Events, New Members, savings, partner news and more...
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Message from Chair of the Board, Randall Becker
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The nominees for the 2019 Richmond Hill Board of Trade Business Achievement Awards represent the best of businesses large and small in Richmond Hill. It was an honour to celebrate the finalists as well as the winners of these prestigious awards.
The Mayor’s Award went to Les Mote of R.F. Mote, a family owned business in Richmond Hill for the last 53 years. R.F. Mote today is a data centre fabricator and is a major player in the marketplace.
This year’s Environment and Conservation Award was given to one of our town’s best examples of environmental sustainability and conservation. Hillcrest Mall believes in taking responsibility for future generations.
The Hospitality Award was presented to the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North – a hotel the size of a city block with a warm, community feeling.
The Richmond Hill Community Foodbank received the Non-Profit Award this year. With a strong, committed volunteer base, the food bank serves hundreds of families each month, filling the gaps and working to support everyone in our community.
For nearly 30 years, Intergroup Facility Services has been providing complete building solutions, specializing in janitorial services and building operations. Intergroup received the Professional Services Award.
High school student Keeley Aird won the Young Entrepreneur award for her work leading STEM Kids Rock. The group’s mission is to inspire, engage and empower the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering and math.
The General Awards went to two companies. Social Coffee is dedicated to making coffee a social experience. They’re passionate about sourcing, roasting and brewing delicious coffee.
And On the Dance Floor Boutique says we are ‘living on the dance floor of life.’ They create limited edition collections for dancewear, fashionwear and theatrical and dance productions.
Finally, the Board of Trade recognized the opening chapter of tomorrow’s success story by presenting a Chair’s Award for Best New Start Up. The Chair’s Award was given to Heather Skoll of Reset Zone.
To view some of the Business Achievement Awards highlights,
click here
Congratulations to all our winners and to next year’s nominees – good luck!
Randall Becker
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Welcome to our New Members FEB/MAR
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Introduce yourself as a member of the RHBOT when you are out in the community
and have your membership card handy when taking advantage of these great benefits.
#FoundItInRichmondHill
Save on:
- Gifts
- Dining
- Accommodation
- Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Insurance
- Home Decor
- Translation Services
- Photography
...and more!
For our current list of discounts
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April 9
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Business After 5 - Assante Wealth Management
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Cost: FREE
April 26
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Women In Business Networking Event
8:30 - 10:00 am
Cost: $10 for Members, $20 for non-members
May 1
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Business@Breakfast
7:30 - 9:00 am
Cost: $25.00 for Members, $40 for non- members
Sponsored by Merite Mortgages
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We’re publishing Richmond Hill’s first Tourism Guide this spring.
Distribution is slated across Southern Ontario. What a great way to reach a brand new audience!
Advertising space in this 48-page publication is limited, so book now.
Check out the very reasonable
ad rates here
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Register yourself or a foursome
here
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Check out our sponsor opportunities
here
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Join us June 4, 2019 for an ultimate evening of networking with over 400 professionals from across York Region. Members $40.00, Non-Members $55.00.
Register today!
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Member Savings
Membership has its benefits! Save on everyday services from group benefits to home and auto insurance, credit card merchant fees and office supplies with our affinity partners.
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Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
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Whether you are a solo entrepreneur, home-based business or part of a larger firm, through your membership in the Richmond Hill Board of Trade you have access to a cost-effective and extensive health benefits plan for companies with 1 to 100 employees.
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First Data
is a global leader in commerce-enabling technology, serving approximately six million business locations and 4,000 financial institutions in more than 100 countries around the world. Let them show you what simple, affordable, transparent pricing looks like. If they can't beat your current processing fees, you will earn a $1,000 MasterCard® gift card*.
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Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers -
Group Home & Auto Program for members and member employees of the Richmond Hill Board of Trade! When you call for a Home & Auto Insurance Quote they will donate $5 to the MS Society of Canada. Members qualify for up to a 40% discount when they switch their Home & Auto Insurance to Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers.
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Grand & Toy
is a leading provider of workplace products and solutions. Get up to 85% off over 7,500 office products. It's as easy as creating an account!
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The Esso Business Card Program
gives you exceptional fuel savings, powerful and easy-to-use fuel management tools and broad acceptance at nearly 1,800 Esso stations in Canada. You'll save 3.5 cents per litre.
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Enjoy preferential pricing with
Purolator
through a volume discount program. Purolator offers RHBOT member discounts starting at 25% on Purolator Express® and Purolator Ground® suite of services.
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Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill: Attending the Richmond Hill Board of Trade’s Business Achievement Awards
On March 7
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, Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill (SCMRH) attended the Richmond Hill Board of Trade’s Business Achievement Awards at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel Suites and Conference Centre.
SCMRH staff networked with individuals of the Richmond Hill business community to promote the Smart Commute program and educate them about sustainable commuting options and resources.
The Smart Commute workplace program provides supporting tools, including workplace travel surveys, custom transportation demand management (TDM) program design, implementation and consultation services, campaigns and recognition to improve workplace transportation options, and resources for commuters to choose sustainable commute options.
Visit our website at
smartcommutemrh.ca
for more information about our custom sustainable transportation programs, services, and how to become a Smart Commute Markham, Richmond Hill workplace!
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Education in Ontario is experiencing many changes
, but having students assessed through presentations is not going away anytime soon.
In fact, 50% of student marks on these presentations are based on how well they speak.
To get high marks, students not only need to have good information but they must present their information effectively and confidently. That’s why
Aptus Learning
is offering their Speaking for Success program to ensure students achieve higher marks and high school success!
To register
,
click here
for our Monday program
and
here
for our Saturday program.
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Gateway to Inspired Impact: The Way of the Heart Training
PASSION LED US HERE
The Way of the Heart Training is for entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals who want to make an impact.
Many self-employed people are too busy working IN their business to spend time growing their business. This leaves us financially, mentally, emotionally and energetically burnt out.
This session will introduce you to a practice that will help you gain the energy to survive in
our fast paced, ever changing world. For more information
click here
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Date and Time Location
Sat. April 13, 2019 Xpression Condos, Meeting Room 2nd
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 9471 Yonge Street, Richmond ON
Register by Tuesday April 9
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at noon for this Event
on EventBrite (click
here
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RHBOT Member Wins the 2018 Exporter of the Year!
Laipac Technology Inc. is taking on the world with innovative electronic products that are proving Canada is a player
in the growing smart tech space.
Laipac has earned the 2018 Ontario Exporter of the Year Award for designing
and marketing its leading Internet of Things (IoT) connected electronic products for consumer, business and government markets in more than 100 countries.
Read more...
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The Forget-Me-Not Breakfast takes place April 27
at King’s Riding Golf Course and features keynote speaker Dr. J.B. Orange who provides techniques for communicating with people living with dementia while Jill Hewlett will provide effective strategies for caregivers to deal with current issues and cognitive decline. Information can be found
here
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The Downtown Richmond Hill area has “enhanced” CIP grants resulting from funds that came from the Province’s Main Street Revitalization initiative. Through these enhanced grants, projects under the Building Renovation Grant or the Façade, Signage and Landscape grant may be approved for a cost-shared grant of 90% of eligible project costs (up to grant maximums).
With the summer construction months quickly approaching, it is crucial that interested parties get their applications in as soon as possible. The
deadline to apply for these grants is April 30, 2019. For more information
click here!
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