Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce on the search for new Executive Director

There will be a new face and voice to greet those at the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce sometime this fall, with the local Chamber making note of the upcoming departure of current Executive Director Anthony Yecyec.

Mr. Yecyec has been the helpful guide for many at the Chamber office on Third West for many in the community and beyond; ready to share information on questions and take in comments about matters related to the city's commercial sector.

Chamber President Michelle Boomars-MacNeill, shared some thoughts today on his upcoming departure, offering up praise for his work and offering the best wishes of the Chamber membership towards his future plans.

“We are very grateful to Anthony for his service, and for his teamwork in cooperation with successive Boards of Directors. His positivity, integrity and drive have shaped and sustained Prince Rupert’s business community. We applaud Anthony’s contributions and join our members in wishing him every success as he takes the next steps in his career journey.”

As they prepare to begin the search for his replacement, the Chamber offered up an overview of the work he did on behalf of the community organization, and the growing list of responsibilities that were assigned to him since he took up his duties two years ago.

Mr. Yecyec was hired as Chamber Manager in early 2018 and has served the organization for over two years of its growth and transformation. Only a year into his tenure, he was promoted to Executive Director to reflect the increasingly tactical nature of the responsibilities in his portfolio. 

As the Chamber refined its mission and vision through a series of strategic planning exercises, Mr. Yecyec was a key contributor to its evolution as a leader and champion for the business community.

Among some of the high profile work that he did on behalf of the chamber, was membership recruitment and the coordination of the Chamber's high profile events such as the Business Excellence Awards, Fall Chamber and the Rising Stars program.

The recruitment process to select the next Executive Director is now underway, towards that process the Chamber of Commerce has struck an executive search committee to oversee recruitment and hiring. 

The position will be advertised provincially and locally. 

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