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<strong>Your</strong> <strong>Business</strong><br />
October 2010<br />
The <strong>Newmarket</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Report<br />
Wednesday, October 20, 2010<br />
2010<br />
Tickets on Sale Now!<br />
Tickets 80% Sold Out!<br />
Order your tickets online or contact us to get yours today!<br />
Signature Sponsor<br />
Platinum Sponsors<br />
Gold Sponsor<br />
Silver Sponsors<br />
Reception Sponsor<br />
Bronze Sponsors - The Barton Retirement Residence, Heart-Strings, Scotiabank, Tap-In Marketing, Telecast Canada Inc.
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Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
October Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />
1ST VICE CHAIR<br />
Sara Jane Doner<br />
Sutton Group Future Realty<br />
2ND VICE CHAIR<br />
Steve Hinder<br />
Magna International Inc.<br />
Officers<br />
CHAIR<br />
Wayne Brakeboer<br />
RBC Royal Bank<br />
SECRETARY/T<br />
REASURER<br />
Rob Chaggares<br />
Rumley & Chaggares,<br />
Chartered Accountants<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Corporation<br />
PAST CHAIR<br />
Jim Gragtmans<br />
ET Group<br />
Wednesday, October 6th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<br />
Power <strong>of</strong> Leaning:<br />
Integration <strong>of</strong> Email Marketing<br />
Communications Partner:<br />
Lisa Kember, Constant Contact<br />
Location: <strong>Chamber</strong> Office<br />
Admission: $45.00<br />
Members: $25.00<br />
Tuesday, October 12th 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.<br />
Breakfast Networking<br />
Location: Glenway Golf & Country Club<br />
Sponsor: Simcoe Office Products and Design<br />
Admission: $32.00<br />
Members: $22.00<br />
Directors<br />
Adrian Barker<br />
Sherman Barker Trading Inc.<br />
Signature<br />
Sponsor:<br />
James Burgess<br />
Synergen-X Management<br />
Consulting Inc.<br />
Ramzi Karim<br />
Staples <strong>Business</strong> Depot<br />
Rob Clark<br />
RC Design Inc.<br />
Rick Henry<br />
Microcel Corporation<br />
Ingrid Kulbach<br />
fraktals ‘Spectacular Chocolate<br />
Cashew Buttercrunch’<br />
Brad Lewis<br />
McPherson & Lewis<br />
Barristers & Solicitors<br />
Wednesday, October 20th<br />
Location: The Manor<br />
Admission: $135.00<br />
Members: $110.00<br />
<strong>Newmarket</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
470 Davis Dr. (The Old Railway Station), <strong>Newmarket</strong>, ON L3Y 2P3<br />
Phone: 905898-5900 Fax: 905 853-7271<br />
www.newmarketchamber.ca email: info@newmarketchamber.ca<br />
President & CEO: Debra Scott | Vice President: Karen Dubeau<br />
Accounting Manager: Susan Elkin<br />
<strong>Business</strong> Development Manager: Donna Bogers Miller<br />
Marketing & Event Manager: Rosanne Antunes<br />
Special Event Coordinator: Martha Berry<br />
Member Services Coordinator: Norma Rye<br />
Smart Commute Central York<br />
Program Manager: Pat Lusink<br />
Marketing Coordinator: Rachelle Waterman<br />
Wednesday, October 27th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.<br />
Power <strong>of</strong> Learning: Successful Online<br />
Relationship Building (hands on approach)<br />
Presented by:<br />
Lisa Kember, Constant Contact<br />
Location: <strong>Chamber</strong> Office<br />
Admission: $45.00<br />
Members: $25.00<br />
Thursday, October 28th 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.<br />
Member Orientation<br />
Location: <strong>Chamber</strong> Office<br />
Included in your membership<br />
Auditor: BDO Dunwoody<br />
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<strong>Business</strong> Leader Success<br />
Summit & Annual General Meeting<br />
Connect with <strong>Business</strong> Leaders in <strong>Newmarket</strong>!<br />
Sponsored By:<br />
This is an amazing opportunity to hear directly from your peers, industry leaders<br />
and successful business owners, to gain insights and ideas you can use in your<br />
own business. Network with like-minded pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and be inspired.<br />
• Success By Design: Learn how local business leaders use innovation and<br />
technology to succeed!<br />
• Learn how they combine passion and purpose with strategic planning to<br />
generate ROI.<br />
• Understand how these experts position themselves as leaders in their<br />
respective industries, and how this supports their business success.<br />
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010, 11:30am - 2:00pm<br />
Glenway Golf & Country Club<br />
Members Only: $40.00<br />
