In this issue...
Your Connection // BBQ // CEO Speaker Series Ft. New Fire Chief // Golf // W2W
Your Connection // Upcoming Events Connection
Member Appreciation BBQ

We're fired up to host our annual Member Appreciation BBQ Bash to say thank you! Enjoy networking, live entertainment, BBQ lunch, vendor booths, raffle prizes, ice cream truck and much more!

You'll even receive a special gift from the Vaughan Chamber. 

Date: Thursday, August 9th, 2018
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Dave & Buster's Outdoor Patio
Free for members! Online registration mandatory. 

Want to be seen by hundreds of business professionals at this exciting event? Purchase a booth and join in the fun!  
 
CEO Speaker Series Featuring
Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi

Leaders, executives, business owners - you're invited to this  interactive fireside chat with Ontario's first female urban fire chief.

Date:  Thursday, September 13th, 2018
Time: 7:30-9:30 am 
Location: Copper Creek Golf Club
 
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
 
38th Annual Vaughan Chamber Golf Tournament

We're excited to announce that the date has been set for our 2018 Golf Tournament! New this year - we will be doing a morning shotgun. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, breakfast, golfer gift, BBQ lunch and more!

Date: Friday, September 21st, 2018
Time: 8:30 am shotgun 
Location: The Country Club

 
Women to Women Symposium

This full-day event will leave you feeling inspired! We're thrilled to announce that Dragon's Den star Michele Romanow is our Keynote Speaker. 

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: 8:00-3:30 pm
Location: Paramount Eventspace
 
Mark Your Calendar for the 2018 Economic Summit

Back by popular demand, we are looking forward to this year's Economic Summit. 

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

Date: Thursday, September 27th
Time: 7:30-10:00 am 
Location: Hazelton Manor
Your Voice // Policy & Advocacy policy
Blueprint Letters for New Provincial Government
 
With  the  legislative  session  resuming,  the  Ontario  Chamber  of Commerce and the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce wrote  to  each  provincial  Cabinet  minister,  outlining  a  blueprint  to  execute  over  the  next  four  years  that  will  help  make  Ontario  open  for  business.  Our  blueprint  includes  both  policy  asks  where  immediate  action  is  required  to support  business  and  foundational  recommendations  for  long-term  prosperity.
 
Your Membership // Benefits & Programs membership
Member Coupons Plus
Coupons that businesses and all employees can take advantage of:


Goldeye Media 25% discount on web-development

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

Stylish Fireplaces & Interiors
10% off all Fireplaces
Your Network  //  June New Members - Welcome! 
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  • AURIVIA STONE DESIGN INC.
     
  • BARAKUDA SECURITY & TELECOMMUNICATION
     
  • DAMBRO INVESTMENTS INC. 
     
  • DS CONSULTANTS LTD.
     
  • HUMMINGBIRD LAWYERS LLP
  • METROPOLITAN MOVERS GTA NORTH
     
  • MISTER SAFETY SHOES
     
  • ON HINDS' FEET CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
     
  • QCDMS CONSULTANTS
     
  • SFG PARALEGAL SERVICES
     
  • YORK9
Your Community // Events Recap community
Summer Networking at Copacabana Grilled Brazilian

We can't thank Copacabana Grilled Brazilian  enough for hosting our Summer Networking After Hours. It was a delicious evening to say the least. Shout out to our Networking Sponsor BDO Canada .
 
Seminar & Networking Series -
Cannabis: Workplace Considerations

This morning, over 50 attendees gathered at Novotel Toronto Vaughan for our Seminar & Networking Series. The topic of discussion was Cannabis: Workplace Considerations, which was presented by Laura Williams from Williams HR Law and William HR Consulting. 

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: BRISK Business Risk (a product of National Brokers Insurance).