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Happy Holidays from the Board and Staff of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce!
Wishing you every happiness this Holiday Season and prosperity in the New Year. Thank you for your support and we look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming year.
The Chamber will be closed during the holidays from Tuesday, December 24th at noon and reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 9:00 am. If there are any urgent inquiries, please email info@oshawachamber.com. This email will be checked regularly. 
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Sincerely,
Bob Malcolmson,
CEO & General Manager
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Need help crossing people off your gift list? Check out the Chamber's Marketplace for great savings. We're sure you'll find lots of ideas to inspire you.
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New Initiative:
STAND OUT AND GET NOTICED!
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce holds numerous networking events throughout the year and is creating a pull up banner to display at over 20 of those events!
This is a new initiative to help our members increase their brand awareness...and have your logo displayed at Chamber events! Space is limited, once the banner is filled, the opportunity ends! This is for members only and only happens once a year!
Deadline is Friday, January 10, 2014.
Click here for details and to reserve your place on the banner!
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Building New Business Connections!
Now you can register for all events ONLINE!
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New Member Reception
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Meet our newest members and find out how to maximize your membership, market your business, make new connections and get involved. This event is open to all Chamber members and their employees FREE of charge.
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.______________________________________________
Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.  Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Boardroom 44 Richmond Street West, Ste. 100, Oshawa Topic: Income Tax Tips For Small Business Facilitators: Sarah Netley, Tax Manager and Laura Wilson, Client Service Manager, Collins Barrow This is a FREE MEMBER'S ONLY event!
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.______________________________________________
Women In Business Luncheon
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 With keynote Speaker:
Nina Romano, Nina Romano Insurance Agency Inc. Come out and hear her amazing story...
you will be inspired! Great networking opportunities with your peers! This is a women's only event!
Fazio's Restaurant,
33 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
It was such a success last time, we are doing it again! No agenda, no speaker, simply networking! This is your time to meet and connect with fellow members!
STAVS Dining Emporium
557 King Street East, Oshawa
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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Under 40 "Hockey Night in Oshawa"
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
 Are you under 40? A Young Entrepreneur? A Young Business Professional? If you answered yes to any of the above...this fun networking event is for you! COME OUT AND WATCH YOUR OSHAWA GENERALS TAKE ON THE PETERBOROUGH PETES.
Join the Under 40 group for an evening of networking, finger food and beverages while supporting your Oshawa Generals. A cash bar will be available.
GM Centre,
99 Athol Street East, Oshawa
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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Regional Chair Annual Luncheon
Tuesday, January 21, 2014 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Regional Municipality of Durham Chair Roger Anderson's annual address to the business community. Join us to find out what and how the Region is doing.
Oshawa Golf & Curling Club
160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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A Tasting Evening
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Mark the date!
Talk and taste...this is a great opportunity to sample great food and beverages and network with others in our business community! Exhibitor tables available. Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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INFORMATION NIGHT!
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
44 Richmond St. W. Suite 100, Oshawa
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Kemp Travel and China Visit Tours, is planning a 10-day trip to China scheduled for October 15-25, 2014. This trip is open to the general public and the partners are hosting an information evening to provide an outline about this amazing, once-in-a- lifetime trip. This is a FREE information event, everyone is welcome!
For more information about the China trip, and to register to attend the FREE information evening, click here.
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Mayor's Annual Luncheon
Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
City of Oshawa Mayor John Henry addresses the business community. Join us to find out what and how the City of Oshawa is doing.
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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Cowboys & Cowgirls for the 6th Annual Challenge! Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 
We're looking for teams of 5! No team, no problem, we will add you to a team! This is an event where having fun is the name of the game!
REWARD: $500 to Winning Team for their Charity of Choice! You can also win just by dressing as your favorite Wild West character!
NEB's Fun World
1300 Wilson Road North, Oshawa Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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Nuclear - Crucial Building Block Of Ontario Energy Infrastructure And Economy
In recent letters to the Minister of Energy, the Hon. Bob Chiarelli, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce expressed its disappointment in the announced deferral of new reactors for Darlington. Click on the links below to view the letters.
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Greater Oshawa Chamber Members Tops in Ontario
Congratulations! Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce (GOCC) members are Tops in Ontario. Recently the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce membership participated in the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's (OCC) latest survey "How Confident Are You In Ontario's Economy".
