Clarington’s Board of Trade celebrated John Henry’s eight years of service as Durham’s Regional Chair at the Oshawa Golf Club on Wednesday Nov 4th.
John Henry’s tenure as Regional Chair concludes on November 14. Durham will be transitioning from an elected Regional Chair to one appointed by the Province. A replacement has not yet been named.
On their Facebook page, Clarington Board of Trade shared their sentiments on John Henry, saying; “Throughout his tenure, John has been a strong voice for the issues that matter to all eight communities in Durham. From advocating for improved healthcare and access to family physicians, to addressing homelessness, mental health, affordable housing, infrastructure, and economic development, he has helped bring people and organizations together to explore and implement strategies to address issues and opportunities impacting Durham.”
They recognized Regional Chair Henry as a champion for Durham’s economic future, recognizing the importance of the business community, the growing energy sector, and “the opportunities that come from working collaboratively across all eight municipalities.”
On their Facebook Page they shared details and pictures of the event; adding that Clarington Board of Trade has been fortunate to experience the commitment John Henry bring to the job firsthand. They added that he has been a consistent supporter of their organization and the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade network across Durham. Engaged with our business communities, listened to their challenges, and recognized the important role organizations like the Board of Trade play in strengthening the regional economy.
They ended their statement by thanking Regional Chair Henry for his “service, advocacy, friendship, and unwavering support of Durham’s business community.”
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