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The Chronicle
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October 2011
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Dear Members:
As September ends and October blows in, I realize what a stunningly busy month this has been. VCC President & CEO Deborah Bonk Greenwood and I had the honour of attending the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Conference where we played a significant role in national policy direction to the federal government. Some of the key Policy Resolutions that were approved include:
- Extending tax relief for small businesses;
- Improving consumer choice: removing inter-provincial trade barriers to sales of 100% wine;
- Reducing red tape and the administrative burden on SMEs;
- Improving the accuracy and timelines of the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program
I would also like to offer my sincere congratulations to Debbie on her election to the Board of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and her subsequent appointment as Chair of CCEC. It's this kind of positive exposure that puts Vaughan in the forefront representing our businesses on a national scale.
Exciting news! The VCC Policy Committee submitted a pre-budget consultation submission on the green energy industry to the Federal Finance Standing Committee for approval. After careful review, the submission was accepted. On October 31, 2011, the VCC Policy Committee will present this submission in Toronto to the Finance Standing Committee. Just one more thing the Vaughan Chamber is doing on your behalf!
September also saw the VCC holding a successful provincial election debate on September 22. Today is Election day ... I urge everyone to vote.
October will be busy and exciting. By popular demand, we will be holding a Networking Breakfast Event on Tuesday, October 18 in support of Small Business Week. We will also be launching our brand-new and exciting "Business - Keeping You Connected" e-Zine, with our first issue featuring "Women in Business"! Keep your eyes open for this slick new venture, arriving in your email inbox before October 21.
And finally, don't forget the 2nd Annual Women to Women Event, happening on Wednesday, November 2nd. We already have a healthy and growing registration list for this event, so don't miss your opportunity to network with your fellow Vaughan business women and men, and hear some great speakers, including Dr. Natasha Turner, ND. Find information on these and more events further down this newsletter.
Here's to a happy Thanksgiving and a successful Small Business Week for all Vaughan businesses!
Sincerely,
Michael Manett
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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Frisco Pools Inc.
Retail Sales & Service: Pools
Thomas Frus
8300 Jane Street, Unit 3
Concord, Ontario L4L 4L8
Intelligent Office - Vaughan
Business Consulting Services
Sean Cantelon
400 Applewood Crescent
Vaughan, Ontario L4K 0C3
RCC Media Inc.
Advertising & Related Services
Robert Corridore
4101 Steeles Avenue W., Unit 201
Toronto, Ontario M3N 1V7
Real Image Canada
Video Production
Brian Shurman
67 Mowat Avenue, Suite 345
Toronto, Ontario M6K 3E3
Richards Truck Driving School
Truck Transportation
Richard Rogowski
1454 Dundas Street East, Unit 116
Mississauga, Ontario L4X 1L4
Splendour Printing Inc.
Printing Services
Gail Galbraith
167 Septonne Avenue
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 2W4
T-Zone Vaughan
Health & Wellness Products & Services
John Champion
270 Chancellor Drive, Unit 7
Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 7M1
Viana Canada Inc.
Wholesale Distributors
Antonella Favaro
81 Zenway Boulevard, Unit 11
Woodbridge, Ontario L4H 0S5
York Region Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers
Non-Profit Organization
Anna Pavan
361 Eagle Street
Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 1K5
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Small Business Week NETWORKING Breakfast
MAXIMIZE your networking efforts!
JOIN US for breakfast on Tuesday, October 18th and help us celebrate Small Business Week! The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce will be holding a BREAKFAST NETWORKING event where you will learn how to network SUCCESSFULLY!
When: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Time: 7:30 - 9:30am
Where: The Country Club, 20 Lloyd Street, Woodbridge
Cost: $25 + HST for Members
$40 + HST for Non-Members For more information and to register, please click here! 
Event generously sponsored by
Business Development Bank of Canada!
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Welcome to the Vaughan Chamber's CHINA Adventure
 Have you always wanted to visit the Far East? Then join the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce for an exciting adventure to China from April 16 - 25, 2012!
Discover China with members from the business and academic sectors as well as travellers from the Vaughan community. You'll see famous and awe-inspiring sights such as the Great Wall of China, the Ming Tombs, Tian An Men Square, and much more!
Due to popular demand, the deadline has been extended!
Want to learn more? Click here for more details!
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Jones New York Fashion Show Fun and Fashionable!
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce delighted guests at their "Jones New York Fashion Show" on Wednesday, September 28!
