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Net News - February 15th, 2010
February 15, 2010
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March 26th, 27th, & 28th, 2010
Get ready to showcase your business to thousands of consumers
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Become a Sponsor and Exhibitor
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What can sponsorships create for your business?
- Targeted, quality encounters with consumers
- An integrated marketing program through advertising, PR,
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- Proactive Results!

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Are you looking to take your business
to the next level? 



One-on-One Consultations with business specialists are available so you can make a difference in the way you run your business right now!

Next week's featured seminars are "Building a Network" and  "Build a Virtual Office that Works". Learn more about bki and their information sessions!

905-898-5900, ext. 232
 teambki@newmarketchamber.ca

Events

Annual Mayor's Luncheon
Friday, February 19th    11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Glenway Country Club
Sponsor: Bell
Lunch Sponsor: vivaNext

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vivaNext Public Meeting

February 22nd     Open House: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Presentation: 7:00 p.m.
Ray Twinney Complex - Lounge 1
www.vivanext.com

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Open House Series - Women's Centre of York Region
February 24th   4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
120 Harry Walker Parkway N. Newmarket
The Staff and Board of Women's Centre of York Region are offering a series of Open Houses in 2010.

For more information or to confirm attendance, contact Kirsten Eastwood, Executive Director at 905-853-9270, x101 or execdir@wcyr.ca.

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After Hours

February 25th    5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sponsor and Location: SlipOne Digital
This event is for Newmarket Chamber Members only. Please register in advance.

Meet and greet Sam Reid of the band Glass Tiger and explore the inner world of music at a state of the art recording studio.

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First Aid & CPR Training
March 3rd   9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Chamber Offices
Sponsor: Classic First Aid & CPR Inc.

If you have more than five employees, you must have someone trained in first aid. Participants will become knowledgeable in the EMS/911 system, know how to recognize choking emergencies, heart attacks, strokes, angina and sudden cardiac arrests and how to manage the scene until EMS/911 arrive.

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Women in Business Luncheon

Wednesday, March 3rd    11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cynthia's Chinese Restaurant
Founding Sponsor: RBC Royal Bank
Luncheon Sponsor: Minken & Associates
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Register now!

This annual sold-out event  wlll feature keynote speaker Debbie McGrath, Founder of HR.com Management Team. This is a joint event with the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.

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HR Breakfast and Roundtable Sessions
Tuesday, March 9th    7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Cardinal Golf Club
Sponsor: Hotline to HR


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4th Annual York Region Character Community Awards Celebration
Awards Gala April 27th, 2010
Visit www.charactercommunity.com to fill out an nomination form or to find out more information.




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Governments of Canada and Ontario Support Small Businesses
Launch Single Toll-Free Number, Making It Easier For Businesses To Get Government Information

The Honourable Rob Moore, federal Minister of State, Small Business and Tourism was joined by the Honourable Harinder S. Takhar, Ontario Minister of Government Services today, to officially launch the new toll-free Business Info Line.

The announcement was made at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario's 53rd annual conference and showcase.

This new toll-free telephone service is part of an ongoing partnership
between Industry Canada and ServiceOntario to provide integrated services to businesses, through the Canada-Ontario Business Service
Centre http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/, and other services.



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MP Brown Encourages Local Applications to
Canada Summer Jobs Program!
Deadline: February 26, 2010

Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown is encouraging small businesses and community groups  to take advantage of funding available to employers willing to hire students this summer.

Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, recently announced the launch of Canada Summer Jobs 2010, which supports work experiences for students and helps provide important community services.

Applications must be submitted by February 26, 2010. Interested employers can apply online or at the Newmarket Canada Service Centre in the Tannery Mall.
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Tips for Managers


A cost-effective way to get your brand out in the business community and connect with clients, customers and even suppliers, is to sponsor a table at an event. Then take it another step. Jennifer Chapman of PROFIT magazine shared this idea: When you are hosting a lunch or dinner table at a corporate function, make it easy for your guests by assigning the seating. Get there early and while the wait staff is completing the final set up, put place cards on your table. When the doors open and your guests make their way to your table, with or without you (as often happens) they will be made to feel welcome, and you will have pre-planned who sits next to whom for the best outcome.

--Darcy, Gayle and Judy