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Chamber Benefit Programs
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SEPTEMBER is COURAGE MONTH!
I will stand up for my beliefs and principles and face challenges, fear and difficulty with fortitude.
Each month we will bring to you a character initiative that we hope you and your company will embrace, to build strong and compassionate employees with loyalty and respect. | |
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Annual Mayor's Luncheon & Members' Showcase
Mayor David Barrow will be giving the annual "State of Richmond Hill" address. Come and hear about matters that concern you and your business.
September 25th, 2009
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Richmond Hill Country Club - 8905 Bathurst St. North
Display Tables Available for Members; Call 905-884-1961 ext. 25 for information.
Click here to Register!
Event Sposored by:
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Business Achievement Awards - Who are you nominating? 
This is your opportunity to recognize a client, supplier, partner or yourself!
All Richmond Hill businesses are eligible.
Click here for nomination information and form
Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities |
| Upcoming Chamber Events in August
To register for any of the events click on the links given below:
September 9: Networking Breakfast Sign-up
Location: Lone Star Texas Grill - 9301 Yonge St., Richmond Hill
Time: 7:30am-9:00am
September 15: After Hours Networking Sign-up
Location: Markham Executive Suites - 7030 Woodbine Avenue, Markham
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
September 17: Lunch & Learn Sign-up
Presented by: Chamber e-Learning
Location: Chamber Offices - 376 Church St. South, Richmond Hill
Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
September 25: Mayor's Luncheon Sign-up
Location: Richmond Hill Country Club - 8905 Bathurst St., Richmond Hill
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
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Mystery Shopping Program
Mystery Shopping is a form of market research. It provides businesses with an affordable opportunity to assess how they're doing on customer service.
Posing as a typical customer, the mystery shopper observes service quality. They not only identify gaps and best practices, they provide tips for improvement. The Mystery Shopper Program is well-suited for both the small business owner and national chains. For more information call Jim Davidson at 416-447-7219 or email at jim.davidson@competitactics.com |
Joint Tax Information Seminars for Small to Medium-sized Businesses
September to December Sessions
The Ontario Ministry of Revenue and the Canada Revenue Agency have teamed up to present a FREE, joint seminar about PST and federal GST/HST for small to medium-sized businesses.
Seminar leaders will:
- show you how the taxes work
- explain tax credits and overpayments
- help you understand the similarities and differences between PST & GST/HST
- clarify your responsibilities for collecting and remitting the two taxes
- answer your questions
The Seminars are available at various locations. Click here for the date, time & location. |
| Canada Small Business Financing Program
Small businesses are an important part of Canada's economy, but they face unique challenges when they look for financing. The Canada Small Business Financing Program helps you with your financing needs. The program's main objectives are:
- to help new businesses get started and established firms make improvements and expand
- to improve access to loans that would not otherwise be available to small businesses
- to stimulate economic growth and create jobs for Canadians
On average, the program helps small businesses access 10,000 loans worth more than $1 billion each year. Read more ...... |
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"How to do Business with the Public Sector in York Region"
FREE SEMINAR - September 16, 2009 (Wednesday)
Topics: "Public Sector Purchasing, Biddingo, Tender Do's and Dont's", presented by The York Purchasing Co-operative Location: Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket Time: This complimentary seminar and runs from 8:15 - 10:30 a.m. To enquire and register: email bernice.feeney@york.ca, and click here to view a document for more information. |
9th Annual Workplace Wellness Conference
The 9th Annual Workplace Wellness Conference will be held on Wednesday, Oct 21st at Glenway Country Club in Newmarket. The conference titled "Surviving to Thriving: Making Stress Work for You and Your Team - building a resilient workforce" is a timely topic for employers and employees who may be experiencing the impact of stress caused by these challenging economic times. Read More ..... Click here for the brochure! |
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan: Employee Assistance
You can make professional counselling services available to all your employees. It's an effective way to help them deal with serious issues, including relationship problems and dependency issues, before they lead to absences from work or even a disability claim. Coverage provides up to 12 hours of confidential counselling for each employee annually and employees can access the service 24/7.
For further information, contact our Chamber representative:
Rod Johnson, Johnson Financial Group; P. (905) 750-0032 x 223; F. (905) 750-0033; E.-mail - rod@jfginc.com www.chambers.ca |
Smart Commute 404-7: Emergency Ride Home
 What is Emergency Ride Home?
Emergency Ride Home is a program that helps commuters to 'smart commute' to work while resting assured that they have a way to get home in urgent circumstances. Read more.....
To engage your company employees in Smart Commute's cost-effective commuting alternatives, contact us today at info@smartcommute404-7.ca | |
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Stay in the Loop!
Keep up with the latest news and events in and around Richmond Hill.
 Your link to Viva's plan for the next generation of rapid transit in York Region.
click here
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts click here
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