In this issue...
Your Connection // CEO Speaker Series // Golf // Economic Summit // W2W Events
Your Connection // Upcoming Events Connection
CEO Speaker Series Featuring
Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi

This event brings together leaders, business owners, executives and entrepreneurs for an interactive fireside chat. 

Why people attend:
  • Inspirational stories
  • Leadership insights & advice
  • Networking & relationship building
  • Intimate group (only up to 80 attendees)

Date:  Thursday, September 13th
Time: 7:30-9:30 am 
Location: Copper Creek Golf Club
 
38th Annual Vaughan Chamber Golf Tournament

Enjoy the day out of the office and on the green with Vaughan's business community!
New this year, we will be doing a morning shotgun. 

18 holes of golf, breakfast, golfer gift, BBQ lunch and more!

Date: Friday, September 21st
Time: 8:30 am shotgun 
Location: The Country Club

 
Vaughan Economic Summit

Topic: The Brewing Trade War - What does it mean to your business?  

Join us to hear a panel of experts discuss NAFTA, US tax reform, and tariffs between the US and Canada. 

Date:  Thursday, September 27th
Time: 7:30-10:00 am 
Location: Hazelton Manor
 
Women of Excellence Awards Dinner

Last year, 90 business professionals gathered to celebrate Summer Fresh's Susan Niczowski, winner of our Women of Excellence Award, for her contributions to the Vaughan business community.

Save the date and be sure to keep your eye on our upcoming emails to find out who the 2018 award recipient will be!

Date: Tuesday, October 30th
Women to Women Symposium

This full-day event will leave you feeling inspired! We're looking forward to hearing Dragons' Den star Michele Romanow speak on....
Getting To Success: Embracing Change, Encouraging Disruption, and Incentivizing Innovation.

Swag bags, shopping and visiting with vendor booths, inspirational speakers, networking with 500+ business professionals - are you as excited as we are?

Date: Wednesday, November 14th 
Time: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Paramount Eventspace
 
Your Voice // Policy & Advocacy policy
Manufacturing Roundtable
 
With all the concerns around the manufacturing sector, the Vaughan Chamber partnered with Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters to hold a roundtable discussion with local industry leaders. 

The focus for the roundtable was to discuss key issues affecting business operations, and determining possible next steps.
 
Your Membership // Benefits & Programs membership
Volunteer Spotlight

Member Coupons Plus
Coupons that businesses and all employees can take advantage of:


Coldwell Banker Lawyer Fees and Disbursements paid for when buying or selling.

Maid 4 Ironing $20 off your first service call. $10 off ongoing services

Plan B Promotions Inc. Business Booster Marketing Package

Sentryon IT Solution First Month FREE on any flat-rate IT service plan
Vendor Booth & Advertising Opportunities

Stand out in front of 500+ business professionals at our Annual Women to Women Symposium. 

Let the audience come to you! Purchase a booth and promote your business how you'd like - sell your products and services, give away samples, do a draw, or even a live demonstration! 
*Includes one event ticket!

OR, advertise your business in the event program for as little as $100+hst. 

Vaughan Chamber Connects

"The VCC has opened countless doors for us and I can't thank them enough as I attribute part of my success here at Dave & Buster's to the Team at the VCC for helping us grow our business and celebrate the best of the best in Canada when it comes to Professional Services and Businesses." 
- Mary Patrick, Dave & Buster's Vaughan 

Find out what all the Vaughan Chamber can do to help your business succeed. This session is a great refresher on the many opportunities you can benefit from. 

Date: Friday, September 14th, 2018
Time: 7:30-9:30 am 
Location: Vaughan Chamber of Commerce
 
Your Network  //  July New Members - Welcome! 
  • 1700095 ONTARIO INC.
     
  • ANTA PLUMBING
     
  • BED BATH AND BEYOND
     
  • DTS IT SERVICE
     
  • EQUITY EMPIRE INVESTMENTS
     
  • FIESTA RENTALS
     
  • FREEDOM LENDING
     
  • ICON1 COMMUNICATION
     
  • ILOVEKICKBOXING
     
  • IRONCLAD SECURITY SYSTEMS INC.
     
  • LIVING LIGHTING
  • MISTER CHEMICAL LTD.
     
  • MIT SOLUTIONS
     
  • NORTHERN TRANSFORMER CORPORATION
     
  • PRIMERICA - KATHLEEN JOHNSON 
     
  • RUN FOR VAUGHAN
     
  • SCOTT FUNERAL HOME - WOODBRIDGE CHAPEL
     
  • SPARKLE AND SHINE AUTOCARE
     
  • UPTOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
     
  • URBAN FRAME ART GALLERY
Your Community // Events Recap community
2018 Member Appreciation BBQ Bash
Watch the video from our BBQ Bash
Annual Member Appreciation BBQ Bash - Tha nks for a fun
 afternoon!

We had a fantastic time celebrating our members at our annual BBQ. The crowd of over 250 enjoyed the beautiful weather, delicious BBQ grilled by Enbridge, the various member booths, and networking with local business people.
 
A big thank you to our members for your continued support! 

Shout out to our Venue Sponsor, Dave & Buster's Vaughan, and to our Networking Sponsor, BDO Canada.