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The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Your BusinessBusiness Excellence Awards
Upcoming Events
Municipal Elections
Exciting New Innovation Updates
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September 2014
The Newmarket ChamberBusiness Excellence Awards
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Celebrating
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Board of DirectorsDirectorLorne CooperCentury 21 Heritage Group Ltd., Brokerage
Director Simon FennFenn & Fenn Insurance Practice Inc.
DirectorClaudine JohnsRBC Royal Bank
DirectorNeil MooreYork Region Media Group
DirectorGary RyanSouthlake Regional Health Centre
DirectorSabine SchleeseSCHLEESE - The Female Saddle Specialist
ChairRob ChaggaresChaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Accountants
1st Vice ChairVeronica Williamssnapd Newmarket
2nd Vice ChairKevin MurdochThe Murdoch Group Private Wealth Management
Past ChairSteve HinderMagna International Inc.
Secretary/TreasurerScott Fitzpatrick Bateman Graham & Fitzpatrick Chartered Accountants
DirectorJim AlexanderTim Hortons
Director James BurgessFocus31
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Newmarket Chamber of Commerce470 Davis Dr. (The Old Railway Station) Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P3Phone: 905-898-5900 Fax: 905-853-7271newmarketchamber.ca | [email protected] Chamber of Commerce StaffPresident & CEO: Debra Scott Business Development Manager: Tracy WalterOffice Manager: Lori ClaytonEvent Manager: Rosanne AntunesAdministrative Assistant: Astero PrattasAdministrative Assistant: Anne SavageEvent Coordinator: Suzie Di GenarroMember Services Coordinator: Lauren DavieBusiness Development Coordinator: Kareen AwadallaSmart Commute Central York StaffProgram Manager: Pat LusinkMember Services Coordinator: Jennifer Brien
Auditor: BDO Canada LLP
@NMKTChamber /NewmarketChamberofCommerce Companies
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Breakfast Networking 1 $ Tuesday, September 9 7:00 am - 9:00 amLocation: Cardinal Golf ClubSponsor: Europa Travel & Tours
NYPG MENTORready Workshop 1 Tuesday, September 97:00 pm - 8:30 pmLocation: NCOC
YRBiz Series Import/Export Conference 1 $Wednesday, September 10 8:30 am - 12:00 pmLocation: Novotel Vaughan
South Africa Info Session 1 Monday, September 155:30 pm - 7:00 pmLocation: NCOC
Golf Tournament 1 $Tuesday, September 169:00 am - 4:00 pmLocation: RedCrest
After Hours øWednesday, September 245:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: Treefrog Inc.
YRBiz-Advertising Online 1Thursday, September 251:00 pm - 3:00 pmLocation: York Region Municipal Offices
Member Orientation 1Thursday, September 258:00 am - 9:00 amLocation: NCOC
NYPG MENTORready Workshop 1 Thursday, September 257:00 pm - 8:30 pmLocation: NCOC
Corporate partners:
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Innovation UpdatesThis “sounding-board” approach will help align creative thinking with market realities. Organizations that offer Peer Groups and mentoring opportunities, such as the Newmarket Chamber, are geared to provide this kind of support.
Like a well-balanced portfolio, innovation can be diversified for a small organization: small, incremental changes can be balanced with larger ones, and planting the seeds for radical innovation. It takes commitment, courage, and capability to be able to confidently navigate a world of exponential change. Those leaders who choose to pursue an innovation strategy have a stronger foundation from which to lead disruption in their sector, or to more effectively manage external disruptive dynamics.
For more reading on the concepts of Disruption, Innovation and Abundance, check out abundancehub.com
New Funding Program for Young Entrepreneurs (18-29 years old): OCE SmartStart Fund
The Ontario Centres of Excellence has launched a new funding program for technology or innovation based startup companies, led by an entrepreneur 18-29 years old. The program will provide eligible applicants with funding of up to $35,000 per start up to launch and grow their business. It includes: $30,000 in seed financing (1:1 matching), $5,000 in entrepreneurship skills training and professional support services and access to regional business and investment networks.
For more information on the OCE Smart Start Fund, visit www.oce-ontario.org/getting-started/entrepreneurs-startups
The Innovation Imperative: Disrupt, or Be Disrupted
Peter Diamandis, famous for creating the X-Prize for commercial space flight, often speaks about the exponential pace of change and fundamental shifts in business markets, technologies and processes – a new reality that organizations of all sizes are facing. His stark observation is that for any business, you must disrupt or be disrupted. While that sentiment can seem threatening, his premise that is the exponential change dynamic is creating an abundance of opportunities for businesses that are willing to pursue them.
And that opens a discussion of how companies navigate disruptions, ensuring not only survivability but a thriving, growing business. Forbes magazine in 2013 identified that where the external environment is driving disruptive changes, a key strategy for companies is to change the game internally; essentially, this requires “accelerating the speed of execution, as well as your agility to recognize opportunities”.
Most small businesses are really focused on day-to-day priorities, with little time to address changing market dynamics. Change also carries risks, whether ensuring that new products/services are accepted by the market, creating uncertainty with an organization’s staff, and whether or not a new direction will ultimately be successful. Often times, the challenges associated with disruption and change result in an organization not being able to adapt to significant market changes quickly enough.
One approach for small businesses to consider in managing innovation and change, is to build a network of individuals who can help “think through” next steps, prioritizing the strategies and activities. This network could include key personnel, trusted members of an industry or sector association, or local community members, but they should all be aware of the innovation imperative and focused on finding solutions to it.
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Board of DirectorsDirectorLorne CooperCentury 21 Heritage Group Ltd., Brokerage
Director Kirsten Eastwood
Director Simon FennFenn & Fenn Insurance Practice Inc.
DirectorClaudine JohnsRBC Royal Bank
DirectorNeil MooreYork Region Media Group
DirectorGary RyanSouthlake Regional Health Centre
DirectorSabine SchleeseSCHLEESE - The Female Saddle Specialist
ChairRob ChaggaresChaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Accountants
1st Vice ChairVeronica Williamssnapd Newmarket
2nd Vice ChairKevin MurdochThe Murdoch Group Private Wealth Management
Past ChairSteve HinderMagna International Inc.
Secretary/TreasurerScott Fitzpatrick Bateman Graham & Fitzpatrick Chartered Accountants
DirectorJim AlexanderTim Hortons
Director James BurgessFocus31
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Newmarket Chamber of Commerce470DavisDr.(TheOldRailwayStation)Newmarket,ONL3Y2P3Phone:905-898-5900Fax:905-853-7271newmarketchamber.ca|[email protected] Chamber of Commerce StaffPresident&CEO:DebraScottBusinessDevelopmentManager:TracyWalterOfficeManager:LoriClaytonEventManager:RosanneAntunesAdministrativeAssistant:AsteroPrattasAdministrativeAssistant:AnneSavageEventCoordinator:SuzieDiGenarroMemberServicesCoordinator:LaurenDavieSmart Commute Central York StaffProgramManager:PatLusinkProgramServicesCoordinator:DarSadettanMemberServicesCoordinator:JenniferBrien
Auditor:BDOCanadaLLP
@NMKTChamber/NewmarketChamberofCommerceCompanies
Corporate partners:
Community partners:
Breakfast Networking $Tuesday, August 127:00am-9:00amLocation:St.Andrew’sValleyGolfCourseSponsor:BirnieElectricLtd.
YRBiz Reputation Management 1Wednesday, August 132:00pm-3:30pmLocation:TreefrogInc.
South Africa Information Session 1Wednesday, August 2011:00AM-12:30PMLocation:NCOC
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Mark Your Calendars
Important DatesHome Show Pre-Registration 2014ReturningExhibitors:July 28 - August 15ChamberMembers:August 18 - August 29OpentothePublic:September2,2014
Golf Tournament Early Bird DeadlineFriday, August 15Save$25singleand$120foursome
Business Excellence Awards Early Bird DeadlineTuesday, September 16Tickets65%SoldOut
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Looking Back
The awards were formerly known as the “Past Presidents” & “Hall of Distinction” Business Excellence Awards and receptions were have been held in the Great Hall at Pickering College, Glenway Country Club, Cardinal Golf Club and now at our current venue The Manor at Carrying Place Golf & Country Club. Over the years a variety of businesses have been nominated and recognized for excellence, some on more than one occasion, for different categories; Allied Global Holdings, Mars, Microcel Corporation, & Viex Inc. Looking back, many interesting things have happened, such as the year a fire alarm was pulled at
Pickering College and the building was evacuated until the Fire Department gave the all clear.
Over time the award categories have changed several times. One of the
most interesting categories was the “Founders Award” which honoured the founding fathers/mothers of the Newmarket business community, the people without whose hard work and dedication (often given over a lifetime of achievement) Newmarket would not be the commercial centre it is today. Did you know that one of our past winners was Robert Simpson who was a town merchant? He opened a small store at the North West corner of Main and Timothy called Simpson & Trent Groceries, Boots, Shoes & Dry Goods. In later years the name was changed to Robert Simpson Co. and he moved the store to Queen St. Toronto.
25th Anniversary Celebration
This year’s event is a major milestone and we are extremely excited to have added an “After Party” with dessert stations, DJ and dancing to celebrate. We hope you will join us for the celebration.
Thursday, October 16, 2014 5:00 PM - 10:00 PMThe Manor, Event Venue
Business Excellence AwardsNewmarket Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 25 Years of Business Excellence
The Newmarket Business Excellence Awards were launched to celebrate excellence in business 25 years ago. As we observe the 25th year of the awards, the award recipients and nominees continue to provide an ongoing source of inspiration and pride in the Newmarket business community.
Past winners have told us:
“I was humbled just to be nominated and even more so to win among such outstanding competition.”
“I find the Newmarket Chamber very progressive for not just being about the bottom line. They included giving back in their criteria.”
“I wanted to take a shot at starting a company of my own from scratch. I said ‘If I don’t, I’ll never know’.”
Ripped from the Headlines...
Community partners:
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Welcome New MembersPlease support and network with the following new members:
Member Spotlight
Thank you for being a member:
• Fenn & Fenn Insurance Practice Inc.
Congratulations:• Michael Larkin - Larkin & Associates
18 years in business. larkinassociates.com• Mike Rathke - 12 years at MR Wardrobe
Consultant Ltd. mrwardrobe.ca
11 Years
Underwritten by RBC General Insurance Company.® / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. Home and Auto insurance products are only available to residents of Canada. As a result of government-run auto insurance plans, RBC Insurance does not provide auto insurance in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Discounted rates on auto insurance are not available in some Atlantic Provinces. The insurance being sold is individual insurance, but it is offered at preferred rates, where it is allowed by law. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. VPS84391
104528 (03/2014)
Insurance advice for your lifeTM
SAVE on car and home insurance with rates exclusive to group plans Get your car or home insurance quote todayCall 1-800 ROYAL® 2-9
Go online to rbcinsurance.com/quote/newmarketcc
Visit a local insurance store
www.rbcinsurance.com/store
Be sure to mention you’re from Newmarket Chamber Of Commerce to receive your group savings.
First Commerce 404 & Wellington16 First Commerce Drive, Unit 16B Aurora, Ontario L4G 0H5Phone: 905-841-7505
D.O.T. FurnitureClaireWarwick20DavisDr.NewmarketL3Y2M7(905)[email protected]
Munimentum Inc.JoelCharters607McBeanAve.NewmarketL3X2L5(416)[email protected]
Invision Design StudioIanBoddaert200NariniaCres.NewmarketL3X2E1(416)[email protected]
Mindbody Matters HypnosisTinaBeattie415DavisDr.NewmarketL3Y2N8(905)[email protected]
Newmarket Squash ClubJasonLaidlerP.O.Box248QueensvilleL0G1R0(416)[email protected]
Oxford Learning CentreSylivaMartignani212-16775YongeSt.NewmarketL3Y8J4(647)[email protected]
ProfitPoint CommunicationsPaulWestonNewmarket(905)[email protected]
Russo Corp.SantinaZito78WellingtonSt.E.AuroraL4G1H8(905)[email protected]
Smiles at Summer Hill DentalLauraLisk2-16880YongeSt.NewmarketL3Y0A3(905)[email protected]
Main St. DinerArnoldStainmez13MainSt.S.NewmarketL3Y3Y1(905)[email protected]
4 Your Business
Thank you to Birnie Electric Ltd for sponsoring the August breakfast networking event at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Course. During his presentation, John (Electrical Solutions Advisor) spoke about how to keep your home safe and how to avoid those hidden electrical hazards.
August Breakfast Networking EventAugust 12th, 2014 - St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Course
Your Events
Upcoming Events
Are you an entrepreneur or professional under the age of 40? Do you have staff that are under 40 and could benefit from an evening of networking, business advice and professional growth? Join the Newmarket Young Professionals Group for the 2014 Speed Mentoring Event. Visit newmarketchamber.ca or newmarketypg.ca for more details.
SPEED MENTORINGWednesday, October 1, 2014Pickering College Newmarket 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Networking
Advice
Patrick(LegalShield),Dave(DistinctiveAlternativeInvestments),Brock(Isagenix),Brian (MOS Productions)
John(BirnieElectricLtd)–PresentedNorman(ArtofLife)withasleepsoundlysafetykitdoorprize.
Debra(NewmarketChamberofCommerce),John(BirnieElectricLtd),Sabine(SchleeseSaddleryService)
@YRBizSeries
York Region Fifth AnnualImport/ExportConference ����
Wednesday, September 108:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Novotel, Vaughan $40+ HST - incl. breakfast
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
JoinusattheYorkRegionFifthAnnualImport/ExportConferencetoexplorebusinessopportunitiesunderthenewCanada-EuropeanUnionComprehensiveEconomicandTradeAgreement(CETA).HearfromExpertsrepresentingmultiplefacetsoftheinternationaltradecommunity,whowillsharetheirinsightintohowtoaccessbusinessopportunitiesbeyondCanada’sborders.With a presentation by Ambassador Werner Wnendt, Ambassador to Canada for Germany.
5September 2014
newmarketchamber.ca
For Your InformationNewmarket Chamber of Commerce Panel Series
JointheNewmarketChamberofCommerceinpartnershipwiththeNewmarketPublicLibraryaswepresentoursecondPanelDiscussion.CelebratingLocalWomenEntrepreneursFromStartUptoExit
Thursday, October 23, 20148:30 am – 11:00 amNewmarket Public Library
MeetandinteractwithapanelofsuccessfulWomenEntrepreneurs.Learntheirsecretstosuccessfromtakingthatfirstbraveleap,workingthroughtheobstacles,buildingabusinessandplanningasuccessfulexit.Comeoutforthisgreatopportunitytolearn,networkandconnect.
Featuring:
Nicky MiddletonBrainspace Publishing Inc. Focus-PerspectivesFromaStart-Up
Beth StevensonBrain Power StudioFocus-Challenges&RewardsofEntrepreneurship
Ingrid KulbachFormer Owner, fraktals ‘Spectacular Chocolate Cashew Buttercrunch’Focus-ViewsonEntrepreneurshipfromGrowing,BuildingandSellingyourBusiness
PanelDiscussions
ote
2014 All Candidates Open House and Debate - Municipal Election 2014
ThenextMunicipalElectionintheTownofNewmarketwillbeheldonMonday,October27,2014.
Yourvoteisanessentialpartofensuringprosperityandgrowthforourcommunity.Markthedateandplantovote.Turnyourviewsintovotes.
TheNewmarketChamberofCommerceisaneutralorganizationthathostscandidatedebatesduringmunicipal,provincialandfederalelections.TheChamberwillsolicitcandidatepositionsonspecifictopicsandtheirresponseswillbepostedontheChamberwebsite.
OpenHouse
MeetthecandidatesfortheupcomingMunicipalElection–allcandidatesforwardcouncillors,theofficesofMayorandRegionalCouncillorandSchoolBoardTrusteeswillbeonhandforyoutomeetandaskquestionsataninformalsession.
All-CandidatesDebate
AmoderatedpanelwillasktheMayorandRegionalCouncillorCandidatesquestionsonvariouspoliciesandplatformsofinteresttoourcommunity.Questionswillbedrawnfromacrosssectionoftopicspre-submittedbyresidentsandlocalbusinesses.Questionsfromtheaudiencewillalsobeinvitedastimeallows.
All Candidates Debate and Open House Tuesday, October 7, 2014Newmarket TheatreDoors open 6:00 pm, Debate 7:00 pm
Sponsors:
4 Your Business
Thank you to Birnie Electric Ltd for sponsoring the August breakfast networking event at St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Course. During his presentation, John (Electrical Solutions Advisor) spoke about how to keep your home safe and how to avoid those hidden electrical hazards.
August Breakfast Networking EventAugust 12th, 2014 - St. Andrew’s Valley Golf Course
Your Events
Upcoming Events
Are you an entrepreneur or professional under the age of 40? Do you have staff that are under 40 and could benefit from an evening of networking, business advice and professional growth? Join the Newmarket Young Professionals Group for the 2014 Speed Mentoring Event. Visit newmarketchamber.ca or newmarketypg.ca for more details.
SPEED MENTORINGWednesday, October 1, 2014Pickering College Newmarket 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Networking
Advice
Patrick(LegalShield),Dave(DistinctiveAlternativeInvestments),Brock(Isagenix),Brian (MOS Productions)
John(BirnieElectricLtd)–PresentedNorman(ArtofLife)withasleepsoundlysafetykitdoorprize.
Debra(NewmarketChamberofCommerce),John(BirnieElectricLtd),Sabine(SchleeseSaddleryService)
@YRBizSeries
York Region Fifth AnnualImport/ExportConference ����
Wednesday, September 108:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Novotel, Vaughan $40+ HST - incl. breakfast
Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement
JoinusattheYorkRegionFifthAnnualImport/ExportConferencetoexplorebusinessopportunitiesunderthenewCanada-EuropeanUnionComprehensiveEconomicandTradeAgreement(CETA).HearfromExpertsrepresentingmultiplefacetsoftheinternationaltradecommunity,whowillsharetheirinsightintohowtoaccessbusinessopportunitiesbeyondCanada’sborders.With a presentation by Ambassador Werner Wnendt, Ambassador to Canada for Germany.
5September 2014
newmarketchamber.ca
For Your InformationNewmarket Chamber of Commerce Panel Series
JointheNewmarketChamberofCommerceinpartnershipwiththeNewmarketPublicLibraryaswepresentoursecondPanelDiscussion.CelebratingLocalWomenEntrepreneursFromStartUptoExit
Thursday, October 23, 20148:30 am – 11:00 amNewmarket Public Library
MeetandinteractwithapanelofsuccessfulWomenEntrepreneurs.Learntheirsecretstosuccessfromtakingthatfirstbraveleap,workingthroughtheobstacles,buildingabusinessandplanningasuccessfulexit.Comeoutforthisgreatopportunitytolearn,networkandconnect.
Featuring:
Nicky MiddletonBrainspace Publishing Inc. Focus-PerspectivesFromaStart-Up
Beth StevensonBrain Power StudioFocus-Challenges&RewardsofEntrepreneurship
Ingrid KulbachFormer Owner, fraktals ‘Spectacular Chocolate Cashew Buttercrunch’Focus-ViewsonEntrepreneurshipfromGrowing,BuildingandSellingyourBusiness
PanelDiscussions
ote
2014 All Candidates Open House and Debate - Municipal Election 2014
ThenextMunicipalElectionintheTownofNewmarketwillbeheldonMonday,October27,2014.
Yourvoteisanessentialpartofensuringprosperityandgrowthforourcommunity.Markthedateandplantovote.Turnyourviewsintovotes.
TheNewmarketChamberofCommerceisaneutralorganizationthathostscandidatedebatesduringmunicipal,provincialandfederalelections.TheChamberwillsolicitcandidatepositionsonspecifictopicsandtheirresponseswillbepostedontheChamberwebsite.
OpenHouse
MeetthecandidatesfortheupcomingMunicipalElection–allcandidatesforwardcouncillors,theofficesofMayorandRegionalCouncillorandSchoolBoardTrusteeswillbeonhandforyoutomeetandaskquestionsataninformalsession.
All-CandidatesDebate
AmoderatedpanelwillasktheMayorandRegionalCouncillorCandidatesquestionsonvariouspoliciesandplatformsofinteresttoourcommunity.Questionswillbedrawnfromacrosssectionoftopicspre-submittedbyresidentsandlocalbusinesses.Questionsfromtheaudiencewillalsobeinvitedastimeallows.
All Candidates Debate and Open House Tuesday, October 7, 2014Newmarket TheatreDoors open 6:00 pm, Debate 7:00 pm
Sponsors:
3September 2014
newmarketchamber.ca
Looking Back
The awards were formerly known as the “Past Presidents” & “Hall of Distinction” Business Excellence Awards and receptions were have been held in the Great Hall at Pickering College, Glenway Country Club, Cardinal Golf Club and now at our current venue The Manor at Carrying Place Golf & Country Club. Over the years a variety of businesses have been nominated and recognized for excellence, some on more than one occasion, for different categories; Allied Global Holdings, Mars, Microcel Corporation, & Viex Inc. Looking back, many interesting things have happened, such as the year a fire alarm was pulled at
Pickering College and the building was evacuated until the Fire Department gave the all clear.
Over time the award categories have changed several times. One of the
most interesting categories was the “Founders Award” which honoured the founding fathers/mothers of the Newmarket business community, the people without whose hard work and dedication (often given over a lifetime of achievement) Newmarket would not be the commercial centre it is today. Did you know that one of our past winners was Robert Simpson who was a town merchant? He opened a small store at the North West corner of Main and Timothy called Simpson & Trent Groceries, Boots, Shoes & Dry Goods. In later years the name was changed to Robert Simpson Co. and he moved the store to Queen St. Toronto.
25th Anniversary Celebration
This year’s event is a major milestone and we are extremely excited to have added an “After Party” with dessert stations, DJ and dancing to celebrate. We hope you will join us for the celebration.
Thursday, October 16, 2014 5:00 PM - 10:00 PMThe Manor, Event Venue
Business Excellence AwardsNewmarket Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 25 Years of Business Excellence
The Newmarket Business Excellence Awards were launched to celebrate excellence in business 25 years ago. As we observe the 25th year of the awards, the award recipients and nominees continue to provide an ongoing source of inspiration and pride in the Newmarket business community.
Past winners have told us:
“I was humbled just to be nominated and even more so to win among such outstanding competition.”
“I find the Newmarket Chamber very progressive for not just being about the bottom line. They included giving back in their criteria.”
“I wanted to take a shot at starting a company of my own from scratch. I said ‘If I don’t, I’ll never know’.”
Ripped from the Headlines...
Community partners:
6 Your Business
Welcome New MembersPlease support and network with the following new members:
Member Spotlight
Thank you for being a member:
• Fenn & Fenn Insurance Practice Inc.
Congratulations:• Michael Larkin - Larkin & Associates
18 years in business. larkinassociates.com• Mike Rathke - 12 years at MR Wardrobe
Consultant Ltd. mrwardrobe.ca
11 Years
Underwritten by RBC General Insurance Company.® / ™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. Home and Auto insurance products are only available to residents of Canada. As a result of government-run auto insurance plans, RBC Insurance does not provide auto insurance in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Discounted rates on auto insurance are not available in some Atlantic Provinces. The insurance being sold is individual insurance, but it is offered at preferred rates, where it is allowed by law. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. VPS84391
104528 (03/2014)
Insurance advice for your lifeTM
SAVE on car and home insurance with rates exclusive to group plans Get your car or home insurance quote todayCall 1-800 ROYAL® 2-9
Go online to rbcinsurance.com/quote/newmarketcc
Visit a local insurance store
www.rbcinsurance.com/store
Be sure to mention you’re from Newmarket Chamber Of Commerce to receive your group savings.
First Commerce 404 & Wellington16 First Commerce Drive, Unit 16B Aurora, Ontario L4G 0H5Phone: 905-841-7505
D.O.T. FurnitureClaireWarwick20DavisDr.NewmarketL3Y2M7(905)[email protected]
Munimentum Inc.JoelCharters607McBeanAve.NewmarketL3X2L5(416)[email protected]
Invision Design StudioIanBoddaert200NariniaCres.NewmarketL3X2E1(416)[email protected]
Mindbody Matters HypnosisTinaBeattie415DavisDr.NewmarketL3Y2N8(905)[email protected]
Newmarket Squash ClubJasonLaidlerP.O.Box248QueensvilleL0G1R0(416)[email protected]
Oxford Learning CentreSylivaMartignani212-16775YongeSt.NewmarketL3Y8J4(647)[email protected]
ProfitPoint CommunicationsPaulWestonNewmarket(905)[email protected]
Russo Corp.SantinaZito78WellingtonSt.E.AuroraL4G1H8(905)[email protected]
Smiles at Summer Hill DentalLauraLisk2-16880YongeSt.NewmarketL3Y0A3(905)[email protected]
Main St. DinerArnoldStainmez13MainSt.S.NewmarketL3Y3Y1(905)[email protected]
2 Your Business
Board of DirectorsDirectorLorne CooperCentury 21 Heritage Group Ltd., Brokerage
Director Simon FennFenn & Fenn Insurance Practice Inc.
DirectorClaudine JohnsRBC Royal Bank
DirectorNeil MooreYork Region Media Group
DirectorGary RyanSouthlake Regional Health Centre
DirectorSabine SchleeseSCHLEESE - The Female Saddle Specialist
ChairRob ChaggaresChaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Accountants
1st Vice ChairVeronica Williamssnapd Newmarket
2nd Vice ChairKevin MurdochThe Murdoch Group Private Wealth Management
Past ChairSteve HinderMagna International Inc.
Secretary/TreasurerScott Fitzpatrick Bateman Graham & Fitzpatrick Chartered Accountants
DirectorJim AlexanderTim Hortons
Director James BurgessFocus31
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Newmarket Chamber of Commerce470 Davis Dr. (The Old Railway Station) Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P3Phone: 905-898-5900 Fax: 905-853-7271newmarketchamber.ca | [email protected] Chamber of Commerce StaffPresident & CEO: Debra Scott Business Development Manager: Tracy WalterOffice Manager: Lori ClaytonEvent Manager: Rosanne AntunesAdministrative Assistant: Astero PrattasAdministrative Assistant: Anne SavageEvent Coordinator: Suzie Di GenarroMember Services Coordinator: Lauren DavieBusiness Development Coordinator: Kareen AwadallaSmart Commute Central York StaffProgram Manager: Pat LusinkMember Services Coordinator: Jennifer Brien
Auditor: BDO Canada LLP
@NMKTChamber /NewmarketChamberofCommerce Companies
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Breakfast Networking 1 $ Tuesday, September 9 7:00 am - 9:00 amLocation: Cardinal Golf ClubSponsor: Europa Travel & Tours
NYPG MENTORready Workshop 1 Tuesday, September 97:00 pm - 8:30 pmLocation: NCOC
YRBiz Series Import/Export Conference 1 $Wednesday, September 10 8:30 am - 12:00 pmLocation: Novotel Vaughan
South Africa Info Session 1 Monday, September 155:30 pm - 7:00 pmLocation: NCOC
Golf Tournament 1 $Tuesday, September 169:00 am - 4:00 pmLocation: RedCrest
After Hours øWednesday, September 245:30 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: Treefrog Inc.
YRBiz-Advertising Online 1Thursday, September 251:00 pm - 3:00 pmLocation: York Region Municipal Offices
Member Orientation 1Thursday, September 258:00 am - 9:00 amLocation: NCOC
NYPG MENTORready Workshop 1 Thursday, September 257:00 pm - 8:30 pmLocation: NCOC
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Innovation UpdatesThis “sounding-board” approach will help align creative thinking with market realities. Organizations that offer Peer Groups and mentoring opportunities, such as the Newmarket Chamber, are geared to provide this kind of support.
Like a well-balanced portfolio, innovation can be diversified for a small organization: small, incremental changes can be balanced with larger ones, and planting the seeds for radical innovation. It takes commitment, courage, and capability to be able to confidently navigate a world of exponential change. Those leaders who choose to pursue an innovation strategy have a stronger foundation from which to lead disruption in their sector, or to more effectively manage external disruptive dynamics.
For more reading on the concepts of Disruption, Innovation and Abundance, check out abundancehub.com
New Funding Program for Young Entrepreneurs (18-29 years old): OCE SmartStart Fund
The Ontario Centres of Excellence has launched a new funding program for technology or innovation based startup companies, led by an entrepreneur 18-29 years old. The program will provide eligible applicants with funding of up to $35,000 per start up to launch and grow their business. It includes: $30,000 in seed financing (1:1 matching), $5,000 in entrepreneurship skills training and professional support services and access to regional business and investment networks.
For more information on the OCE Smart Start Fund, visit www.oce-ontario.org/getting-started/entrepreneurs-startups
The Innovation Imperative: Disrupt, or Be Disrupted
Peter Diamandis, famous for creating the X-Prize for commercial space flight, often speaks about the exponential pace of change and fundamental shifts in business markets, technologies and processes – a new reality that organizations of all sizes are facing. His stark observation is that for any business, you must disrupt or be disrupted. While that sentiment can seem threatening, his premise that is the exponential change dynamic is creating an abundance of opportunities for businesses that are willing to pursue them.
And that opens a discussion of how companies navigate disruptions, ensuring not only survivability but a thriving, growing business. Forbes magazine in 2013 identified that where the external environment is driving disruptive changes, a key strategy for companies is to change the game internally; essentially, this requires “accelerating the speed of execution, as well as your agility to recognize opportunities”.
Most small businesses are really focused on day-to-day priorities, with little time to address changing market dynamics. Change also carries risks, whether ensuring that new products/services are accepted by the market, creating uncertainty with an organization’s staff, and whether or not a new direction will ultimately be successful. Often times, the challenges associated with disruption and change result in an organization not being able to adapt to significant market changes quickly enough.
One approach for small businesses to consider in managing innovation and change, is to build a network of individuals who can help “think through” next steps, prioritizing the strategies and activities. This network could include key personnel, trusted members of an industry or sector association, or local community members, but they should all be aware of the innovation imperative and focused on finding solutions to it.
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