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The Chronicle
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February 2011
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Dear Members:
2011 has definitely started with a bang! The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce has been phenomenally busy with high profile events this past month ... events such as the Julian Fantino Budget Consultation Breakfast on January 28, 2011. The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre to bring you this unique event. Minister Fantino was looking for our input on issues such as jobs and innovation in Vaughan; retirement savings plans for Small Business; and efficiency of government. Through this event, you were able to make your voice heard through the round table discussions that took place. The Vaughan Chamber's Policy Committee was heavily involved with the planning of this event and the feedback from the large group that attended was overwhelmingly positive.
Deborah Bonk (CEO) and I as the Chair of the Vaughan Chamber, also received exclusive invitations to attend the Monday, January 31st official release of the "Seventh Report for Canadians on the Implementation of the Economic Action Plan" from Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and Minister Julian Fantino. It is clear that the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is being asked to attend such events in recognition of the fact that we have valuable input to provide to all levels of government. It proves that the input from the business community in Vaughan on important matters such as the budget and the economy is valued and reinforces the fact that the Chamber is the voice of business in Vaughan and as such, we are encouraged to express the views of business to government at all levels.
The result of all of this is that once again, we can reiterate the value of your Chamber membership. It is YOUR voice that is heard within the municipal and federal governments through these strong working relationships. The collaborations and partnerships that we are working towards solidifying can only serve to improve your business's bottom line. Your involvement with the Chamber, be it through attending events or volunteering your time on one of our committees, can only serve to make your business stronger. I encourage you to be a part of this new wave of cooperation.
For information about opportunities to join one of the working committees of the Chamber and increase your participation in the organization and your presence in the community please contact the Chamber office.
Sincerely, Michael Manett Chairman of the Board of Directors
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| Annual Mayor's Luncheon |
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
11:30am - 12:15pm
Registration & Networking
12:15 - 2:30pm
Lunch & Presentation
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| Joint Networking Breakfast |
Kortright Centre, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge
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Member Discounts!
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discounts you can get from
fellow Vaughan Chamber members!
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Welcome New Members!
Arnini Stellato LLP
Chartered Accountants
Gerry Arnini
7500 Hwy 27, Unit 13, Suite 200
Vaughan, ON L4H 0J2
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Legal Services
Imran Ahmad
Scotia Plaza, 40 King Street West, Unit #4400
Toronto, ON M5H 3Y4
Datathink
IT Management, Software development, and Networking design
George Rubezin
2801 John Street
Markham, ON L3R 2Y8
Inspire2Hire
Resume, career counselling and image consulting
Gabriella Letterio
153 Misty Meadow Drive
Woodbridge, ON L4L 7Z2
International Tele-Film
Training Resources Distributor
Susan Walklate
30 MacIntosh Blvd., Unit #7
Vaughan, ON L4K 4P1
Municipal Infrastructure Group Ltd
Professional Engineering services
David Scott
8800 Dufferin Street, Unit #200
Vaughan, ON L4K 0C5
Pivotal Payments
Merchant Services
Jeff Hoffer
77 Daniel Reaman Crescent
Thornhill, ON L4J 8V1
Proactive Health and Safety Solutions Inc.
Health and safety consulting, training, auditing, and software for workplaces
James Ebidia
800 Steeles Avenue W., Unit B10-186
Thornhill, ON L4J 7L2
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2011 Annual Mayor's Luncheon!
 Join us in welcoming Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua to the podium on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 to discuss the issues and initiatives that will continue to impact the growth and development of the City in 2011, providing a Vaughan perspective on the challenges of the current global situation!
Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Time: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Location: La Primavera Hospitality & Convention Centre To register for this event, please click here!
HURRY! Registration closes this FRIDAY!
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Joint Networking Breakfast Event
Review the Benefits of YOUR Chamber Membership!
 Join the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce along with the Richmond Hill Chamber on Wednesday, March 9, 2011 for our annual joint networking breakfast and learn all about the benefits that your Chamber membership offers you!
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast while hearing about Chamber benefits such as Group Insurance, Grand&Toy discounts, TD Merchant Services, and Hotline to HR. Representatives from these organizations will be on hand to answer your questions.
Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Time: 7:30 - 9:30am Location: Kortright Centre, 9550 Pine valley Drive, Woodbridge
Cost: $30 + HST for members, $35 + HST for non-members
To register for this event or to get more information, please call or email Jennifer at 905-761-1366, ext. 221.
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Free Networking Sessions
New initiative from the Vaughan Chamber!
 The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce will continue to offer free "networking only" sessions to our members! Our next session will be held on Friday, February 18, 2011 at the Vaughan Chamber offices from 7:30am until 9:00am. No pre-registration is necessary! Simply drop in and introduce yourself to your fellow Chamber members!
For more information, please call 905-761-1366, ext. 224.
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Call for NOMINATIONS!
