The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Your Business
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A Message From Our Board Chair pg. 3
Your Events pg. 4
Startup Weekend Coming to York Region pg. 7
Introducing Entrepreneurs in Motion pg. 7
January 2015
Rodrigo and Associates Win Chamber Kickstart Promotion pg. 5
Board of Directors Chair Kevin Murdoch The Murdoch Group Private Wealth Management
Director Dave Peters Distinctive Alternative Investments Inc.
1st Vice Chair Veronica Williams snapd Newmarket
Director Ron Pickett RDM Management Group
Secretary/Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Bateman Graham & Fitzpatrick Chartered Accountants
Director Gary Ryan Southlake Regional Health Centre Director Sabine Schleese SCHLEESE - The Female Saddle Specialist
Director Lorne Cooper Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd., Brokerage
Director Leslie Yeates Collins Barrow Durham Consultants Inc.
Director Simon Fenn Fenn & Fenn Insurance Practice Inc.
Director Alana Simon Pickering College
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Past Chair Rob Chaggares Chaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Accountants
Director Neil Moore York Region Media Group
Director Joshua Campbell Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Centre Brokerage (non-voting)
Newmarket Chamber of Commerce 470 Davis Dr. (The Old Railway Station) Newmarket, ON L3Y 2P3 Phone: 905-898-5900 Fax: 905-853-7271 newmarketchamber.ca | info@newmarketchamber.ca Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Staff President & CEO: Debra Scott Business Development Manager: Tracy Walter Office Manager: Lori Clayton Event Manager: Rosanne Antunes Event Coordinator: Suzie Di Genarro Event Coordinator: Astero Prattas Administrative Assistant: Anne Savage Member Services Coordinator: Lauren Davie Business Development Coordinator: Kareen Awadalla Smart Commute Central York Staff Program Manager: Pat Lusink Member Services Coordinator: Jennifer Brien Assistant Program Services Coordinator: Andrea Stephenson Auditor: BDO Canada LLP
For Upcoming Events, See Our Calendar Insert in this Newsletter @NMKTChamber /NewmarketChamberofCommerce Companies
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Your Business
November Awesome Foundation Winner
The Newmarket Awesome Foundation grant of $1000, was awarded to the Women’s Centre of York Region. WCYR’s Bridging the Gap Program provides tangible supports to women and their families. They provide: - Grocery gift cards, distributed to clients to purchase food for themselves and their families - Personal care bundles are distributed to clients ensuring they and their children have essential personal care items (shampoo, deodorant, feminine care products), freeing up limited finances to purchase other necessities - Winter Warmth items for clients’ children, ensuring they are prepared for the winter. Most importantly, WCYR believes that every woman deserves to feel empowered and live to her full potential. For women who have identified the need and desire for positive change in their lives, WCYR also offers unique programming and services that address a range of circumstances. 2014 Corporate Partners:
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Happy New Year A Message from Kevin Murdoch – Board Chair As the 2015 Chairman of the Board, I am honored to serve the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce. Along with our outstanding board members and staff, our Chamber represents a network of dedicated individuals working together to improve the lives of those who choose to live, work, shop, and play here. From the Chamber perspective, 2014 was a great year which saw an increase in membership, sustained event attendance, and enhanced member exposure marked by the first year the Members’ Business Directory has been distributed directly to consumer households. As we move into 2015, we hope to continue with this positive momentum, remaining well positioned to provide new benefits and services to our members. Recently, the Board has approved the launch of a new quarterly magazine which will be mailed to all businesses in Newmarket and will also be stocked in various locations in and around the community. This magazine will focus on providing businesses with a wealth of information to help them succeed; including articles on new business trends, upcoming events,
economic development and innovation updates and other resources to help your business grow. Building on the success of the expanded distribution of our Business Directory, our new quarterly magazine will be a valuable advertising tool to help increase visibility and provide an excellent opportunity for your business. We will continue to provide the same quality signature events, such as our annual Home Show and will be expanding to include other opportunities to showcase local companies, such as a Small Business Expo that is tentatively scheduled for the fall. More details about the Expo will be released soon. Peer Groups and Panel Discussions will continue and a Networking PeerGroup focused on member to member business referrals has also recently formed to provide quality benefits to all members. I look forward to working with our talented and energetic board of directors, staff, and community partners in 2015. I am sure that together, we will continue to offer a fresh perspective and new ideas to help maintain our active Chamber community. Thank you for your valued membership and I look forward to serving as your Chair in the coming year.
