Vaughan, Ontario, February 14, 2024 — The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce’s (VCC) Infrastructure Council expresses deep concern over Minister Guilbeault’s recent statements regarding the discontinuation of funding for new road infrastructure. As a leading voice in our...
Longo’s & Single-Use Plastics
Longo’s ESG Goals and Objectives Organisation’s sustainability strategy comprises of three key pillars and is a critical aspect of how they fulfill their company’s purpose and mission. The three pillars include: Environmental Stewardship, Responsible Sourcing and...
How to Go Green in Tourism and Hospitality: Reusable Alternatives for Single-Use Plastics
Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations prohibit the manufacture, import, and sale of the following categories of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) that pose a threat to the environment and are commonly used by foodservice businesses. The ban on manufacturing...
Alternatives available for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry: Ask First Policy and Bring Your Own Policy
In a pivotal move towards a more sustainable future, Canada has taken a bold step to combat plastic pollution and safeguard the environment. Effective December 20, 2022, the nation imposed a ban on certain harmful single-use plastics (SUPs). This...
Pioneering Change: Adapt Your Business to Thrive in Canada’s Single-Use Plastic Transition Times
Canada's commitment to tackling plastic pollution has gained momentum with the introduction of a nationwide ban on single-use plastics. As a Vaughan business owner, it's essential to adapt to this paradigm shift by embracing sustainable alternatives and minimizing the...
What you need to know about Canada’s single-use plastics ban
The Government of Canada has taken a major step towards reducing plastic pollution and protecting the environment by introducing the Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations. These regulations ban the manufacture, import, sale and distribution of six types of...
Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Abdus Samad as Vice President of Government Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
The Government of Canada has taken a major step towards reducing plastic pollution and protecting the environment by introducing the Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations. These regulations ban the manufacture, import, sale and distribution of six types of...
POLICY UPDATE: Ontario Budget 2023
The Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance for Ontario, presented the government's 2023 budget, with the theme "Creating a Strong Ontario." This is the Provincial Government's second budget, but it should be seen as their first real fiscal strategy and, in many...
POLICY UPDATE: Federal Budget 2023
The federal government presented a budget yesterday that outlined its top priorities for the coming year, including the environment, healthcare, and affordability. The implementation of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, which will cost $13 billion up front and $4.4...
Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Announces Jennifer Coletta-Rashty as President & CEO
VAUGHAN, MARCH 21st, 2023- The Board of Directors at the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the confirmation of Jennifer Coletta-Rashty as the President & CEO. Jennifer is a recognized business leader within Vaughan and throughout York Region. She...
Roundtable with MP Sorbara
On January 27th, 2023, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce hosted a Pre-Budget consultation with MP Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for the King-Vaughan riding. The objective of the meeting was to discuss economic reforms that the Chamber would like to see in the...
Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement 2022
On November 14th, Minister Bethlenfalvy released the 2022 Fall Economic Statement (FES) for Ontario titled “Ontario’s Plan to Build: A Progress Update”. This year’s Fall Economic Statement also includes a progress report on the Provincial government’s plan...
Vaughan Chamber Board Appoints Jennifer Coletta Rashty as Interim President & CEO
Vaughan Chamber Board Appoints Jennifer Coletta Rashty as Interim President & CEO VAUGHAN, September 12th, 2022 - The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced today that Jennifer Coletta-Rashty has been appointed Interim President & CEO of the...
2022 Business Achievement Awards
On June 9th, the Vaughan business community reunited to celebrate the 2022 Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards. We awarded 13 different businesses and individuals who shined brightest in our beautiful and resilient City of Vaughan. Congratulations...
2022 Annual Mayor’s Luncheon
On May 12, we were thrilled to host the highly anticipated Annual Mayor’s Luncheon, in person, where the Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C., BA, MA, LL.M, ICD.D, Mayor of the City of Vaughan provided an update on city-building initiatives, job creation focus, and economic...
Jennifer Coletta-Rashty is now the Vaughan Chamber Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Jennifer Coletta-Rashty has been promoted to the role of Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships. Jennifer will be leveraging her 12 years of experience at the VCC to elevate the organization to a...
What Does Our Business Community Need in the Digital Economy?
The state of emergency lockdowns has had major implications on our business community. Businesses have had to adapt their short and long-term goals under key public health and health care indicators, and now, the ongoing progress of province-wide vaccination rates....
Vaughan Chamber Welcomes Funding Announcement from Federal Government on Yonge-North Subway
Vaughan, June 21, 2021- The Vaughan Chamber was pleased to welcome Metrolinx and York Region Rapid Transit Corporation staff to present to business leaders on the Yonge North Subway extension at today’s Vaughan Chamber of Commerce AGM. As populations continue to grow...
Introducing our 2021 Community Champions!
Watch the grand reveal: https://youtu.be/TUBDIIpXAC0 The Vaughan Chamber is proud to present our 2021 Community Champions. These members are the backbone of the business community and help make our chamber first in class. Please take a moment to recognize these...
Coming Soon: All Canadian Importers Required to Register into Online Canada Customs Portal
Submitted by KPMG. The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) project will revolutionize the importation process for all importers, regardless of a company’s size or whether they pay duty and taxes on their imports to Canada.
2020 Business Achievement Award Winners
It was truly a celebration like no other yesterday as we announced the 13 Business Achievement Award recipients. Despite a global pandemic, the Vaughan business community came together to support one another and recognize the significant accomplishments made throughout this past year.
Vaughan Rising Blog: Seven Steps to Improve Cybersecurity in Your Business
For better or worse, most of us have been working from home for the last six months due to the pandemic. Big enterprises can support their staff with dedicated IT/Cybersecurity personnel to prevent external cyber invasions such as malicious malware.
Support Local Biz! Campaign Displayed on Local Billboards
Check out these local advertisers on the big screens! You can see their ads on the digital signs at Rutherford Road, west of Rotational Drive (west facing sign), as well as Highway 7/Keele (east facing sign). These ads will be running until mid October. Thank you to...
Keep it Local Vaughan Direct Mailout – Fall Edition
The Vaughan Chamber is proud to present the September edition of our Keep it Local Vaughan direct mailout. This mailout reached 12,000 businesses through Canada Post. Check out our members’ ads for discounts, savings and more!
Leveraging Technology to Enhance Operational Efficiency
With the economic downturn resulting from COVID-19 placing unprecedented strain on businesses, adapting to the rapidly changing operating conditions is paramount to survival. To remain viable and prepare for the anticipated recovery once the pandemic subsides, organizations must …
Strategic Use of Contracts
As we start to look forward, one point that has become increasingly clear during the pandemic is that employers with strategic Employment Contracts in place are in a far stronger legal position than those without.
Getting Back to Business after COVID-19 – HR Law Issues to Be Aware of
The team at Rudner Law has have been working with our clients to navigate this unprecedented situation, and it is heartening to see that the discussion is shifting from closures and layoffs to getting back to business and safety at work.
Our 2020 Community Champions
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of our 2020 Community Champions members for their participation and commitment. When the business community stands together, great things happen.
Four Tips to Success with Implementing Diversity in the Workplace
The majority of articles in social media that cover the challenges of diversity and inclusion in the workplace agree that it’s much more than simply meeting the required quotas for employees based on race, gender, and disability.
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in Your Company: “HOW, WIN-WIN, WHY”
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in action can be identified and better understood by three important aspects – HOW, WIN-WIN and WHY.