For the last 25 years, Lorraine MacKenzie has been known as a driving force and advocate for small businesses and economic development in the Ottawa Valley. And she was supporting local long before it became a trending hashtag. She has been instrumental in supporting small businesses, hosting and promoting community events and advocating for economic growth and sustainability as the Executive Director for the Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Lorraine talks about how she landed her position as ED and how her role has evolved throughout the years. As October approaches, Lorraine is ready to pass along the torch to someone else as she prepares herself for her next role - retirement.
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