Chamber Launches “Your Business” Quarterly Magazine in 2015 You may not have known it as you sat down to read through this newsletter but this issue marks the final monthly newsletter that you will receive from the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce! We are very excited to announce that starting in March 2015 we will be moving to a quarterly magazine format for Your Business. The new format will be a professionally designed 24 page magazine. The main driver behind this change is the ability to curate a greater wealth of information and insight to share with the business community. The new magazine will be delivered to all businesses in Newmarket and will be stocked at a number of locations in Newmarket where businesses gather. The magazine will include updates on Economic Development, Policy Changes, Business Trends, Social Media, Learning, Community, innovation and more to help businesses stay informed and stay ahead in a rapidly changing marketplace. To advertise in Your Business please visit newmarketchamber.ca or email advertising@newmarketchamber.ca January 2015
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Your Events 2014 Holiday Mix n Mingle & AGM November 20th, 2014 - Cardinal RedCrest
Joshua (Coldwell Banker, The Real Estate Centre Brokerage), Kevin (The Murdoch Group Private Wealth Management)
Sharron (ALIFEKEY), Kathy (Butler Girl), Sabine (Schleese Saddlery Services Ltd.)
Mayor Tony Van Bynen (Town of Newmarket) Peter (Pickering College)
We had an amazing turnout for our annual Holiday Mix n Mingle & AGM. This annual event was sponsored by Cardinal Golf Club. It featured delicious food and networking at a perfect location - Redcrest Cardinal.
Holiday Luncheon December 5th, 2014 - Cardinal Golf Club
Sharron (ALIFEKEY) Brad (Brad Jones Martial Arts & Fitness) Neil (The Era) Ramzi (Staples Business Depot)
Voices of Joy performed some holiday themed songs.
Brad and Kelly (Brad Jones Martial Arts & Fitness) Dean (A&B Courier), George (George Puccia Chartered Professional Accountant)
Thank you to our members and guests for joining us at our Holiday Luncheon on December 5th at Cardinal Golf Club. Donations were made to the Newmarket Double Give-Back Campaign, thank you to everyone for your support. Thank you also to Voices of Joy for your amazing performance.
Breakfast Networking Event December 9th, 2014 - Holiday Inn Express and Suites Newmarket
Kevin (The Murdoch Group Private Wealth Management) Pina, Helen and Leigh Ann (RBC Royal Bank) Debra (Newmarket Chamber of Commerce)
Kate and Corinna (Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation), Alison (Driverseat Newmarket)
Rob (Murray Family Chiropractic) Cecli (Legal Shield)
Thank you to RBC Royal Bank for sponsoring our December Breakfast Networking event and Leigh Ann Van Gaal (Financial Planner, Your BusinessInvestment and Retirement Planning) for her presentation on personal financial management for 4 the business owner. Thank you also to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newmarket for being our venue sponsor.
