Join Us at our 25th Annual Business Award in Recognizing & Honouring Excellence in our Business Community

Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel, Suites and Convention Centre 
Click here to get your tickets; 
Single: $150/ticket; Table of 8: $1200/Table
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FINALISTS
In This Enewsletter...
2016 Business Awards
Workforce Planning Board - Tomorrow's Race for Talent.
Welcome Earl Sky
Learn about Advisory Boards on Feb. 26
SAVE on Office Products
Members at the Women in Business Networking
Upcoming Events
Savings for Members
Membership Drive - Thank you to our Volunteers and New Members
Guide for New Businesses
Magnet - JobMatch
Promote Your Business to New Members
Member Offers
Welcome New Members
Business Book of the Month Club
Yonge Street Construction
Smart Commute

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Chair's Message - February 2016


The Government Affairs Committee in conjunction with the Town of Richmond Hill Council, invited members to attend a Town Budget Review, to discuss the proposed 2016 Budget.
Good discussion on taxes, user fees and how to engage the business community more effectively on issues.   Read more ....
Tomorrow's Race for Talent 
Winning hiring and retention strategies that save time, money and increase the productivity and engagement of your workforce 

WHEN: Friday, 4 March 2016 from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
WHERE: Edward Village Markham - (former Delta Markham). 50 East Valhalla Drive. Markham

Inspiring Keynote Speakers;
Peter Aceto, President and CEO of Tangerine
Peter Shurman, Executive Coach, Author and Broadcaster
 
Choose from 12 information sessions, ranging from diversity to employer branding, from accessing global talent to working cohesively with millennials and baby boomers from many more insightful speakers. 
Make this half-day conference a 'must attend' event. 
REGISTER       
Welcome Earl Sky 

The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce  that Earl Sky has joined the staff
as Manager of Business Development. 

Earl a long standing member and past Chair of the chamber  brings over 30  years of advertising and  communication experience to the RHCOC.
 
If  you have any questions about your membership, advertising or sponsorship. Please contact him at 
A Joint Event
Advisory Boards, 
a Critical Success Factor for Independent Businesses
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
The creation, growth and success of independent businesses are critical to the success of Canada. Many entrepreneurs look to mentors, peer groups and Advisory Boards for guidance. Join us as our panel addresses the question of how Advisory Boards can be a critical success factor for small and medium independent businesses. Click here for details!
SAVE upto 85% on  over 7,500 quality office products
 Grand & Toy

Specialized program extends preferred pricing to all Chamber members.
Sign-up for your business account today and get:
  • Great selection & service
  • Free next-day delivery
  • Dedicated account management
  • Secure, Fast & Easy ordering at grandandtoy.com/chamber
Contact Grand & Toy at 647-501-0974 (Brad Emery) for more information.
Click here for the flyer and start saving!
Chamber Members at the Women in Business Networking
Members(L to R): Arja, Marlene and Karen; 
Upcoming Events: February & March

February 16: Break to Educate - Joint event with ICD  Sign Up 
Time: 3:30pm - 6:30pm  
Location: Richmond Hill Country Club, Richmond Hill

February 19: Women in Business Networking   Sign Up
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Costco Wholesale, Richmond Hill

February 24: Maximize Your Membership   Sign-up
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce

March 2: Business@Breakfast   Sign Up
Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 am  
Location: Summit Golf & Country Club, Richmond Hill

March 8: 2016 Business Awards   Sign Up
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm  
Location: Sheraton Parkway Hotel, Suites & Convention Centre, Richmond Hill
Are You Aware of the new low rates for these Chamber Benefits?
Save 30% on small package shipments within Canada, to the U.S. and worldwide destinations. 
Exclusive Discount Rates for Chamber Members
1.49% Visa ; 1.49% MasterCard�; $0.05/tran Interac
Members discounts starting at 25% on Purolator Express� and Purolator Ground� suite of services.

Contact the office at 905-884-1961 for further details.
Thank you to our Volunteers and New Members 

We had 2 mini ipads to be drawn.

One ipad winner was drawn from the group that included the volunteers making the calls and the members who provided leads for the phone calls.

The winner from that group was member, Nadia Iskandar from Canaccord, congratulations Nadia!

The 2nd ipad winner was drawn from the new members who joined during the drive.

