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Business Voice // February E-Newsletter
In this issue...
Your Low Down // Members Advertise on Local Billboards / Job Bank
Your Voice // Canada Summer Jobs Program
Your Membership // Member Marketplace
Your Network // January New Members
Your Community // January Networking Breakfast
February 2020
Your Connection // Upcoming Events
Annual Mayor's Luncheon - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Date: Tuesday, February 25 th
Time: 11:30am - 2:30 pm
Location: The Terrace Banquet Hall

Tickets:
Members: $120 +HST
Non-Members: $145 +HST

Corporate Tables:
Members: $1,200 +HST
Non-Members: $1,450 +HST
Vaughan Chamber Connects
You're invited to our next Vaughan Chamber Connects session for new, existing & potential members! Get connected with the Vaughan Chamber and learn how to make the most of your membership.

You'll learn about...
  • Signature events
  • Advertising & sponsorship opportunities
  • Tips on how to network successfully
  • Preferred pricing with affinity partners

Date & Time:  Tuesday, March 24 th from 8:30 - 10:30 am
Admission:  FREE
Location:  Vaughan Chamber Office
3rd Annual Vaughan Economic Summit
Join us as a panel of experts discuss the future of labour, increased focus on Integrated Learning, Canada's Trade Agreements through USMCA, CETA, and CPTPP, as well as Brexit and Canada's future trade deal with the U.K.

Date & Time:  Wednesday, March 25 th
from 7:30 - 10:00 am
Admission:  Members - $45 +HST | Non-Members - $60 +HST
Location:  Maple Downs Golf & Country Club
March Networking Breakfast
Start your morning with some networking!
Join us at the IKEA Restaurant to enjoy breakfast, and connect with members of Vaughan's business community.

Register today to build valuable connections at our next networking breakfast!

Date & Time:  Thursday, March 26 th
from 7:30 - 9:30 am
Admission:  Members - $15 +HST | Non-Members - $30 +HST
Location:  IKEA Vaughan
Business Achievement Awards
Registration is now open for our 31st Annual Business Achievement Awards!

The Business Achievement Awards is a celebration of companies, organizations, leaders, and entrepreneurs who receive great recognition in Vaughan's business Community.

Date: Thursday, April 30 th
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Universal Eventspace

*Sponsorship opportunities available!
For more information, please contact Jennifer Coletta-Rashty by email : jennifer@vaughanchamber.ca or
phone : 905-761-1366 ext. 221
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Your Low Down // What You Need to Know  
Our proud members advertise on local billboards!
The Vaughan Chamber is proud to be partnering up with RCC Media again this year to run ads for our local businesses.

Ads ran are running from now until March 16 th . 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 Keele Street north of Steeles (south facing sign).
Looking to hire?
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 need further assistance with posting jobs: abinaa@vaughanchamber.ca .
Remembering Franca Carella

The Vaughan Chamber is deeply saddened that a vital member from our community, Franca Carella, passed away on January 17 th , 2020.
 
Franca was the recipient of the Vaughan Chamber's Philanthropic Award during the 2018 Business Achievement Awards. She was also a recipient of the Order of Vaughan in 2016. As founder and executive director of the Vitanova Foundation in 1987, Franca was always committed to helping those in need.
 
Franca's family (including everyone at Vitanova) will be most grateful for donations to the Vitanova Foundation, to support the completion of the chapel she envisioned for so long, which is now under construction. To donate, please click the button below.
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Your Voice // Policy & Advocacy  
How to be a Successful Professional Mentor for Job Seekers with Developmental Disabilities
By Joanna Samuels, Employment Resource Supervisor,  REENA Foundation
In the context of the workplace, mentors can provide employees with support and encouragement, introduce them to new people and offer career advice and information on how to navigate the workplace.

A mentor can be a professional at work or from other industries. You can find a mentor through informal ways (a colleague, a friend, or manager at work) or from mentoring programs in the community.
Canada Summer Jobs Program
Canada Summer Jobs is an initiative of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. It aims to provide flexible & holistic services to support young Canadians aged 15 to 30 to develop skills and gain paid work experience.

Not-for-profit employers are eligible to receive funding for up to 100% of Ontario’s minimum hourly wage. Public and private sector employers are eligible to receive funding for up to 50% of Ontario’s minimum hourly wage. Please note that the deadline for businesses to apply for funding is by February 24 th , 2020 .
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Your Membership // Benefits & Programs   
Member Marketplace - Take advantage of these savings!
  • 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.

  • 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!
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Your Network // January New Members - Welcome! 
Click on the company names to learn more about our new members:
Your Community // Events Recap  
January Networking Breakfast
Thursday, January 30 th
On Thursday, January 30th, we held our first networking event of the year at LAUFT Vaughan Mills. It was great to see so many people connecting from our business community!

Thank you to our Networking Sponsor - Baker Tilly Vaughan LLP.
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Get started - contact: abinaa@vaughanchamber.ca