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 HOW CONFIDENT ARE YOU IN ONTARIO'S ECONOMY?
TELL US AND YOU COULD WIN AN IPAD MINI, A $250 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO TARGET, AND MORE!
Help the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) shape "Emerging Stronger 2014". By taking a moment to complete this survey, you could win one of three great prizes: an Apple iPad mini; a $250 gift certificate to Target, courtesy of Target Canada; or two tickets to see Johnny Reid in Toronto, courtesy of Music Canada. The chamber of commerce / board of trade with the highest relative response rate wins a three night stay in Toronto, courtesy of Corporate Stays. So the challenge is on...make your voice heard!
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY
The survey closes at 3pm on Tuesday, November 12th.
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Building New Business Connections!
Now you can register for all events ONLINE!
Fall Business Showcase 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
'A Business to Business Trade Show'
Mingle with 150 + other business owners
Hors d'ouevres & Cash Bar; VIA Rail Draw; Lots and lots of Door Prizes.
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
SEMINAR SPEAKER:
Cate Collins, Powerful Journey Consulting
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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4th Annual Curling "FUN" Spiel
Wednesday, November 6 , 3013  11:30 a.m.- LUNCH; 12:30 p.m. - 1st Draw
Great Networking Event. Don't know how to curl, no problem! Come out and learn or cheer a team on! All are welcome!
Oshawa Golf & Curling Club 160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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Luncheon With Jonathan Dart
UK Consul General in Toronto
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - Noon. to 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Jonathan Dart, Consul General in Toronto and Director General of UK Trade & Investment for Canada Topic: About the UK's energy market reforms, carbon abatement commitments and the need for new nuclear build and how the UK and Canada are natural partners in this. Quality Hotel & Conference Centre 1011 Bloor St., E., Oshawa
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013 - Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Adam Hare of Petley-Hare Insurance
Brokers
Topic: Tips For Delivering A More Effective Power Point Presentation + Roundtable discussion and Q&A. Bring your own lunch and come early to network. Only one member representative per member business.
Chamber Boardroom
44 Richmond St., W., Ste 100, Oshawa
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Business 4 Breakfast
November 14, 2013 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
We are trying something different. There is no speaker and no agenda for this event, simply networking! We hope you will join us and get to know a few of your fellow members. Come along, meet friends and make new ones - you never know what may come out of it!
Harmony Creek Golf Centre
1000 Bloor St., E., Oshawa
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Member Orientation
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Find out how to maximize your membership, market your business, make new connections and get involved. This FREE event is open to all Chamber members and their employees. Bring your marketing materials to contribute to the shared networking table. Potential members also welcome, SO INVITE A GUEST! Chamber Boardroom, 44 Richmond St., W., Ste 100, Oshawa Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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Christmas Wine and Cheese
Tuesday, December 3, 2013 - 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
 Visit the exhibitors and come prepared to network! This is a great way to promote your products or services for the busy Holiday Season! Bring an unwrapped toy, non-perishable food or toiletry item to help our local charities. Over 12,000 jars of peanut butter are needed this year! Officers' Mess - Ontario Regiment 53 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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Business Of The Month
Your Moving Depot
On behalf of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassador Committee, congratulations to Your Moving Depot on being named Business of the Month for October 2013.
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Mortgage Intelligence Grand Opening
Mortgage Intelligence - Rosemary Madden is hosting its Grand Opening Celebration on Monday October 21 from 1PM to 4PM at 375 Simcoe Street South in Oshawa. Ribbon cutting will be held at 2:30 PM. All are invited.
RBC Launches Business Seminar Series A business owner faces many risks and challenges everyday. Unfortunately as you wear many different hats everyday, you may not be even aware of the risks, opportunities and challenges that lurk ahead. RBC Royal Bank, Durham Financial Services and three Investment Advisors from RBC Dominion Securities, Paul Hood, Nick Michie and Geoff Michie have created a five part series of breakfast seminars to address key areas of concern. Attendance is complimentary, but seating is limited. Click here for a detailed list of topics. Please RSVP to Cathy Chiodo at 905-436-7179 or email to cathy.chiodo @rbc.com. Durham College's Bistro '67 Open For Business
The Durham Region dining experience got a little more intriguing this month when Durham College officially opened the doors to Bistro '67, a 70-seat, full-service, green-certified teaching and learning restaurant located at its new Centre for Food at 1610 Champlain Blvd. in Whitby. Offering dishes prepared and served by students in its culinary and hospitality programs, featuring produce and delicious flavours from the region, Bistro '67 offers a unique 'field to fork' culinary environment to diners. For more information about Bistro '67, including hours of operation and menu items, please visit www.bistro67.ca.
