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 SAVE! Special Low Rates on processing fees
on Visa, MasterCard and Interac for Greater Oshawa Chamber Members. Contact Karen Mann at 1-877-394-5813 or by email.
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Opening Doors To The Business Community!
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce works for ALL businesses in the community - members and non-members. If you are not already a member, we encourage you to become one today.
Click here for details.
Sincerely,
Bob Malcolmson,
CEO & General Manager
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Networking Your Way To Increased Business
Networking is not about numbers, it is about relationships. People do business with people they know. Here's a list of upcoming events to get you out, building relationships and to keep your business development activities going in 2011.
 Women In Business Luncheon
Wednesday, April 20 Noon - 2:00 PM Boston Pizza North Oshawa, 951 Taunton Rd. E. Keynote Speaker - Vanessa Benedict, ScotiaMcLeod This is a WOMEN's only event! Click here for more information and to register.
 Business 4 Breakfast
"Everything You Wanted To Know About Risk Management In 30 Minutes"
Thursday, April 21, 2011 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Travelodge Oshawa, 940 Champlain Ave., Oshawa Keynote Speaker: Keith Miller, Insurance Broker, W.B. White Insurance Click here for more information and to register. 
Annual Golf Tournament Thursday, May 19 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Oshawa Golf & Curling Club, 160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa Includes lunch, golf and dinner, cart, prizes and more! Click here for more information and to register. 
NEW! Participate in the Golf Tournament GIFT Bag program. Space is limited, click here for details. For more events, click here and scroll down the right column. |
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NEW! Member Orientation - JumpStart Program Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Chamber Boardroom, 44 Richmond Street W., Oshawa. 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Member Orientation gives a great snapshot of the new Chamber Member JumpStart Program. New and long-term members will learn how to maximize your membership to make new business connections, market your business, and get involved.This event is open to all Chamber members and their employees FREEof charge. Click here to register.
Want your 2011 Member JumpStart Checklist?
CLICK HERE!
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Business 4 Breakfast
Helping Business Breakdown Accessibility Barriers
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre,
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
Presented by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Durham Region Association of Realtors.
The customer service standard applies to all people, businesses and organizations that provide goods or services either directly to the public or to other businesses or organizations and have one or more employees.
All organizations must be in compliance by January 1, 2012.
This workshop on the customer service standard will provide the necessary information and make it easier for business owners, their staff, volunteers and contractors to meet the training and other requirements under the new standard!
Click here for more information and to register.
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Chamber Welcomes New Members in April 2011
A Pet Nanny Plus Aditya Birla Minacs  AIDS Committee of Durham Region Amex Bank of Canada - Susan C. Singleton Arthur's on the 4th Buffalo Wild Wings Bullitproof Investments Inc. Hunter's Custom Magnets Jungle Heat Imports Kakemono Sushi Bar & Restaurant Pineridge Rentall Rotary Club of Oshawa - Parkwood  Studio K Salon & Spa Wallflower Boutique The Touch of a Paw Spa The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome all new members, click here for a complete list of members who have joined since the Business Directory was published on April 1, 2010.
We encourage you to Shop Members First!
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Business Of The Month - Buster Rhino's BBQIf you're looking for truly authentic  Southern BBQ flavour, without having to travel to the Deep South, then look no further than Buster Rhino's Authentic Southern BBQ, with two restaurant locations at 2001 Thickson Road S, Whitby and 30 Taunton Rd. E. Oshawa. Darryl Koster, president and owner of Buster Rhino's Authentic Southern BBQ, comes from a long line of competitive BBQ-ers with more than 15 titles under their belt, including the three-time South Carolina State Championship. On behalf of the Ambassador Committee and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, congratulations on being named Business of the Month for April. Read full story >>>[Nominate a Deserving Business as "Business of the Month"]
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16th Annual Business Excellence Awards
Calling for Nominations! 
Do you know a business or person who should be recognized for their outstanding achievements? The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations of companies whose significant business achievements have made an important contribution to the economic and social well being of the Greater Oshawa area. Nominations must be received by APRIL 22, 2011.
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Building Homes, Building Hope for 24 families!
 Join Habitat for Humanity Durham staff and board members, Mayor Henry and Oshawa council, politicians, Chamber members, volunteers and stakeholders on Wednesday May 4, 1:00 p.m. sharp at 372 Centre St. South, Oshawa for the groundbreaking of this community within the city. Learn about partnership opportunities available to corporate citizens in Durham Region. Find out how you can help Habitat for Humanity Durham raise funds to support this revitalization area and build 24 homes for partner families.You will be rewarded and you will be inspired! Please RSVP to Kathy or 905-428-7434 ext. 29.
