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In This Enewsletter...
Business Book of the Month Club
Stay in the Loop!
Economic Update with Minister of Finance
Peru Trip - Info Session
BBQ & AGM
Business Awards - Nominations Open
Upcoming Chamber Events
Municipal Election Voter Eligibility
Municipal Election - All Candidates Event
Wonderland - Special Discounts
YR Biz series
Are you Seeking Investment for Your Business?
Welcome New Members
Member Offers
Portraits of Giving
New Member Benefit Programs
Mackenzie Health - Community Report
Strategic Plan Final Report 2014
Rapidway for Yonge Street Richmond Hill
Thinking about cycling to work?

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Book for August

 


Interviews with more than two hundred CEOs to offer business leaders the wisdom and guidance to move an organization faster, to be quick and nimble, and to rekindle the whatever-it-takes collective spark of a start-up, all with the goal of innovating and thriving in a relentlessly challenging global economy. Read more.....

 

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 Stay in the Loop!  
 
Keep up with the latest news and events in and around Richmond Hill. 

Quick Links
 Invitation to an Economic Update with the 
Minister of State for Finance - Aug. 19
 
Honourable Kevin Sorenson Minister of State (Finance)
Member of Parliament for Crowfoot
hosted by: Costas Menegakis, MP Richmond Hill
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Richmond Hill Theatre for the Performing Arts
10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill
Hear the latest directly from Ottawa on:
The state of the economy,
The plan to return to balance budget balance while keeping taxes low,
Financial Literacy initiatives; and ... more.
Attendance is free. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.

& Volunteer Recognition with Annual General Meeting
Recognizing & Honouring Excellence in our Business Community



2014 Business Winners
This is your opportunity to recognize a client, supplier, partner or yourself!
                Upcoming Events in August 2014            
 
Aug 13: Business @ Business
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Touro Brazilian Steakhouse & Wine Bar
125 York Blvd, Richmond Hill

Aug 19: Meeting with Hon. Kevin Sorenson Minister of State (Finance)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Richmond Hill Theatre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill 
 
Aug 20: Annual Chamber BBQ & AGM
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Vanderburgh House (Chamber Office)
376 Church St. South, Richmond Hill 
Municipal Election Voter Eligibility
 
Eligible to vote? Visit  VoterLookup.ca to confirm your elector eligibility for the upcoming municipal election. Have your say. Log on today.
Municipal Election Day
Monday, October 27, 2014

Sept 4 - Ward 3 & 4 Candidates
Location: Elgin West Community Centre, Gym - 11099 Bathurst St, Richmond Hill

Sept 16 - Ward 5 & 6 Candidates
Location: Langstaff Community Centre, Gym - 155 Red Maple Rd, Richmond Hill

Sept 23 - Ward 1 Candidates
Location: Oak Ridges Community Centre, Gym, 12895 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill

Oct 2 - Regional Councillor Candidates
Location: Richland Academy - 11570 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

Oct 7 - Mayoral Candidates
Location: Richland Academy - 11570 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

TBA - Ward 2 Candidates
Location: TBA
Special Group Discount for RHCOC Members
   
Tickets starting as low as $36.99 + taxes
Call the office at 905-884-1961 ext. 25 or email us for Promo Code.

Canadian-EU Trade Agreement - Explore Opportunities at the Import Export Conference


Nov. TBA:  Education Revolution - Workforce of Tomorrow

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Are you Seeking Investment for Your Business?

