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Nominations for the 21st Annual Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards (BEA) are now open.
Do you know of a business or person who should be recognized for their outstanding achievements?
The award categories are Business Person, New Enterprise, Civic Pride, Innovation, EnGen and Business Excellence.
All you need to do is simply email the name of the organization and contact information and tell us why they should be considered, and we will take care of the rest.
Deadline is Friday, April 29, 2016 at 5PM.
CLICK HERE FOR FULL CRITERIA.
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CHAMBER EVENTS
Deadline - April 29th
May 9, 2016
May 10, 2016
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Biz After 5
New Member’s Reception
Monday, May 9, 2016
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
44 Richmond St., W., Oshawa
Join us for a meet & greet and connect with our newest members, government officials, Board and Committee members and the Chamber team and learn how to make the most of your GOCC membership.
This is a free member’s only event!
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 9 at noon
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Lunch & Learn
Value Investing:
Sharpen Your Stock Picking Skills
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce
44 Richmond St., W., Oshawa
Learn from the experts about the value of investing, along with the errors that are all too common when it comes to investment, resources for improving your investment game and building a checklist to promote consistency.
This is a free member’s only benefit! Only one member per member business!
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 9 at noon
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Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
FOUR FOURSOMES SHORT OF A SELL OUT - BOOK TODAY!
Oshawa Golf & Curling Club
160 Alexander Street, Oshawa
Get ready to officially welcome summer at the Annual Golf Tournament!
Your all inclusive day includes 18 holes of premium golf, power cart, door and raffle prizes, contests, BBQ lunch and 3 course plated dinner! Showcase your brand!
Donate an item for the silent auction or put some swag in the welcome bag!
Golf & Dinner: $225.00 plus HST
Dinner only: $65.00 plus HST
Purchase tickets today to ensure you receive your special gift bag! Pre-registration is required.
Put your swag in the Welcome Gift Bag!
Registration Deadline: Deadline: May 12, 2016
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SWING INTO SUMMER SOCIAL
Thursday, June 16, 2016
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Parkwood Estates
270 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
Join us in welcoming summer at our ‘Swing Into Summer Social’ event at Parkwood. Enjoy a night in the gardens filled with live music, prizes, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Members: $45.00 (Plus HST)
Prospective Members: $50.00 (Plus HST)
(Each registration includes 1 complimentary drink ticket)
SAVE THE DATE - MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!
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Business 4 Breakfast
Networking Breakfast
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Oshawa Clinic
1300 Keith Ross Drive, Oshawa
Join us for breakfast!
This networking event includes a continental breakfast as well as a tour of Oshawa Clinic’s Surgical Centre, the Interventional Pain Centre and Physician Offices.
Free parking will be available at the event.
Members: $15.00 Plus HST
Prospective Members: $20.00 Plus HST
SAVE THE DATE - MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW!
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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FEW ADVERTISING SPOTS LEFT!
The Oshawa Visitor's Guide
is used for trip planning, travel inspiration, and location reference and
is the perfect vehicle to entice travelers to your door.
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, in its tourism capacity, produces the “Discover Oshawa Visitor’s Guide” and there are
just a few advertising spots left.
If you want to promote your business in the Guide, contact
Michelle Lea at
905-433-7854 or
905-728-1683.
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COUPON OF THE MONTH...
40% off Initial Assessment + 20% Off Orthotics
WHAT's THE DEAL:
GOCC members receive 40% off Initial Assessment (Regular price $40 off) plus 20% Off Orthotics with Complimentary Gait Scan ($180 value).
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We're Hiring!
The Chamber is looking for outgoing, organized and professional college or university students to fill two summer positions, 1 full-time & 1 part-time, at our Oshawa Visitor Information Centre! The Visitor Centre will be open 7 days a week from Saturday, May 21, 2016 to Monday, Sept. 5, 2016!
Know anyone who would be interested? Email resume to Michelle at [email protected]! Be sure to indicate in the email whether you're interested in the full or part time position! Questions? Contact the Chamber at (905) 728-1683!
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B
usiness Of The Month
KELLER WILLIAMS ENERGY REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE
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On behalf of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ambassador Committee, congratulations to Keller Williams Energy Real Estate Brokerage on being named BUSINESS OF THE MONTH for APRIL!
READ MORE > > >
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It's All About Networking!
It was all about networking and promoting business at the Chamber's Spring Market Showcase event held at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre Oshawa on April 19th! The Chamber's Events Committee brought together the leaders in our business community to showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services. Presentations by Dr. Gian of
Northern Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
and Claudine Pereira, also known as
The Pink Coach
were the highlight of the event.
