Learn About
Our Chamber
Our History
The Fenelon Falls & District Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1977, and our role in the community has evolved and grown over the years. The current-day Chamber team, comprising staff and volunteer Board of Directors, leads a number of efforts to create a vibrant, growing, welcoming, and diverse community for our members, partner organizations, and residents.
Our Board
Meet this year’s Board of Directors
Dan Nighswander (Chair) - Advocacy
Merrill Pierce (Vice Chair) - Fenelon Forward Committee
Gwyn Drinkwalter (Secretary) - Membership
Nicole Mitchell - Santa Day Committee Liaison, Waterfront Improvement Committee Liaison
Bob Whitley - Membership
Samena Kennedy - Member Events
Dave King - Director at Large
Meredith Montgomery - Village Improvements, Moonlight Madness
Kristin Purves - Country Living Show Committee
Nazmun Rozon - Easter Eggstravaganza
Marylee Boston - Chamber Manager
Community Projects
Colborne Street (main street) reconstruction - community liaison with the City of Kawartha Lakes Project Team
Summer beautification - hanging baskets, bridge baskets, planters and flags on the TSW Lock 34 Canal
Holiday decor - during the winter season, the village lights up with holiday decor downtown + bridge greenery to bring a festive feeling to the village
Find the latest community news in the weekly edition of our email newsletter, the Town Crier
Tourism
Visitors are welcomed year-round at our Tourism Office located along the TSW Canal
Summer Tourism Ambassadors are ready to help you plan your visit, find local attractions or give suggestions for local food + shopping
Discover Fenelon Falls on our Explore Fenelon Falls website + social media platforms
Member Events
Networking, Learning and Cocktails + Conversations events throughout the year
Small Business Week event
Advocacy + Community Partnerships
A key component of our work is building strong relationships with community organizations, Kawartha Lakes Chambers of Commerce, City of Kawartha Lakes staff and the member organizations of the Kawartha Lakes Ecosystem (KLEN).
As a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, our advocacy efforts are magnified at the provincial and federal levels.