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The Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

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Home Show Highlights

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Your Events pg. 4

Bike to Work Day pg. 5 Anti-Spam Legislation

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Innovation News

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May 2014

Cardinal Golf Club wins Award at Home Show pg 3

Board of Directors Chair Rob Chaggares Chaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Accountants

Director Lorne Cooper Century 21 Heritage Group Ltd., Brokerage

1st Vice Chair Veronica Williams snapd Newmarket

Director Kirsten Eastwood Women’s Centre of York Region

2nd Vice Chair Kevin Murdoch The Murdoch Group Private Wealth Management

Director Simon Fenn Fenn & Fenn Insurance Practice Inc.

Past Chair Steve Hinder Magna International Inc. Secretary/Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick Bateman Graham & Fitzpatrick Chartered Accountants

Director Neil Moore York Region Media Group Director Sabine Schleese SCHLEESE - The Female Saddle Specialist

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Director Jim Alexander Tim Hortons

Director Claudine Johns RBC Royal Bank

Director James Burgess Focus31

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Breakfast Networking 1 $ Tuesday, May 13 7:00 am - 9:00 am Location: Pheasant Run Sponsor: Focus 31(James Burgess) Create Your Label NYPG Social 1 ø Wednesday, May 14 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Slipone Digital PeerGroup - Small Business 1 ø Tuesday, May 20 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location: NCOC Symbol

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YRBiz Series - Big Data for Small Businesses 1 $ Thursday, May 22 Location: Markham CASL Lunch ‘N Learn ø Thursday, May 22 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Location: NCOC Smart Commute - Bike to Work Day 1 Monday, May 26 7:45 am - 9: 00 am Riverwalk Commons PeerGroup - Small & Medium Enterprise 1 ø Tuesday, May 27 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location: NCOC Member Orientation 1 Thursday, May 29 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location: NCOC

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NCOC 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 Vice President: Karen Dubeau Business Development Manager: Tracy Walter Office Manager: Lori Clayton Event Manager: Rosanne Antunes Administrative Assistant: Astero Prattas Event Coordinator: Suzie Di Genarro Member Services Coordinator: Lauren Davie Smart Commute Central York Staff Program Manager: Pat Lusink Program Services Coordinator: Dar Sadettan Member Services Coordinator: Jennifer Brien Auditor: BDO Canada LLP

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2014 Home & Lifestyle Show The sold out Newmarket Home & Lifestyle Show was a great kick off to spring on March 28th – 30th at the Magna Centre. Featuring over 150 exhibitors, live entertainment with Bob the Builder, décor ideas, gardening tips and cooking segments, the show attracted thousands of guests. Check out our website for pictures from the show.

Feedback was very positive, with guests indicating they were pleased with the diversity of local businesses and services available in Newmarket; from painting pottery with the kids at Whatnot’s Craft Studio to getting ideas on how to transform your bathroom with Ultimate Bath Systems. Guests were impressed with the latest technology at the “Cool Tech Booth”, where guests saw amazing 3D Printers, robotic lego and augmented reality demonstrations.

Most Original Exhibit Award: Cardinal Golf Club

Best New Exhibit Award: Ultimate Bath Systems Newmarket

Best Overall Exhibit Award: Armtec Brooklyn

A special thank you to our sponsors for their contribution to help make this a wonderful event!

Mark your calendars for the 19th Annual Home & Lifestyle Show March 27-29, 2015.

Follow @NMKTChamber on Twitter or “Like” the Newmarket Home Show and Lifestyle Facebook page to share your feedback and to stay on top of all the Home Show news, updates, pictures and plans for next year.

Best Exhibitor Spirit Award: Whatnot’s Craft Studio The Newmarket Home Show is an excellent event for promoting community awareness for our business. It is an essential part of our yearly seasonal restart! We are in our fifth year at the Newmarket Show and will be there again in 2015.

Giles Collins - AMPAC Paving Concrete and Interlock.

