Opening Doors To The Business Community!
Hope you are having a great summer! We are, and we're anticipating a very eventful fall season. Check out the event calendar and start to plan your September. Networking is the way to increase your bottom line!
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. Click here for details.
Sincerely,
Bob Malcolmson,
CEO & General Manager
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 2012 Durham Economic Prosperity Conference Nov. 9 - Save the Date!
The Durham Economic Prosperity Committee announced the line up of speakers who will be attending this year's Conference and the list is impressive. The 4th Durham Economic Prosperity Conference 2012, to be held on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Ajax Convention Centre, will feature keynote speakers, forums and interactive panel discussions.
Confirmed speakers to date are the: Honourable Brad Duguid, Ontario Minister of Economic Development and Innovation; Jianwei Yu, Consul (Commercial) Consulate General of the P.R. China in Toronto; Jeffrey R. Izzo, Chief of Political and Economic Section Consulate General U.S. Department of State; George A. Ross, Deputy Minister Northern Development & Mines; Dr. Ron Oberth, President, Organization of CANDU Industries (OCI); Derek Holt, Vice President Economics, Scotia Capital; Matt Wilson, V.P. Policy, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME); Steve Peters, Executive Director, Alliance of Ontario Food Processors (AOFP); Dr. Tim McTiernan, President and Vice-Chancellor, UOIT; Kathy Weiss, Region of Durham Economic Development & Tourism; and Dave Hare, Past-Chair, 2010 DEPC Committee
Attendance to the 2012 Durham Economic Prosperity Conference is by invitation only. Please email your request to be included on the invitation list. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CONFERENCE > > |
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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. Below is a list of upcoming events to get you out, building relationships and to keep your business development activities going.
NEW!
Now you can register online for all Chamber events!
 Member Orientation - JumpStart Program
Thursday, September 13, 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.
 Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Chamber Boardroom
44 Richmond Street West, Ste. 100, Oshawa
Topic: "SPEED NETWORKING"
This 'speed-dating' style event allows you to
promote your business one-on-one to each
person in the room. A fun, exciting way to meet
fellow members and make new contacts!!! This is a a FREE, MEMBERS ONLY event! Only one member representative per member business. Click here for more information and to register.
 Lunch with UOIT President,
Dr. Tim McTiernan Friday, September 14, 2012
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Kedron Dells Golf Course
2400 Ritson Road North, Oshawa
Speaker: Dr. Tim McTiernan, President of UOIT
UOIT achieved a significant milestone on June 27th, marking the 10th anniversary of the day UOIT officially came into being. Dr. McTiernan will address the tremendous growth and success since UOIT's inception and highlight its plans going forward. Click here for more information and to register.
 17th Annual Business Excellence Awards
Thursday, September 27, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Oshawa
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa The 2012 Honorees will be recognized at this special Awards presentation. This isn't your average, run-of- the-mill awards show-it's the "red carpet" party of the year! Click here for more information and to register.
Visit www.oshawachamber.com for more upcoming events. For your 2012 JumpStart Checklist, click here. |
NEW! Have You Logged Into The Member Only Section?
As part of our efforts to help our members interact with us, and each other, we have added a "Member Only" section to the website! You can now update your own information for the online business directory, add an employee, change your contact information, add a coupon, discount or insentive, register online for events and check which event you have registered for! Every member has been sent a new login code. If you haven't received yours, we want to hear from you! Login today!
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Business Of The Month
Full Life Integrated Healthcare Centre.
Full Life Integrated Healthcare Centre is Durham Region's newest full service centre offering Senior Day Programs, Adults with Disabilities Programs, Health and Wellness Clinics and much more, located at 843 King Street West, Unit 3, in Oshawa. Full Life Centre is very involved in supporting seniors in the community, raising money for Elder Abuse Awareness and being connected and supportive of all issues that seniors face. On June 15th they hosted an Elder Abuse Awareness event to raise awareness in the community and to help keep seniors safe. Pictured in this presentation from left to right are, Leigh York of Equipoise Paralegal Services Professional Organization, Sean McNamara of Petley-Hare Insurance, Shelley Portelance of Full Life Integrated Healthcare Centre, John Sturrup of JS2 Marketing & Communications, Cameron Ackerblade of Lyreco, Tina Dezi and Ossie Di Leva of Full Life Integrated Healthcare Centre and Robert Spruce of Computer Troubleshooters Oshawa. For more information, visit www.fulllifecentre.com.
On behalf of the Ambassador Committee and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, congratulations on being named Business of the Month for August 2012.
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Big Save with MLSE & Canadian Blood Services 
Join KX96 for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment's "Big Save" at the Oshawa Blood Donor Clinic on Monday, August 27th at Harmony & Taunton from 1-7PM. Everyone is invited to bring their stick for a fun pick game in the parking lot! The recipient who is the driving force behind The Big Save, is a five year old girl from Durham. Lily's father is a police officer with Durham Police and her mother is an employee of Whitby Shores. Click here to see her story featured on CityTV.
Donate blood and make the save of a life-time. To book your appointment to donate or to find the Big Save event in your area visit www.blood.ca or call 1-888-2-donate.
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  Congratulations to our luck business card draw winners, Keith Miller of W.B. White Insurance and Doug Bray of Meridian Credit Union, at the recent Autofest Media Launch BBQ held at the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce patio on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Each won a free pass to Autofest 2012. Pictured from left to right are Mike Williams of the Motor City Car Club, Doug Bray of Meridian Credit Union Pickering, Geoff Michie, President of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and Keith Miller of W.B. White Insurance.