Lunch Included<br />
This event will also recognize our Volunteers<br />
THE POWER LEARNING SERIES<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS<br />
Wednesday, October 6<br />
10:00am–Noon<br />
Integration <strong>of</strong> Email and<br />
Social Media Marketing<br />
With the evolution <strong>of</strong> marketing to include social<br />
media and online relationship building, businesses<br />
have an exceptional opportunity to engage with<br />
prospective and existing customers to strategically<br />
build their business in affordable ways.<br />
This workshop will look at ways to move people<br />
through the engagement cycle to convert them to<br />
paying customers — both online or <strong>of</strong>fline.<br />
ADMISSION: $45 • MEMBERS: $25<br />
Wednesday, October 27<br />
10:00am–Noon<br />
Successful Online Relationship Building<br />
(hands-on case study approach)<br />
This session will explore examples <strong>of</strong> companies<br />
that have made email and other online marketing<br />
activities work to build relationships with existing<br />
and prospective customers. Learn how to build<br />
a contact list and leverage that list to grow your<br />
business. Explore how other organizations like<br />
yours have used online relationships to connect in<br />
meaningful ways.<br />
ADMISSION: $45 • MEMBERS: $25<br />
Wednesday, November 10<br />
10:00am–Noon<br />
Personal Selling in an Impersonal World -<br />
Building and Retaining Sales Relationships<br />
Relationships are key, even with technology, limited<br />
time and Information overload. It is important to<br />
understand the objectives in relationship management<br />
and make it easy for the client to know and appreciate<br />
the value that you provide to their business. Hear about<br />
the relationship dynamics - what is changing, which<br />
tools to use for what aspects and how to maintain the<br />
core relationships with your customers.<br />
ADMISSION: $45 • MEMBERS: $25<br />
Mark your calendar!<br />
Limited seating available.<br />
470 Davis Drive, <strong>Newmarket</strong>, Ontario L3Y 2P3 905.898.5900 ww.newmarketchamber.ca<br />
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<strong>Newmarket</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> Announces Four Power Learning Partners<br />
The <strong>Newmarket</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Commerce</strong> is very pleased to<br />
announce four partnerships<br />
for the <strong>Business</strong> Knowledge –<br />
Power Learning program. These<br />
companies have recognized the<br />
value in sharing business insights,<br />
best practices, technologies<br />
and other strategic information<br />
with businesses to help them<br />
accelerate towards success.<br />
Flight Deck Solutions Ltd.<br />
Synergen-X Management Consulting<br />
nextACTION 2.0<br />
Watershed Marketing Group<br />
Is <strong>Your</strong> <strong>Business</strong> Stuck In Traffic?<br />
It is a well-known fact that traffic congestion is a growing problem in<br />
York Region and this can negatively affect your company. It wastes<br />
energy, delays the delivery <strong>of</strong> goods and services, and creates stress<br />
for both you and your employees.<br />
Join us! We’re ready to save you money<br />
Smart Commute Central York (SCCY) is currently working with a group<br />
<strong>of</strong> progressive businesses representing over 11,000 empl+oyees based<br />
in northern York Region. We <strong>of</strong>fer a wide array <strong>of</strong> services to make<br />
commuting easy and enjoyable.<br />
SCCY will develop customized programs that will help you:<br />
• Recruit and retain employees<br />
• Increase employee productivity<br />
• Reduce facility costs by reducing employee parking demands<br />
• Strengthen your corporate image<br />
If your company has more than 100<br />
employees and is ready to make a<br />
change, visit www.sccy.ca or call<br />
905.898.5900, ext. 224.<br />
Employees from Southlake Regional<br />
Health Centre attended a SCCY<br />
Outreach to Commit to Commute<br />
Car Free on September 22nd.<br />
Staff were informed about alternative<br />
commuting options and learned<br />
how their organization is proactively<br />
taking action on climate change and<br />
reducing traffic congestion in our<br />
region.<br />
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Breakfast Networking<br />
September’s Breakfast Networking was held at Cardinal Golf Club<br />
and was sponsored by Park Lane Interiors. Guest speaker and<br />
sponsor, Anne Lemon, expelled the three myths <strong>of</strong> hiring an interior<br />
