Your Business: February 2011

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Your BusinessThe Newmarket Chamber Report

February 2011

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February Calendar of Events

Newmarket Chamber of Commerce470 Davis Dr. (The Old Railway Station), Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P3

Phone: 905-898-5900 Fax: 905-853-7271

www.newmarketchamber.ca email: [email protected]

President & CEO: Debra Scott | Vice President: Karen Dubeau

Accounting Manager: Susan Elkin

Business Development Manager: Donna Bogers Miller

Marketing & Event Manager: Rosanne Antunes

Special Event Coordinator: Martha Berry

Member Services Coordinator: Norma Rye

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Program Manager: Pat Lusink

Program Services Coordinator: Dar Sadettan

Marketing Coordinator: Rachelle Waterman

Auditor: BDO Dunwoody Designed by: Treefrog Interactive Inc. Printed on recycled paper

ChairSara Jane DonerSutton Group Future Realty Brokerage Inc.

1st Vice ChairSteve HinderMagna Corporation

2nd Vice ChairRick HenryMicrocel Corporation

Past ChairWayne BrakeboerRBC Royal Bank

Secretary/TreasurerRob ChaggaresChaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Accountants

Adrian BarkerSherman Barker Trading Inc.

James BurgessSynergen-X Management Consulting Inc.

Brad LewisMcPherson & Lewis Barristers & Solicitors

Wes PlayterRoadhouse & Rose Funeral Home

Lara VeltkampWatershed Marketing Group Inc.

Rob ClarkRC Design Inc.

Ramzi KarimStaples Business Depot

Directors

Officers

Ingrid Kulbachfraktals ‘Spectacular Chocolate Cashew Buttercrunch’

Your Board of Directors

Tuesday, February 8th 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast NetworkingPartner: NextAction 2.0 Location: Glenway Country Club

Friday, February 11th 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Annual Mayor’s LuncheonSponsor: BellLocation: Glenway Country Club

Wednesday, February 16th 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Economic Breakfast TD Canada TrustLocation: Glenway Country Club

Tuesday, February 22nd 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

After HoursSponsored by: Swiss ChaletLocation: Swiss Chalet, 44-1111 Davis Drive (404 Plaza)

Thursday, February 24th 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Member OrientationLocation: Chamber Offi ce

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ChamberYourApril 1st - 3rd, 2011Magna Centre - 800 Mulock Drive

Show TimesFriday, April 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 2 . . . . . . . . 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 3 . . . . . . . . . 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Attendee Testimonial:

Signature Sponsors:

Grand Prize Sponsor:

“ I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed attending the Newmarket Home & Lifestyle

Show! The vendors were extremely friendly and helpful and seemed genuinely happy to chat with

us. We recently moved to Newmarket so we were very happy that we found numerous design ideas

for our garden right in our own backyard (no pun intended). Long story short, we left with three

bags of stuff and are looking forward to getting some quotes from some of the amazing vendors!

Next year we are going to take a pass on Canada’s Home and Garden Show in favor of

the Newmarket Home Show which is far superior in so many ways! Better vendors, more

ideas and a much friendlier and welcoming environment.

Congratulations on a wonderful show and we are very much looking forward to next year!

Ray and Shoshana Brazeau”

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ChamberYourNEW! Executive Membership gives you maximum benefi ts and allows you to increase your profi le, accelerate business and showcase corporate support in the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on Executive Membership please contact Donna Bogers Miller 905-898-5900 ext. 232 or [email protected]

Benefi ts Include:

Highlighted business listing in printed and online Directory

Executive Level Member icon “key to success” distinction with visibility to members and public in printed and online directory.

Executive Member News on Chamber Website

Discounted rate for Educational Sessions & Workshops A $10 savings on each individual registration for Business Education, Power Learning Series and Business Booster Workshop Events.The more you use the more you save!

Access to Business Toolkit - Media List and PR Templates

Targeted letter to two other members Personal introduction letter from President and CEO

UPCOMING EVENTSBusiness Booster: Business Planning Boot Camp Part 2 – Objectives and Strategies

Thursday, February 3rd 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

(Includes lunch)

Partner: Synergen-X Management Consulting Inc. Location: Chamber Offi ce

Power Learning: Marketing Tool Kit – Swim with

the Big Fish

Wednesday, February 9th 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Partner: Watershed Marketing GroupLocation: Chamber Offi ce

Technology for Business: In-Store Virtual Events

Thursday, February 10th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Speaker: Karen Dubeau, Newmarket Chamber of CommerceLocation: Chamber Offi ce

Business Booster: Be the Authority – Testimonials and

Referrals

Tuesday, February 15th 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

(Includes lunch)

Partner: Watershed Marketing GroupLocation: Chamber Offi ce

Business Booster: Haven’t Got the Time

Wednesday, February 16th 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Partner: ROCG Hobb and Company ConsultingLocation: Glenway Country Club

Power Learning: Unlock the Secret – High Search

Engine Ranking

Wednesday, February 23rd 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Partner: Treefr og Interactive IncLocation: Chamber Offi ce

Business Booster: Business Planning Boot Camp

Part 3 – Action Plans & Destination

Thursday, February 24th 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

(Includes lunch)

Partner: Synergen-X Management Consulting Inc. Location: Chamber Offi ce

Business Booster: Life Balance – Re-Invent

Yourself

Saturday, February 26th 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

(Includes Lunch)

Anna Ottaviani, Successfully You

BUSINESS EDUCATION Get Educated!