On August 26th Plazacorp Ventures will be at ventureLAB looking to meet interesting companies that fit their investment mandate.
Any companies interested in doing an investment presentation, must submit their company 1-pager by August 5th.
Click here for more information.
     Welcome New Members: July 2014    
 
New MembersPhoneCategory
905-237-2012
Health / Wellness
CWF Group647-860-7220
Financial planing/ investment services
Express Rooter Plumbing416-746-5116
Plumbing
First Richmond Centre Inc.905-886-3002
Executive Office Space
Hair zzaplon647-871-9114
Beauty Salons/Spas
Heat 'N Go Pest Control416-591-9229
Animal/Pest Control
ITB Ltd. (International Trusted Bros.)416-316-4994
Import/Export;Freight
Nando's905-508-6500Restaurants 
Patches & Labels Co.905-881-2180Promotional Products/Trophies
SRCO Professional Corporation� 905-882-6226Accounting/Bookkeeping Services;Financial Planning/Investment Services
The Gardener Richmond Hill North905-780-8328Landscaping/Property Services
Tutoring Expert905-484-1456Education/Training

Featured Members for August

Artsoft Expo Solutions Inc.

DOCUPRO

Lenmark Communications Ltd.

Holiday Inn

 

Every month we will be featuring some of our members & their saving programs

 

For Great Offers from fellow Chamber Members,
please click here.
As a RHCOC member, if you want to offer discounts to other members, please contact Lucy Chen at 905-884-1961 ext. 25
This year marks Merk Photography`s 5th Anniversary of the Portraits of Giving Photography Exhibit and also celebrates the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce`s past president Marj Andre, read more ....
Are You Taking Advantage of your Chamber Membership?

Introducing New Member Benefit Programs

Every day the Purolator network successfully delivers more promises to more points across Canada than any other parcel and freight solutions provider. We understand the importance of delivering your promise, without the worry. Read More...

Chamber members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services! You'll receive 30% off small package shipments within Canada, to the U.S. and to worldwide destinations, 25% off imports into Canada, discounts starting at 75% off freight shipments and more. To get started today, visit www.membersbenefitprogram.com/RHCOC  or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST. In addition, you can get 10% off printing, packaging, and mailbox rentals at The UPS Store�.Click here to obtain The UPS Store 'Get More' card.

Click here for other Cost Saving Benefits and our Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan. 

Mackenzie Health is pleased to share the 2013/14 Community Report entitled 50 Years of Caring. The report profiles the many innovations, investments and changes we have made over the past year in our mission to "relentlessly improve care to create healthier communities."

 

Highlights of the past year include:

  • partnering with Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre to enhance access to highly specialized tertiary and quaternary services for people in York Region,
  • achieving a number of milestones toward the construction of the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital, to begin in 2015, and
  • creating an Innovation Unit, a first-in-Canada project which features a unique integration of advanced technologies that transforms the delivery of care.

Also visit www.mackenziehealth.ca.

Strategic Plan Final Report 2014 

 

Over the past five years Richmond Hill has made substantial progress towards achieving our vision for the future: Richmond Hill, where people come together to build our community. The Strategic Plan Final Report describes how we are building a new kind of urban, investing in our community, enhancing services and strengthening our financial health.

Click here to view the Strategic Plan Final Report 2014

Yonge Street in Richmond Hill, the rapidway will extend 6.5 km from Highway 7 to 19th Avenue/ Gamble Road, and will include 7 new vivastations.

All these vivastations will feature a fully accessible, 27-metre-long platform, including a 9-metre-long enclosed section with motion-activated heaters. Read more...

Thinking about cycling to work?

 

Here are some tips to get you started....

  • Buy a new bike or dust off that bike you've had for years and get a tune up.
  • Make a check-list of what you'll need to make your bike the new vehicle of choice: a bell, reflective tape, lights for the front and the back of your bike, water bottle cage, a bike rack or basket, tire repair kit, a rear-view mirror, a bike radio, streamers, a travel mug holder...the accessory options are endless!  
  • Create a map to your destination or get biking directions at Google Maps
  • Do a test ride to your pre-mapped destination on the weekend.
  • Take it easy. Start slow. Begin by riding one day per week to build up your cardio and confidence.
  • Feeling rusty on the rules of the road? Brush up or take a refresher course
  • Learn about cycling in York Region.
  • Look out for bike clubs and events in your community

Need more information?  Contact usor check out our website to learn about customized and practical solutions for a better commute.