About Us
Governed by a dedicated volunteer board, the Chamber believes that a thriving business community is essential to overall community prosperity.
Our Chamber Board and Staff
Meet our dedicated volunteer board members who support the Sussex & District Chamber of Commerce in driving community prosperity.
Michel Boudreau
Elissa Colpitts
Helena McDermott
Stefanie McFarlane
Michelle Long
Brad Stiles
Craig Jules
Jill Stockton
John deWinter
Russell Hall
William Laurin
Mark Muscroft
Vanessa Coggan
Lillian Mason Coleman
Lachlan Baskin
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Our Chamber Ambassadors
COMING SOON…Meet our Chamber Ambassadors who volunteer because they want to help us build connections for success!
Vanessa Coggan
Vanessa Coggan
Vanessa Coggan
Vanessa Coggan
Vanessa Coggan
Our Chamber History
For the enhancement of the community and surrounding area, the Sussex and District Chamber of Commerce was formed on January 16, 1969.
Forging a greater bond between local businesses and entrepreneurs, a group of 16 past presidents of the Sussex Junior Chamber of Commerce formed the Sussex & District Chamber of Commerce on January 16, 1969 with Don MacVey serving as the first president.
Barney London Chaired, and the 16 former Jaycee presidents formed the Board of Directors. The first meeting was held at St. Paul’s United Church Hall. At that time they had 85 members.
One of the first major events hosted by the Sussex & District Chamber of Commerce was an Industrial Showcase at the Tank Hanger on the Army Camp Grounds in October, 1972.
The concerns of the Chamber at that time included civic and government affairs, tourism, Trans-Canada highway, economic development of the area, education, health and sustainable development, and the development of the Fundy Trail, Poley Mountain and potash mining.
Our Chamber Bylaws are available to the public.