Signature Sponsors

Grand Prize Sponsor Naqi Ahsan, CTC nahsan@tpi.ca

Gold Sponsors: Chiropractic On Eagle, Dr. Boulos Cosmetics, Motion Is Life Chiropractic, Mulock & Yonge Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centre, Murray Family Chiropractic

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Your Events Ontario Finance Minister Luncheon Newmarket had the honour of having Finance Minister Charles Sousa speak at a recent sold out luncheon.

Debra (Newmarket Chamber of Commerce), Finance Minister Charles Sousa and Rob (Chaggares & Bonhomme, Chartered Accountants)

Mayor Tony Van Bynen (Newmarket), Dave (Allied Global Holdings Inc.) and Mayor Geoff Dawe (Aurora)

During his speech, Mr. Sousa provided insights on what we can do today to create a stronger future for Ontario tomorrow.

Annual Mayor’s Luncheon This year’s Annual Mayor’s Luncheon at Cardinal Golf Club was a great success. Keynote speaker Mayor Tony Van Bynen eloquently spoke about the future of the Town of Newmarket. Thank you to all of our event sponsors: Bell Canada, Chartwell Retirement Residences, RBC Royal Bank, vivaNext and XE.com.

Leslie and Michelle (vivaNext) with Mayor Tony Van Bynen (Newmarket)

Julie, Karen and Linda (Chartwell Retirement Residence)

Jim (Bell Canada), our luncheon sponsor, provided opening remarks

April Networking Breakfast

March’s Awesome Winner

This Event was sponsored by Neighbourhood Network (Magna for Community). During their presentation, Steve and Erin reviewed many ways in which businesses and employees can become involved volunteers within our community.

The Alexander Muir Public School “Eco Team” was recently awarded a thousand dollars for their plan to build container gardens and grow vegetables in them. Their goal is to expand their gardens, and donate fresh food to the local food bank and shelters. Last year the ‘Eco Team” painted yellow fish on storm drains to raise awareness of the dangers of pouring hazardous materials down storm drains. They are now in the process of creating bottle-shaped information sheets to distribute to homes. Their message is: tap water is safer and more environmentally friendly...not to mention more economical than Nazreen, Siya, Eleni, Debra, Scott, Michael, plastic water bottles.

Veronica, Cynthia, Neil and the children from the Eco Team

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Your Events Save the Dates Marketing Your Way Through Change Thursday, June 5, 2014 9am – Noon, Newmarket Public Library As the hub of business in Newmarket, we are constantly looking for new ways to help our members improve their business practices. Business is ever changing - as one of the new services included in membership, we will be offering panel discussions and presentations to help keep our members ahead of the curve. The first of these panels, Marketing Your Way Through Change, will be held in partnership with the Newmarket Public Library and Constant Contact.

The way we market has changed. This interactive session will explore how changing legislation and marketing trends are impacting businesses and what you need to know to ensure your efforts reach your audience and convert prospects into clients.

Presentations include: Results Oriented Email Marketing, Grow Your List under Canada Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and Six Ways to Inspire Content Creation. Following the short presentations, we will open up the floor to a panel discussion with the speakers moderated by Chamber President & CEO Debra Scott. Information & Registration: newmarketchamber.ca Celebration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in York Region Thursday, June 12, 2014 Markham Theatre On June 12, Arlene Dickinson of CBC’s The Dragon’s Den, will be the keynote speaker at an event hosted

by Metroland Media. The event is being held at the Markham Theatre, and will also feature interactive displays of innovative technologies from local companies, including 3D printers, double robots, augmented reality and more. Jeremy Laurin, CEO of ventureLAB, the regional innovation centre for York Region, will be highlighting the programs and resources available for helping businesses grow. Mark your calendars -- tickets will be on sale soon.

Don’t Let High Heels Stop You An Inspiring True Bike to Work Day Story by Janis, Town of Newmarket Employee Considering cycling to work? Too dangerous?

Too far to ride? Too cold?

