Accomplishments

Business Opportunities

Providing networking opportunities through business, community and social events
Connecting members with members to facilitate significant trade and commerce
Organizing various educational and business related seminars including co-organizing (in affiliation with the Canadian-Croatian Business Network which is based in Croatia) the Croatian trade missions to Canada in fall of 2011 and spring of 2013 in Toronto)

Supporting Croatian youth through a scholarship and bursary fund
Establishing a mentorship program for Croatian-Canadian post-secondary students and recent graduates
Placing co-op students with Chamber members
Financial and mentor support of Croatian Student Associations at various universities and colleges.

Working with and supporting local Croatian organizations and endeavours, including, among others, the Croatian-Canadian Library
and Cultural Society, the Croatian Consulate and various folklore groups to preserve our common heritage
Promoting community events and news through our community web portal at www.croat.ca
Recognizing excellence and leadership in the Croatian-Canadian community through the annual Business Excellence Awards Evening
Supporting and promoting Croatian-Canadian artists and authors
Financially contributing to Croatian demining program
Reaching out to Croatian-Canadian icons to reintegrate them into the Croatian-Canadian community

Playing an instrumental role in successfully lobbying the Canadian government to eliminate visa requirements for Croatians travelling to Canada
Promoting and supporting Croatian-Canadian candidates, irrespective of party affiliation, in their political aspirations
Educating Canadians on our history in Canada through support of historical research and representation at relevant Canadian organizations
Building ties with Croatia by receiving and hosting Croatian representatives visiting Canada, attending meetings with contacts in Croatia,
and presenting at business seminars in Croatia