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It Pays To Network!
Congratulations to our BIG winner at the Spring Market Showcase event, Edward Lam of A1 Automotive, who won two round-trip tickets on VIA Rail to his choice of Ottawa or Montreal!
Chamber President Natalie Sims (l) and Chamber CEO Nancy Shaw (r) present the prize.
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Canada E-Juice Celebrates Expansion!
A BIG Chamber congratulations goes out to 'Canada E-Juice', celebrating their 4th Anniversary with a BBQ & Customer Appreciation Day. Michelle Lea (l) presented owner Debbie Walker with a congratulatory certificate! Visit Debbie at 871 Wilson Road South, Unit 4 & 5 in Oshawa or online at www.canadaejuice.com for information.
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Grand Opening Celebrations!
The Chamber was there to celebrate with 'Diamond in the Scruff' at their Grand Opening. Mayor John Henry, City and Regional Councillor Bob Chapman and Chamber Ambassador Kevin Brady cut the ribbon to officially welcome owners Sasha McCarthy & Justin Brown to the community at 303 Hillside Avenue in Oshawa!
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Showcasing Women In Business!
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The Chamber Welcomes A New Neighbour!
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oshawa officially opened its doors to the community at the beginning of April! This 6 storey hotel includes 125 guest rooms & suites, indoor heated pool, 24-hour fitness centre and underground parking! The official Grand Opening ceremony will take place on June 3rd, stay tuned for details to follow.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
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MEMBER BENEFITS
COST SAVING PROGRAMS
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MERCHANT SERVICES PROGRAM
DO YOU ACCEPT DEBIT & CREDIT CARDS?
Join the program & SAVE!
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and First Data, a leader in the electronic payment processing industry, have partnered to bring you exclusive benefits to help grow your business.
Preferred Chamber pricing on processing fees for credit, debit, eCommerce, mCommerce and gift cards.
Full Suite of Products
- Ecommerce
- Wired & Wireless Terminals
- First Data Mobile PayTM
- Gift Cards Solutions
- TeleCheck® Electronic Cheque Acceptance
Can be used in conjunction with most financial institutions...no need to change banks.
Visit the website at
1-888-265-4117 to find out how you can save.
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C'MON! WE KNOW YOU'VE GOT IT IN YOU!
Canadian Blood Services has sent out an URGENT call for donors of O- & O+ blood types! Inventory is low for both blood types & appointments are desperately need to be filled to meet the needs of those who need blood! Donate today
at their Oshawa Clinic located at 1300 Harmony Road North!
Contact 1-888-2-donate or visit www.blood.ca to book your appointment!
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5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CENSUS!
Long-form? Short-form? Mandatory? Voluntary? So much to know, so little time. The census begins on May 2 this year and some Canadians may find the process a bit confusing given recent changes to the national tally. Set yourself up for census success by separating fact from fiction with these myth busters:
- The census is mandatory. All Canadians must complete their census questionnaire, either online, through the mail, in person or by phone. The mandatory long-form census replaces the previous voluntary household survey, as of November 2015.
- There are two types of census questionnaires. Three out of four Canadians will receive a short-form census with 10 questions, while one out of four will receive a long-form census with 60 questions. The short-form census provides basic household information such as address, marital status and number of children, while the long-form census digs deeper into things like citizenship and immigration status, ethnic background, birthplace of parents, education, income, housing, child care and other support payments, and employment status.
- The census measures more than just the number of people in Canada and where they live. Data collected from the census are used to make life easier for people and the communities where they live. For example, things like traffic congestion, overcrowded schools or new or improved hospitals and retirement centres can all be addressed using information from the census.
- Your information is protected. Everything you report is kept confidential and is protected by law. Your identity gets separated from your information and is never attached to it again. Take note of the secure access code on your census letter from Statistics Canada, which you should receive on or around May 2. This code is one of the measures in place to ensure you can securely complete your census questionnaire online.
- The results of the census are released in 2017. Data from the 2016 Census will be released in a very timely fashion. The first data release (for population and dwelling counts) is scheduled for February 8, 2017.
The actual questions, and other information, about the 2016 Census can be found on the Statistics Canada website, www.census.gc.ca.
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DO YOU HAVE NEWS TO SHARE?
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If you are celebrating a major milestone such as receiving a professional award, celebrating a grand opening, new location, major expansion or special anniversary, or have news you want to share with fellow Chamber members, contact the Chamber at 905-728-1683 or email details to
[email protected]
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