In this issue...
Your Low Down // What You Need to Know lowdown
Want to be a Vaughan Chamber Board Member? Apply Today!

This is your chance to join an outstanding team and your opportunity to make a positive impact on our local business community.
 
Your Connection // Upcoming Events Connection
Mackenzie Health Update

Join Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO of Mackenzie Health, to find out more about Canada's first 'Smart Hospital.'

The session will feature an update on the progress of Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital and procurement model, as well as the ongoing work to improve care
and add bed capacity at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital.

Date: Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 am 
Location: Element Vaughan Southwest
 
Mayor's Luncheon

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 8th Annual Mayor's Luncheon with Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua. 

Tickets on sale now! Corporate tables available. 

Date: Wednesday, March 28th, 2018
Time: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm 
Location: The Terrace Banquet Centre
 
CEO Speaker Series
Featuring Brian Bentz, Alectra Inc.

Join us for the first CEO Speaker Series event of 2018! The Vaughan Chamber is pleased to welcome Brian Bentz for a candid discussion on business success, challenges, and best practices. 

Date: Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm 
Location: The Doctor's House
 
Business Achievement Awards

Let's celebrate our outstanding businesses and honour the 2018 award winners within 14 different categories. This evening truly demonstrates that when the business community comes together, great things happen.

New this year - The After Party. Following the awards  ceremony, we invite you to continue the celebrations  with this year's winners, sponsors, nominees and  guests. Enjoy cocktails, food stations and exciting  entertainment while networking with the businesses  and organizations that make Vaughan renowned  for being 'The City' to live and work in.

Date: Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
Time: Cocktails - 5:30 pm | Dinner & Awards - 6:30 pm
Location: Universal EventSpace

Sponsorship Opportunities Available! 
Contact Jennifer@vaughanchamber.ca or call 905.761.1366 ext 221
 

Mark Your Calendar - More Vaughan Chamber Events!
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018
Update on Vaughan Hospital Event
Thursday, March 22nd, 2018
March Networking Event
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018
Annual Mayor's Luncheon
April 19th, 2018
AGM & Networking Event 
Tuesday, April 24th, 2018
CEO Speaker Series
Featuring  Brian Bentz, Alectra Inc.
Thursday, May 3rd, 2018
29th Annual Business Achievement Awards
May 2018 Let's Talk Exports 
Tuesday, June 5th, 2018
Colossal Chamber Networking Event 
* Hosted in Vaughan this year! 

Check our Events Calendar for more details on all our upcoming Chamber events! Click Here
Your Membership // Benefits & Programs membership
2018 Peer Groups - Join Now!

Are you an up-and-coming business leader, or do you have an employee who's a young star in the making? 

Take advantage of valuable input from other emerging leaders who are facing the same challenges as you.
 



The Grand & Toy program gives you access to the power of a multi-million dollar group purchasing system. The result is a very aggressive pricing structure on items you use the most such as paper, facilities supplies and ink and toner, just to name a few. 
 
Member Coupons Plus
Coupons that businesses and all employees can take advantage of:

erplain - Inventory and Orders software

Maid 4 Ironing 10% off any Ironing package

Samuel Shaibu Development & Coaching
FREE Leadership Workshop - $997 VALUE

Sentryon IT Solution First Month FREE on any flat-rate IT service plan

Sinergia Mundial Solar
10% off of all orders of 4KW or more

Stylish Fireplaces & Interiors
10% off all Fireplaces

The Healthy Italian
75% off retail cover price of The Healthy Italian cookbook (on bulk orders)

The Hub Vaughan Inc.
$1 for the 1st month for premium coworking space!

TruBliss Wellness & Beauty Spa
15% Off Wellness, Beauty and Retail Products

Vaughan Web Design 20% off Small Business WordPress Website
Your Network  //   January New Members - Welcome! 
  • BDO
     
  • BLUE VEIL CHARITY/SARA ELIZABETH CENTRE
     
  • FRUIT OF THE LAND INC.
     
  • IMAGEON PRINT INC.
     
  • JOURNEY FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL
     
  • MANUELA PALERMA, RE/MAX
     
  • NETPARCEL INC.
     
  • PIXELMAN LTD.
  • PRO ACCESSIBILITY
     
  • RADLEY FAMILY LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
     
  • REALTY EXECUTIVES PRIORITY ONE LIMITED
     
  • RIVIT TECHNOLOGY
     
  • SANDRO ROCCIOLO, ROYAL LEPAGE
     
  • TALENT EMPLOYMENT INC.
     
  • VAUGHAN FOOD BANK

Your Community // Events & Happenings Recap community
Seminar & Networking Series Featuring Jim Gray
Thursday, February 8th, 2018

We kicked off our first Seminar & Networking Series event with Jim Gray's presentation on Power Pitching. Over 70 attendees learned skills on how to pitch effectively in this competitive world. 

 

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:

February Networking After Hours

It was a great evening of networking at  The Hub Vaughan  as they hosted our first Networking After Hours event of the year! Local business professionals were able to mingle and make meaningful connections. Attendees also enjoyed a very informative presentation on workplace fire safety with Vaughan Fire Rescue Service. 

 

Thank you to our Networking Events Presenting Sponsor: