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Board of Directors for 2016-17
Welcome Staff
Golf at The Summit
Mayor's Luncheon & Members' Showcase
2016 Annual BBQ & Annual General Meeting
2017 Operating Budget
Richmond Hill Career Fair
Survey
Mission to Israel
Membership Rewards Program
Upcoming Events
Welcome New Members
Member Offers
Portraits of Giving Exhibit
Every Kid Matters Gala
Insurance Programs for Members
Savings for Members
SAVE on Office Products
Promote Your Business to New Members
Business Book of the Month Club
Guide for New Businesses
Magnet - JobMatch
Smart Commute
Yonge Street Construction

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2016-17 Board of Directors with Mayor Dave Barrow
Photos Courtesy of: Karen Merk (Merk Photography)
Congratulations Opal Rowe Incoming Chair of the Board 2016-17
Welcome Karen Merk to the Board.
Welcome New Staff - Lisa Chong

Lisa Chong is our new Event Planning and Marketing Coordinator. 
Lisa brings with her a wealth of skills garnered in over 10 years experience in the not-for-profit environment. She has worked in community development and fundraising and is proficient in social media and IT. Lisa is from Newmarket and is familiar with the Chamber world.
Come meet her at our next event.
Golf at The Summit Golf & Country Club!
Monday, 
Sept. 12  
      
7:00am - 4:00pm

Join us for a day of golf, networking, food & fun!
Golf at one of the oldest and most established courses in the GTA - The Summit Golf Club. Golf and connect with Chamber members and friends at this unique prestigious Club.  Beginners and pro golfers welcome!
18 Hole Scramble format. 
at Richmond Hill Country Club
Nominations for 2017 Business Awards are now OPEN!

Know a Business in Richmond Hill that deserves Recognition?


Thank You to our Members & Sponsors for a great
2016 Annual BBQ & Annual General Meeting
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Photos Courtesy: Karen Merk (Merk Photography)
2017 Operating Budget - Business Information Session
Presented by Town of Richmond Hill 

Business Information Session
October 26, 2016
7:30 to 9 a.m.
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts - Plaza Suite
10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
 
Members of Council and Financial Services staff will present information about the 2017 Budget process and how it pertains to the Commercial/Industrial sector of Richmond Hill. They will also invite questions and discussion of budget issues and your concerns. Please RSVP by responding to budget@richmondhill.ca.
 
If there are any specific topics you would like to discuss, please email in advance to budget@richmondhill.ca. This will help ensure the session meets your needs.
Richmond Hill Career Fair
FREE EVENT! No registration required.
Drop by anytime between 2-8pm.

Organized by the Town of Richmond Hill and Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre, the Richmond Hill Career Fair is an ideal setting for local employers and skilled professionals to connect, network and assess if there is a good fit.
 
Event Highlights
● Meet with leading Richmond Hill companies
● Connect with key decision makers
● No registration required. Drop by anytime between 2-8pm.
●Parking is FREE!
 
For more information, including a listing of top-tier employers, please visit:
BusinessRichmondHill.ca/Career Fair                                        
The  Workforce Planning Board of York Region is a community based  not for profit organization sponsored by the Ministry of Advanced Learning and Skills Development that coordinates community responses to local labour market issues and needs.  
In an effort to determine the issues currently affecting York Region's workforce, the Workforce Planning Board invites the local employers to participate in a survey that seeks to gather their views, insights and workforce needs here in York Region. The results of the collection of this information will be available in late fall.  The survey is designed in a way that asks for the best estimate and/or opinion without concern over precise numbers. The Workforce Planning Board assures employers that their responses will be kept strictly confidential.   The survey has about 20 questions on the labour market in York Region and can be completed  in about 10 minutes.  We would appreciate the efforts to complete this Survey.  
Expand your reach -- join Richmond Hill's November business mission to Israel

  • Interested in building key connections in one of the most innovative countries on earth?
  • Do you want to have one-on-one business meetings that are tailored to your needs?
Join Mayor Dave Barrows in Israel from November 19 - 28 as we connect you to innovative Israeli companies and organizations!
For more details, contact:
Brenda Osler - Coordinator, Economic Development Programs
brenda.osler@richmondhill.ca      905-771-5483
Membership Rewards Program

Do you have friends who are not yet members of the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce?
Networking events are always more exciting when there are more people.
Help us help your friends by introducing them to the Chamber and all the great member benefits! Click here for details!
Upcoming Events in September 2016

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce - 376 Church St. South
Richmond Hill
 
Topic: Learn How Cloud Technology is Changing the Accounting Industry
Time: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce - 376 Church St. South 
Richmond Hill

September 12: Annual Golf Tournament
Time: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location Summit Golf & Country Club - 11901 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Lone Star Texas Grill - 9301 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

September 27: Business After 5

Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill Country Club - 8905 Bathurst St. North 
Richmond Hill
     Welcome New Members: August 2016     

Exercise with Care     Health/Wellness
 (416) 414-7276   www.exercisewithcare.ca           
                                               
Gelenk Networks Inc.     Computing/Internet Services/E-Commerce
647-869-8220     www.gelenknetworks.com      
                                               
Richmond Hill Mobility Accessibility Foundation       Non-Profit   
905-508-4000     www.csro.com    
                                               
RJS Law Professional Corporation        Legal     
905-882-3099     www.rjslaw.ca  
                                               
Safeway Insurance & Financial Services       Insurance
905-886-4913     www.safewayinsure.com           
Featured Members for September
  
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. 

Merk Photography   10% Discount for all RHCOC Members 

Minuteman Press    15%discount off our regular prices to Chamber members     

Nanny Academy Inc.  FREEfamily care assessment & 10% off placement fee       

Quality Housekeeping Toronto     Memberdiscounts available         

Raven Essences     10% discount           

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

April 13th, 2016 marked the 7th anniversary and the unveiling of this years' Portraits of Giving exhibit at the Upper Canada Mall. Karen Mark, LPPOC, PMP, and award winning York Region photographer, recognized 11 outstanding leaders from York Region for their contribution in giving back to their local community. This year's honourees were joined by friends, family, supporters and special dignitaries at the Opening Reception to help celebrate the philanthropic leadership that these individuals have displayed. Read more...
Chamber of Commerce Insurance Programs

Take Advantage of the Purchasing Power of the Chambers of Commerce and Save! As a member or member employee of The Chambers of Commerce, we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to take advantage of these exclusive money saving insurance plans. For more information or to receive a free, no-obligation quote, simply click on the plan you are interested in!   Brought to you by:
 
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.
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!
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
Book for September

Instant networking : the simple way to build your business network and see results in just 6 months
Author: Stefan Thomas,

"Business networking is so much more than breakfast meetings and business cards. Thomas provides solid advice and teachings for business people on how to grow their network in the best way". Read more...

Recommended by member Joan Girot, Business Librarian of Richmond Hill Public Library  
 
Want To Share Your Business Book of The Month? Click here to submit.
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 
September 19 to 25 is Smart Commute Week!
During Smart Commute Week (September 19 to 25), Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill encourages residents of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area to explore their transportation options by using the Smart Commute Trip Tool to discover transit schedules, carpool matches and walking or cycling routes. Log your trips on the tool to track the impact of your travel!
Share stories and photos of your sustainable commutes on social media, and include the hashtag #smartcommuteweek!
For more information about the Smart Commute Week campaign, please visit www.smartcommute.ca. 
 
Visit www.smartcommutemrh.ca to sign up for our newsletter to learn more about our programs! 
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