Got a meeting? Don’t let those excuses stop you. It’s easier than you think. Since riding my bike I have the following to share: • I feel better • I sleep better • I feel like I really reflect the corporate values • I feel like I support a more sustainable community • When I cannot cycle, I don’t beat myself up about it Enjoy a complimentary breakfast, receive a free t-shirt, visit exhibits and enter for a chance to win great draw prizes: biketoworkday.ca Photo: Janis (Town of Newmarket) and Rick attended the 2013 Bike to Work Day event and were inspired to cycle to work.

Smart Commute Central York’s 8th Annual Bike to Work Day Monday, May 26, 2014 7:45 to 9:00 am Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Dr.

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Your Members Welcome New Members Please support and network with the following new members: Advocacy Consulting

Goodwill Industries of Toronto, Eastern, Central and Northern Ontario

Pro Care Solutions Inc.

Spellcraft Bath

Angel Mortgage

Intelligent Business IT

Red Door Finance

SW Event Management Inc.

Curbex Newmarket

Knightworks Design Ltd.

Red Leaf Student Programs Inc.

Sylvia Ziebenhaus-Re/Max Realtron Broker

Dry Fix

Ultimate Mortgage and Finance Solutions Inc.

Darryl Wolk 903 Elgin St. Newmarket L3Y 5H4 (905) 716-9655 darrylwolk@hotmail.com advocacyconsulting.biz

John Heckbert 508 Slingerland Cir. Newmarket L3X 1X9 (416) 918-6715 johnheckbert@yahoo.ca

Mr. Joe Cavarra (705) 279-1490 cavarra@curbex.com curbex.com

EcoRefinishers

Tabatha Vidito 418 Dominion Ave. Midland L4R 1P2 (705) 791-9860 sales@ecorefinishers.com ecorefinishers.com

Fair Chance Learning

Martha Jez 404 Timothy St. Newmarket L3Y 1P5 (905) 251-8691 martha@fairchancelearning.com

Karen Hillier 20 Davis Dr. Newmarket L3Y 2M7 (416) 362-4711 khillier@goodwill.on.ca goodwill.on.ca Mr. Peter Barbosa 7 - 17075 Leslie St. Newmarket L3Y 8E1 (800) 357-1824 peter@intelligentit.ca intelligentit.ca

Ms. Kim Edwards 29 - 17075 Leslie St. Newmarket L3Y 8E1 (905) 830-0830 info@knightworksdesign.com knightworks.ca

P.T. Sales

Bob Peaty 104 Cronsberry Rd. Pefferlaw L0E 1N0 (705) 437-4735 ptsalesco@hotmail.com

Phonewhiz

Ricky Ngi 477 Timothy St. Newmarket L3Y 1P9 (289) 803-0070 info@phonewhiz.ca phonewhiz.ca

Colin Dankowich 12 Balmoral Heights Queensville L0G 1R0 (905) 478-2220 cjd@procaresolutions.ca

Ayube Amiruddin 83 Dawson Blvd Newmarket L3X 2H5 (905) 960-0230 ayube@reddoorfinance.com reddoorfinance.com

Marianela Casanova 879 Memorial Cir. Newmarket L3X 0A8 (905) 530-0170 mcasanova@red-leaf.com

Melvyn Hall 122 Saunders Rd. Barrie L4N 8B7 (705) 790-5977 info@dryfix.ca dryfix.ca

Spark Mentoring

Kyle Massey 400 Applewood Cres.

Vaughan L4K 0C3 (905) 252-6980 kyle@sparkmentoring.com sparkmetoring.com

Emily Van Den Oetelaar (289) 383-2064 emily_oetelaar@hotmail.com

Sharon Schaab and Wendy Grainger 332 Annsheila Dr. Keswick L4P 3A5 (905) 535-5515 info@sweventmanagement.com sweventmanagement.com

Sylvia Ziebenhaus 1140 Stellar Dr. Newmarket L3Y 7B7 (905) 898-1211; (416) 798-7365 sylvia_ziebenhaus@rogers.com callsylvia.ca

John Chang 205 Hampton Crt. Newmarket L3Y 6J5 (905) 392-2388 john.chang.mortgages@gmail.com johnchangmortgages.com

Virtual Curb Appeal

Joan Prentice 486 Malvern Cres.

