Sincerely,
Bob Malcolmson,
CEO & General Manager
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CONGRATULATIONS WILMA!
 Bob Malcolmson, CEO & General Manager of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce would like to inform the membership that Wilma Metcalfe will be retiring after 20 years of service to the Chamber and its members.
Wilma came to the Chamber in 1993 as the Chamber's Administrative Assistant. During her tenure at the Chamber, Wilma has attended and minuted countless Committee and Board meetings and worked with hundreds of volunteers, over 400 Board members, twenty Presidents and three CEOs!
The last official networking function Wilma will attend is the upcoming Mayor's Luncheon on February 22nd. Please join with us in thanking her for a job well done and in wishing her all the success and happiness for the future.
We are happy for Wilma but sad to see her go. She is a true professional and will certainly be missed. Wilma's last day of work will be February 28, 2013.
On behalf of the entire membership and the Chamber staff we wish Wilma a long and happy retirement. Enjoy Florida!
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CREATING NEW CONNECTIONS!
Networking is not about numbers, it is about relationships. People do business with people they know. Below is a list of upcoming events to get you out, building relationships and to keep your business development activities going.
Now you can register online for all Chamber events!
 Mayor John Henry's Address To Business Community
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre, Oshawa
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
Mayor Henry will update the business
community on the State of the City of Oshawa.
Click here for more information and to register.
 The 5th Annual Challenge
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
NEB's Fun World
1300 Wilson Road North, Oshawa
Are you up for the CHALLENGE? Bowling, Go
Karting, and Air Tag. Network, Teamwork,
Funwork...Everyone Wins! Individual Event
Sponsorships are available. Click here for more
information and to register.
 New Member Reception & Member
Orientation
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom,
44 Richmond Street West, Ste. 100, Oshawa
This month the Member Orientation is combined
with the New Member Reception...come out and
meet the new members! The Member Orientation
gives a great snapshot of the Member JumpStart Program. New and long-term members will learn how to maximize your membership, market your business, and get involved. This event is open to all Chamber members and their employees FREE of charge. Potential members also WELCOME! Click here for more information and to register online.
 Under 40 Young Professionals Poker "FUN" Night Wednesday, March 27, 2013
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Officer's Mess
53 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
The Chamber recognizes people under 40 often communicate, network and do business differently. This event offers Chamber members the opportunity to get together with your peers, make new business contacts and grow your businesses together. This event is only open to those UNDER 40! Click here for more information and to register online.
 5th Annual Spring Marketplace
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Octaviens - Best Western Durham
559 Bloor Street West,Oshawa
Thousands of dollars in door prizes. Great
networking event! Click here for more information
and to register.
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, April 2, 2013  4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Octaviens - Best Western Durham559 Bloor Street West,OshawaLet your voice be heard. This is a free MEMBERS' only event. Click here for more information and to register. Attend the AGM only or both the AGM & Spring Marketplace - one registration form.
 Business 4 Breakfast Thursday, April 18, 2013
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Boys & Girls Club of Durham
433 Eulalie Avenue, Oshawa
Topic: You Are The Speaker!
Come out for a morning of networking and tour
the facility as they celebrate their 50th
Anniversary. Great way to meet fellow members and make new contacts! This is a member's only event!
Click here for more information and to register online.
Visit www.oshawachamber.com for more upcoming events.
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Business Of The Month
Better Business Equipment Inc.
Better Business Equipment Inc., located at 350 Wentworth Street East, Unit 8 in Oshawa is the leading supplier of office equipment, software solutions, IT and internet services for small business through to large enterprises, supporting Oshawa, Pickering, Peterborough, Belleville, Trenton, Kingston, Bancroft and Brockville. BBE gives back to the community by supporting many sports teams and other local charities. Pictured from left to right in this presentation are; (back row) Sean McNamara of Petley-Hare Insurance, John Sturrup of JS2 Marketing & Communications, Mike Goodes of Better Business Equipment Inc., Iain Adamson of Better Business Equipment Inc., Andrew Osborne of Better Business Equipment Inc., Peter Bocking of Hardiman Mount & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd., (front row) Blain Taylor of Better Business Equipment Inc., Ben Bowen of Better Business Equipment Inc., Jose Mendez of Better Business Equipment Inc. and Don Pitman of Guardian Residential Services.
On behalf of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassador Committee, congratulations on being named Business of the Month for February 2013.
View Past Business of The Month Recipients >>>
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 Grand Opening - You're Invited!
RBC Royal Bank, located at 680 Longworth Avenue in Bowmanville, will host its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Saturday, February 16. Mayor Adrian Foster will cut the ribbon at 11:30 a.m.; refreshments will be served.
YoYo's Yogurt Café™, located at 785 Taunton Road East in Oshawa, will be celebrating a Grand Opening on Saturday February 23 of the first self serve yogurt store to open in Oshawa. Ribbon cutting will take place 12 noon.
As Ontario's largest make-your-own-wine retailer Vin Bon will host the Grand Opening of its Oshawa location on March 2 at 350 Wentworth Street East in Oshawa. Ribbon cutting will take place at 1:00 p.m.
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Justine Murray-Robinson Joins TD
 TD Commercial Banking is very pleased to announce that Justine Murray-Robinson has joined their South East Ontario Commercial Banking Centre. Justine is well known to the Greater Oshawa Chamber community, having recently served as VP on the Chamber's Board of Directors. Justine brings with her over 13 years of personal and commercial banking experience. Justine can be reached at the TD Commercial Banking office at King & Simcoe in Oshawa at 905-576-7194. Kim Achieve Top 5% Most Viewed on LinkedIn  Congratulations to Kim Boatman of Oshawa Express...she has achieved the coveted position of being one of the top 5% most viewed @LinkedIn for 2012. http://www.linkedin.com/pub/profile/30/109/164 Healthy Workplace Award Congratulations to our members who recently received a 2012 Healthy Workplace Award given to organizations that encourage employees to lead healthy lifestyles. The award is given by the Durham Region Health Department. - Community Living Oshawa-Clarington
- Grandview Children's Centre
- OLG Slots at Ajax Downs
- Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
- Region of Durham
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New Cost Saving Benefits Programs!
BIDDINGO.COM:
The Chamber has partnered with Biddingo.com to help our members locate contract opportunities
to grow their business. You can try this service free for 30 days, with no obligation. Visit www.biddingo.com/occ for more information and to sign up.
HOTLINE TO HR:  From the largest corporations, to mid-sized businesses and emerging entrepreneurs Hotline to HR gives organizations 24/7 access to a virtual Human Resources Department to help you manage
your employees and limit financial and legal exposures. Special Offer: A free Employee Handbook valued at $500 exclusive to Chamber members. Visit www.hotlinetohr.com for more information.
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Welcome New Members in February 2013
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome all new members who joined in February 2013.
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Bath Revival - Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
- Discount Car And Truck Rentals
- LegalShield - Gloria Whitfield
- M.K. Tailoring
- Niblett Industries
- Northern Chiropractic Centre
- Ontario Truck Training Academy
- Tosca Banquet Hall Inc.
- Watershed Designs
Click here for a complete list of members who have joined since the Business Directory was published on April 1, 2012.
We encourage you to always . . . . . . .
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Check out our Member 2 Member Directory for more money saving ideas with great discounts and coupons.
Click Here for Featured Member Offers!
Have you logged into your Chamber Online Account and added a coupon or discount? If not, now is the time. Not sure how, give us a call at 905-728-1683 and we will walk you through it!
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LAST CHANCE! Stand Out Among Your Competitors!
Membership Directory Advertising Opportunity...
Do you stand out among your competitors? The Chamber is currently preparing the 2013 Business Directory & Buyer's Guide. Don't miss your opportunity to showcase your business to over 5700 key business decision makers.
All members receive a FREE listing in the printed Business Directory and Buyer's Guide. Please ensure your information on file with the Chamber is accurate! Log in to the "Member Only" section to update your information at www.oshawachamber.com.
Advertising space is limited! For more information and advertising rates, contact Michelle Lea at 905-433-7854 or 905-728-1683.
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Contribute!
Send us your news! Put an event on the calendar!
Announce something to everyone!
This is a FREE service for members! Promote your business in the next edition of Business Matters, Business Matters eNews or on the Chamber's website, please send the details by email. Copy deadline for eNews is the first of each month, for Business Matters it is the 15th of each month, and for the website, there is no deadline, send it anytime! |
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Chamber Events
Business
Events
Click here to view all events,
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side of home page
UOIT - Management Development Centre - Winter 2013 Certificate Programs
Now thru -
Sun. Mar, 31/13
Grand Opening -
RBC Bowmanville
Sat. Feb, 16/13
QUEEN Tribute Show at The Regent - Special Rates For Chamber Members
Sun. Feb, 17/13
Grand Opening -
YoYo's Yogurt Café™
Sat. Feb, 23/13
Grand Opening -
Vin Bon Oshawa
Sat. Mar, 2/13
MDC - UOIT Seminar
The Not-for-Profit Sector - An Insider's Perspective
Thu. Mar, 14/13
Essential Communications Presents: 2013 Local Biz Expo
Wed. Mar, 20/13
Durham College Open House
Sat. Mar, 23/13
UOIT Presents: Life in 2030 - Discussion Series
Wed. Apr, 3/13
Community Events
Events at the Regent Theatre Now thru - Sun. Mar, 3/13 General Motors Centre Events Now thru - Sun. Mar, 31/13 Events for Seniors Now thru - Sat. Mar, 23/13 Oshawa Bridal Showcase Sun. Feb, 17/13 3rd Annual Wingfest Sat. Feb, 23/13 Cowboy Chic - Benefiting The Boys Girls Club of Durham Fri. Mar, 1/13 Walk to Remember - Fundraiser for Bereaved Families of Ontario, Durham Region Sun. Mar, 3/13 Welcome Wagon's Oshawa Baby Show Sun. Mar, 24/13 Canvas Youth Art & Exhibition Thu. Mar, 28/13 The Great Canadian Shoreline Spring Cleanup Mon. Apr, 1/13 - Sun. Jun, 30/13 Reverse Draw, Dinner, Silent Auction - Rotary Oshawa-Parkwood Fundraiser Thu. Apr, 25/13 Bowl for Kids Sake Wed. May, 8/13
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