APRIL 2012
Volume 4, Issue 4
BusinessMatters ENews
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
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The mission of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is to be the Voice of Business for Greater Oshawa, by providing positive leadership in support of its members and business. If you are not already a member, we encourage you to become one today.   
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ATTENTION BUSINESS COMMUNITY
IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Public Open Houses for the Potential Runway 12/30 Extension Oshawa Municipal Airport 
 

April 16, 17 and 18, 2012
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and  6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day
Oshawa and District Shrine Club
1626 Simcoe Street North, Oshawaairport
 
The City of Oshawa is hosting 6 public Open Houses as part of its consideration of the potential extension of Runway 12/30 at the Oshawa Municipal airport. Staff and consultants will be available to answer questions.
 
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce encourages the business community to attend and provide comments on the proposed extension. Following the public Open Houses, a public meeting will be held at a regularly scheduled Development Services Committee to consider all comments received. The public will have the opportunity to speak at this meeting.

The City of Oshawa is committed to providing services as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.  If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations please contact Elizabeth Holden at 905-436-3311, extension 3840, or by email.
Nominations Open: GOCC Business Excellence Awards   

Nominate a leader in your community today! 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.

The categories for nomination are: Business Person; New Enterprise; Civic Pride; Business Excellence and Innovation.

Nominate yourself or another outstanding business today for a GOCC award. The submission deadline is 5:00 p.m., Friday April 27, 2012. The honorees will be recognized at the 17th Annual Business Excellence Awards on September 20, 2012. For more information, download nomination form [PDF].

Networking Your Way To Increased Business    

Networking is not about numbers, it is about relationships. People do business with people they know. Below is a list of upcoming events to get you out, building relationships and to keep your business development activities going.

 Marketplace
 Member Orientation - JumpStart Program 

 Wednesday April 11, 2012
 or 

 Thursday, May 10, 2012
 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.   
Chamber Boardroom,     

 44 Richmond Street West, Ste. 100, Oshawa 
 The Member Orientation gives a great snapshot of 
the Chamber Member JumpStart Program. New and long-term members will learn how to maximize your membership, market your business, and get involved.This event is open to all Chamber members and their employees FREE of charge
. Potential members WELCOME!  Click here for more information and to register.

Golf Ball  Golf Tournament Gift Bag Promotion 
  Deadline: Friday, May 11, 2012
  The Chamber would like to extend an invitation
  to all members to have your promotional piece
  included in a gift bag to be given out to each
  golfer at the Annual Golf Tournament on
  May 17, 2012 This is your opportunity to promote your service or product to over 150 potential customers.SPACE IS LIMITED! Register today! Annual Golf Tournament - SOLD OUT.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Contact the Chamber office at 905-728-1683.    

  

Hollingshead  Women in Business Luncheon 
  Wednesday, April 18, 2012
  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  STAVS Restaurant
  557 King Street East, Oshawa
  Keynote Speaker: Candice Hollingshead,
  Oshawa's FIRST FEMALE FIREFIGHTER!
  This is a women's only event!
  Click here for more information and to register.


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  Business Under 40 Young Professionals 
  Tuesday, May 8, 2012  
  5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  Riley's Olde Towne Pub
  104 King Street East, Oshawa
  Hosted by: Riley's Olde Towne Pub
The Chamber recognizes people under 40 often communicate, network and do business differently. This event is geared towards the younger Chamber members and offers you the opportunity to get together with your peers in the business community, make new business contacts and grow your businesses together. This event is only open to those UNDER 40! Click here for more information and to register.   

