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| The Chronicle Online | December 2010 |
Dear Members:
November has been a month filled with key policy work for the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce! As December starts, the City of Vaughan is ushering in a change in our City's government. The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to working with his Worship Maurizio Bevilacqua and all of the City of Vaughan councillors, both new and returning, in the New Year. I know we all have a common goal in promoting and improving business in the City of Vaughan. I was honoured to attend the new Council Inauguration event on December 6th, along with Vaughan Chamber President & CEO Deborah Bonk Greenwood. We are excited about this new era for Vaughan!
We are also excited about another governmental change for Vaughan - that of our new Member of Parliament, Julian Fantino. Mr. Fantino won the federal by-election on November 29th in a close race. Mr. Fantino has always been a strong supporter of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, and we look forward to working with him closely, representing the businesses of Vaughan.
And of course, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to receive a very special guest on November 19th - Laureen Harper, wife of Prime Minister Stephen Harper. A savvy business woman in her own right, Mrs. Harper was part of a very special, invitation-only roundtable discussion featuring some of Vaughan's successful and driven business women. The session was an eye-opener on a number of levels: for the few men around the table including myself, and for those of us who learned about how Mrs. Harper manages her own busy work and family schedule.
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce will always endeavour to work closely with all our elected officials and ensure a strong working relationship to benefit the businesses of Vaughan. I would like to close the year by wishing all of our members a very happy and healthy holiday season, and hopes for a prosperous New Year!
Sincerely,
Michael Manett
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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| Annual Festive Luncheon Event |
Friday, December 10, 2010
11:30am - 12:15pm
Registration & Networking
12:15pm
Lunch
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| Holiday Open House |
Friday, December 17, 2010
2:00 - 4:00pm
Vaughan Chamber of Commerce,
25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 2
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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! |
Member Discounts!
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| Welcome New Members ! |
Bollywood Bistro Inc.
Restaurant services
Mr. Sudhim Kumar Dake
3175 Rutherford Road, Unit 52
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 5Y6
Interiors by Lynne
Interior Design & Decor
Ms. Lynne Cipin
3850 Steeles Avenue W., #3B
Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 4Y6
Maguire Products Canada Inc.
Distribution of machines for plastic industry
Mr. Brian Davis
299 Basaltic Road, Unit 1
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4W8
Pro-Can-Med Inc.
Market & distribute natural health care products
Mr. Jeffrey Leslie
160 Applewood Crescent, Unit 21
Concord, Ontario L4K 4H2
Remote Bookkeeping & Small Business Services
Bookkeeping & controllership
Ms. Maria Giusti
571 Chrislea Road, Unit 5
Vaughan, Ontario L4L 8A2
Saleem Ismail
General Contractor, plumber, electrician
Mr. Saleem Ismail
19 Northcliffe Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario L6H 3G9
Travelbest Carlson Wagonlit
Leisure and corporate travel sales
Ms. Bonnie Rodak
960 Edgeley Boulevard, Unit 1A
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 4V4
Two Men and a Truck
Home & business movers and storage services
Mr. Dan Hopkins
245 Yorkland Boulevard, Suite 100
Toronto, Ontario M2J 4W9
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Annual Vaughan Chamber Festive Luncheon and Food & Toy Drive!
 The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to hold our Annual Festive Luncheon again this year! It's the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, colleagues, business contacts, and of course, your Vaughan Chamber support team! We will also be holding a food and toy drive to benefit those less fortunate in the City of Vaughan. In return for your support, all donors will be entered into a draw for fantastic prizes!
You'll also be thoroughly entertained by Aidan, a variety entertainer that has been featured on the David Letterman Show! Click here to see an example of Aidan's talents!
Date: Friday, December 10, 2010
Time: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Location: Le Jardin Conference & Event Centre
For more information or to register for this event, please click here.
Event generously sponsored by PowerStream.
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Exciting Announcement from the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce!
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of our online business directory! This real-time business listing provides you, our members, with the most up-to-date listing of our entire membership. Our new directory allows you to search by company name or by category, making it a valuable tool no Chamber member should be without. We will be making significant additions to the directory in the coming weeks, but we need your help. Please click here to see how you can assist us and yourself!
