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In This Enewsletter...
Business Awards - Get Your Tickets NOW!
2015 Business Directory
Home & Lifestyle Show
The Dialogue...Young professionals & entrepreneurs
Nomination - Board of Directors
Canada-Ontario Job Grant
Ontario Retirement Pension Plan
Yonge Street Construction
Maximize Your Membership
HR Services for Chamber Members
Upcoming Chamber Events
Welcome New Members at Breakfast
Welcome New Members
Business Book of the Month Club
Member Offers
New Smart Commute Tool

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March is PERSEVERANCE Month!  

I will not give up when things get tough. I will stick to my goals and work hard to achieve them, despite obstacles and challenges.

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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2015 Business Directory 

LAST CALL!
Advertising Opportunities Available!
Call David Bigelow at 
905-884-1961 ext. 31

Make sure your listing is correct. Click here to check your current listing (you will have to type in your company name)
Richmond Hill Home & Lifestyle Show

Young professionals & entrepreneurs - join us for a candid discussion on March 25th

CALL FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS 


 
The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce (RHCOC) is officially accepting nominations for the 2015-2016 Board of Directors. Do you want to see Richmond Hill enhanced as the place to live, work, play and invest?  You can make a difference.  

RHCOC members in good standing may self-nominate for one of the Board of Directors positions or be nominated by another member.  All nominations will be considered and accepted contingent upon the nominee's acceptance of nomination. Click here to submit your nomination.

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

 

Employers can now receive 2/3 of the training costs for existing & new employees for up to a maximum of$10,000/person!
Ontario signed the Canada-Ontario Job Fund (COJG) Agreement with the federal government in October 2014.  This agreement recognizes Ontario's workforce as our most valuable economic asset and the impact that employer involvement in training decisions has on business performance. Click here for details.

Could the Ontario Retirement Pension Plan hurt the province's economy? 

The Business Perspective on the Undersaving Challenge in Ontario 

OCC recently provided a submission to the Government of Ontario on its proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP). Co-signed by leaders from nearly 50 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, the submission expresses our collective concern that the government's proposed approach to tackle the so-called "undersaving challenge" could have unintended negative consequences for the province's economy.
Yonge Street Construction - Business Support Program
Vivanext

York Region is growing. That's awesome news for businesses. But before we get there we have to build for it. That includes rapid transit, wider boulevards, new water mains and more. Construction can make the going get tough. We're here to make sure everyone keeps going.
To help support local businesses during the construction phase, vivaNext has developed a business support program in collaboration with local chambers of commerce and boards of trade that offers tools and information for their continued success as well as opening project information offices in the community. The program also gets the word out that businesses are still open during construction. 
Learn more about the Business Support Programs by contacting Community Liaison:

Leslie Pawlowski      phone 905.886.6767 Ext 71357     cell 905.505.1430

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Make the most of your investment! Get an overview of how the chamber can help your business - Join Us on April 1

A recent survey reported that 40% of employees who receive poor job training leave their positions within the first year, citing the lack of skills training and development as the principal reason for moving on. For more information Click Here

FREE HR Services for RHCOC Members

                Upcoming Events in March 2015          

Mar. 10: Business Awards 2015  Sign Up
Time: 6:00pm - 9:30pm  Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill 

Mar. 16: Business After 5 Sponsored by: Rotary Club  Sign Up
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm  Location: Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel, Suites and Convention Centre, 600 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill

Mar. 24: AccessibilityWorks Sign Up 
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm  Location Richmond Hill Chambers of Commerce 376 Church Street South, Richmond Hill (Staples' Boardroom)

Mar. 25: The Dialogue by RHYPE  Sign Up 
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00pm  Location Richmond Hill Chambers of Commerce 376 Church Street South, Richmond Hill (Staples' Boardroom)
Welcome New Members at Business@Breakfast

Left to Right: Livio DiCenso of Centennial Railings; Heather Keeling of Mortgage Intelligence; Ashley Kwong of Memory & Company; Monica Bryan of Visual Solutions; Kathrin Bussmann of Verbaccino and Tony Whibley of Klutzfoto.
     Welcome New Members:  March 2015     
CompanyPhoneBusiness
905-889-5689Aviation
1-844-297-8448
Mailing Services/Marketing/Public Relations
416-645-9428Financial Planning/Investment Services
905-884-1633Engineering 
416-243-9928Giftware
905-884-7550Dental
647-408-1457Employment Services
905-787-3131Education/Training
416-900-3435Human Resources
416-669-2203Accounting/Bookkeeping Services
905-927- 9986Advertising Agencies 
905-508-5791Education/Training 
905-883-0844Music
905-882-5885Eye Glasses/Optical
905-886-2800Florist/Nurseries
905-237-9188Beauty Salons/Spas
416-277-1627Real Estate 
IQ Eyes on Yonge Optical 905-787-9393Optical
905-770-2111Dental
905-884-3334Pet Services/Supplies
905-787-0900Automotive
416-303-9725Insurance
905-888-8808Vacuums
Books for March recommended by: Joan Girot of

 The Google Boys

 Sergey Brin and Larry Page In Their Own  Words

By: Sergey Brin and Larry Page 

This book offers a glimpse into the minds behind one of the world's greatest tech companies. Drawn from more than a decade of interviews, public statements, and media coverage, this book serves up Brin and Page's most thought-provoking insights, in their own words. Read More....

Want To Share Your Business Book of The Month? Click here ....  

Featured Members for March

 

Minuteman Press

Mr. Handyman 

Richmond Hill Toyota

Raven Essences 

 

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

Have you checked out the Smart Commute tool?


This innovative tool helps you see what options are available, match your trip with others, and track the impacts of your transportation choices by entering your starting point (A) and destination (B) to explore travel options. The system provides a comparison of distance, travel time, cost, calories burned and CO2 emissions generated by each option. The tool incorporates carpooling, walking, biking, telework, and public transit, and compares various options with driving alone.

Do you have a question about your commute?

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