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In This Issue...
30th Annual Golf Tournament
2010 Canada Day Home Show
Upcoming Chamber Events
Welcome New Members
Bill 168 Breakfast Seminar
HOTLINE TO HR - Bill 168
HRPYR - Bill 168
HRPYR - Bill 168
Argos Football Fantasy Camp
SC Bike 2 Work Day
Town's New Official Plan
YR Renovation Contest
Group Insurance Plan
Stay in the Loop!
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Chamber Benefit Programs
 
Esso Imperial Oil 
 
Chamber eLearning Centre 
Group Health Insurance 
 
 
Johnson Inc. Home & Auto Insurance

TD Merchant Services 

 
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Smart Commute 404-7
 
Character in Business 2010
May is RESPONSIBILITY Month!
 
I will be accountable for my actions, be reliable and keep my commitments.
 
 Each month we will bring you a character initiative that we hope you and your company will embrace to build strong and compassionate employees that value loyalty and respect
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30th Annual Golf & Recreation Day!  

 at the Richmond Hill Golf & Country Club
Tuesday, June 1st
This event is all about having fun and making connections
Beginner or pro golfers! We can put you in a foursome!
or join us for a recreation day and enjoy the indoor/outdoor rec facilities at the Country Club then join the group for reception and luncheon
Winners of the 2009 Johnson Cup, Montana's Cookhouse, with Graham Stoddart (left) and Yvonne Brady of Johnson Inc.  
2009 Johnson Cup Winners
 
18 Hole Tournament! Shotgun Start! Best Ball Format! Contests and Give Aways!
 
 
Premier Sponsor
Johnson Inc. Home & Auto Insurance
 
Luncheon Sponsor                       Golf Cart Sponsor
Minken Logo                                  town of richmond hill  

                             Hole Sponsors
 
Allstate          BDO Canada LLP    The Liberal
Powerstream Inc.      Molson     
                                
 and more available!
 
Golf Day Photos Courtesy of SNAP Richmond Hill
 
Click here
to register now and take advantage of early bird prices

For sponsorship opportunities, please
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For more details, contact Monica at 905-884-1961 ext.21 or at mcostello@rhcoc.com

Promote Your Business at the Town of Richmond Hill's 2010 Canada Day Home Show!  

 Canada Day Home Show
 
Are you a part of a community group or commercial business that would like to reach out to the residents of Richmond Hill? Then book your booth at the 2010 Canada Day Home Show today! Over 18,000 people attended last year's Home Show and similar attendance is expected this year. Each booth rental comes with a 6 foot table space to promote your business to the community.
 
 Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Sports Complex, Richmond Green Park
 
For registration form, please click here
 
For questions about the home show, please contact David at 905-884-1961 ext.31 or at membership1@rhcoc.com 
Upcoming Chamber Events in May 2010
 
To register for any of the events, click on the links given below:
 
May 12: Networking Breakfast and New Member Showcase
Location:
Richmond Hill Golf Club - 8755 Bathurst Street, Richmond Hill
 
May 18: After Hours Networking Event - Dytronix.com
Location:
30 Via Renzo Drive, Richmond Hill
 
May 20: Bill 168: The RHCOC, MBT, and VCC Present...
Location:
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North - 600 Highway 7 East
 
May 25: Meet The Toronto Argonauts at the Football Fantasy Camp
Location:
Holy Trinity School - 11300 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill
 
May 26:After Hours Networking Hosted By: The Toronto Argonauts
Location:
Jack Astor's - 155 York Blvd, Richmond Hill
 
May 27: Joint After Hours Speed Networking
Location:
Tuscany Event Centre - 222 Edward Street, Aurora
 
Click here to view more events
Welcome New Members! 
 
       
Auto Detail Bay & Glass Inc.                        Automotive
905-771-1525                            www.autodetailbay.com
 
Baluke Dental Studios                                       Dental
905-764-6322                                      www.baluke.com
 
Canadian Blood Services                               Non Profit
905-301-4991                                          www.blood.ca
 
DYNAMICA                                      Importing/Exporting
905-737-2026         
 
FouFou Dog                                              Wholesalers
416 628 1916                                  www.foufoudog.com
 
Oak Ridges Wings & Things                        Restaurants
905-313-0444
 
Padgett Business Services              Accounting Services
905-918-0181                           www.smallbizpros-rh.com
 
RBC Dominion Securities                Financial Institutions
905-764-5561
 
Romance Homes                                     Construction
416-731-6580                          www.romancehomes.com
 
T.I.M. International Corp.                  Business Services
416-733-3735 ext.28 
 
 
To view all members click here
MBT Logo 2010RHCOCVaughan Chamber 2010 

Bill 168 Breakfast Seminar: Violence and Harassment in the Workplace - May 20th
 
 
   Seminar presented by:
Minken Employment Lawyers
 
By June 15, 2010, all employers for both large and small businesses in Ontario must have conducted a workplace assessment of violence, draft policies on violence and harassment in the workplace and create programs to implement these policies at the workplace.
 
