Business Voice
// July E-Newsletter
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In this issue...
Your Connection //
BBQ / Golf Tournament / Women's Symposium
Your Voice //
Economic Impacts of Highway 407 ETR
Your Membership //
2019 Women of Excellence / CanadianSME July Magazine
Your Network //
June New Members
Your Community //
Vaughan Chamber Connects
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Your Low Down //
What You Need to Know
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Our proud members advertise on local billboards!
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The Vaughan Chamber has partnered up with RCC Media to run ads for our local businesses.
Ads ran throughout the month of May and more advertisers will be displayed until mid August!
Check out these proud Vaughan Chamber members – you can see these ads on the big screens at Rutherford Road, west of Rotational Drive (west facing sign), as well as Highway 7, west of Keele Street (east facing sign).
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Welcoming New Chamber Staff
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Abinaa Prabhakaran, Member Engagement Coordinator
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Abinaa has just graduated from Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management with a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Marketing and double minor in Professional Communications and Entrepreneurship.
Abinaa started as an Outreach Coordinator summer student for the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce last year and is excited to continue full-time as our Member Engagement Coordinator. She proactively seeks to improve the Vaughan Chamber’s member engagement, and enhance the database. Working alongside our Membership Representative, Fiorina Riga, Abinaa is focused on engagement, retention, and recruitment.
If you are interested in discussing how the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce can help your business and better support you, from getting the most value out of your membership to updating your member profile, please contact Abinaa -
abinaa@vaughanchamber.ca
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Zabrina Bolasco, Communications Officer
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Zabrina holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts from the University of Guelph and a Diploma in Digital Communications from Humber College. She has a strong background in graphic design, web design, photography, and cinematography, as well as social media and digital marketing.
Zabrina is thrilled to be filling in for Kelly McGuire, who is currently on maternity leave. With her experience as a Community Engagement Coordinator at a BIA in Mississauga, Zabrina is excited to bring forth her skills to her new role. Zabrina supports the Marcom Comittee and handles communications, marketing & advertising, and social media at the Chamber.
If you are interested in discussing advertising opportunities with the Chamber, or have any questions or concerns about marketing, please contact Zabrina -
zabrina@vaughanchamber.ca
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Edmond Ha, Outreach Coordinator
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Edmond is going into his second year at Western University pursuing a Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies (BMOS) degree with Advanced Entry Opportunity into the Ivey Business School. Edmond has a strong background in customer service, marketing and communications, and business management.
This summer, Edmond will be collaborating with vivaNext on the vivaNext Business Support Program to offer assistance and reduce the impact on local businesses in Vaughan during intensive periods of construction and development.
If you have any questions about the vivaNext Business Support Program, please contact Edmond -
edmond@vaughanchamber.ca
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Natasha Evangelista, Events/Marketing Assistant
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Natasha is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at Ryerson University - Ted Rogers School of Management focusing on Hospitality and Tourism Management. Natasha attended an arts-focused high school specializing in music theatre. While in high school, Natasha was accepted into the grant program at the Vaughan Summer Company and created her own business called Art-Toons in 2017.
At the Vaughan Chamber, Natasha has started this summer and is currently working in the area of events and assisting Jennifer Coletta-Rashty, our Senior Director, Partnerships and Community Relations.
If you are interested in discussing how to get involved with our events, please contact Natasha -
natasha@vaughanchamber.ca
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Your Connection //
Upcoming Events
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Member Appreciation BBQ Bash
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We're fired up to host our annual Member Appreciation BBQ Bash to say thank you to our outstanding members for their ongoing support and dedication to the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce!
You'll enjoy...
- Networking
- Delicious BBQ lunch
- Vendor booths
- Raffle prizes
- Ice cream truck
- Special gifts for all
Date & Time:
Thursday, August 22nd from 12:00 - 3:00 pm (rain or shine)
Admission:
Members - FREE // Non-Members - $20 +HST
Online registration is mandatory!
Location:
Dave & Buster's Outdoor Patio
Become a vendor - booths available:
Members Only - $250 +HST
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39th Annual Golf Tournament
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The date has been set! Join over 120 golfers for a day of networking on the green.
