Yorkton Chamber elects new president for 2023

YORKTON - Vanessa Andres, will lead the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce in 2023.

The local Chamber elected Andres at the January Board of Directors meeting held Thursday morning.

The Chamber’s Board is currently comprised of 15 members, who in turn, elect the Executive.

Andres is serving the second year of her first term as a Chamber Director.

The new president said that 2023 is going to be an active year.

“We held our Planning Session last evening and our plan is to work to engage our members through a variety of activities,” she said”. “The 2023 Board of Directors is comprised of a dedicated group of people focused on working for the betterment of everyone”.

Joining Andres on the Executive are Alicia Simoneau as Vice President; Meghan Lindgren as Chair of Business Development; Stephanie Buckle as Chair of Events; Breanne Swiezak as Chair of Marketing & communications; and Mike Stackhouse as Policy Chair. Mike will also continue his role as Past President as term for Marty Sveinbjornson, the 2022 President did not seek re-election for another 2 year term on the Board.

The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce is “the voice of business in Yorkton” and represents over 450 members.