The McLennan & District Chamber of Commerce has once again turned over a new executive leaf. Sliding into the position as incoming president is Will Moses, who graciously accepted the challenge after being given a collective vote of confidence by McLennan’s business sector at the chamber’s annual general meeting last month. Moses replaces outgoing president Garth Rondeau on the board is joined by second-year vice-president Chris Jones and Tamara Rondeau, who replaces Pamela Elford as the chamber’s secretary-treasurer. The new president, owner and operator of MoCon Industries Inc. - a company specializing in general contract work including home construction, agriculture, commercial and industrial purposes - says he’s excited about the opportunity to represent the vested interests of the business sector as president. “I’m really looking forward to my role as president of the chamber of commerce. It’s an interesting position, one that brings with it unique opportunities and challenges for increased growth and development within the community,” Moses explains to the Express. Part of that process, he adds, involves coming up with effective solutions which meet the growing need for affordable residential housing development in McLennan. It’s something which Moses will play an integral role in based on his partnership with the municipality as the contractor for the new College Meadows subdivision proposal, a project expected to break ground this spring. “In order to effectively grow and branch out as a community you need to have an affordable housing market in place as a complement to recreational and business services. That’s the basic foundation to attract new growth,” Moses adds. It’s a recipe for success which the chamber president says has the potential to soften high municipal tax rates - a sour point in the eyes of residents and business owners alike in recent years. “We have to start thinking outside the box by coming up with ways to lower taxes without compromising our core service sector,” says Moses, adding that increased housing, lakeshore development/improvement, and town beautification are all critical parts of a solution. “I see great potential for this community and remain confident about our ability to progress and move forward in the future.”