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Business Voice // December E-Newsletter  
In this issue...
Your Connection // Mayor's Luncheon / Business Achievement Awards
Your Voice // Business Delegation to Israel
Your Membership // Member Marketplace / Canadian SME Dec. Edition
Your Network // November New Members
Your Community // CEO Speaker Series / Holiday Mingle Open House
December 2019
Your Low Down // What You Need to Know  
Don't Miss your Chance to Nominate
Don't miss your chance to recognize an exceptional business/individual for a 2020 Business Achievement Award.

This year, we are going paperless - you can now place your nominations online. Simply read the criteria for eligibility before starting the nomination process and follow the steps on each page. It's quick, easy, and saves you time!

DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Tuesday, December 31st
Hiring for the New Year? Take advantage of our Job Bank
Our Job Bank helps you find the right candidates in our community.

Take advantage of this member benefit and post employment opportunities at no cost !

Please contact Abinaa if you have any questions or need further assistance with posting jobs: abinaa@vaughanchamber.ca .
Office Closure: December 24th - January 2nd
Happy Holidays from the Vaughan Chamber!

Just a reminder that our office will be closed from Tuesday, December 24th to Thursday, January 2nd and will re-open on Friday, January 3rd at 8:30 am .

Wishing everyone a safe & happy holiday and a great start to the new year!
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Your Connection // Save the Dates
Mayor's Luncheon - Save the Date
Date: Tuesday, February 25 th , 2020

Time: 11:00 - 2:30 pm

Location: The Terrace Banquet Hall

Save the date for our annual Mayor's Luncheon in 2020. More details to come -stay tuned!
Business Achievement Awards - Save the Date
Date: Thursday, April 30 th , 2020

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Universal Eventspace

Don't forget to place your nominations for an exceptional business/individual for a 2020 Business Achievement Award!

Click here to nominate.
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Your Voice // Policy & Advocacy  
Vaughan Chamber Leads Business Delegation to Israel
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Vaughan led a business delegation to Israel to strengthen partnerships and create opportunities between Vaughan businesses as well as York Region Institutions and Israeli business leaders.

The business mission was co-led by Brian Shifman, President and CEO of the Vaughan Chamber as well as the Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, Mayor of Vaughan.
Provincial Business Advocates Celebrate Cutting Red Tape at Remo Ferri Auto Dealership
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association, gathered at the Remo Ferri Vaughan Chrysler Dodge Jeep showroom for a meeting with Hon. Michael Tibollo, Minister and MPPP for Vaughan-Woodbridge and MPP Mike Harris.

The meeting was to celebrate the Ontario Government implementing aspects of Bill 50, to allow auto dealers to register and license vehicles electronically.
Your Membership // Benefits & Programs   
Member Marketplace - Take advantage of these savings!
  • 365 iT Solutions: Free network assessment, no contracts & 10% discount.

  • Action First Aid: 10% off of individual and group corporate training.

  • ForestGreenHypnosis: Free screening consultation & 50% off program as a client.

  • ISOMATIC Integrative Health Care: 20% off your initial visit.

  • 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.
View the Latest Edition of CanadianSME Magazine
Exclusive access for Vaughan Chamber members.

December Edition Includes:

  • How Samsung is empowering Canadian small businesses
  • Exclusive chat Tony Ward, President of Xero Americas
  • 7 mail security tips to keep your business safe this holiday season
Your Network // November New Members - Welcome! 
Click on the company names to learn more about our new members:
Your Community // Events Recap
CEO Speaker Series ft. Joe D'Addario
Thursday, December 5th
We were thrilled to have Joe D'Addario , President of Nature's Emporium join the Vaughan Chamber network. Joe emphasized the importance of building relationships with his customers and seeking out more ways to make organic & healthy foods more accessible to everyone. Thank you for sharing your insights and inspiring our business community.

Special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor isure Insurance and our Breakfast Sponsor PwC.

Check out the exclusive interview with Joe D'Addario and Brian Shifman, President & CEO of VCC.
CEO Speaker Series ft. Domenic Gurreri
Tuesday, December 17th
We were honoured to have Domenic Gurreri , President of Forest Contractors join our network for our CEO Speaker Series. Domenic discussed how fortunate he is to be a part of Vaughan’s growing business community and how tying himself to different businesses has let him explore opportunities in the asphalt paving industry.

Forest is recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies and Domenic is proud to be at the forefront of creating a company that delivers products and services that exceed clients' expectations.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor isure Insurance and Lunch Sponsor PwC Canada.
Holiday Mingle Open House
Tuesday, December 17th
'Tis the season to mingle! Thank you to everybody who joined us for our Holiday Mingle Open-House at the Country Club and for bringing in generous donations for our food and toy drive. All proceeds will be donated to the Vaughan Food Bank.

Special thank you to our Networking Sponsor BDO and our Venue Sponsor The Country Club.
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