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As a new member* you are entitled to one complimentary logo insert in the E-Newsletter. Contact the office at 905-884-1961 ext. 25 for details.
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October is INCLUSIVENESS Month!
I will work to build a community where everyone feels included, empowered, and valued for his or her unique contributions.
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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Fresh Electricity Savings for Business
Get up to $2,500 in refrigeration upgrades and a FREE energy audit.
Your refrigeration system can represent up to 75% of your business's energy use. PowerStream's Business Refrigeration Incentives Program can help significantly reduce your energy costs.
Restaurants, small grocery stores, butchers, bakeries, florists and convenience stores are ideal candidates for this program.
Click here for details!
Program brought to you by:
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Broadband Strategy in York Region
Broadband infrastructure critical to supporting existing and attracting new business growth.
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Business and Bandwidth - Oct. 16
High speed Internet technology is creating exciting new business opportunities and markets.The rise of virtual gaming environments, the use of data to drive insights, the explosion of video content is revolutionizing businesses, communities and organizations.
The use of these emerging technologies is becoming a key way for leading companies to outperform their peers.
Here is a conference where you will discover new ways to capture market share from your competitors and succeed in the competitive marketplace. Click Here for Details!
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
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Upcoming Events in October 2013
October 9: Business@Breakfast
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Richmond Hill Country Club, 8905 Bathurst St., Richmond Hill
October 15: Business After 5
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Touro Brazilian Steakhouse, 125 York Blvd, Richmond Hil
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October 16: Business and Bandwidth Conference
Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 10268 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
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October 24: Lunch & Learn Seminar - Grow Your Business with Email and Social Media
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Location: RHCOC Office,376 Church St. South, Richmond Hill
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Welcome New Members at Business@Breakfast
Sash Munjal of ShortTrips.ca (Membership Services Committee); Adam Rivard of Edward Jones; Jesse Okum of Kelsey's and Leslie Whidden of RHCOC (CEO)
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TMS School Opens New Wing - Elgin Mills Campus
Congratulations TMS School on a successful opening and ribbon cutting ceremony event at the Elgin Mills Campus!
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York Region Open Data Program
York Regional Council approves York Region Open Data program
After a one-year pilot project, York Regional Council today approved an Open Data program for The
Regional Municipality of York.
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$50 MILLION A DAY Report
The fastest growing markets for oil and gas now lie in non-OECD nations; however, Canada cannot respond to this opportunity as it lacks the infrastructure to get energy to tidewater and overseas. This lack of market access has cost Canada as much as $50 million a day. Jobs, tax revenues and other economic benefits are all at stake.
The Canadian Chamber is committed to having this discussion and will kick it off during International Trade Day on October 29, 2013.
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The Big 5 - 0 Let's Get You Interested in Voting
York Region Media Group series in which we challenge voter apathy with the goal of increasing voter turnout to at least 50 per cent in the next municipal election in October 2014.
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Economic Development Newsletter
Featured Article: Career Focus Small Business Grants for Hiring - Retroactive to April 2013
To access the newsletter for other articles, click here
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Portraits of Giving Richmond Hill Reception
For a 4th year, professional photography meets warm, personal stories to create a unique and inspiring exhibit that celebrates York Region people who give back to their communities.
Join photographer, Karen Merk, LPPOC, and writer Cindy Shaver, at the Richmond Hill opening for the 4th Annual Portraits of Giving Exhibit and get inspired!
Date: Saturday, November 9, 2013
Time: 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM (EST)
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2013 Richmond Hill Santa Clause Parade
The 2013 Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade is scheduled for Sunday, November 24 at 1:30 p.m.
This year's theme is Once Upon A Christmas. Parade participants are encouraged to incorporate the parade theme into their entry's
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Are you a Smart Commuter?
Babak (centre) with GENIVAR's Sustainability Group receiving a gift card for sharing his smart commute story
Curious about carpooling? Smart Commute FAQs
He provides candid insight on how it worked for him.
Thank you to GENIVAR's Markham Sustainability Group for providing the Q &A
Contact us to learn about customized and practical solutions for a better commute.
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Group Insurance Plan
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News from vivaNext
This is an exciting time for York Region, with the Highway 7 rapidway expansion under way. To support businesses within the limits of construction, Metrolinx-vivanext worked with the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, to develop the Shop 7 business support program. To learn more and to get the scoop on construction, please visit the VivaNext website!
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RHYPE - Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Richmond Hill Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs
A "40 & under" group that help in the engagement and retention of young professionals by organizing networking & professional development, initiatives, more...
Click here for pictures from the Event!
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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.
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