For 2011 Board of Directors
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is officially accepting nominations for the 2011 Board of Directors. If you are interested in running for election to the Board, nominations are due by 4:30pm Monday, February 28, 2011.
Please note: At this point, the deadline for your nomination to be considered by the Vaughan Chamber's Nominating Committee is over, but you can still submit a nomination up until February 28, 2011. However, it will not be reviewed by the Nominating Committee.
Click here for more information, and to read the Vaughan Chamber's by-laws. Please take special note in the by-laws of Sections 6.2, 6.3 and 6.6. All resumes and inquiries should be forwarded to Deborah Bonk Greenwood, President & CEO of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce.
To obtain a 2011 AGM Proxy form, please email Lori.
The Annual General Meeting has been tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, 2011. More details coming soon!
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Business Achievement Awards
Gala event planned for April 28!
 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!
Click here for more information on our upcoming Awards evening, scheduled for Thursday, April 28, 2011!
Thank you to Event Sponsor TD Commercial Banking!
Thank you to our Award Sponsors:
Business Development Bank of Canada
CIBC Commercial Banking
City of Vaughan
Deloitte
KPMG
PowerStream
RBC
Thank you to Gold Sponsor Corma Inc.!
Thank you to our Production & Video Sponsor, Cameraworks Productions International Inc.
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City of Vaughan Recreation Guide!
The City of Vaughan 2011 Spring & Summer Recreation Guide is now here and is ONLINE! Please click here to see the programs that are available, or click here to enroll in any of the programs!
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Business Luncheons and Training Sessions ...
Look No Further Than the Vaughan Chamber!
Looking for a location to hold your staff training session? 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.
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New Sessions Starting!
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is wrapping up its first Peer Mentoring session, and will soon be launching a second session. Andy Hewitson of Hewitson Managment Solutions, Inc. has this to say about his Vaughan Chamber Mentoring experience:
"When the Vaughan Chamber offered the opportunity to participate in the new VCCBA Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program, I jumped at the chance. As a small business owner, the opportunity to compare notes, trade experiences and receive support from fellow business owners was simply too good to pass up. The experience has been excellent, the people I have met very interesting and supportive, and the expert facilitators helpful and forthcoming. In terms of value, I received more than 24 hours of some of the best business advice and suggestions I could possibly get, for a few hundred dollars, and that is likely one of the best deals you will find anywhere, (and I should know, I'm in the business of helping business owners)! I heartily recommend the program for any business owner."
We are now looking for a new group of peer mentors. For further details, please call Deborah at 905-761-1366, ext. 222 or email deborah@vaughanchamber.ca.
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Ninth Annual Vaughan Business Expo
Hosted by VBEC!
The Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre is proud to be hosting the Ninth Annual Vaughan Business Expo on February 16th, 2011. This is the largest business to business trade show in Vaughan.The show will feature two exciting key note speakers, Sarah Prevette, Founder & CEO of Sprouter and Ross Marin, Founder and President of Marin Media Group. Registration is now open. Please click here for more details and registration information.
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Aging Workforce Stakeholder Conference
The Aging Workforce Stakeholder Conference will be held on Feb. 22, 2011 at Le Parc in Markham. The event features an exciting line-up of speakers including break-out sessions and an expert café. Presenters will interact with delegates and have built an agenda incorporating networking and lots of opportunities to ask questions. York Region economic stakeholders will hold a table top exhibit that runs throughout the day.
For more information and to register online, please visit www.investinyork.ca or call Michelle at 905 830-4444, ext. 1596.
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York Region Hospitality First Program
FREE Online program now live!
York Region is pleased to announce that the HOSPITALITY FIRST program is now live at www.hospitalityfirst.ca. Hospitality First is a FREE innovative online program with resources, tools and interactive modules for businesses, current hospitality professionals and future professionals:
* Businesses can learn how to increase revenue potential by building the right team, lowering employee costs, improving customer loyalty and increasing traffic.
* Professionals can discover Hospitality as a career or get ahead by using videos, a 'career quiz', employment tools and more.
* Everyone can master customer service excellence through interactive modules -- receive a certificate of recognition and enhance your competitive edge!
For more information, visit www.hospitalityfirst.ca.
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Payroll Information Session
Free Session presented by COSTI
COSTI, Vaughan - Employment Services would like to invite the Business Community to a Special Presentation: Payroll Information Session, presented by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This free session is taking place on February 23, 2011 from 6:00 - 9:00pm at the COSTI, Vaughan office located at 7800 Jane Street in Concord. Pre-registration is required; please call 905-669-5627 and/or email your confirmation to Valcarcel@Costi.org.
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Crystal Flooring Grand Opening
Congratulations from the Vaughan Chamber!
Congratulations to Chamber member Crystal Flooring! Crystal Flooring will be holding their Grand Opening event on February 12, 2011 from 10am until 3pm. Drop in at 3000 Langstaff Road, Unit 11 in Concord. For more information, email info@crystalflooring.ca.
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