Our Mission: "To serve business in the Rideau area and be its voice in the betterment of the Community."

As the voice of business for the Rideau area, the Chamber is a strong advocate for continued development of our community and a partner for prosperity.

By working together and focusing on initiatives that support growth, members use the services of the Chamber as an important catalyst for their business success.

Core Values and Beliefs
We base our values on the belief that:

• Serving our members needs is the primary reason for the existence of the Chamber
• Trust, open communication, integrity, personal accountability and initiative are critical to our organization's success
• Governments and publically funded entities must be accountable, responsible and efficient
• Business has an obligation to act in an environmentally responsible manner and to support necessary social, cultural, health and educational programs

Goals
We put our values and beliefs into action by working on:

• Fostering and supporting private enterprise, economic vitality and stability
• Providing a forum for idea exchange
• Advocating for business with government
• Developing and increasing the membership base
• Financial responsibility
• Creating a climate conducive to developing individual volunteers through participation and interaction
• Communicating effectively with members and solicit their opinions and feedback