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Business Voice // March E-Newsletter
In this issue...
Your Low Down // Members Advertise on Local Billboards / Job Bank
Your Voice // OCC's COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit
Your Membership // Member Marketplace / Canadian SME Magazine
Your Network // March New Members
Your Community // Annual Mayor's Luncheon
March 2020
Your Connection // Event Changes
A message from VCC regarding our Events Schedule & Communication Updates
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be an evolving situation with rapidly changing updates. The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is continuing to monitor the situation as well as government regulations in regards to group gatherings and suggested business operations. We are very fortunate to have tremendously supportive partners that we have been working with to evaluate our upcoming events. Together, we have made the collective decision to postpone several of our upcoming events. Please view the message from our President & CEO for a full listing. All individuals who have registered for a postponed event have been personally contacted by email. The Vaughan Chamber will continue to communicate relevant developments as the situation unfolds. Please watch your inbox and social media feeds for updates.

To assist businesses dealing with COVID-19, we’ve created a resource page that contains all the information on business supports announced by the Federal, Provincial and Municipal levels of Government. Please check back frequently as we will update this page on a regular basis with information as further announcements are made. Most importantly, stay safe and healthy. Please reach out to us at any time if you have questions or if there is anything we can do to help. We can be reached at info@vaughanchamber.ca .
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Your Voice // Policy & Advocacy  
Ontario Chamber of Commerce has created a COVID-19 Pandemic Preparedness Toolkit for Ontario Businesses
The guidelines and resources contained in this toolkit have been prepared to assist businesses in planning for and adaption to the disruption of COVID-19 and any future influenza pandemics. The topics covered in this toolkit are as follows:

  • Protecting yourself against COVID-19
  • Possible Impacts on your business
  • Supporting your employees
  • Preparing a business continuity plan
  • Further resources
Alectra Utilities warns customers of increased phone scam activity
In response to an increase of fraudulent activity in its service territory, Alectra Utilities is alerting customers of a sophisticated phone scam. The phone scam involves customers receiving a phone call requesting immediate payment and threatening disconnection. They advise that you hang up and contact Alectra Utilities directly at aletrautilities.com/contact-us.
Three ways to understand Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in your company
By Joanna Samuels, Employment Resource Supervisor,  REENA Foundation
I work on the frontline of supported employment services at Reena with individuals with developmental disabilities including Autism. As a job coach, I have partnered with employers from multiple industries to help them with diversity recruitment and to develop Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs or projects. Based on my experiences, I have identified the following three important aspects – HOW, WIN-WIN and WHY to better understand CSR in action.
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Your Low Down // What You Need to Know  
Promoting our Member Businesses - Digital Billboard Ads
The Vaughan Chamber was proud to once again partner with RCC Media to run digital billboard ads for our local businesses.

Ads ran from February 17 th until March 16 th . Click on the link below to check out these proud Vaughan Chamber members. These ads were displayed on the big screens at Rutherford Road, west of Rotational Drive (west facing sign), as well as Keele Street north of Steeles (south facing sign).
Looking to hire? Post Available Jobs at no cost
Take advantage of our Job Bank to help you find the right candidates. Members can post employment opportunities at no cost !


Please contact Abinaa if you have any questions or require further assistance with posting jobs: abinaa@vaughanchamber.ca .
Best Wishes to our Communications Officer, Zabrina Bolasco

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce would like to wish the fondest farewell and the best of luck to Zabrina Bolasco as she takes on her new role at CTV. We thank her for all the amazing work she has done for our organization and wish her great success. We know that she will do amazing things and are excited to see her pursue the next chapter of her career.

If you require any marketing or communications assistance, please contact Abinaa who will be happy to assist you. Email: abinaa@vaughanchamber.ca
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Your Membership // Benefits & Programs   
Member Marketplace - Take advantage of these savings
Members of the Vaughan Chamber post their savings on our website and newsletter at no cost
  • Mega Cleaning Services Inc.: 10% OFF - First 3 months!!

  • Raffaele Pileggi Real Estate: Lawyer Fees and Disbursements paid for when buying or selling Real Estate.

  • St. John Ambulance - York Region: 10% Member Discount on all corporate training.

  • Web on Demand: 20% off on a business website for members.

  • Web on Demand: $80/month for business website for members.
*Interested in having your offers on our Member Marketplace?
Vaughan Chamber members can post available offers at no cost.
Click here to add your special offer today!
View the Latest Edition of CanadianSME Magazine
Exclusive access for Vaughan Chamber members

March Edition Includes:

  • One-on-one with Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of Ontario Chamber of Commerce
  • The Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade
  • The new E-Class
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Your Network // March New Members - Welcome! 
Click on the company names to learn more about our new members:
Your Community // Events Recap  
Annual Mayor's Luncheon with Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua
On Tuesday, February 25 th , we were pleased to host nearly 800 business professionals at our 10th Annual Mayor's Luncheon with the Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua. We were proud to support YMCA of Greater Toronto Area as the recipient organization for the 50/50 raffle draw.


Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor - Fazzari + Partners LLP .
Thank you as well to our Lunch Sponsor - CN .
We are grateful for their continued support and generosity!

Click the button below for a full event recap and photos.
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