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ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
FREE listing to promote your own business through our online Member to Member Advantage program. We encourage members to SHOP MEMBERS FIRST, so what better way to encourage members to do business with you than to offer an incentive! Please email us the details and your business will be featured in our M2M Directory! Review online M2M offers for additional savings, click here! This Month's Featured Chamber M2M Offers
Grand & Toy M2M Advantage: Spring into savings with an additional 10% discount on already reduced prices in the Grand & Toy Furniture Flyer. Offer expires May 31, 2011. Contact Sean Ireland 1-800-478-9405 ext. 6451
for details. Click here for flyer. Magic Portraits M2M Advantage: Offering chamber members a 10% discount on portrait photography including business, family, events, pet, and wedding photography. Contact Evan at 905-576-9526. The Tranquil Garden Retreat Centre M2M Advantage: Offering chamber members a membership package for $199. Allows members to use the facility 7 days a week with all amenities and 10% off any meeting room rentals as well. Visit www.tranquilgardenretreat.ca for more details. Your Moving Depot M2M Advantage: 10% discount off packing supplies. Plus their division of "Clothes You Can Move In" also offering - Golf Shirts with your company name for $20.00. Minimum order of 6 is required. Call Kelly at 905-438-1906 for details. Offer expires May 31, 2011. |
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Send us your news tips! Put an event on the calendar!
Announce something to everyone!
This is a FREE service for members! Promote your business in the next edition of Business Matters, Business Matters eNews or on the Chamber's website, please send the details by email. Copy deadline for eNews is the first of each month, for Business Matters it is the 15th of each month, and for the website, there is no deadline, send it anytime! |
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Chamber Events
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side of home pageMembership Orientation - Chamber Member JumpStart Program Tue. Apr, 19/11 | 4:30 Women In Business Luncheon Wed. Apr, 20/11 | 12:00 Business 4 Breakfast Thu. Apr, 21/11 | 7:30 Lunch & Learn Wed. May, 11/11 | 12:00 Membership Orientation Chamber Member JumpStart Program Tue. May, 17/11 | 4:30 Annual Golf Tournament Thu. May, 19/11 | 11:00 Business 4 Breakfast Wed. Jun, 22/11 | 7:30
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UOIT Spring 2011 Programs & Workshops Thru to Mon. Jun, 13/11 The Tranquil Garden - Special Tour for Chamber Members Mon. Apr, 18/11 | 10:00 Wed. Apr, 20/11 | 5:00 BPW Durham Dinner Meeting Wed. Apr, 27/11 | 6:00 One Hour Accessible Customer Service Seminar Wed. May, 11/11 A Retirement Celebration in Honour of Dr. Ron Bordessa - UOIT Thu. May, 12/11 Outlook for the Canada, US and Emerging Markets - Seminar Tue. May, 17/11 | 6:00 triOS College's Career Fair Oshawa Campus Wed. May, 25/11 Community Events
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side of home page Pitch-In-Week - Make Your Community Cleaner & Greener Sat. Apr, 16/11 - Sun. Apr, 24/11 The Robert McLaughlin Gallery Exhibition - Gordon Monahan Sat. Apr, 16/11 - Sun. Jun, 12/11 Open Mic Comedy Night Sun. Apr, 17/11 | 8:00 General Motors Centre Events Wed. Apr, 20/11 - Fri. Dec, 30/11 Events for Seniors - Traditions of Durham Wed. Apr, 20/11 Wed. Apr, 27/11 A Taste For Life - Dining Out Event Wed. Apr, 27/11 24th Annual Reverse Draw, Dinner & Silent Auction - Rotary Club Of Oshawa-Parkwood Thu. Apr, 28/11 Ground Breaking - Centre Towne! Habitat for Humanity Durham Wed. May, 4/11 | 1:00 Science Rendezvous - UOIT Sat. May, 7/11 | 10:00 Bowl For Kids Sake - Big Brothers Big Sisters Wed. May, 11/11 | 6:00 Canvas - A Youth Art Exhibition & Auction Thu. May, 19/11 | 6:00 Pink Opal Presents Saturday Night Fever Dinner Dance Sat. May, 28/11
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