The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has named its newest life member, Ray Malinowski. The current Chairman at Leon's Mfg. Company Inc. and Ram Industries Inc., Malinowski was honoured for his long service to the Chamber at a recent luncheon event.
An active member in the chamber for many years, Malinowski served as Director and President of the Yorkton Chamber and the President of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. As well, he was a Director and member of the Executive Committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He is currently a Director of the Agricultural Manu-facturers of Canada.
Malinowski says it was a surprise to be recognized by the chamber, and says that the experience has been one that has been very humbling and the honour is one he is proud to receive.
"It's beautiful to be recognized by your community. That's what has happened and I'm very grateful."
The Chamber of Commerce has been something that Malinowski has been proud to be a part of over the years, and he says that opportunity to meet people and network across the nation has been the most valuable part of his long-term membership with the group. He says that no matter what the issues of the days might be, it's the people that make the chamber work and the people who give it value.
"Over the years I've met people from all over the country and all over Saskatchewan... It helps you to bring home some reasoned and good thinking."
The Chambers of Commerce in Saskatchewan have long lobbied different levels of government on issues business finds important, something Malinowski sees as one of the big advantages of the group. He says that the opinion of members is important as everyone has a common goal, that is to have business succeed.
"I think we have such a common sense group of people. We're all in different professions but we all have to pay our bills at the end of the day so can all be reasonable... I think we can offer some good advice."
Malinowski also praised the members on the Yorkton chamber for their generosity, whether in the community or in their business, and says this is another reason why he is proud to be a part of the Chamber of Commerce
