Niagara Chamber Partnership Virtual Summit
day four: I want to make profits while helping my community
How Connection with Community Creates Sustainability with Business
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Profits with Purpose: How Community Connection Fuels Business Success
Kimberly Wardell: Motivational Speaker
Kimberly Wardell, a faith-based speaker who is known for her encouraging messages, and for instilling a sense of purpose, positivity, and empowerment.
Her goal is to inspire and empower individuals to achieve their full potential and discover their purpose despite their circumstances by delivering motivational speeches and presentations that encourage personal & spiritual growth, and the development of a positive mindset.
Stay in touch with Kimberly
Request a complimentary resource package on how to Renew Your Mind when you feel “stuck” or recognize a negative thought pattern.
kim@developinginnerexcellence.com – mention this and code, NCP
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Building a Sustainable Future, Together
Darren Fry: Project Director
Growing up on the shores of the mighty Niagara River has played a key role in fostering Darren’s deep connection to our environment and the community we call Niagara. His training in geotechnical engineering and over 25 years of experience in the environmental sector has further cemented his commitment to supporting clean and healthy communities. Darren is a Project Director at Walker, a 5th generation family-owned company based here in Niagara. He has managed a range of projects and business from developing Walker’s landfill gas-to-energy business, to leading community-based planning and approval processes to leveraging Walker’s knowledge and expertise to assist local municipalities safely manage their legacy brownfields and landfills. Darren is proud to call Niagara home and equally proud to work for a community-oriented organization like Walker.
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Building Strong Community Relationships for Long-Term Success
Joel DeGroat: CEO
Joel DeGroat is the founder and CEO of Extraordinary Executive Inc., a small business consulting and services firm focused on business growth, strategic planning, and staffing solutions. With over two decades of experience, Joel DeGroat helps businesses achieve profitability while fostering community impact. Based in Ontario, Joel DeGroat supports local enterprises across the Niagara Area, believing that business success is rooted in strong community connections. A proud member of the Chambers across the Niagara region providing Executive Edge Coaching and ProfitMaster Performance Solutions to clients, he emphasizes the balance between financial growth and giving back. At the Business Vitality Summit, Joel DeGroat will discuss “How Connection with Community Creates Sustainability with Business,” sharing insights on how businesses can thrive by investing in their communities.
Free Discovery Call and 25% off initial service
Discussion on their business performance, strategy, talent, and profitability.
Customers will be able to access the discovery call and discounted service by mentioning the Business Vitality Summit until June 30, 2025
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The nine organizations that form the Niagara Chamber Partnership (NCP), bring a united presence to regional issues, opportunities for additional networking at joint events, and the power of exposure across multiple Chamber websites and communication pieces, such as newsletters and social media channels.
This presentation was narrated by Emilia Amaro, the Executive Director of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. To get in touch with becoming a member, please reach out at info@lincolnchamber.ca
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Did you know that when you join any of the Chamber of Commerce organizations within the Niagara Region as a full member, you can tack on any of the other 8 Chambers to your membership for $75 per Chamber add on?
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