SAVE THE DATE! Member's Grand Opening!
Speedpro Imaging Durham is hosting its Grand Opening, Tuesday, September 18th, 11AM - 1PM. Ribbon Cutting is at 11AM at 4-1333 Thornton Road South in Oshawa. Click here for details!
New Acute Cardiac Unit Opens at Lakeridge HealthLakeridge Health has opened a new Acute Cardiac Unit designed to provide the right care at the right time for people with serious heart illness.The Acute Cardiac Unit is a four-bed short stay unit located at Lakeridge Health Oshawa. It is designed as a 'step-down' unit where patients are monitored closely by a team of cardiologists and cardiac nurses until they are ready for care in a general hospital inpatient unit. Funding for the Acute Cardiac Unit was provided by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's Post Construction Operating Program. It is one of six new units to open at Lakeridge Health in the last 18 months.
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Welcome New Members in August 2012
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome all new members who joined in August 2012.  Belmonte Real Estate Brokerage REP. - Heather Baird -
Clean Up Trailer
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Dependable Marking Systems Ltd.
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Line-X Protective Coatings
Click here for a complete list of members who have joined since the Business Directory was published on April 1, 2012.
We encourage you to always . . . . . . .
HOW DO YOUR GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED? Advertise in the Business Directory! We are currently booking ad space for the 2013 Business Directory, sent to over 5700 key business decision makers. For more information contact Michelle Lea at 905.433.7854!
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ADVANTAGE PROGRAM
DO you want more business? What better way to encourage members to do business with you than to offer an incentive! TELL US ABOUT YOUR M2M OFFER! FREE listing to promote your own business through our online Member to Member Advantage program. Please email us the details of your special offer and your business will be featured in our M2M Directory! SAVE $$$
Review all M2M offers for additional savings for you and your employees! click here. This Month's Featured Chamber M2M Offers
GOCC members receive a 10% discount on all large scale imaging solutions including vehicle wraps and graphics, signs, banners, window graphics, trade show solutions and so many other great imaging products. Call Leanne Lebel at (905) 728-4444 or visit www.SpeedproDurham.ca
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Grow your Business with Owner and Employee Development
 today to learn more about the online education and training programs, and remember, Chamber Members receive a 15% discount on all purchases!
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Contribute!
Send us your news! 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
Business Events Click here to view all events,
scroll down right
side of home page Art and Technique Academy of Hairstyling and Esthetics - Now Enrolling
Thu. Aug, 9/12 - Fri. Aug, 31/12
John Howard Society - Dress To Impress Seminar
Tue. Aug, 28/12
Oshawa Business Technology & Software Networking Event!
Fri. Sep, 7/12
Oshawa Business Technology & Software Networking Event!
Fri. Sep, 7/12
Fall Programs At Management Development Centre (UOIT)
Mon. Sep, 17/12 - Wed. Nov, 21/12
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting - Speedpro Imaging
Tue. Sep, 18/12
UOIT Homecoming - Sponsor the Celebration
Thu. Sep, 20/12 - Thu. Sep, 20/12
An Audience with General Rick Hillier - "Leadership in Tough Times"
Tue. Sep, 25/12
Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAA)
Wed. Oct, 24/12
DSEA 5th Annual Energy Conference
Thu. Nov, 8/12
Durham Economic Prosperity Conference
Fri. Nov, 9/12
Capitalizing on CapAbilities Conference & Expo
Fri. Nov, 30/12 Community Events Click here to view all
events, scroll down
right side of home page
DOWNTOWN OSHAWA FARMERS' MARKET
Tue. Jun, 12/12 -
Tue. Sep, 4/12
Free 2 Bowl - All Summer Long
Mon. Jul, 2/12 -
Fri. Aug, 31/12
General Motors Centre Events
Sun. Jul, 15/12 -
Sat. Dec, 15/12
Events for Seniors
Tue. Aug, 7/12 -
Thu. Aug, 30/12
Cones for Kids Day
Fri. Aug, 24/12 -
Mon. Sep, 3/12
Ride 4 United Way
Sun. Aug, 26/12
Big Save with MLSE & Canadian Blood Services
Mon. Aug, 27/12
Ontario Police Memorial Golf Tournament
Wed. Aug, 29/12
10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament - Habitat For Humanity Durham
Thu. Sep, 6/12
5th Annual Bobby Baun Golf Classic
Thu. Sep, 6/12
Oshawa Rotary Ribfest
Fri. Sep, 7/12 -
Sun. Sep, 9/12
UOIT Ridgebacks 2012-2013 Schedule
Sat. Sep, 8/12 -
Sat. Feb, 9/13
Tee Off To End MS - Golf Tournament
Thu. Sep, 13/12
Durham Family Court Clinic AGM
Wed. Sep, 19/12
Durham Family Court Clinic AGM
Wed. Sep, 19/12
Golf for Kids Sake Tournament - BBBS
Wed. Sep, 19/12
Oshawa Mayor's Gala
Fri. Sep, 21/12
6th Annual Phil Rooney Memorial Golf Tournament
Sat. Sep, 22/12
Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase
Sun. Sep, 23/12
GM Centre Event - Marianas Trench Face the Music
Wed. Oct, 17/12
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