Vaughan is my personal home base but also home to a diverse business community which continues to grow each year. I have been a member of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce for the past 8 years, 6 of which have spent on the Board of Directors and 2 of those years as the Chair of the Board. I continue serve as past chair but also on a number of committees such as, Business Advisory, Technology/Innovation, Membership/Marcom, Executive, and Elections “Committees”.   

The Vaughan Chamber has offered me the opportunity to connect with a diverse group of business owners and people within the community which has allowed me to expand my business and personal connections. It has created the opportunity for business growth, learnings and cost saving (through the member programs). I look forward to the continued growth, savings and connectivity that the VCC facilitates and highly recommend all business big or small and individuals to consider the opportunities the Vaughan Chamber offers. 

We’ve been members of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce since the opening of our hearing clinic in 2013. We can depend on their support from their presence from our grand opening to all our planned community events. It gives us a true sense of connection to both our business community as well as to the diverse population of individuals that make up this great city. It has been a networking tool that allows us to experience the multitude of events that reflect the ever-changing dynamics of our growing metropolis.

In my opinion, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce represents a diverse and inclusive approach in terms of recruiting for its team, programs and all representation where possible on panels and discussions. I am grateful to volunteer with an organization that cares about equal and diverse representation. I truly see this as a benefit to any business in the area to have the opportunity to network with and be exposed to this type of strength with the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce.

Krystal Van Westerop,
National Manager, Women in Enterprise, TD Business Banking & Vice Chair of VCC Women’s Leadership Committee.

It’s been very nice attending the virtual networking events through the Vaughan Chamber. I was skeptical in the beginning but after attending, I found it to be so fun and simple. I made several new connections including a few potential clients as well. Definitely worth a try. Looking forward to the next one!