In early November the Chamber sent out a special request to the membership asking them to add their voice to Canada's most credible survey of business opinion and complete the OCC policy survey which was sent to the over 130 Chambers in the OCC network. The GOCC's challenge was to beat last year's number of respondents to the survey and set a record, possibly even have the highest numbers in Ontario.
WE DID IT!
The OCC completed its full survey results and of the 2143 responses, 1901 were from Chamber members across Ontario. The OCC received 175 responses from Greater Oshawa members, doubling last year's numbers. "Outstanding! That is a new single Chamber record and whatever you did to generate that response rate, thank you," stated the OCC in an email. 
Way to go...thank you to the GOCC members who participated!
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Business Of The Month
Speedpro Imaging Durham
On behalf of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassador Committee, congratulations to Speedpro Imaging Durham on being named Business of the Month!
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HO! HO! HO! Merry Christmas!
Mark Shuwera, Executive Director of Simcoe Hall Settlement House was overwhelmed with the generosity of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce members who brought donations to the Chamber's Annual Christmas Wine & Cheese, held on December 3 at the Ontario Regiment. All toys and non perishable food items were given to Simcoe Hall Settlement House to help make their Christmas promise to families in need in our community a reality. There is still a need for more! We are on a mission to fill Bob's Equinox for a second time! You can drop off your donation to the Chamber office at 44 Richmond Street West in Oshawa, any time, before 5PM on Friday, December 20th. The office is open Monday to Friday, 9AM to 5PM .
Price of Eating Well in Durham Region
Find out what your business and you can do to help make Durham Region more food secure? Check out the Price of Eating Well in the Durham Region newsletter http://bit.ly/HVfBM1. Join the conversation about affording healthy food at #food4allON.
Filling Over 1300 Christmas Hampers
Simcoe Hall Settlement House has started its Annual Christmas Food and Toy Drive and will soon be assembling food hampers for many families in the Oshawa area. Last year they provided hampers to 1300 families and current numbers indicate the need will be even greater this year. While donations from the community have been fantastic, the reserves of peanut butter, canned milk and canned fruit are critically low. Anything you could do to help at this time would be greatly appreciated. You can drop off any non-perishable food items or toys to Simcoe Hall directly at 387 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa until Dec. 24. For more information, call 905-728-7525 or visit www.simcoehall.com.
Complimentary Eco-Efficiency Assessment
The Durham Partners in Project Green Eco-Efficiency Program is your one-stop shop for reducing your energy, water and waste costs. If your company is looking to reduce its energy costs, increase its productivity and improve its environmental performance, this program is for you! To book your COMPLIMENTARY Eco-Efficiency Assessment or for more information, call (905) 985-3279 or visit www.partnersinprojectgreen.com/durham.
HRPA Releases Video Series To Help Ontario Business Meet Accessibility Standards The Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) has released a series of 11 short and humorous free videos and an interpretive guide to help Ontario businesses learn about their responsibilities around the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act's (AODA) Employment Standard and the Information and Communications Standard of the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR). The Adventures of Harold Jeepers episodes are produced by HRPA as part of an EnAbling Change Program with the Government of Ontario. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) has an overall goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. For more information, visit www.HRPA.ca.
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Welcome New Members...
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome all new members who joined in December 2013.
- American Express Bank of Canada
- Deaf Blind Ontario Services
- Go Tire Oshawa/Whitby
- Mortgage Alliance
- National Bank
- Value Telecom Services
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 2013 Buyer's Guide at www.oshawachamber.com.
We encourage you to always . . . . . . .
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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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TESTIMONIALS! 
Have you received great service or a one of a kind experience using the Chamber's Group Plan?
We would love to know!
Please take the time to send us your feedback.
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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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Tue. Dec, 31/13 Youth Employment Fund
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Tue. Dec, 31/13 COMPLIMENTARY
ECO-EFFICIENCY ASSESSMENT
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Tue. Dec, 31/13 Oshawa Invites Nominations For Urban Design Award
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Fri. Mar, 14/14 Adventure to CHINA!
Wed. Oct, 15/14 -
Sat. Oct, 25/14
Community Events Dear Santa, Holiday Hunt & Charity Evening!
Sat. Dec, 14/13
Oshawa Celebrates the New Year - free family event
Tue. Dec, 31/13
Boys and Girls Club - 2nd Annual Cowboy Chic Event
Sat. Mar, 8/14
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