decorator, and members promoted their business to the crowd.<br />
The ladies <strong>of</strong><br />
Stylin’ Salon Ltd.<br />
Debi <strong>of</strong> Goodnight<br />
and Sweet Dreamzzz<br />
Janet <strong>of</strong> The Roxborough<br />
Retirement Residence and<br />
David <strong>of</strong> Store and Sell It<br />
Barbara <strong>of</strong> Steele Financial Solutions<br />
and Ted <strong>of</strong> Dundee Securities Operation<br />
<strong>Newmarket</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
Offers You a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure to...<br />
chinafor $1999 USD<br />
<strong>Your</strong> Trip Includes:<br />
Round-trip International Airfare from<br />
JFK International Airport<br />
4 & 5 star hotel stays<br />
3 full meals per day<br />
Deluxe Bus Tours<br />
English Speaking Tour Guide<br />
Admission to all Tours and Attractions<br />
Need more information?<br />
Attend our free Information Session<br />
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010<br />
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Office<br />
“This past March, I traveled to<br />
China for this once-in-a-lifetime<br />
experience,” explains Debra<br />
Scott, <strong>Newmarket</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong><br />
President and CEO. “From<br />
Beijing to Shanghai and the cities<br />
in between, I was completely<br />
immersed in the Chinese culture.<br />
Touring the ancient sites opened<br />
my eyes to the rich history <strong>of</strong><br />
China – nothing a book, website<br />
or museum could ever provide.<br />
This was truly a life changing<br />
adventure.”<br />
On Tuesday, September 14th, the <strong>Newmarket</strong><br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> hosted an Information<br />
Meeting at Glenway Golf and Country Club.<br />
Guest speaker and President <strong>of</strong> Citslinc, Leo<br />
Liu, shared tips and information with attendees.<br />
5 | September 2010
New Members’ Announcement<br />
The <strong>Newmarket</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> would like to welcome<br />
the following New Members for the month <strong>of</strong> September<br />
Raise A Glass Beverage<br />
Glassware & More<br />
Gift Store<br />
Schools - Private<br />
Mr. Larry Cook<br />
186 Main St. S<br />
<strong>Newmarket</strong><br />
p. 905.853.1757<br />
raiseaglass@rogers.com<br />
The Witty Wordsmith<br />
<strong>Business</strong> - Support Services<br />
Mr. Joel Sussmann<br />
191 Delayne Drive<br />
Aurora<br />
p. 416.617.5957<br />
www.thewittywordsmith.ca<br />
Premiere Mortgage Centre<br />
Mortgage Brokers<br />
Ms. Andrea Urban<br />
21 Priest Ave.<br />
Minesing<br />
p. 416.268.9728<br />
andrea.urban@premieremortgage.ca<br />
Hevey Computing Services Ltd.<br />
Computer - Consultants<br />
Mr. Robert Hevey<br />
871 Schaeffer Outlook<br />
<strong>Newmarket</strong><br />
p. 905.898.4694<br />
bob@hevey.ca<br />
Helping Hand - Life Coaching<br />
Consulting - Services<br />
Ms. Lin Elliott<br />
108 Hillcrest Drive<br />
<strong>Newmarket</strong><br />
p. 905.251.3156<br />
www.helpinghand-lifecoaching.com<br />
lin@helpinghand-lifecoaching.ca<br />
Nevian IT Consulting<br />
Computer - S<strong>of</strong>tware Services<br />
Mr. Gerrit Twynstra<br />
2200-4950 Yonge St<br />
North York<br />
p. 416.848.0317<br />
www.xrmonline.ca<br />
gerrit@nevian.com<br />
Tech Tip!<br />
Steps to Successful<br />
Email Marketing<br />
<strong>Newmarket</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong>’s Communications<br />
Partner, Lisa Kember <strong>of</strong> Constant Contact,<br />
provided marketing tips to members and<br />
guests during last month’s Breakfast<br />
Networking. Below are a few tips and<br />
statistics she spoke about during the event.<br />
Why Email?<br />
• 91% <strong>of</strong> email users between the ages <strong>of</strong><br />
18 and 64 send or read email<br />
• 147 million people across the country<br />
use email, most use it every day<br />
When to Send:<br />
• <strong>Your</strong> audience is most likely to read<br />
your email on a Tuesday or Wednesday<br />
between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.<br />
Give a Good First Impression:<br />
• Use a name your audience will recognize<br />
in the “from” field<br />
• Keep the subject name short and simple<br />
Avoid “Spam-speak”:<br />
• Refrain from using all capital letters in the<br />
subject/from line<br />
• Avoid using excessive punctuation and<br />
symbols ($$ !! ??)<br />
Coldwell Banker The Real<br />
