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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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2014 Durham Economic Prosperity Conference
 Friday, November 14, 2014 - 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
AJAX CONVENTION CENTRE
550 Beck Crescent, Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1C9
Durham Region has not only experienced unparalleled economic growth, but is also facing many business challenges going forward. In an effort to maximize the region's economic opportunities community leaders from business, academia, labour and government are being invited to attend the 5th Economic Conference on the future of Durham Region this fall.
The one half day "think tank" Conference will feature keynote speakers, forums and interactive panel discussions. The attendees are a gathering of influential and diverse business and community leaders, and they will work together to develop solutions and uncover new opportunities for growth focusing on "Building Durham's Competitive Edge". We hope to see you there!
If you wish to be on the invitation list, send us an email for details. For more information, visit www.durhamprosperity.org.
DEPC is hosted in partnership with:
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Building New Business Connections!
Now you can register for all events ONLINE!
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STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR ...
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.
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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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!
________________________________________________ CHRISTMAS WINE AND CHEESE 
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Wine and Cheese Visit the exhibitors and come prepared to network! This is a great way to make new business connections for the busy Holiday Season! Bring an unwrapped toy, non-perishable food or toiletry item to help Simcoe Hall Settlement House.
Officers' Mess - Ontario Regiment
53 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
Click here for more information and to REGISTER.
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 Visit web.oshawachamber.com/events for more upcoming events.
For your JumpStart Checklist, click here .
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Business Of The Month
Wally's World!
 On behalf of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassador Committee, congratulations to Wally's World on being named BUSINESS OF THE MONTH for October!
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 It Pays To Network At The Fall Business Showcase
Congratulations to the winners at last night's Fall Business Showcase event held at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre in Oshawa. All participants were entered into a draw to win a door prize from one of over 30 exhibitors displaying at the show. The grand prize was two round trip first class tickets from VIA Rail Canada to travel anywhere on the Windsor to Montreal or Oshawa to Ottawa corridors. Way to make networking count!
 Congratulations To Team Canada Black Belt Institute
After 15 years creating and building what has often been looked upon as "The Premiere Karate School" throughout Oshawa and within Durham Region, TCBBI has begun it's exciting new chapter offering more to their students and local community. Celebrating their 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) were teachers, students, family, friends, government officials and members of the Greater Oshawa Chamber. Congratulations on your new dojo. OSU!! For more information, visit www.tcbbi.com.
Residents Invited To Be Torchbearers At
TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games
The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Torch Relay, presented by President's Choice, is coming to Oshawa next spring. Three-thousand torchbearers will proudly carry the flame and share its welcoming Pan Am spirit on the 41-day journey towards the lighting of the cauldron on July 10, 2015 to officially open the Games. Residents of Oshawa are invited to enter to be one of three-thousand torchbearers today at TORONTO2015.org/torch-relay, and to enter with the City of Oshawa to be selected as the Community Torchbearer at http://www.oshawa.ca/panam/join.asp.
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Oshawa's GM Centre Ranked First In Canada
The General Motors Centre has been recognized by Venues Today Magazine as first in its size category (5,001-10,000 capacity) with 107,348 patrons, attending 36 events, grossing $5,888,645. The exciting news comes as the General Motors Centre wraps up an event-filled 2014. The General Motors Centre has experienced an exciting 2014 leading up to this acknowledgement as they were the co-recipient of the Major Facility of the Year Award (under 8,000 capacity) at Canadian Music Week and ranked 85th in the world by Pollstar Magazine for their 2014 Mid-Year Worldwide Ticket Sales Report. The General Motors Centre also ranked among the top 100 venues for Venues Today Magazine's Social Media Power 100 list when they placed 8th for venues 5,001 to 10,000 capacity. Congratulations!
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 marketing@oshawachamber.com.
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Welcome New Members...
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new members who joined in the last 45 days.
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!
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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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GOCC Board Elections - 2015
Tue. Jul, 1/14 -
Fri. Oct, 31/14
Durham College Workshops
Tue. Sep, 23/14 -
Thu. Dec, 18/14
The Breakfast Table: For Small Business Owners
Wed. Oct, 15/14
TCS Open House
Sat. Oct, 18/14
Achieving Sustainable Growth - Workshop
Wed. Oct, 22/14
Economic Forum - Business Symposium
MDC-UOIT
Thu. Oct, 30/14
TCS Open House
Sat. Nov, 15/14
Community Events
North Oshawa Farmers' Market - Saturdays
Sat. May, 3/14 -
Sat. Oct, 25/14
Firehouse Fright Night
Fri. Oct, 17/14 -
Sat. Oct, 18/14
Oshawa Little Theatre/Ontario Festival - Seeking Sponsors
Wed. Oct, 22/14
Bruno Pelletier at Oshawa Little Theatre to benefit COFRD
Fri. Oct, 24/14
Fundraiser - Wine & Scotch Tasting Evening at Parkwood
Mon. Oct, 27/14
Empty Bowls Fundraising Event - Feed the Need in Durham
Fri. Nov, 7/14
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