| Breakfast Networking Event |
| Thursday August 27
7:30am - 8:30am
Registration & Networking
8:30am - 9:30am
Presentation
DreamWorld Event Central
Registration details to come ... |
| Breakfast Networking Event |
| Thursday September 17
7:30am - 8:30am
Registration & Networking
8:30am - 9:30am
Table Topics Discussion
Dave & Buster's
Registration details to come ... |
Chamber Happenings
Don't forget to visit the Events Page on our website to check out all upcoming events at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce! | |
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| The Chronicle Online |
August 2009 |
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Make Your Voice Heard!
 There is strength in numbers. Together, the members of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce form a powerful and collective group of businesses, that IS the voice of business in Vaughan.
There is a municipal election upcoming in the fall of 2010 and the Chamber is working hard, on your behalf, to ensure that we are bringing the issues that matter most to YOUR business to the table.
Answer the questions in our survey by August 10th and you will be entered into a draw to win a $50 Gift Certificate for Wendel Clark's Classic Grill and Sports Lounge!
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Upcoming Vaughan Chamber Events
Make sure you mark your calendars for a number of upcoming Vaughan Chamber events! Please join us for breakfast on Thursday August 27th when we launch several new Chamber benefits for you!
Then on Thursday September 17th, the Vaughan Chamber brings back by popular demand one of it's most successful breakfast presentations. "Hotline to HR", in partnership with Add Impact and COSTI Employment Services Vaughan, will present seven new and pertinent topics for table discussions!
More details and registration for both of these events to follow soon! |
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Conference Board of Canada Report on Transportation
How productive is Canada's transportation sector? Major economic policy reforms were made in transportation, including price deregulation, privatization and other governance changes. What has been the impact on productivity growth? The Conference Board of Canada has prepared a 54-page report entitled The Productivity Performance of Canada's Transportation Sector: Market Forces and Governance Matter. To have a copy of this report emailed directly to you, please contact Lori Suffern, Research Analyst at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce at 905-761-1366 ext. 24 or email lori@vaughanchamber.ca. Take advantage of the Vaughan Chamber's newest pilot project! Research Analyst Lori Suffern can provide you with valuable business services information and assist you in your research requirements. Tell Lori what information you need to know! Finding the Information You NEED to SUCCEED! | |
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| Welcome New Members ! |
C. R. & R. Enterprises
Prepaid Legal Services
Mr. Otto Brown
1054 Centre Street, Suite # 164
Thornhill, ON L4J 8E5
(905) 669-0212
Hewitson Management Solutions Inc.
Business Solutions to Increase Profit
Mr. Andy Hewitson
213 Timpson Drive
Aurora, ON L4G 5M7
(905) 841-6695
NYGARD
Women's Fashion House
Mr. Shayne Stephens
239 Chrislea Road
Vaughan, ON L4L 8N6
(416) 598-7444
Thornhill Golf & Country Club
Private Family Golf & Country Club
Mr. Angelo J. Greco
7994 Yonge Street
Thornhill, ON L4J 1W3
(905) 881-3000
Usana Health Sciences
Nutritional Health Products
Ms. Gina Bresciani
80 Innovation Drive
Woodbridge, ON L4H 0T2
(905) 264-9863
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce Business Survey Points to Improved Performance
Business confidence is on the rise in Ontario, as economic improvement appears not just on the horizon but currently underway, according to a survey conducted by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). The business climate survey, conducted in June, shows that business performance has improved and business owners are more confident in the future, as compared to six months earlier. Click here to read the full report.
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2010 Community Pride Banners ... Your Best Opportunity to Get Seen!
Don't miss out on this once a year opportunity to reserve your spot on the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce "Community Pride Banners". The banners are displayed in the Chamber office year round and appear at all functions and events including:
1. Networking events and seminars
2. New Member Orientation sessions
3. Annual Business Achievement Awards Gala
4. Annual Golf Tournament
5. Annual Festive Luncheon
Member's Only Price: $299 (+ gst)
This is a limited time offer to get seen by thousands of business people...reserve your spot today!
For further information, contact Filomena Ortali at 905-761-1366 ext 21 or email filomena@vaughanchamber.ca! |
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Canadian and U.S. Chambers Work to Reduce Border Costs
The Canadian and U.S. Chambers of Commerce, along with 47 other business organizations, have issued a joint border report entitled Finding the Balance: Shared Border of the Future. Following up the issue of 2008's border report, this paper offers specific recommendations to reduce border costs in the short-term while increasing security at the border and competitiveness of all industries. Click here to read more on this report. |
Vaughan Chamber 2010 Business Directory
 The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Business Directory is your opportunity to do business with hundreds of other Vaughan Chamber members! In fact, it's one of your most important reference tools for building your business in the Vaughan area. Make the most of this high-quality marketing opportunity! Ad space for 2010 is now being booked until Sept. 30, 2009. Call David McGrew today at 905-761-1366, ext. 31, or email mcgrews@rogers.com today! |
Our Newest Member Benefit
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York Region Official Draft Plan Now Available for Review
The Draft York Region Official Plan has been released for public review and comments. The release of this Draft document is one of the final steps in the "Planning for Tomorrow" growth management initiative commenced in 2005. This Plan integrates the Regional Master Plans for Pedestrian and Cycling, Transportation and Transit and Water and Wastewater.
This Plan will be refined with the benefit of public and stakeholder input and submitted for Regional Council adoption in late 2009. To access the Plan, please click here. |
Pin Pad Thefts on the Rise in Vaughan
York Regional Police would like to alert all business owners on the increase in the number of "Pin Pad" thefts in Vaughan and King City.There are a number of simple precautions you can take to protect yourself and your business. Please click here to see how you can keep your business safe. |
vivaNext Rapidways to Receive $1.4 Billion!
The Province of Ontario has agreed to commit $1.4 billion to vivaNext rapidways - part of Viva's plan for the next generation of rapid transit in York Region - over the next five years. Part of the funding will go towards building rapid transit along Highway 7. To read more about the story, please click here. |
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Encouraging Retail News
Canadian retail sales rose much higher than expected in May, according to Statistics Canada. Sales increased 1.2% during the month, with Ontario posting a 1.5% gain. The national automotive sector was the biggest winner, rising by 2.4% through May. For more on the report, please click here. |
Summer Hours
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is now operating on summer hours until Friday September 4th.
During this period, the office will be open from 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am until noon on Fridays. | |
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