Estate Centre<br />
Real Estate<br />
Ms. Darcy Toombs<br />
300-615 Davis Dr.<br />
<strong>Newmarket</strong><br />
p. 905.895.8615<br />
www.darcytoombs.com<br />
darcy@toombs.com<br />
Murphy <strong>Business</strong> Toronto North<br />
<strong>Business</strong> - Support Services<br />
Mr. Jeff Kelly<br />
5-400 Creditstone Rd.<br />
Vaughan<br />
p. 905.669.4700<br />
www.muphybusiness.ca<br />
jeff.kelly@murphybusiness.ca<br />
2008924 Ontario Inc. OA Flan Air<br />
Heating & Air Conditioning<br />
Ms. Debbie McNamara<br />
200 Mulock Dr.<br />
<strong>Newmarket</strong><br />
p. 905.898.7004<br />
deb@flanair.com<br />
Want to learn more? Attend a Power <strong>of</strong><br />
Learning Session. For more information<br />
see page 2 .<br />
QR Codes: Innovative New Marketing<br />
Tool Popping Up Everywhere!<br />
Have you noticed an image similar to the one<br />
below, on posters, wine bottle labels, or printed<br />
materials, and wondered what it was? It’s not an<br />
ink blot, printer error or new wave art – it’s actually<br />
the latest incarnation <strong>of</strong> a bar code – only these<br />
ones can be read by iPhones, Blackberries or<br />
the web cam on your laptop, and can take you<br />
directly to web sites, e-mail messages or have<br />
contact information embedded in them. They<br />
are easy and fast to<br />
generate – there are<br />
many online applications<br />
that will convert the<br />
information for you, and<br />
can be managed as a<br />
standard graphic image<br />
for printing on paper,<br />
t-shirts, even icing<br />
and more!<br />
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2010 Golf Tournament<br />
The Annual Golf Tournament was another great success!<br />
On September 16th, members golfed and dined at the beautiful Pheasant Run Golf<br />
Club. The weather wasn’t up to par, but that didn’t dampen the golfers’ spirits. Over<br />
150 golfers arrived and then finished the day with a delicious dinner and the chance<br />
to win fantastic draw prizes.<br />
The <strong>Newmarket</strong> <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> would like to thank our sponsors for<br />
their generosity, the Golf Committee for their dedication, the hard-working staff<br />
at Pheasant Run, and all those who participated in the event.<br />
Thanks to Our Sponsors:<br />
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<strong>Your</strong> <strong>Business</strong><br />
<strong>Business</strong> card ad space is now available for a limited time.<br />
Contact the <strong>of</strong>fice to reserve your space now.<br />
Rates as low as $75 per month.<br />
Traditional Service. Traditional Values.<br />
157 Main Street S. | <strong>Newmarket</strong> ON | 905.895.6631<br />
www.roadhouseandrose.com<br />
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<strong>Your</strong> Ad Here<br />
For more information contact<br />
Rosanne Antunes<br />
rosanne@newmarketchamber.ca<br />
567 Davis Drive<br />
<strong>Newmarket</strong>, ON L3Y 2P5<br />
(905) 853-5000<br />
Chris Sutton -- Manager<br />
special events package<br />
We help you celebrate your <strong>Business</strong>es success with:<br />
Pre-Printed Banners<br />
'Giant Scissors'<br />
Cutting Ribbon,<br />
Press Release "how to's''<br />
Media contact list<br />
www.newmarketchamber.ca for more information!<br />
INTERNATIONAL SAFETY SYSTEMS INC.<br />
Y our Source for Safety<br />
Products <strong>of</strong>fered include:<br />
• fall protection equipment<br />
• protective clothing and gloves<br />
• spill control<br />
• first aid kits<br />
• traffic safety<br />
• gas detection<br />
355 Harry Walker Pkwy. N, Unit 10, <strong>Newmarket</strong><br />
Tel: (905) 898-6906 Fax: (905) 898-1597<br />
www.internationalsafety.com<br />
www.smartcommutecentralyork.ca<br />
Graphic Design<br />
Calendars<br />
Stitching<br />
Spiral Binding<br />
Offset Printing<br />
<strong>Business</strong> Cards<br />
Wide Format<br />
Signs<br />
Colour Copies<br />
Envelopes<br />
Perfect Binding<br />
Holiday Cards<br />
Cerloxing<br />
Yearbooks<br />
B/W Copies<br />
Wedding Invitations<br />
160 160 Pony Drive, Unit #3, <strong>Newmarket</strong>, ON L3Y L3Y 7B6 7B6<br />
email: info@printgraphics.ca email: info@printgraphics.ca<br />
• www.printgraphics.ca<br />
Tel: 905 898 4692 Fax: 905 898 1032<br />
Brochures<br />
Pamphlets<br />
Newsletters<br />
Carbonless Forms<br />
Posters<br />
Note Pads<br />
Cutting<br />
Typesetting<br />
Labels<br />
Postcards<br />
Prescription Pads<br />
And Much More!<br />
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