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VOL 33 ISSUE 5 MAY 2017
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SERVING OUR MEMBERS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITIES OF • OSHAWA • BOWMANVILLE • COLUMBUS • COURTICE • HAMPTON • ORONO • RAGLAN • TAUNTON Published by the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce • Established 1928 • Reaching over 5,600 Decision Makers • Email: communications@oshawachamber.com newsletter@oshawachamber.com • 905.728.1683
Annual General Meeting Sees Highest Turnout In History With Keynote Speaker Kevin O'Leary
Entrepreneur and Conservative Party of Canada candidate Kevin O’Leary spoke to Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce (GOCC) members at the 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Ajax Convention Centre April 6. With the largest audience in GOCC history, this year’s AGM saw 226 people network with fellow Chamber members and dine with Mr. O’Leary before his speech about business across the country. Mr. O’Leary spoke of his vision for Canada in the future, promising three per cent economic growth for the country if elected Prime Minister in 2019. Citing Canada’s vast natural resources, he said current policies are hurting businesses and changing these restrictions will be a priority for him moving forward. After a few questions from AGM attendees, the resonating message Mr. O’Leary left was that of supporting Canadian businesses, clean energy and making Canada a competitive country in the global market. Gary Valcour, President of the GOCC, said, “It was truly gratifying to welcome members in record numbers at our AGM. Successful events like this are a tribute to our dedicated staff and a harbinger of our Chamber's continuing renaissance.”Attending GOCC members generously donated to Grandview Children’s Foundation, the charity of choice for the event.
We’re always looking for content from members to share their businesses and initiatives throughout the year! From left Peter Bocking, Partner, HMA-The Benefits People, Nancy Shaw, CEO Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, Kevin O'Leary, Gary Valcour, Pres., Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and Don Lovisa, Pres., Durham College at the 88th Annual General Meeting. April 6, 2017.
Lunch and Learn presented by Covanta
Covanta operates the Durham York Energy Centre, the first Energy-from-Waste facility constructed on a greenfield in North America in more than 25 years. Come to this informative session to learn how your waste is being recovered and turned into renewable energy. This is a members-only event and lunch will be provided.
Annual Golf Tournament
There is not much time left to save your spot for the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament! Your day includes 18 holes of Golf, Power Cart, Driving Range, Specialty Holes, Lunch and Dinner. It’s a great deal you don’t want to miss. Register at www.oshawachamber. com/events or call 905-728-1683.
Please provide a photo and a few sentences describing your event to communications@oshawachamber.com and we’ll let you know if we can accommodate your request.
Airport Reception
Join us for an exclusive Biz After 5 event at the Oshawa Airport’s Canadian Flight Academy. The reception will be held in an airplane hangar and there is an opportunity to win a fly in a flight stimulator! Pre-registration is required. Register ONLINE at www.oshawachamber.com/events.
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