You'll enjoy: 18 holes of golf, breakfast, snacks, cocktails, BBQ lunch, golfer gift, visiting with hole sponsors, networking with the business community, and much more!
Date & Time:
Friday, September 20th, 7:30 am Breakfast | 8:30 am Shotgun Start
Location:
The Country Club
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10th Annual Women to Women Symposium
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The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is proud to unite business professionals from all walks of life for this full-day inspirational experience.
Don't miss Canadian icon,
Margaret Trudeau
, tell her story of coping with mental health issues, rebuilding her life, and sharing the message of resilience to all. You'll also share your day with the warm and smiling face of morning television - Global News Morning Toronto host,
Jennifer Valentyne
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Date & Time:
Thursday, November 14th from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location:
Paramount Eventspace
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Your Voice //
Policy & Advocacy
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Economic Impacts of Highway 407 ETR: Implications for Travellers, Transportation and Prosperity
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407 ETR released a
report this morning
examining the period between 1999 to 2017. By using 407 ETR, government census and Ontario economic data CANCEA has defined the very positive impacts 407 ETR has had on the quality of life, economic activity and environment since the highway was privatized in 1999 and notes the ongoing annual positive impacts that can be expected in the future.
The report defines the number and value of hours saved by drivers of 407 ETR and notes the number of hours saved by operators of commercial vehicles and businesses.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Abdus Samad, Manager of Government Relations & Policy at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce -
abdus@vaughanchamber.ca
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Vaughan Chamber successful in Cutting Red Tape for Vaughan Businesses
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This year has seen a lot of wins on our Advocacy efforts and we’re especially proud of one which has been a major issue for our car dealerships. In case you weren’t aware, the Vaughan Chamber has long pushed for the digitization of licensing of new cars sold at dealerships.
After two years of advocacy on this issue, our efforts were recognized as the Minister of Transportation introduced legislation that was adopted by the Ontario Legislature which will remove the need for automotive dealership employees to physically attend a Service Ontario office to complete licensing and registration transactions. This will save Ontario’s new car dealers time and money and remove an unnecessary piece of red tape for dealerships.
This is a crucial win for our auto dealers and an example of how your Chamber is working to reduce regulation for our business community.
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Your Membership //
Benefits & Programs
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2019 Vaughan Women of Excellence Award
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We are honoured to acknowledge Anna Eliopoulis, who is the 2019 Vaughan Women of Excellence Award Recipient! Anna is the Founder and President of Peter and Paul's Gifts & Co-founder of
byPeterandPauls.com
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As a successful businesswoman, Anna brings great inspiration to our business community. Congratulations!
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Member Marketplace - Take advantage of these savings!
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- Action First Aid: 10% off of individual and group corporate training.
- Costco Wholesale: Gold Star - $10 cash card and $25 Costco.ca voucher. Executive - $20 cash card and $50 Costco.ca voucher.
- Merk Photography: 10% Off Business Portraits and Event Photography.
- Raffaele Pileggi Real Estate: Lawyer Fees and Disbursements paid for when buying or selling Real Estate.
- SET Auto Care: 20% off exclusive to Vaughan Chamber members.
- The Sign & Graphics Manufaktur Inc: $500 off any full vehicle wrap.
- Web on Demand: 20% off on a business website for members.
- Web on Demand: $80/month for business website for members.
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View Latest Edition of CanadianSME Magazine
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Exclusive access for Vaughan Chamber members!
Articles include:
- Discussing business priorities with Madeleine Chenette
- Exclusive chat with Colin McIsaac, Executive Director & General Manager at Lenovo Canada
- Business Woman of the Month
- Growing your business by growing your brand community
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Your Network // June New Members - Welcome!
Click on the company names to learn more about our new members:
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Your Community //
Events Recap
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Vaughan Chamber Connects
July 9th, 2019
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We had the pleasure to meet new and prospective members at our Vaughan Chamber Connects session earlier this month!
Thank you to VCC Board Member Joe Pampena, who gave everyone insight on the many benefits of Vaughan Chamber membership. Our members can take advantage of numerous networking opportunities at our Chamber events, great savings with our affinity partners, and much more! Register now for our next free session happening in September.
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Members: $120/month or $99/month for three consecutive months.
Non-Members: $250/month
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