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BOARD ELECTIONS 2015
Chamber is seeking 5 new Directors!
Director nominations are now open. Director nominations may be filed at the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, 44 Richmond Street West, Oshawa, commencing from July 1, 2014 to October 31, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Directors will be elected for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2015 ending December 31, 2017. All active members or member representatives in good standing are eligible to hold elected office.
Nomination papers and a Candidate's Guide are available from the C.E.O. & General Manager of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. A signed consent to the nomination and a declaration of qualification by the candidate are required. Click here for more information.
Sincerely,
Bob Malcolmson, CEO & General Manager
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Chamber Celebrated Business Excellence
In Style At The Regent Theatre!
Congratulations once again to the Chamber's Business Excellence Award recipients. We had an amazing night of celebrations on September 18th. Thank you to our hosts for the Pre-Awards party at Avanti's, Award Ceremony at the Regent Theatre and dinner at Fazios! Pictured above are the well deserving recipients: New Enterprise Award - Dean Lawrence of Speedpro Imaging Durham; Civic Pride Award - Nina Romano of Nina Romano Insurance Agency Inc.; Business Person of the Year Award, Charles Morrison of Creighton Law LLP; Business Excellence Award - Jeff Robinson of J.J. McGuire General Contractors and Innovation Award - Deborah Jollymore of triOS College Business Technology Healthcare. |
Building New Business Connections!
Now you can register for all events ONLINE!
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CHIEF OF POLICE LUNCHEON Wednesday, October 8, 2014
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Fazio's Restaurant 33 Simcoe St,. S., Oshawa
Keynote Speaker:
Chief Paul Martin, Durham Regional Police Services
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FALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE 'A Business to Business Trade Show'
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
Mingle with 150 + other business owners Hors d'ouevres & Cash Bar; VIA Rail Draw; Door prizes and more!
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BREAKFAST WITH ADRIAN FOSTER, JOHN GRAY, JOHN HENRY AND JOHN O'TOOLE
Friday, October 17, 2014
7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Quality Hotel & Conference Centre
1011 Bloor Street East, Oshawa
Keynote Speakers: Mayoral Candidates: Adrian Foster, John Gray, John Henry and John O'Toole Discussing their plans and vision to make Oshawa and Clarington more livable, affordable and functional.
________________________________________________ 6TH ANNUAL CURLING 'FUN' SPIEL Wednesday, November 5, 2014
11:30 a.m.- LUNCH; 12:30 p.m. - 1st Draw Oshawa Golf & Curling Club 160 Alexandra Street, Oshawa
Great Networking Event. Don't know how to curl, no problem! Come out and learn or cheer a team on! Price includes two (2) four end games of curling, light lunch and one (1) complimentary drink ticket.
________________________________________________ MEMBER ORIENTATION Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Chamber Boardroom, 44 Richmond St., W., Ste 100, Oshawa 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!
________________________________________________ WOMEN IN BUSINESS Wednesday, November 19, 2014 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. STAV's Dining Emporium 557 King Street East, Oshawa Keynote speaker: Joanne Nichols, Mushroom Media Group Inc. Great opportunity to network. This is a woman's only event! ________________________________________________ Visit web.oshawachamber.com/events for more upcoming events.
For your JumpStart Checklist, click here .
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Business Of The Month
Team Canada Black Belt Institute!
On behalf of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassador Committee, congratulations to Team Canada Black Belt Institute on being named BUSINESS OF THE MONTH for September!
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Team Canada Black Belt Institute Is Moving! On Saturday, October 4th, Team Canada Black Belt Institute (TCBBI) hosts an open house and grand re-opening at their new location, formerly Knights of Columbus Park, at 2795 Ritson Road North in Oshawa (NE corner of Ritson and Winchester) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join in the festivities for the official ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.tcbbi.com.
Acklands-Grainger Inc. Celebrates 125th Anniversary
As Canada's largest distributor of industrial, safety and fastener products, Acklands-Grainger keeps Canadian business and government running and their people safe. Founded in 1889 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 2014 marks Acklands-Grainger's 125 year anniversary supporting Canadian businesses! Not many Canadian companies can claim they have been in business for 125 years! In order to celebrate this anniversary, they declared Friday, September 19th "Acklands-Grainger Day" across their 172 locations in Canada and hosted an open house with a barbecue, cake, prizes and festivities. On behalf of the Chamber Board and all members, congratulations to Acklands-Grainger on celebrating this major milestone anniversary!
BMO Is Moving! On Friday, September 19th, BMO closed the Oshawa Main branch, located at 38 Simcoe Street South and consolidating with the East Mall Shopping Centre branch, in one new state-of-the-art BMO Bank of Montreal branch located at 306 Ritson Road North, (south-west corner of Ritson and Adelaide). They will open the new Oshawa Gateway Centre branch on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. If you have questions about this move, please call Janet Thursby, Branch Manager, at 905-432-6683. The official ribbon cutting will be at a later date...watch for details.
Celebrating A Milestone?
If you are celebrating a major milestone such as receiving a professional award, celebrating a grand opening, new location, major expansion or special anniversary, contact the Chamber at 905-728-1683 or email details to [email protected].
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Welcome New Members...
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members who joined in September 2014.
- All The Right Tools Inc.
- Berry Hill Food Company
- North Oshawa Lions Club
- RBC Wealth Management - Dominion Securities - Christopher Simpson
- Spartan Protective Group Inc.
- Wilkins IT Solutions Inc.
Click here for a complete list of members.
We encourage you to always . . . . . . .
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TESTIMONIALS!
Have you received great service or a one of a kind experience with us?
We would love to know!
Tell us your story of how the Chamber provided support either through programs, networking or advocacy and/or tell us why you would recommend the Greater Oshawa Chamber to other businesses!
Please take the time to send us your feedback.
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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!
Click here for a complete list of Chamber Cost Savings Benefits! |
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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, scroll down right side of home page
GOCC Board Elections - 2015 Tue. Jul, 1/14 -
Fri. Oct, 31/14
Durham College Workshops Tue. Sep, 23/14 -
Thu. Dec, 18/14
Seminar - Tax & Estate Planning for Small Business Owners Tue. Sep, 23/14
Grand RE-Opening For Team Canada Black Belt Institute Sat. Oct, 4/14
Women's Day Retreat with Cate Collins Sat. Oct, 4/14
Green Energy Expo and Marketplace -
Looking for Exhibitors Sat. Oct, 4/14
L2: Learn - Lead Durham and East Toronto Fri. Oct, 10/14
The Breakfast Table: For Small Business Owners Wed. Oct, 15/14
Adventure to CHINA! Wed. Oct, 15/14 -
Sat. Oct, 25/14
Community Events
TANK SATURDAYS Sat. May, 10/14 -
Sat. Oct, 11/14
Pan Am Games Tickets - Early Bird Pricing Mon. Sep, 15/14 -
Mon. Oct, 6/14
Art Battle Thu. Sep, 25/14
Culture Days Fri. Sep, 26/14 -
Sun. Sep, 28/14
DOORS OPEN OSHAWA Sat. Sep, 27/14
Oshawa Little Theatre/Ontario Festival - Seeking Sponsors Wed. Oct, 22/14
Bruno Pelletier at Oshawa Little Theatre to benefit COFRD Fri. Oct, 24/14
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