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Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to the December 2009 issue of our monthly e-newsletter.
 
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In This Issue
Unique Richmond Hill Gift Idea
19th Annual Business Achievement Awards
Holiday Open House
Though 'Tis' The Season To Be Jolly
Upcoming Events
Getting Ready for Ontario Sales Tax Harmonization
Mayor's 2010 Trade Mission to China
Group Insurance Plan: Dependents Life Insurance
AMD is Smart Commute 404-7 Employer of the Year
Welcome New Members
Stay in the Loop!
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Group Health Insurance 
 
 
Johnson Inc. Home & Auto Insurance

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Character Business
DECEMBER is COMPASSION MONTH!
I will do whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others. I will strive to understand and be sensitive to their feelings.

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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Unique Richmond Hill Gift Idea 

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Get your Vanderburgh House Ornament for just $9.95 and give a piece of Richmond Hill History to someone special.
Call 905-884-1961 ext. 25 to get yours now!
19th Annual Business Achievement Awards - Celebrate our Successes!  
 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel Suites & Convention Centre
600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill  
   
Click here for tickets!

Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!

Holiday Open House - December 2nd

Seasons Greetings

Thank you to all our Participants for making this Event a Huge Success!
Click here for pictures!
 
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE
The Chamber Offices will be closed for the Holidays starting Dec. 23rd and re-open on Jan. 3rd
Though 'Tis' The Season To Be Jolly, Reckless Partying Remains Pure Folly
 
We want to remind you that as you plan your workplace holiday festivities, be sure to plan for the safe arrival home of every guest. For some time now it has been settled law that where a guest at a workplace event consumes alcohol, drives and injures or damages someone or something, including the guest him/self, the host employer may be held liable by the court any for damage that is caused. Read more ......
Upcoming Chamber Events in December 2009 & January 2010
 
To register for any of the events click on the links given below:
 
December 9: Networking Breakfast and New Member Showcase     Sign-up
Location:
Sheraton Parkway - 600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill (Hwy 7 & Leslie)
Time: 7:30am-9:00am  
 
January 13: Networking Breakfast      Sign-up
Location: Krazy Cactus - 9825 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
Time: 7:30am-9:00am 
 
January 19: After Hours Networking   Sign-up 
Location: L'Arche Daybreak - 11339 Yonge
Street, Richmond Hill
Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm
 
January 26: Lunch & Learn Seminar   Sign-up 
Topic:
 Gain knowledge and improve overall performance of your greatest asset- your employees!
Location: Chamber Offices - 376 Church Street S, Richmond Hill
Time: 12:00noon-2:00pm 

Click here to view more events
Getting Ready for Ontario Sales Tax Harmonization
 
On March 26, 2009, the Ontario government announced in its annual budget that it will eliminate its existing provincial sales tax (PST) and introduce a harmonized sales tax regime with the Federal GST. This will take effect on July 1, 2010. Read more ...... 
Mayor's 2010 Trade Mission to China

Mayor Barrow will be a part of the upcoming GTA Mayor's mission to China in May 2010.
 
The China Trade Mission 2010 will visit Shanghai (including the Canadian Pavilion at Expo 2010), Beijing, Shijiazhuang (our Sister City) and Hong Kong over 10 days. The delegation will meet high level Canadian and Chinese government officials as well as local business organizations and businesses within the delegate's area of interest.
 
Click Here to find out more about this Trade Mission.
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan: Health Benefits

Our plans provide from 50% to 100% coverage of eligible expenses. Employees use health benefits most frequently to cover prescription costs. We offer traditional paper claim plans as well as ASSURE drug card plans, which provide benefits instantly at the pharmacy. Our health plans also cover major medical expenses like paramedical services (chiropractors, massage therapist, podiatrists, etc.), semi-private hospital, nursing care, ambulance, and medical appliances. These extended health care expenses can be covered with or without prescription drug benefits.
 
 
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
AMD is Smart Commute 404-7 Employer of the Year 
 
The Liberal
Smart Commute 404-7 is proud to announce AMD as winner of the Smart Commute "Employer of the Year" for Markham & Richmond Hill area. With programs to help employees carpool, take transit, cycle and telework, AMD has helped lead the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing healthy transportation choices.
Click here to read more.
 
To engage your company employees in Smart Commute's cost-effective commuting alternatives, contact us today at info@smartcommute404-7.ca
  
Welcome New Members 
 
CI Gear         Telecommunications     
905-907-1022      www.CIGear.com       
 
Clean This Mess      Cleaning Services      
416-402-0145        www.cleanthismess.com       
 
Dye & Durham Basics         Office Equipment/Supplies/Services
905-762-7100 ext. 7113      www.dyedurhambasics.ca      
 
Frank McKimm Partners       Consultants       
416-473-8672       http://web.me.com/frank.mckimm/Index/Partners.html        
 
iLearningGlobal.TV         Consultants
905-770-5786       
 
Investors Group         Financial Services
289-380-1950      
 
Keller Williams - Afshin Noohi        Real Estate
416-722-7772       www.realestatepropertyprices.com      
 
Manor Hill Fine Art        Retail / Wholesale
416-988-6901       www.manorhillfineart.com      
 
McGraw Design      Interior Design/Decorating
416-697-1492         www.mcgrawdesign.ca        
 
Personal Pastry Chef Service        Catering
905-883-3673         www.personalpastrychefservice.page.tl           
 
Prospect Management      Consultants
905-731-0237       
 
Realty Executive GTA Ltd. - Sri Jayasiri        Real Estate
905-209-7500 www.realtyexecutivesgta.com         
 
Top Notch Contracting       Contractors
416-970--8881        www.topnotchcontracting.ca     
 
Williams Coffee Pub       Restaurants
905-780-6338        
 
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Leslie Walker
Chief Executive Officer

376 Church Street South
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 9V8
Tel: (905) 884-1961
Fax: (905) 884-1962