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Ontario Chamber of Commerce News
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| CSR: Making it Easier for Business
Canadian businesses know that responsible business conduct gives them a competitive advantage. Industry Canada has launched two new corporate social responsibility (CSR) management tools for business: Governance of Sustainability and Marketing for Sustainability.Governance for Sustainability is a practical tool which provides guidance to boards of directors and senior management on a best practice approach for CSR governance and integration into corporate structures. Marketing for Sustainability is a practical tool to help Canadian retailers and producers of consumer products better understand, plan for and capitalize on sustainability communication at point of purchase. |
Chamber Events Register for Chamber events by phone or email 905.898.5900, ext. 221 info@newmarketchamber.ca
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| Bill 168 Seminar May 26th, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Location: Glenway Country Club Presented by: Minken Employment Lawyers Members: $25 Guests: $35 Joint Event with Aurora Chamber of Commerce
By June 15, 2010, Ontario employers must have had a workplace assessment of violence, and implemented the violence and harassment policies along with other requirements of Bill 168. This Seminar will provide you with some of the necessary tools for drafting and enforcing the policies this new mandatory legislation requires.
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4th Annual Bike to Work Day May 31st, 2010 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Location: Chamber Office More information Let us know that you'll bike to work and you could win!
Information Seminar: Social Media June 1st, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Chamber Office Members: $30 Guests: $45 Register - More Information
Breakfast Networking June 8th, 2010 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Location: Pheasant Run Golf Club Sponsor: MobileFlo Members: $25 Guests: $35 Register Attention Members Attending June's Breakfast ONLY: Attend June's breakfast and get a special rate to golf at Pheasant Run Golf Club! Full details below.
Information Session: How to Build a Valuable Website June 15th, 2010 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Chamber Office Members: $30 Guests: $45 More Information - Register
After Hours June 17th, 2010 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: The Manor Fully Sponsored by: The Manor byPeterandPauls.com Members Only: $10 An evening of social networking and an opportunity for members to
network and meet the members from the seven Chambers/Boards of Trade of
York Region.
Annual Open House/BBQ June 23rd, 2010 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Chamber Office
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Exclusive Offer for Chamber Members!
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| Attend the June 8th Networking Breakfast for Discount Golf Rates at Pheasant Run Golf Club!
8 Holes $42.00 (+ GST) 9 Holes $30.00 (+ GST) 18 hole powercart $17.00/person (+ taxes) 9 hole powercart $8.50/person (+ taxes)
Tee-times can be booked in advance by calling 905-898-3917 beginning Monday, May 17th. Please indicate that you are attending the June Chamber Breakfast. |
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| Waste Diversion Survey
Ontario's Auditor General is
conducting a review of the Ministry of the Environment; specifically, it
is examining the effectiveness of the ministry's non-hazardous waste
management program.
This review may have implications for the broader
business community.
The purpose of this Ontario
Chamber of Commerce survey is to seek the business
community's input on what, if any, obstacles or challenges exist in their
own waste diversion programs, or whether such programs exist in the
business. Please complete
this survey by Monday, May 31 at 4:00 pm. |
Community Events
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| Easter Seals Run/Walkathon May 30th, 2010 Starting Location: Upper Canada Mall Show Newmarket
you care! Gather your co-workers, customers and friends and sign
up as a corporate team for this long-running event in York Region!
Women's Centre of York Region Open House June 2nd, 2010 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Location: 120 Harry Walker Parkway N.
15th Annual Aurora Chamber Street Festival June 6th, 2010 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Location: Yonge Street, Aurora Admission is free - More information
Connect to Innovate Workshop June 8th, 2010 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Location: York Region Admission: $30 + GST (includes continental breakfast) More Information - Register
Search Engine Strategies 2010 Conference & Expo Looking for the strategies your business needs to
succeed online? June 9th - June 11th, 2010 Location: Hyatt Regency Toronto More Information - Register
HRPYR Annual Golf Day June 17th, 2010 Continental Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 9:00 a.m. Location: Emerald Hills Golf Club, Stouffville Click for more information or to register
Trade Missions and International Trade Shows June 21st - 23rd, 2010 Salt Lake City, Utah
York Region invites you to join us on our business delegation! York Region will cover all program costs and delegates will be responsible for their own airfare and hotel costs. More information
Town of Newmarket Enviro Days Take part in Ontario's major 2010 Conservation Awareness Campaign - Take the Power Pledge.
This spring, spread the seeds of literacy - Host a Live it Up for Literacy (L4L) Party! Email or call LCYS at 905-853-6279 for more information.
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Community News
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| Metrolinx proposes new funding schedule
Metrolinx presented a new funding schedule to their Board of
Directors for The Regional Municipality of York vivaNext projects
originally funded in April 2009.
Under the proposed new schedule, York
Region will receive $790 million from Metrolinx for projects to be
constructed over the next five years, and $965 million for projects to
be constructed between 2016 and 2020.
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21 Tips for Using Twitter and Facebook
Read more for information that can help businesses of all shapes,
sizes, and focus embrace not only Twitter, but all social networks of
relevance.
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