Will Your Business Be Prepared?
 
Click here for Bill 168 Summary 
 
For more information or t
o register onlineclick here
HOTLINE TO HR - Bill 168
 
 
As one of North America's leading providers of Human Resources administrative solutions HOTLINE TO HR helps companies of all sizes efficiently manage their Human Resources systems, compliances and processes allowing them to concentrate on their core competencies.
 
HOTLINE TO HR provides 24/7 Human Resource support via telephone or email for a flat monthly fee.  
 
Bill 168 will come into effect on June 15, 2010. Bill 168, which requires employers to develop policies to address workplace violence and harassment and to assess the risk of violence in its workplace. Click here for Bill 168 White Paper. 
 
HOTLINE TO HR is proud to provide a free Employee Handbook valued at $500.00. This is offer is exclusive to Chamber members only.
 
A main advantage of issuing an Employee Handbook is to establish a uniform employment policy.  To maintain a good hallmark of employee relations, an Employee Handbook defines and codifies the employer's standards. These defined and communicated standards allow employers to treat employees consistently on a long term basis. An Employee Handbook is also the most convenient device for communicating established employer standards to the workforce.
 
Click here for Bill 168 White Paper

 
Please feel free to contact Enzo Logozzo at 416-619-7867 or by email at info@hotlinetohr.com
Human Resources Professionals of York Region - Bill 168
 
Recent amendments to Bill 168 received Royal Assent requiring employers to comply by June 15, 2010.  The Act requires employers to develop a program with respect to violence and harassment in the workplace, and other matters.  An employer's Company Policy must include measures to control risks of workplace violence and harassment, failure to comply with the new Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) regulations will result in extensive fines and/or imprisonment penalties.
 
For more information about the Government of Ontario's Bill 168 regulations, click here
HST Seminar - Is Your Business Ready?
How Will Your Business Be Affected?
 
Come to one of our sessions to learn more about the HST from our presenters: 
 
- Glenn Lott, Chartered Accountant, Lott and Company
- Harry Chana, Senior Tax Manager, BDO Canada LLP
 
Click on desired date below to register online:
 
 
Click Here for additional information on the HST Transitional Rules
Are You Ready To Play With The Pros??? 
Argos
Mark your calendars:
 

Smart Commute 404-7 Bike 2 Work Day - May 31st!

Smart Commute 404-7, a joint Richmond Hill & Markham chamber project, works on behalf of businesses and employees to ease traffic - specifically along Hwys 404 & 7.
 
Smart Commute 404-7 Assistant Manager Basil Marcello with Svetlana Bibk, 2009 Grand Prize Winner
Bike2WORK
Smart Commute 404-7, a joint Richmond Hill & Markham chamber project, works on behalf of businesses and employees to ease traffic - specifically along Hwys 404 & 7.

Smart Commute presents the annual Bike to Work Day Bike Tour, around local business parks in Richmond Hill & Markham - this year on Monday May 31st.  It's a great day to bring your bicycle to our event for a free tune-up, before the summer cycling starts - whether on bike trails or in traffic, everyone needs to ride confidently on a tuned-up vehicle.  
 
- Smart Commute 404-7 offers in-house or online employee surveys
- to determine willingness to share commuting experiences
- to determine willingness to change method of commute
- to improve workday experience for everyone involved
- to improve premises access, parking, movement of goods, clients, staff motivation, health, stress levels
- and to keep York Region the business location of choice in the GTA
 
Visit www.smartcommute.ca for all the details on the May 31st Bike to Work Day and join us to promote active commuting in your workplace.
Proposed New Official Plan for the Town of Richmond Hill
 
An Open House will be held on May 12, 2010 and a Public Meeting will be held on June 9, 2010 regarding the Proposed New Official Plan for the Town of Richmond Hill.
 
 
York Region launches bathroom renovation contest

The Regional Municipality of York and Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse are offering area residents a chance to win all the ingredients of a model, water-efficient bathroom.
 For more information, click here  
 

              Group Insurance People Ad

Click here to learn more about the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.

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
Stay in the Loop!
 
Keep up with the latest news and events in and around Richmond Hill.
 
Vivanext - 2  Your link to Viva's plan for the next generation of rapid transit in York Region.
 
Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre  Click here
 
Regional Municipality of York  Click here 
 
York Central Hospital  Click here
 
 
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts  Click Here 
 
Bryon Wilfert, MP, Richmond Hill  Click Here
 

Paul Calandra, MP, Oak Ridges-Markham  Click Here
 
Reza Moridi, MPP, Richmond Hill  Click Here 
 
Helena Jaczek, MPP, Oak Ridges-Markham  Click Here
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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