  Lunch_LearnLunch & Learn 
  Wednesday, May 9, 2012
  12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  Chamber Boardroom 
  44 Richmond Street West, Ste. 100, Oshawa
  Facilitator:  Michele Hembrey of Cartridge World
  Topic: Tips 4 Fearless Networking
  This is a FREE member's only event! Only one
  member representative per member business! Remember to bring your own lunch. Click here for more information and to register.     
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Visit www.oshawachamber.com for more upcoming events. For your 2012 JumpStart Checklist, click here.
7th Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast   

Tuesday, April 17, 2012
8:00 a.m. - Jubilee Pavilion, Oshawa
Keynote Speaker: Senior Vice President & Chief Economist Craig Alexander, TD Bank Financial Group

This event is presented by the City of Oshawa Economic Development and TD Bank, and is supported by Durham Region Association of Realtors and Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. Register by fax, email or phone. Download the registration form [PDF] for details.
Durham College And Parkwood Announce New Partnership    

Durham CollegeNew horticulture students will gain valuable hands-on experience in Parkwood's historic gardens and greenhouses. Durham College and Parkwood National Historic Site (Parkwood) announced an innovative partnership that will see them work together to develop and deliver educational curricula for the college's new two-year Horticulture Technician diploma program, which is offered through the School of Science & Engineering Technology and launching in September 2012.

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Ontario Budget Report
Two-Pronged Approach Key To Future Growth And Prosperity
   


The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce (GOCC) has called for a two-pronged approach to balancing the books: deficit reduction and a clear focus on growth and transforming the Ontario economy for the 21st century. Overall, the March 27th Ontario Budget positions us to move in this direction.

The GOCC recognizes that the 2012 Ontario Budget made difficult choices as the province's debt repayments rank as the third largest area of expenditure after education and health care. The budget's main focus on reducing the deficit is certainly the top priority for Ontario businesses - and is a key factor in the economic vitality of the province and our ability to deliver critical government programs. But to lay the groundwork for future growth and prosperity, austerity is only one side of the equation. A vision for future economic growth is the other.

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Business Of The Month
Ventura Towing

 
Ventura Towing, located in Bowmanville, is owned and operated by Shane Ventura. Ventura Towing is very involved in the community and volunteers a lot of time and equipment for various community fund raising events. They are sponsors of various children's baseball, soccer and hockey teams throughout the Durham Region and take great pride in this as they feel the children are our future. For all of your towing needs contact Ventura Towing at 905-697-8000. Pictured in this presentation from left to right are Sean McNamara of Petley Hare Insurance Brokers, Vanessa Benedict of ScotiaMcLeod, Pete Blight and Shane Ventura of Ventura Towing.

On behalf of the Ambassador Committee and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, congratulations on being named Business of the Month for April 2012.


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Chamber Volunteer Of The Year!   

Past Chamber President, Cris Douglas presented the 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award at the Mayor's Annual Address & Board of Director's Swearing In Ceremony at the Tosca Banquet Hall & Conference Centre. Congratulations to Sean McNamara of Petley-Hare Insurance Brokers who was chosen by the Chamber Staff for his tireless efforts and dedication to the Chamber over the past year on various committees and at various events. Sean was someone the staff could count on to help out whenever needed! Congratulations Sean!!
Members in the News Banner  Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!
Join fellow Chamber members at the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of The Table on April 17th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 20 Simcoe St. S, Oshawa. Great food, company and live music. Cash Bar is available that night. Please RSVP to Carol Pelican by email. More information can be found at www.thetablebycarol.ca.

10th Anniversary Celebration!
You're invited to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting and 10 wonderful years of making people's lives better at the Centennial Retirement Residence, 259 Hillcroft Street in Oshawa on Saturday, April 21, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served. RSVP to Colleen at 905-436-1901, Space is limited.

