VOTE for your
SASKATOON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
APRIL 28 Ballots emailed to the membership MAY 12 Voting closes at noon MAY 26 The new Board will take effect at the Annual General Meeting
2022-2023
BOARD CANDIDATES Kamanashis Deb Realtor
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Royal Lepage Varsity
Chamber Involvement: Currently, I serve as a member of the Advocacy Committee. Current and previous roles on other boards of directors: Currently, I serve the City of Saskatoon's Municipal Heritage Advisory committee as a Board member, Director of the Canada - Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce, and as an Executive member of the Hampton Village Community Association. Pre-COVID-19, I was the Pavilion Manager for the Bangladesh Community during Saskatoon’s Folkfest in both 2018 and 2019. I also served on the executive of the Bangladesh Community Association of Saskatchewan between 2011 - 2019, including as President for 2018 and 2019. In this role, I built bridges with various groups, including Indigenous communities, African, Philippine, Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern and European associations. Before moving to Canada, I served on the Board of Human Rights in Bangladesh as Division Secretary in the early 2000s. What specific strengths and sector knowledge can you contribute as a board director: As one of Saskatchewan’s leading Realtors, I am known as a friendly and frank problem-solver, a tireless champion of Saskatoon and dedicated team player. My network is strong across the city, province, and country as well as around the world. Mostly importantly, I work with Saskatoon families every day and understand the real value of both their time and their money. My Favourite Thing About Saskatoon is: As I arrived in Saskatoon in 2008, I sensed the entrepreneurial spirit of Saskatchewan’s largest city. This spirit continues to define Saskatoon as does the potential of our downtown, the picturesque Meewasin Valley and the mighty South Saskatchewan River. The University of Saskatchewan - with its globally recognized centres of innovation, like VIDOInterVac and Canadian Light Source synchrotron, both helping fight coronavirus - is a fundamental pillar of our city and province. But most importantly, this is the best city in Canada to live, work and raise a family. Why the Chamber Board? I am asking to serve on the Chamber Board for three reasons. First, I would like the privilege of helping the Chamber be a stronger, vital bridge between our business community and various newcomer groups. Second, as a leading Realtor in Saskatchewan, I want to be a strong, consistent voice for business and growth in Saskatoon; now more than ever, we must stand up for lower business taxes and greater respect for small business owners. Finally, I want to help grow Saskatoon and ensure that the voice of industry and commerce is respected and understood in civic decisions and deliberations.
Ray Bourner General Manager Riide Holdings Inc. Chamber Involvement: I am currently on the Entertainment District Task Force. Current and previous roles on other boards of directors: NEAJBHL Hockey – President. What specific strengths and sector knowledge can you contribute as a board director: Strong operations management background. My Favourite Thing About Saskatoon is: No matter what I’ve done or where I’ve worked, Saskatoon has always been home. Why the Chamber Board? I strive to make my workplace better each day than it was the day before. The chamber does as well. Joining forces to make our city better, I can’t wait to get started. BUSINESSVOICE SASKATOON
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