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Vaughan Chamber Attends Municipal Inauguration
 Vaughan Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Deborah Bonk Greenwood and Chair Michael Manett were proud to represent the Vaughan Chamber at the Municipal Inauguration on Monday, December 6th, held at the City of Vaughan's new City Hall. The evening featured the official swearing-in ceremony of newly-elected Mayor, The Honourable Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council. The Declaration of Office was administered by The Honourable Madam Justice Michelle Fuerst. To read more about the evening, please click here.
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Vaughan Chamber Holiday Open House
Please join us and share the good cheer!
 The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce would like to invite all our members to our Annual Open House at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce office! Please join us for networking, refreshments and good cheer.
JOIN US on Friday, December 17, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. For more information, our address and registration details, please click here!
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Business Achievement Award NOMINATIONS!
 The nominations are now in!! The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards celebrate business excellence in the City of Vaughan. The 2011 Business Achievement Awards will bestow "Business of the Year" recognition to nominees in a number of various categories. A flood of nominations were sent, and the selection process is now under way!
Stay tuned for more information on our upcoming Awards evening, scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2011!
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Exclusive Offer from HOTLINE TO HR!
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to include HOTLINE TO HR as one of our Affinity partners.
HOTLINE TO HR now has an EXCLUSIVE offer for Chamber members only: a NO COST FREE 30 DAY TRIAL! If you are not satisfied with the service for any reason, just cancel prior to this offer ending and you will NOT be billed. If you decide to continue with our service, the exclusive chamber program will include an Employee Handbook valued at $500.00. The free trial expires February 1, 2011.
To read more about this offer, please click here!
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Business Luncheons and Holiday Gatherings ...
Look No Further Than the Vaughan Chamber!
Looking for a location to hold your staff Holiday luncheon? Hold your event at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce! We have the perfect location for your gathering. Our on-site boardroom will work as the ideal environment for your sessions. Private, neutral and located centrally in Vaughan, our meeting room can be adapted to suit your needs. With a full kitchen and two restrooms, our boardroom will be just what you need for your sessions, whatever they may be.
For more information, please click here or call Lori today at 905-761-1366, ext 224, or email lori@vaughanchamber.ca. |
Congratulations to Chamber Member Novotel!
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce would like to extend our sincere congratulations to Chamber member Novotel Toronto Vaughan Centre! This new Novotel location is NOW OPEN for business at 200 Bass Pro Mills Drive. We wish you the best of luck in the future! For further information on the new facilities, please contact Nicole Simmons at (905) 695-1732.
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A Message from the York Region United Way
The United Way of York Region is in the final weeks of its 2010 campaign. United Way helps one in three people across our region, funding 100 programs delivered by 39 member agencies - many of them right here in Vaughan. Every year, over 250 businesses across the Region and 18,000 donors join United Way to provide a helping hand to our neighbours in need. Please consider a gift to United Way of York Region this year. Your donation makes a difference:
*$100 provides 1 year of social support for 2 isolated seniors, helping reduce loneliness and keep them living at home safely;
*$350 provides 10 weeks of counseling for a child who has been sexually abused, the first step to rebuilding their self-esteem and managing anxiety;
* $1,100 provides 2 weeks of safe shelter to an abused mom and her children, giving them a chance to find new housing and hope. Making a donation is as easy as clicking here. And it changes lives.
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Holiday Season Arrives Early!
Thanks to Chamber member TEMPORARY MEASURES!
 Chamber member Lori Robinson from Temporary Measures surprised and delighted the Vaughan Chamber staff recently when she dropped by with a basket of holiday goodies! Every year at this time, Lori visits her clients with a basket of homemade treats. Above, Chamber staff members Marina Tersigni-Ruchetto, Marnie Beard and Jennifer Coletta-Rashty visit with Lori and her basket! Thanks for putting a smile on our faces!
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Wine Tasting 101
Pointers from the experts!
Wine tasting or more accurately, 'wine evaluation' involves four of the five senses. Sight, smell, taste and touch. Much consternation surrounds the concept of wine tasting and evaluation. Quite simply however, each of us is fully 'equipped' to perform the task adequately-even those of us with very little in the way of wine knowledge or experience. Wine is of course a very subjective thing to begin with, however, with a little practice, some of its subjective aspects can begin to be assessed in a more objective manner. To read more of this article from Chamber member Magnotta Winery, please click here!
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