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Business Voice // November E-Newsletter
In this issue...
Your Connection // CEO Speaker Series / Holiday Mingle
Your Low Down // Community Banners on Sale / TAP
Your Membership // Facebook Marketplace Group
Your Community // Business Awards & Real Estate Conf Recap
November 2020
Your Connection // Upcoming Events
CEO Speaker Series - Next Tuesday
The Vaughan Chamber is pleased to welcome Mark Falbo, President & CEO, Mircom Group of Companies, and Luigi DeRose, Partner, PwC Canada, for a candid discussion on succession planning, going global, staff management, and employee safety during COVID and beyond.

If you're a business owner, leader, executive, entrepreneur, or professional looking for inspiration and leadership advice, don't miss out on this engaging event.

Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Registration: Free for members
"I'd rather be on the beach" Holiday Mingle
Cue the Beach Boys... "Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take you to Bermuda, Bahama..."

Okay, looks like we're all staying in Vaughan this holiday season, but that doesn't mean we can't end 2020 off on a lighter note.

Join us December 16th for a fun, cheerful and beachy virtual holiday party!

Set your virtual backdrop to your favourite vacation spot and be ready for some exciting giveaways and prizes.

Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Time: Noon - 1:30 pm
Registration: Free for members - Zoom link provided upon registration.
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Your Low Down // What You Need to Know 
2021 Community Champions Banners Now On Sale!
As we look ahead towards 2021, we would like to invite you to secure your spot on next year’s Community Champion Banners.
It meant a lot to have our valued members stand behind us as we successfully pivoted our many signature events to a virtual setting this year. We proudly displayed our Community Banners in every opportunity possible to show off the companies who provide a strong back-bone to the Vaughan community.

This is your opportunity to show your support for the Vaughan business community and become a Community Champion!
Register Now for the 2021 Trade Accelerator Program
Congratulations to the graduates of the Vaughan Chamber's first TAPVaughan cohort!

These businesses now have the resources and contacts needed to expand globally and scale their operation.

Do you want to build your business's export plan? Our 2021 cohort is now accepting registrations!
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Your Membership // Benefits & Programs  
Facebook Marketplace - Keep it Local!
Our Facebook Marketplace group is growing! Have you joined yet?

Supporting local businesses has never been more critical, which is why we created this marketplace group to allow members to:

  • Promote your business and sales
  • Ask for recommendations
  • Offer deals and discounts
Hiring? Post Your Current Openings to Our Job Bank
Take advantage of our Vaughan Chamber Job Bank to help you find the right candidates.

Members can post employment opportunities at no cost and the Chamber will promote your positions on social media to extend your reach.
Your Community // Events Recap  
Business Achievement Awards
November 18th, 2020

It was truly a celebration like no other as we announced the 13 Business Achievement Award recipients.

Despite a global pandemic, the Vaughan business community came together to support one another and recognize the significant accomplishments made throughout this past year.

Our team at the Vaughan Chamber wants to send a heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, emcee, BAA Committee, Board of Directors, video & production crew, and all who attended & participated. At a time when we all need some positivity, we surely felt the magic in the air during the event and we hope you felt it, too.
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Vaughan Real Estate Conference
November 12th & 13th, 2020

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Vaughan, successfully hosted the first annual Vaughan Real Estate Conference.

With over 400 attendees, this event saw leaders in the Real Estate industry engage in
discussions on the current and future status of Real Estate viewed through the lens of COVID-19. Attendees received important updates on key City of Vaughan initiatives such as the official plan update and the new online vacant land directory. 

Thank you once again to our guest speakers, emcee, sponsors, and attendees. 
Post Budget Townhall
November 9th, 2020

We were pleased to have Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips join us for a virtual townhall with businesses to discuss the 2020 Ontario Budget. A special thank you to Vaughan MPPs, Minister Michael Tibollo, Minister Stephen Lecce & PA Gila Martow for engaging our members.

We were pleasantly surprised to have Premier Doug Ford briefly call in to speak with Vaughan businesses. The conversation was well received and we appreciated Premier Ford's time and support.

Thank you to our Townhall Presenting Sponsor 407 ETR for making this informative event possible, and thank you to all those who attended.
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