. Roberta MacDonald, and UPEI President Wade MacLauchlan were both made honorary members of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce at the organization's recent Annual General Meeting and President's Luncheon.
MacDonald and MacLauchlan were recognized as outstanding leaders in the academic community who have demonstrated great vision and commitment; both are leaving their positions at UPEI as of June 30. David MacKenzie, who is leaving his post as Executive Director of the Confederation Centre of the Arts, was also presented with an honorary membership.
'Each of these individuals has made significant contributions to our Island and the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce felt it was important that they be recognized by the business community,' said Executive Director of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, Kathy Hambly.
The luncheon also included a keynote speech from Rob Steele, president and CEO of Newcap Radio.
The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the 'Voice of Business' on economic issues for its 970 members, representing over 17,500 employees in small, medium and large enterprises in the capital region.
