Your Low Down // What You Need to Know LowDown
SUCCESS! Mailout Reaches 10,000 Vaughan Businesses. 

We recently launched our new Direct Mail piece, which promotes our local businesses! So successful, it sold out within hours.

Sixteen Vaughan Chamber members placed their ads in our Keep it Local Vaughan flyer that reached 10,000 Vaughan businesses. 

Check out these local SAVINGS, DISCOUNTS & MOREand stay tuned for future mailout opportunities! 
 
 
Welcome to our new Summer Outreach Coordinator! 
Meet Anthony Fallico 

Anthony Fallico recently joined the VCC team as our new Business Outreach Coordinator. He is a student at York University studying psychology and has a wealth of experience in marketing and business. 

Anthony is currently working on the vivaNext Business Support Program for businesses affected by the ongoing construction in Vaughan. He aims to help provide local businesses with a reliable business network and can assist with personalized marketing strategies.

Is your business a part of the vivaNext Business Support Program? Feel free to contact Anthony via email at anthony@vaughanchamber.ca for any marketing, social media or networking related inquiries.
Make your voice heard! Last chance to take the spring survey.  

Complete the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's (OCC)
annual spring survey.
 

This is an easy way to make your voice heard. Your survey responses directly impact the work of the OCC and directly impact what government understands about Ontario's businesses and economy. 

Help the OCC advocate for you, it only take five minutes!
 
 
Your Connection // Upcoming Events Connection
CEO Speaker Series
Featuring Christopher Pfaff
President & CEO, Pfaff Automotive Group 


Join us for an interactive fireside chat with a true leader in the Canadian automotive industry.  
Be a part of the exclusive conversation on business success, challenges, and best practices. 
 

Date & Time
Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
7:30 - 9:30 am

Location
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg, ON

Admission
Ticket: $80 +hst 
Agenda
7:30 - 8:00 am
Registration & Networking 

8:00 - 8:15 am
Welcome Remarks

8:15 - 9:30 am
Keynote Address and Q&A 

40th Anniversary BBQ Bash

In this milestone year, we wish to celebrate YOU, our outstanding members for your ongoing support and dedication to our organization!

To say thank you, the VCC invites you to attend our special 40th Anniversary BBQ Bash!

You'll enjoy:
  • Networking with Members
  • Delicious BBQ Lunch
  • Entertainment & Performances
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • Vango Photo Booth
  • Raffle Prizes
  • Kids Zone featuring Reptilia, Soccer area, Balloon Artist, and much more!
  • Special 40th Anniversary Gift for First 400 Guests

Date & Time
Thursday, July 27th, 2017
12:00 - 4:00 pm (rain or shine) 

Admission
Member - FREE (bring your kids!)
Non-Members - $20 +HST
Location
Dave & Buster's Outdoor Patio
120 Interchange Way, Vaughan, ON

Vendor Booths Available
Members Only - $200 +HST

37th Annual Golf Tournament

Enjoy a day on the green with Vaughan's
business community! 

Registration Includes:
18 Holes of Golf, Cart, Lunch, Snacks,
Cocktails, Dinner, Golfer Gift & More!


Date & Time
Monday, September 11th, 2017

Location
The Country Club
20 Lloyd Street, Woodbridge 

Event Schedule
12:00 pm - Registration & Lunch
1:00 pm - Shotgun Start
6:00 pm - Cocktails
7:00 pm - Dinner & Networking
Individual 
Members: Golf & Dinner - $325 +HST
Non-Members: Golf & Dinner - $425 +HST

Foursome 
Members: Golf & Dinner - $1,300 +HST
Non-Members: Golf & Dinner - $1,700 +HST

Dinner Only
Members: $95 +HST
Non-Members: $135 +HST


Sponsorship Opportunities Available!  Contact  filomena@vaughanchamber.ca

Up Close with PC Leader Patrick Brown

Patrick Brown
Leader of the Official Opposition, Ontario
Leader of the PC Party of Ontario
MPP, Simcoe North

SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, September 21st, 2017
Location: Copper Creek Golf Club

8th Annual Women to Women Symposium

The Vaughan Chamber Women's Committee is excited to announce the 2017 Women to Women Symposium Keynote Speaker, Deepa Mehta, Canadian Filmmaker and Academy Award Nominee.



SAVE THE DATE: November 15th, 2017


Your Membership // Benefits & Programs membership
Member Coupons Plus 
New Member Savings For You and Your Employees!


Check out our growing number of Member Coupons. Now is the time to offer your own and to shop local with these Vaughan Chamber members!  
 
