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| The Chronicle Online | August 2010 |
Dear Members:
 It's difficult to believe that we are already into the month of August. Have you taken your vacation yet? One idea that has garnered much attention is the concept of the "staycation". Instead of spending your hard-earned money in another part of the world, why not stay close to home and support the tourist industry and businesses in our own fair city?
The City of Vaughan is Canada's fastest growing municipality with a population of 280,000 people and 9,000 businesses. Vaughan is strategically located in the economic heart of the Greater Toronto Area and is a destination of choice for both businesses and leisure visitors.
Business, residents and visitors are drawn to the City of Vaughan for its high quality of life, safe neighbourhoods, abundant green spaces and exciting tourist attractions including Canada's Wonderland, a world class theme park, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, home of the Group of Seven, the Kortright Centre for Conservation, the nation's leading knowledge centre for the environment and conservation, Reptilia, a reptile zoo extraordinaire with 25,000 sq. ft. of nothing but reptiles, and Vaughan Mills, a 1.2 million sq. ft. indoor shopping and entertainment centre.
Vaughan is an internationally connected, cosmopolitan city with world class infrastructure and excellent connections to other major cities and regional centres throughout Canada and beyond. In addition to our Canadian identity, Vaughan has a unique global mix of culture, cuisine, architecture and arts. There's something for everyone. It is a city that promotes diversity, innovation and opportunity.
Vaughan's inventory of hotel space includes many international brand names. With over 1,000 rooms, Vaughan's hotels can accommodate both business and leisure visitors in style and comfort. Amenities, premier tourist attractions, entertainment, theatres, wineries, exquisite dining and incredible shopping are all within a short distance. It's obvious why visitors and residents alike are drawn to the City of Vaughan!
Think about planning your next "staycation" right here in Vaughan, and support your city and your fellow Vaughan Chamber members. Holidays are meant to be relaxing, and oftentimes, the best place to relax is at home. For information on restaurants, accommodation and shopping in the City of Vaughan, please refer to the Vaughan Chamber's 2010 Business Directory, or visit the City of Vaughan's Tourism page.
Sincerely,
Michael Manett
Chairman of the Board of Directors |
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Thursday, August 12, 2010
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 8:30 - 11:30am
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Chamber Happenings
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Atria Networks
Telecommunications
Ms. Kiersten Sundberg
3100 Steeles Avenue E., 10th floor, Suite 1000
Markham, Ontario L3R 8T3
Best Buy Canada Inc.
Electronics and appliance stores
Mr. Ken Oki
1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Unit 327
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5W4
CityWideCouponDirectory.com
Advertising, promotion & marketing
Mr. Brian Smith
186 Hawkview Boulevartd
Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 2E5
C.V. Kids Salon of Woodbridge Ltd.
Children's Hair Salon
Mr. Chuck Valeriote
3300 Rutherford Road, #B3
Woodbridge, Ontario L4K 5Z2
Magical Pest Control Inc.
Pest Control Services
Mr. Mark Joseph
75A Wildcat Road
Toronto, Ontario M3J 2P5
Nisim International
Manufacturer/distributor of skin and hair care products
Mr. Tom Davidson
510 Applewood Crescent
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4B4
Our House Magazine Vaughan & Township of King
Magazine publication
Mr. Kevin White
7363 Local Airport Road
Nottawa, Ontario L0M 1P0
Psychic Marina
Spiritual Healing & Psychic Readings
Psychic Marina
90 Winges Road, 2nd Floor, Suite 203B
Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 6A9
The Animal Republic
Pet Supplies
Mr. Ian Johnson
8707 Dufferin Street, #3
Vaughan, Ontario L4J 0A2
Woodbridge Rehabilitation Centre
Rehabilitation, chiropractic, physiotherapy clinic
Dr. Mark Verratti
4600 Highway 7, Unit 105
Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 3Y7
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NEW!! Online Event Registration!
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is now offering online event registration! With our convenient and secure online event registration service you will be able to register for Chamber events in minutes, saving you valuable time!
Click here to launch the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce online registration ... our first event with the online regsitration option is the Business After Hours event at Chili's - see the next story block for more details! Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of our other new services including our online business directory and our Members Only Section. If you experience difficulty with any part of the online registration process, please contact Marnie at 905-761-1366 ext. 223 or email marnie@vaughanchamber.ca. |
After Hours Business Networking at Chili's!
Join us on August 12 when the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce holds an After Hours Networking Event at Chili's Grill & Bar! Network with your business peers while enjoying delicious finger foods and refreshments.
Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010
Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
Location: Chili's Grill & Bar, 21 Colossus Drive, Vaughan
For more information and to register, please click here!
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FREE Harmonized Sales Tax Seminar
Back by Popular Demand!
The Harmonized Sales Tax is here to stay for businesses in Ontario. The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre, will be holding a FREE seminar on the HST on August 18, 2010.
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Time: 8:30 - 11:30am
Location: Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, 25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 2, Vaughan ON L4K 3S4
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Mayoral Debate: September 29, 2010
 Keep your calendar clear for Wednesday, September 29, 2010! That's when the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce will be facilitating a Mayoral Debate at La Primavera Hospitality and Convention Centre starting at 7pm. All members of the public are welcome to attend this free event. Pre-registration is not required!
Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: La Primavera Hospitality and Convention Centre, 77 Woodstream Boulevard, Woodbridge We look forward to seeing you there! |
Peer Learning Sessions
Seven Steps Sales Systems, Part 1
 The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to launch "Peer Learning" sessions to be held on a monthly basis at the Vaughan Chamber. Join us for our first session, Seven Steps Sales System, Part 1, and learn important sales basics such as:
· Introducing Yourself To Your Prospect
· Establishing Credibility
· Insight
Cost for the session is only $20 plus HST! Light Continental breakfast included. Space is limited to 20 registrants.
Further registration information coming soon!October 14, 2010: Seven Steps Sales System Part 2
November 18, 2010: Goal Setting
December 7, 2010: Client Retention |
 As a valued member of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce you are part of a vast network of businesses and the best way to promote your business is to give your business to other members! The Member Discount program is a free service designed to help you increase your business and expand your contact network! All you need to do is offer your fellow chamber members discounts unavailable to the general public. To read more about the program and to see what discounts are available to you TODAY and how you can get involved, click here! Stay tuned for updates! |
PowerStream To Offer Energy-Saving Seminars
PowerStream is pleased to offer a three-part series of helpful seminars, geared towards helping business owners save money on their power expenditures. The first of these seminars will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the Vaughan Chamber office.
Entitled "Getting a Read On Your Electricity Bill", the first seminar will cover topics such as Time of Use rates, the impact of the HST, understanding the breakdown of your power bill, and more.
More information on these seminars COMING SOON! |
Sales & Social Media: A Waste of Time? Or Networking on Steroids?
Can you really use Social Media to help build your business? And if so, where do you start? What are your options? What do you need to know?
Join us as Canada's Sales Coach, Tom Stoyan, shares his journey and shows us what to look and look out for when travelling the Social Media Highway. Registering early will enable you to take part in our social media survey so Tom can customize the program with answers to your questions.
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Time: 7:30 - 9:00am
Location: TBA
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Congratulations to Chamber Member ITS Electronics!
Yesterday, the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade made an announcement with ITS Electronics about new investment and job manufactures equipment used in mobile and stationary satellite communications systems for applications including broadcasting high-definition television signals and providing two-way in-flight or at-sea broadband access. The province is supporting a project by the company to design and develop enhanced power amplification and frequency converter technology that will enable the company to significantly grow its international customer base Above, ITS founder Mr. Ilya Tchaplia shows Minister of Economic Development and Trade Sandra Pupatello around the facility.
To read more about this accomplishment, please click here! |
Vaughan Chamber Members Offered a DISCOUNT on Disney Business Seminar!
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce has been invited to attend the Disney Institute's renowned professional development program, "Disney's Approach to Business Excellence"! Organized by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, the program will be held in Oshawa on Thursday September 23, 2010. The full-day event will give business professionals an opportunity to "experience the business behind the magic". The Vaughan Chamber is being offered a registration discount for members and guests! Register today because this event will sell out! For complete event information and to register visit www.oshawachamber.com or contact the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce at 905-728-1683 or by email at register@oshawachamber.com. |
HURRY! Take Advantage of Member Discounts on Rogers Cup Tennis
 Love tennis? Vaughan Chamber members can get up to 20% off the regular ticket price at the Rogers Cup Men's Professional Tennis Tournament, August 7 - 15 at York University. For more information, please click here. |
Women To Women Symposium Event
 Make sure you mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 2:00 until 6:00pm! That's when the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce will be holding "Women to Women: An Event To Inspire ... Connecting Women, One by One" at The Country Club in Woodbridge. Women to Women will feature an afternoon of learning, as we hear from three top executive women about the challenges that we all face.
Stay tuned for more details and registration info to be posted soon! |
Chamber e-Learning Centre
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be able to bring all Chamber members the opportunity to take advantage of comprehensive, internet-based e-learning! There are so many resons to take advantage of the Chamber e-Learning Centre: low cost; self-paced internet learning from home or office; effective courses with hands-on exercises; and much more!
When employees have the skills they need to succeed, then they experience greater motivation, higher productivity, and better results. Good for you, for them and your business! To clearn more about the Chamber e-Learning Centre, click here or call 905-338-2759. |
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