Ontario To Launch Youth Employment Fund
Starting this September, the fund will help employers offer four-to six-month job and training placements for young people seeking work with hiring incentives, supports and services.
Ontario will provide up to $7,800 to cover a range of supports and services for each eligible young worker under the fund. VPI Inc. is recruiting candidates and employers NOW!
For more information, please contact: VPI Inc. Oshawa, 843 King Street West, Unit # 9, Oshawa at 905-571-3301.
Santa Has A New Address! The Oshawa Santa Claus Parade has a new domain name...check it out! www.oshawasantaclausparade.org.
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Welcome New Members...
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome all new members who joined in October 2013.
- Business Point
- Caltrans Logistics Inc.
- Dr. Angela Fountain and Associates
- Master Mechanic Oshawa
- Intelligent Designs
- Oshawa West Home Hardware
- Sustainable Autonomous Living Technologies Inc.
Click here for a complete list of members who have joined since the Business Directory was published on April 1, 2013.
The 2014 edition of the popular Business Directory and Buyer's Guide containing business listings of all Greater Oshawa Chamber members is in the works. Don't get left out! If you are interested in advertising in the Business Directory and Buyer's Guide contact Michelle Lea at (905) 433-7854. You can download the Buyer's Guide at www.oshawachamber.com. 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 complete list!
This Month's Featured Member 2 Member Offer:
Save at least $750, Chamber Members get 50% off any marketing package.
Have You Logged In Yet?
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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Highlighting Chamber Benefits Programs!
Why Chambers Plan?
 Over 25,000 businesses purchase group benefits from the Chambers Plan. Comprehensive benefit packages apply to home-based businesses and small business firms - with no industry restrictions. For-profit businesses with three people and up are eligible for guaranteed coverage. Coverage for 1 to 2 people is also available.
- Customized Coverage for Firms
- Pooled Benefits - Keeping employee benefit costs stable from year to year
- Guaranteed Non-Cancellable Regardless Of Your Firm's Size
- Customer Service Operated at the Local and National Level
- Health & Dental Claims Usually Paid Within 48 Hours
Enjoy Group Benefits with a Difference!
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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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Wed. Aug, 28/13 -
Tue. Dec, 31/13
Youth Employment Fund
Thu. Sep, 12/13 -
Tue. Dec, 31/13
Durham Workforce Authority Survey - Labour Shed
Wed. Oct, 2/13 -
Thu. Oct, 31/13
Business Seminars: BACD
Wed. Oct, 9/13 -
Thu. Nov, 7/13
Ontario Chamber Survey - HOW CONFIDENT ARE YOU IN ONTARIO'S ECONOMY?
Wed. Oct, 16/13 -
Mon. Nov, 11/13
Celebrate Ontario Funding Program Workshop
Wed. Oct, 23/13
BPWD - Dinner Meeting Series
Wed. Oct, 23/13
Dealing With Challenging Volunteers - Seminar
Wed. Nov, 13/13
RBC Business Seminar Series - How To Suceed In Business...At Every Stage
Every Wednesday Morning
Wed. Nov, 13/13 thru to
Wed. Dec, 11/13
Christmas Networking Event At Viamede - Special Chamber Member Rates!
Fri. Dec, 6/13
Adventure to CHINA!
Wed. Oct, 15/14 -
Sat. Oct, 25/14
Community Events
JOB POSTING -
Brimacombe is Hiring!
Tue. Oct, 8/13 -
Sat. Nov, 30/13 Job Placement - Youth Orientaton Sesson
Fri. Oct, 18/13 "Lovell Drugs Day" at Legends Centre - Free fun swims, complimentary health screenings and more
Sat. Oct, 19/13 Trinity College School - Information Presentation
Wed. Oct, 23/13 Welcome Wagon Baby Show
Sun. Oct, 27/13 How to Dress for an Interview on a Budget! - Free Seminar
Mon. Oct, 28/13 Oshawa Santa Parade -
NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS!
Sat. Nov, 16/13
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