Northern Lights Named Best 50 Small Employers!
Congratulations to Northern Lights, a local human service provider, for ranking 14th on the list of the Best 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada 2012 published annually in PROFIT Magazine. More on Northern Lights can be found at www.northernlightscanada.ca.

triOS College Named Canada's Best Managed!
triOS College continues to set the pace for Canadian education and prevailed over hundreds of other applicants to win a 2011 Canada's Best Managed Companies (Best Managed) award for their outstanding achievement in career training and education sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, and Queen's School of Business. More on triOS College may be found at www.trios.com.
Welcome New Members in April 2012    

The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome all new members who joined in April 2012.
  • 1688446 Ontario Inc  
  • A to Z Playground Maintenance & Consulting
  • A Way With It
  • Dive Source Scuba & Snorkel Shop2009 Business Directory
  • Equipoise Paralegal Services Professional Corporation
  • EcoSafe Environmental Health & Safety
  • Full Life Integrated Healthcare Centre
  • It's All About U
  • Prrrfect Pet Food
  • RGI Graphics Group
  • Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 43)
  • Shred - It
for a complete list of members who have joined since the Business Directory was published on April 1, 2011.
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This Month's Featured Chamber M2M  Offers

Carriage Trade Cleaning Centre  

M2M Advantage: Chamber members receive 10% off "in house" cleaning services. Two locations, 932 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa and 1414 King Street East, Courtice.   

 

Mack Lawyers   

M2M Advantage: Members enjoy a free one-hour consultation on any legal matter. Mack Lawyers is a proud Oshawa law firm specializing in business law, litigation, real estate, and wills & estates. Contact Craig Mack at (905) 571-1405 for details.   

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Chamber Events

   

 

Golf Tournament Gift Bag Promotion
Thu. Mar, 1/12 -
Fri. May, 11/12


Chamber Membership Orientation
Wed. Apr, 11/12


Women In Business
Wed. Apr, 18/12


Biz Under 40 - Young Professional Networking Event
Tue. May, 8/12


Lunch & Learn - Tips 4 Fearless Networking
Wed. May, 9/12


Membership Orientation - Jumpstart Your Membership
Thu. May, 10/12


Annual Golf Tournament
Thu. May, 17/12 | 11:00


Business 4 Breakfast
Thu. Jun, 14/12

 

Business Events  

 

 

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HST Information Seminar & Corporations An Introduction Registration
Thu. Apr, 12/12


7th Annual Economic
Outlook Breakfast
Tue. Apr, 17/12


The Table - Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony
Tue. Apr, 17/12 | 5:00


HST Information Seminar & Corporations An Introduction Registration
Thu. Apr, 26/12


"A Tribute To Our Troops" Dinner
Thu. Apr, 26/12


Durham Economic
Prosperity Conference
Fri. Nov, 9/12


Community Events 

 

 

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General Motors
Centre Events
Now through
Thu. May, 10/12


25th Annual Reverse Draw, Dinner & Silent Auction - Rotary Club Oshawa-Parkwood
Thu. Apr, 12/12


Public Open Houses for the Potential Runway 12/30 Extension
Oshawa Municipal Airport
Mon. Apr, 16/12
Tue. Apr, 17/12
Wed. Apr, 18/12


10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting - Centennial Retirement Residence
Sat. Apr, 21/12


Oshawa Community
Clean-up
Mon. Apr, 23/12 -
Mon. Apr, 30/12


A Taste For Life
Wed. Apr, 25/12


5th Annual "Clubhouse
Rock" Gala
Sat. May, 5/12


Hope, Health and Humour Symposium
Sat. May, 5/12


Oshawa Art Association Spring Studio Tour 2012
Sat. May, 5/12 - Sun. May, 6/12


Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oshawa-Whitby Annual Bowl for Kids Sake Campaign
Wed. May, 9/12


Durham Waterfront Community Ride
Sun. May, 27/12


Oshawa Art Association Juried Show 2012 - Robert McLaughlin Gallery
Thu. May, 31/12 -
Sun. Jun, 17/12


Race For Kids
Sat. Jun, 2/12


Zombie Walk - Fundraiser
Sat. Jun, 2/12


Running4Home Benefitting Habitat for Humanity
Sat. Jun, 9/12


8th Annual Peony Festival
Sat. Jun, 16/12 -
Sun. Jun, 17/12


Ride 4 United Way
Sun. Aug, 26/12



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44 Richmond St. W., Suite 100, Oshawa, ON  L1G 1C7
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