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On Our Cover Rodrigo and Associates Win Chamber Kickstart Promotion
This past quarter, the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce ran its first ever membership drive. The campaign was sent out to all nonmember businesses in Newmarket, with a few objectives in mind: • Raise the profile of the Newmarket Chamber • Create a set of memorable images and phrases that communicate the benefits of membership • Aid in the attraction of new members • Businesses who contacted the Chamber, in response to the promotion, were entered into a draw to be featured on the cover of our January newsletter. The winner of the contest was Rodrigo and Associates (Anthony Rodrigo featured on our cover). We asked Anthony to share some information on himself and his company: Newmarket is close to my heart. The funny thing is, as a healthcare provider and product designer of illness insurance, it’s not a stretch to believe that I am and have always been involved in sport and best practices for illness avoidance. In August 2011, I made an unusual trip to Newmarket. My wife and I laugh about it now, but the truth is my unplanned visit was by ambulance to Southlake Hospital. My routine annual medical check-up hadn’t detected my 99% and 70% blockage in my LAD and at 42, I encountered a near death experience - a sudden and unexpected heart attack. What I learned from this is that there are no coincidences in life and (for me) everything continues to happen for a reason.
Prior to and following my sojourn to Southlake, I have worked under the wide umbrella of healthcare & health risk insurance, from piloting a Canadian initiative to treat and assess sexually offending behaviour in high risk populations, to being invited to join a private marketing firm, designing specialized critical illness insurance products and using my education as a healthcare provider to create a modern framework for employers when buying health compensation and benefits for their workforce. When you are involved in the design of a product, from whiteboard to the street, there is infinite value in meeting and collaborating with all the stakeholders involved to successfully enter the insurance market in Canada. I established Rodrigo and Associates in 1999 with a vision to contribute new thinking and delivery of insurance products and healthcare opportunities to all Canadians. The concept was to engage all levels of health through health strategies of prevention and intervention, not just treatment and recovery. I feel grateful for all of the experiences I’ve had along my career. They’ve prepared me to remain relevant in an industry of high competition and a quickly changing landscape. I am not sure what the future holds but my plan is to continue educating and sharing what I have learned with employers, focusing on transparency, tradition, innovation, social awareness & financial responsibility through our product. A quick shoutout to the cardio staff at Southlake - Thanks again Dr. Goldman & team.
Rodrigo and Associates Your choice. You Benefit. Compensation & Benefits for Wellbeing.
Corporate health footprint© A new framework for employers
For more information, contact Rodrigo and Associates founder/CEO Anthony Rodrigo www.Rodrigoinc.com (416) 716-8891
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Member Spotlight Welcome New Members Please support and network with the following new members: Brian Hopkins - Sears Travel
Domain Design Inc.
H&A Bookkeeping
Horizon Tax Services Inc.
Greg Church 257 Ashworth Rd. Zephyr L0E 1T0 (416) 560-2647 greg@domaindesign.ws domaindesigninc.com
Brian Hopkins 17600 Yonge St. Newmarket L3Y 4Z1 (905) 898-1122 brian.hopkins@searstravel.ca searstravel.ca Tania Vernon 255 Hedge Rd. Sutton West L0E 1R0 (289) 231-0838 Tania@handabookkeeping.com
Park Avenue Stagers
Norm Pulker 257 Plymouth Trl. Newmarket L3Y 6G6 (905) 830-2985 normp@horizontax.ca horizontax.ca
Pedi N Nails
Jennifer Collins 623 Fernbank Rd. Newmarket L3X 3E4 (905) 505-0081 jennifer.collins0@rogers.com parkavenuestagers.com
Mony Chin 16850 Yonge St. Newmarket L3Y 5L8 (905) 895-9898 monychin@live.ca
The Royal Canadian Riding Academy
Susan Pearce 27 & 28 - 16945 Leslie St. Newmarket L3Y 9A2 (905) 895-5972 spearceto@gmail.com
York Region Food Network Joan Stonehocker 350 Industrial Parkway S. Aurora L4G 3V7 (905) 841-3101 joans@yrfn.ca yrfn.ca
Laura Daly 374 Waratah Ave. Newmarket L3Y 7T6 (416) 473-2350 laura@getrecd.org getrecd.org
Mars Canada Inc.