Announcing the fi rst fi ve companies to take advantage of the benefi ts of Executive Membership:

Buckley Insurance Brokers Ltd.

Northern Reproductive Therapies

Royal LePage York North Realty

T Zone Vibration Technology

Watershed Marketing Group

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EventsYour

Lara of Watershed Marketing Group Sheila of Pre-planning Solutions

Ryan of Northern Alarm Protection Co. Ltd.

The Elected Offi cials Panel

Naqi of TPI and Frank Klees MPP

Gord of McCallum Massage Therapy & Holistic Health Centre, Wayne of RBC Royal Bank and Victor of Woodhouse Executive Insurance

Fatima of Shoebox Bookkeeping and Paul of Ultimate Mortgage and Financial

Joanne of Virtually Yours

January Breakfast Networking & Education: Secrets to Success

Elected Offi cials ReceptionWhile attending the Elected Offi cials Reception at Glenway Golf and Country Club, guests had the opportunity to speak one on one with Lois Brown MP, Frank Klees MPP, Mayor Tony VanBynen and local councillors.

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January’s Breakfast was held at Glenway Golf and Country Club. Lara of Watershed Marketing Group revealed the “secrets to success” and attendees followed with a 30-second elevator speech.

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Centric Health PharmacyHealth Care - Medical SuppliesSaira Lallani101 - 581 Davis Dr.Newmarketp. 905.898.2232 [email protected]

FocalPointBusiness - Support ServicesDavid R. Villeneuve19863 Yonge St.Holland Landingp. 289.841.3011dvilleneuve@focalpointcoaching.comwww.focalpointcoaching.com

Forensberg GroupConsulting - ServicesYvonne Ewing81 Grove St. EastBarriep. [email protected]

Hong Wellness Clinic Inc.Health Care - Treatment CentreCathleen Liu401-531 Davis Dr. Dixon Medical CentreNewmarketp. [email protected]

BMO Mortgage Specialist, Michelle Clayton-WoodMortgage BrokersMichelle Clayton-Wood17600 Yonge St.Newmarketp. [email protected]

iLandscape Corp.LandscapingRichard Sierpinski237 Currey Cres.Newmarketp. [email protected]

Inspiring Tutors Inc.TutoringMr. George Wilhelm Box 34056 RPO HollandviewAurorap. [email protected]

James Ross Sustainable CarpentryConstruction & RenovationJames Ross27 Valley Trail Newmarketp. [email protected]

Marquis MusicMusic Lessons & SalesCarlos Marquis554 Heman St. Newmarket p. [email protected]

NewRoads Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMCAutomotive - SalesJim VanDusenNewmarket18100 Yonge St.p. 905.898.2277 [email protected]

Open Road BMWAutomotive - SalesPeter Brenzel87 Mulock Dr.Newmarketp. [email protected]

Riplees RanchPet - Services & SuppliesHarold Watters566 Priddle Rd.Newmarketp. [email protected]

Seventh GenerationAccountants - Certifi ed GeneralLynn Hashinsky375 Coventry Hill TrailNewmarketp. [email protected]

Pinnacle One StagingHome StagingBarbara Glassey343 Pinnacle TrailAurorap. 905.841.0250barb@pinnacleonestaging.comwww.pinnacleonestaging.com

Shoebox Bookkeeping ServicesAccounting, Bookkeeping, Income TaxFatima M Rito15-173, 17705 Leslie St.Newmarket p. 905.717.7018fatima@shoeboxbookkeeping.netwww.shoeboxbookkeeping.net

Social Media DeliverablesSocial MediaTony van Kessel18 Testa Rd.QueensvilleSocialMediaDeliverables@gmail.comwww.SocialMediaDeliverables.comp. 905.252.8123

Wasim Jarrah-Royal Lepage Your Community RealtyReal EstateWasim Jarrah14799 Yonge St. Aurorap. [email protected]

New Members’ AnnouncementThe Newmarket Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome

the following new members:

MembersYourBest Experiences at the Chamber

Email yours to [email protected]

“The ability to work with community business owners in developing a sustainable prosperous community” Wayne Brakeboer, RBC Royal Bank

“A wonderful opportunity to not only network with other businesses and employees, but to meet and make new acquaintances and friends along the way, Thank you!” Janene Robinson, Ontario March of Dimes

“Great networking and developing relationships. Business growth through proclaims and liasoning with Chamber staff.” Barry Goodyear, Da Kon Marine Surveyors

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UpdatesYourEconomic BreakfastSponsored By:

Wednesday, February 16th

Glenway Country Club

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Presenter: Derek Burleton, Vice President & Deputy Chief Economist (Canada), TD Bank Financial Group

Space is limited. Register Now!

905-898-5900 or [email protected]

Report on Business: Tips from the Globe and Mail’s Harvey Schachter

Reversing the target

Marketing consultant John Dodds urges you to avoid using the concept of targeting, as well as and the word itself. Instead, reverse the metaphor: Think of your product or service as the customer’s target, and your marketing as a means to perfect their aim. Make Marketing History

Talking like a team member

Consider these two similar, but really quite different, statements: “I have to get Tom to improve his reports” and “I’ve got to talk to Tom about improving his reports.” Consultant Wally Bock says the second statement shows a leader who is in, not above, the team and likely to be more effective.Three Star Leadership Blog

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