Vaughan Chamber Connects 

You're invited to our next Vaughan Chamber Connects session for new, existing & potential members!
Get connected with the VCC and learn how to make the most of your membership.

Topics include:
  • Benefits & Services included in your membership (Home & Auto Insurance, Gas Card, Group Benefits Plan, etc.)
     
  • Chamber events (big and small)
     
  • Getting involved & volunteer opportunities
     
  • Tips on how to network successfully
Find out how you can save up to $3,800/year with your membership through our many events & savings programs. 

Date & Time
Tuesday, July 25th, 2017
7:30 - 9:30 am

Location
Vaughan Chamber of Commerce
25 Edilcan Drive, Unit 2, Vaughan, ON
Admission
FREE -  Bring a colleague, breakfast is on us!


ONLY 30 SPOTS AVAILABLE 
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE
 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
Congratulations Mike Soragnese,
Render Media 

"I can't thank the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce
enough for everything they do in our business community. From the beginning, they have made a positive and significant impact on my career and business. 

Through exceptional resources and networking events, they have helped me gain access to valuable information, and a community of like-minded business people. We are truly lucky to have such an incredible organization with amazing individuals within our community, Happy 40th Anniversary Vaughan Chamber of Commerce!" - Mike Soragnese

Congratulations to VCC member, Mike Soragnese of Render Media for recently winning the PWC Next Generation Award at the 2017 ICCO Business Excellence Awards!
Your Network  //   MAY New Members - Welcome! 
  • SPARK SHAW PRODUCTION 
     
  • FRESHOUSE FOOD & JUICE BAR
     
  • VICTORIA IACOVAZZI, BARRISTER & SOLICITOR
     
  • A+ BEYOND MAINTENANCE
     
  • MIAMI BEACH GRILL
     
  • SOARING SEO
     
  • CAPITAL FIRE & SECURITY INC.
     
  • WINESTONE LAVAL & CO. LTD.
     
  • HATS ON FOR AWARENESS
  • THE PAIN & WELLNESS CENTRE
     
  • CML PRINT SOLUTIONS
     
  • SEOWARES, INC.
     
  • VIN BON MAPLE
     
  • PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT
    SERVICES INC.
     
  • CLOVER TOOL MFG.
     
  • QUOTE THIS PROJECT
     
  • WILLIAMS HR LAW AND CONSULTING
Your Voice // Policy & Advocacy  Voice
We're on LinkedIn!



 
Your Community  community
Let's Talk Exports - Wednesday, May 31st

Let's Talk Exports stopped in Vaughan on its national tour where EDC Chief Economist Peter Hall shared insights on a range of global economic trends to businesses.

      

Thank you to our sponsors: 


Perfect Pairing Women's Networking Event - Tuesday, June 6th

The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce and Summer Fresh were delighted to host over 90 beautiful, energetic and dynamic women (and a handful of men!) at our Spring Women's networking event. Summer Fresh along with Diamond Estates Winery taught us the art of food paring and showed us how 'food is fashion'. We can't thank everyone enough for attending and we very much look forward to our Women to Women Symposium in the fall. SAVE THE DATE - November 15th, 2017 - and join us at the largest Women's event in Vaughan!  Click here for more info. 

      
         


Thank you to our sponsors: 


Colossal Chamber Networking Event - Tuesday, June 13th

Once a year, 9 York Region chambers come together for one 'Colossal Chamber Networking Event.' Close to 400 chamber members gathered at The Manor and enjoyed an evening of networking, visiting exhibitor booths, fabulous food & drinks, and great door prizes. 

The York Region Business Excellence Awards were presented, and the nominees and winners were celebrated! 

Congratulations to this year's winners:

York Region's Large Business of the Year
WINNER: Benson Kearley IFG, won from the
Newmarket Chamber of Commerce  

York Region's Small Business of the Year 
WINNER: Bento Nouveau, won from the
Markham Board of Trade .    

2017 Economic Summit - Wednesday, June 14th

We held our 1st Annual Economic Summit this week, learning how the Trump administration impacts local business. We had an outstanding turnout of business who got the opportunity to hear about cross-border trade, and partake in a Q&A session with an incredibly talented panel. 

   

Special thank you to our panel and moderator, and to our sponsors: 



 

CELEBRATE CANADA 150


VCC Board Member, Pina Falbo represents the chamber on the  #VaughanCAN150  task force. Happy to be part of last night's Flag Raising Ceremony. As we celebrate Canada's 150th Birthday, we are thrilled to also be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce. Let the celebration continue!

See more information on Canada 150 events: Click Here 

#VaughanCAN150