Jeanette Wooder 12-1228 Gorham St Newmarket L3Y 8Z1 (905) 836-0665 newmarket@mollymaid.ca mollymaid.ca
Rodrigo And Associates
The Uptop Shop
Woodside Design and Build
Danielle Bolton 16700 Yonge St. Newmarket L3Y 6W4 (905) 853-4512 uptopshop@bell.net
Anthony Rodrigo Newmarket (416) 716-8891 rodrigo@rodrigoinc.com rodrigoinc.com
Al Dzieciol 813 Grace St. Newmarket L3Y 2L6 (416) 769-9611 al@woodsidedesignandbuild.com woodsidedesignandbuild.com
Holland Landing Chiropractic & Health Centre Patrick Perta 6-19415 Yonge St. Holland Landing L9N 1L8 (905) 853-7900 pjperta@gmail.com hollandlandingchiropractic.com
26 Years
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14 Years
• Best Western Voyageur Place Hotel
• Engineered Air
• Bell Canada • George Puccia, Chartered Professional Accountant
13 Years
11 Years
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• Bridge Translations • Microcel Corporation • Shawneeki Golf Club
• Michael Sheridan Communications Inc. • Mike’s Appliance Servicing
• E.S. Automotive
Your Business
Molly Maid - Newmarket, Bradford & Schomberg
Pools Plus Service & Maintenance Inc.
Thank You For Being a Member
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Global Wealth Trade Corporation
Christine Schaefer 76 Patti McCulloch Way Newmarket L3X 3G2 (647) 930-8391 cschaefer.gwt@gmail.com globalwealthtarde.com/cschaefer
Kelly Buchanan 285 Harry Walker Pkwy. Newmarket L3Y 7B3 (905) 853-6000 kelly.buchanan@effem.com
Mark Sherman 8A - 220 Pony Dr. Newmarket L3Y 7B6 (905) 737-8117 poolsplus@rogers.com pools-plus.ca
Susan Pearce, Keller Williams Realty Centres, Brokerage
Anne Abraham 4252 Davis Dr. Cedar Valley L0G 1E0 (905) 898-7743 info@rcra.ca rcra.ca
GetRecD Charity Events
Congratulations: • MR Menswear for celebrating 7 years in business • Congratulations to Dolphin Pools for celebrating 7 years in business • Newmarket Jazz Festival on doubling their operating budget in one year. This incredible growth is due to government & community support, sponsors, partners, festival fans, great local entertainment and volunteers. NJF 2015 goal is to achieve recognition as a Top 100 Festival in the Province.
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For Your Information Startup Weekend Coming to York Region What is Startup Weekend? Startup Weekends are weekend-long, handson experiences where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs develop startup ideas from concept to pitch. Along the way, concepts are validated for viability, feasibility and profitability. On average, half of Startup Weekend’s attendees have technical or design backgrounds, the other half have business backgrounds. What happens during Startup Weekend? Beginning with open mic pitches on Friday, attendees bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team. Over Saturday and Sunday, teams focus on customer development, validating their ideas, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building a minimal viable product. On Sunday evening, teams present their startup to a panel of entrepreneur judges. Throughout the weekend, teams have access to mentors and coaches to help participants. What will you get out of being part of Startup Weekend York Region? A phenomenal story to tell your friends, for starters. And maybe even a new business (like the guys who created Mimic The App did last time). At a minimum, you will meet some new people and gain new perspective.
If this all sounds like something you’d be interested in, check out (and register) at: www.up.co/communities/canada/yorkregion/ startup-weekend/5272
Startup York Region: January 23-25, 2015 Seneca College campus in Markham Introducing Entrepreneurs in Motion Entrepreneurs in Motion (EIM), is one of the newest PeerGroups included in membership at the Chamber. Recently launched (November 2014), this PeerGroup is focused on referrals and leads. If you are looking for a networking group that meets regularly in order to exchange business referrals, then Entrepreneurs in Motion is for you. EIM meets every Friday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber office (470 Davis Dr.).] The purpose of the group is the exchange of business leads among the members. EIM Members act as ambassadors for their fellow group members, and strive to come each week with at least one new lead for another member. Please contact the Chamber if you are interested in joining Entrepreneurs in Motion.
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