Newmarket L3Y 7L4 (905) 251-0164 nounsphoto@gmail.com virtualcurbappeal.ca

Thank you:

• Smith Williams and Bateman Insurance Brokers Ltd. for being a member for 31 years.

• All Star Moving Systems RBL Ltd. Mayflower Van Lines and Stop ‘N Cash Ltd. for being members for 11 years.

Congratulations:

• Gabie’s Boutique on celebrating 35 years in business. gabiesboutique.com • Treefrog Interactive Inc. on moving to their new location at 567 Davis Drive, Newmarket treefrog.ca • Bill Nugent, Neighbourhood Dominion Lending Centres, elected as President of the Independent Mortgage Brokers Association of Ontario. nmpc.ca • Doane House Hospice celebrating 25 years in the community in May, 2014. They are kicking off the celebrations at their annual “Food Celebration” October 20, 2014. doanehospice.org • Allied Global Holdings - Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies - 15th year in a row. Training Top 125 for the 8th straight time. aiccorp.com • Your Business 6

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For Your Information Anti-Spam Legislation: New Way of Doing Business On July 1, 2014, CASL: Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation, comes into effect. You will no longer be able to communicate, by Commercial Electronic Message (CEM) with anyone who has not given you “prior” permission to do so.

• The same opt-in consents and standards are required and apply to the installation of a computer program on a computer, smart phone or other computing device.

• CASL applies to everyone including incorporated and unincorporated businesses, non-profits, individuals, colleges and universities, trade associations, hospitals, and more. Only registered charities and political parties seeking donations are exempt from the legislation.

• A CEM is any communication which entices someone to buy something – period - and after June 30, you can’t send a message asking someone to give you permission to send them a CEM. • CASL covers email, SMS Texts, instant messages & social network messages.

Penalties of $1 million for individuals and $10 million for organizations, may be imposed by the CRTC or delegate, and are intended to encourage compliance.

Violations are not a criminal offense, can be appealed to a federal court, and you are not liable if due diligence can be demonstrated.

Resources and information are available online through: fightspam.gc.ca and chamber.ca/resources/ casl/

Innovation News and Updates Innovation and the role it plays in our community’s long term growth and prosperity was highlighted in the Mayor’s Annual Luncheon address last month. It is a theme that is being raised at all levels of government and with many business and organizations, as the Innovation Imperative begins to drive decisions and strategies.

The first-ever Innovation Showcase was featured at the Newmarket Home and Lifestyle Show at the end of March – with 3D printers, a telepresence robot, augmented reality, robotic lego and smart home

lighting systems, guests had an opportunity to meet local innovators and try out cool technologies.

Besides being fun, the purpose of the showcase was to highlight the collaborative partnership between the Town, Southlake Hospital and local businesses through the Chamber of Commerce – working together to pursue opportunities and joint projects to advance innovation in our community.

Locally, entrepreneur Nicky Middleton, CEO of Brainspace Magazine, launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for her business. One of the first Newmarket Chamber member companies to tap into the Crowdfunding movement, Nicky is at the forefront of a new wave of start-ups that are bypassing traditional financing mechanisms.

(Check out her campaign on kickstarter.com, and search for Brainspace). While Crowdfunding on a donations and pre-sales basis has been available for several years, the Ontario Securities Commission recently released their proposed guidelines for allowing crowdfunding for raising equity, allowing entrepreneurs to raise up to $1.5 million during a 12 month period, without the expense of an initial public offering. This is a much-needed monumental shift that should spur a great deal of entrepreneurial activity in our province.

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The most amazing aspect of innovation is that it is touching all organizations and individuals of all ages, enabling a local 16 year old to start up a successful company teaching robotic lego design to kids. It is changing our culture, enabling shifts in consumer patterns and realizing collective goals such as becoming a zerofootprint community. In our community, we have many people with great ideas, the ability to collaborate, and the willingness to work together to build a bright future for all.

Our Chamber will continue to broker partnerships and explore opportunities around the Innovation agenda.

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