Sincerely,
Bob Malcolmson,
CEO & General Manager
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Chamber Annual General Meeting - April 2, 2013
NOTICE OF BYLAW CHANGES
 The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Octaviens,
559 Bloor Street West in Oshawa.
The AGM meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m. The AGM is a FREE member's only benefit open to all eligible voting Chamber members!
In accordance with Chamber Bylaws, we hereby give notice to the membership that amendments have been approved by the Board of Directors and will be presented at the AGM for ratification by the membership.
Following the AGM, members are invited to attend the Spring Marketplace 2013, also being held at Octaviens. The Spring Marketplace is open to all members and their employees as well as prospective members and the general public! Everyone is invited!
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Nominations Open: GOCC Business Excellence Awards
Nominate a leader in your community today! The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations of companies whose significant business achievements have made an important contribution to the economic and social well being of the Greater Oshawa area.
The categories for nomination are: Business Person; New Enterprise; Civic Pride; Business Excellence and Innovation.
Nominate yourself or another outstanding business today for a GOCC award. The submission deadline is 5:00 p.m., Friday April 26, 2013. The honorees will be recognized at the 18th Annual Business Excellence Awards in September. For more information, download nomination form [PDF]. |
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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!
 Member Orientation
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Chamber Boardroom,
44 Richmond Street West, Ste. 100, Oshawa
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, have some fun, 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.
 Women In Business Wednesday, April 17, 2013
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fazio's Restaurant Inc.
33 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa
Keynote Speaker: Donna Taylor, CEO & Port
Manager, Harbourmaster, Port of Oshawa
This is a great networking event for women only. Invite a friend to lunch! Click here for more information and to register.
 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.
For your JumpStart Checklist, click here . |
Business Of The Month
Lux Limousine Services Ltd.
Lux Limousine Services Ltd., located at 1280 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa has been serving the Durham Region and the GTA since 1998 and is the largest limo company in the Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Lux Limousine Services Ltd. are proud sponsors of many sporting teams in the area as well. Pictured in this presentation from left to right are Sean McNamara of Petley-Hare Insurance Brokers, Steve Hamad of Lux Limousine Services Ltd. and Peter Bocking of Hardiman Mount & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. For more information, call 1-800-606-5007 or visit www.lux-limo.com.
On behalf of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassador Committee, congratulations on being named Business of the Month for March 2013.
View Past Business of The Month Recipients >>>
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Give Blood.... Before You Go
March break is fast approaching and whether people are preparing to hit the slopes or the beach that week, Canadian Blood Services is asking Canadians to check off one last thing on their to-do list. After booking your travel, Canadian Blood Services is encouraging residents to take a few extra moments to make one more call and book an appointment to give blood. Give...before you go. And know that while you're away, a patient in need is being helped thanks to your donation.
The blood donor clinics scheduled in Oshawa for March are: 1300 Harmony Rd. North Go online at www.blood.ca or call 1 888 2 DONATE (1 888 236 6283) to book an appointment or to obtain information about eligibility or the donation process.
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Welcome New Members in March 2013
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome all new members who joined in March 2013.
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Abilities Centre - Birnie Electric Ltd.
- DPL Security
- Joanne M. Seeds, CMA
- LA Fitness
- Oriana Financial
- Perfect Sounds D.J. Services
- PODS Moving & Storage
- Powerful Journey Consulting
- Remax Jazz Brokerage Inc. - Dave & Noel Coppins
- STANDOUT Promotional Products
- Viamede
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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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.
Click here for a complete list of Cost Savings Benefits!
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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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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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UOIT - Management Development Centre - Winter 2013 Certificate Programs
Now thru -
Sun. Mar, 31/13
BACD Business Seminar Schedule
Tue. Mar, 26/13
UOIT Seminar - The Not-for-Profit Sector - An Insiders Perspective
Thu. Mar, 14/13
Durham Region Association for Volunteer Administration Meeting
Thu. Mar, 14/13
New Exporters to Border States (NEBS) - Exporting to the United States Seminar
Tue. Mar, 19/13
Essential Communications Presents: 2013 Local Biz Expo
Wed. Mar, 20/13
OCC Webinar - Will Your Business Be Affected By New Anti-Spam Law
Fri. Mar, 22/13
Durham College Open House
Sat. Mar, 23/13
Changes to Probate in Ontario - Seminar
Tue. Mar, 26/13
Life in 2030 - Discussion Series
Wed. Apr, 3/13
CMA Information Session - FREE
Tue. Apr, 16/13
CMA Information Session - FREE
Tue. Apr, 23/13
8th Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast
Tue. Apr, 23/13
Community Events
General Motors Centre Events Sat. Feb, 9/13 - Sun. Mar, 31/13 Events for Seniors Thu. Feb, 14/13 - Sat. Mar, 23/13 Welcome Wagon's Oshawa Baby Show Sun. Mar, 24/13 Free Fraud Prevention Awareness Forum Wed. Mar, 27/13 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 Starry Nights 10th Anniversary - Supporting Y's Wish Shelter Fri. Jun, 14/13 The Charles H Best Diabetes Centre Charity Golf Tournament Sat. Jun, 15/13
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