The winner from that group was Mira Lauren from Engel & Volkers York, congratulations Mira!
Planning on moving your business to Richmond Hill? This step-by-step guide will take you through the process; from site selection to permits to business resources. Understand what you need to know and do before moving into a new or existing site in Richmond Hill.


Members of the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, have access to Magnet, a new network powered by a powerful job-matching technology that will help you connect with qualified candidates accurately and quickly.
Sign up as an employer and post a job today by visiting: http://rhcoc.magnet.today 
Promote Your Business to New Members

At the Chamber's monthly Business@Breakfast all new members receive a Welcome  Gift Bag which includes promotional items from member businesses.

Showcase your business! 
We will require approximately 50 items that will be given out over the next few months.
Contact the office at 905-884-1961 ext. 21 or mcostello@rhcoc.com
Featured Members for February
  
Chamber Members, participating in the Savings Programs, give each other an edge on business. The Member Savings Program is an initiative of the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce.  The  program is designed to give RHCOC members, and their staff exclusive benefits by doing business with their fellow members, encouraging local shopping, stimulating and encouraging networking, and helping their bottom line by reducing some of their costs.   

Quality Housekeeping Toronto     Member discounts available         
Raven Essences     10% discount           
Richmond Hill Optometric Clinic   Discount on Eyewear        
Richmond Hill Toyota         Member to Member Special Pricing          

Every month we will be featuring some of our members & their saving programs. For more 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
     Welcome New Members: February 2016     

AB Contracting
(416) 809-5025   www.abreno.com    Construction 
Arbonne International - Marlene Gardiner
905-764-0232     www.marlenegardiner.arbonne.com  Health/Wellness  
Art Accounting Inc.
416-841-6706      Accounting/Bookkeeping Services
Benoit Fortin Services
(416) 371-4914     www.skypower.com   Renewable Energy  
Brokers Trust
416-879-2664       Insurance
CIBC Wood Gundy
905-762-2309       www.cibcwg.com/david-obadia  Financial Planning/Investment Services
Communication Leadership Network Inc.
647-221-3973       www.clnetwork.ca  Business Services
Earnest Light Psychophysics
416-434-3619       Consulting Services
Engel & Volkers York
416-697-0192       www.MiraLauren.EVCanada.com  Real Estate
Eric Heilbronn, Chartered Accountant
905-832-7100       Accounting/Bookkeeping Services
Inline Organized Solutions
905 882 3094       www.inlineorganizedsolutions.com  Organizing Service
LDB Design Inc.
905-764-1113       www.ldbdesign.com   Interior Design/Decor
Medical Confidence Inc.
289-201-1583       www.medicalconfidence.com  Medical Supplies/Services
Remax Hallmark Lind Group Realty Ltd.
905-841-0000       www.imanagent.ca     Real Estate
Secure Insure
(647) 980-8517     Insurance
Social Coffee Co. Ltd.
(416) 848-0718     www.socialcoffee.com   Cafe/Coffee/Tea Shops 
Stan Daneman - Author and Business Consultant
905-883-1964       Consulting Services
Ymart Inc.
416-271-6150       www.ymart.ca   Computing/Internet Services/E-Commerce
Book for February
One of the most profound changes in business and society is the emergence of the post-Millennial generation, generation Z. This book provides a mind-bending view of why you need to embrace Gen Z and how you can prepare your business for the greatest era of disruption, prosperity and progress the world has ever experienced. Read more.....
Shared by Member Joan Girot, Richmond Hill Public Library

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

Town of Richmond Hill Receives 2016 Gold Workplace Designation

Congratulations to the Town of Richmond Hill on receiving a 2016 Gold Workplace Designation for their participation in the Smart Commute program! As a funding partner and Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill workplace, the Town of Richmond Hill demonstrates outstanding achievement in creating policies and programs that encourage sustainable transportation. Greening the Hill, the town's Environment Strategy, calls for active transportation options that contribute to improved air quality and overall community benefits such as recreation and well-being. 
 
On January 26th, SCMRH presented our Ambassador and Sustainable Transportation Coordinator Josh Ward with the 2016 Gold Workplace Designation certificate for the fourth consecutive year. We look forward to working with the Town of Richmond Hill on many more exciting and sustainable initiatives in 2016!

Visit www.smartcommutemrh.ca to sign up for our newsletter to learn more about our programs!