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Pina Falbo of Mircom models one of the many fashionable Jones outfits.
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The sold-out evening was an exciting mix of fashion, networking, and SHOPPING! Thank you to Jones New York for hosting this event, and Mary Kay Cosmetics for donating their time to do the model's makeup. To read more about this event, please click here.
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2nd Annual Women to Women Event
Inspire. Empower. Connect.
Don't miss the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce's 2nd Annual " Women to Women: Inspire. Empower. Connect" event being held on November 2nd, 2011!
Join us for an afternoon that promises to be informative, engaging, and downright fun! Guest speakers include Rossana Magnotta, President & CEO of Magnotta Winery, Donna Cansfield, MPP Etobicoke Centre and P.A. to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Lara Dodo, Regional V.P. at Robert Half Technology. The day's event will be moderated by Vivian Risi of Royal LePage Your Community Realty.
PLUS!! Our special guest speaker will be none other than Dr. Natasha Turner, ND, who will speak on "How to Restore Hormonal Balance in 30 Days".
Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Time: 1:00 - 6:00pm
Location: Hazelton Manor Event & Conference Centre
Member Cost: $55 + HST
Non-Member Cost: $80 + HST
Click here to register!
To see video of last year's event, please click here!
Interested in purchasing booth space? Booths will be available for rent (Members: $175 + HST, Non-members: $300 + HST). Call Jennifer at 905-761-1366, ext. 221 for further details!
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Create Your Future Success
Series continues on October 20, 2011
Join the Vaughan Chamber for the second instalment of "Creating Your Future Success"! Join facilitator Joe Pampena as he focuses Session #2 on "Leadership Awareness". You will learn about the "Leadership Wheel" and various leadership styles, emotional intelligence, and more!
CLICK HERE to see an brief, informative video testimonial on Joe's work!
Session #2 Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011
Time: 7:30am (Continental Breakfast Included!)
Seminar: 8:00 - 10:00am
Location: Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, 25 Edilcan Drive, Unit #2, Vaughan L4K 3S4
Members Only Cost per Session: $49 + HST = $55.37
To learn more and to register for this event, please click here.
For more information please call 905-761-1366 ext. 223 or email deedee@vaughanchamber.ca.
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Award Winners: Outstanding Web Development
Congratulations to Chamber member Syndakit Media for winning "Outstanding Web Development" award from the Web Marketing Association!
Syndakit's Creative Director Sheraz Khan and Web Consultant Azwar Khalid were part of a team that created the award-winning website for their client. The client submitted the website for the award.
To read more about this award, and to see the site, please click here!
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Innovation in Manufacturing
Productivity & Profit Through Innovation
MANUFACTURERS! You probably know that manufacturing is a significant component of the economy, accounting for 72,300 (16.3 per cent) of York Region jobs in 2010. The Innovation in Manufacturing Project will prepare York Region to compete globally in manufacturing. The Project will work with local manufacturing businesses to seize innovation, growth and expansion to adopt the capacity to share information and ideas and form new linkages and networks within the business community.
Join us for an opportunity to explore manufacturing innovation opportunities for growth and revenue. Learn best practices used by corporations to successfully nurture innovative ideas and turn them into profitable new products and services. The Vaughan session will be held at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce on October 13, 2011. Click here to learn more and to register.
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Business Achievement Awards
Nominations Opening SOON!
It's that time of year again! The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards celebrate business excellence in the City of Vaughan. The 2012 Business Achievement Awards will bestow "Business of the Year" recognition to nominees in a number of various categories. All businesses that operate in Vaughan are eligible to nominate their own company, a client or a supplier or any company who deserves recognition!
Stay tuned!! Nomination information will be coming SOON!
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Canada Small Business Financing Program
Lending a hand to your business
Since 1961, the Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) seeks to increase the availability of loans for establishing, expanding, modernizing and improving small businesses. It does this by encouraging financial institutions to make their financing available to small businesses. By sharing the risk with your financial institution, the program may help you secure up to $500,000. Want to learn more? Click here!
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Social Media Stress Syndrome
You MAY Be Suffering from SMSS!
If you are a business owner, then you may be suffering from a form of Social Media Stress Syndrome (SMSS). This is a serious condition that affects millions of business owners annually. It is crucial that more knowledge and awareness is brought to this potentially crippling social networking disease. In this article we will introduce the common varieties of SMSS and give an overview of possible treatments.
To read the rest of this article by E-Marketing Maven Sarah Zeldman, please click here.
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