A new report by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and supported by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce, calls on governments to modernize their regulatory frameworks and give businesses in Canada room to thrive.
SUCCESS! Our June Keep it Local Vaughan direct mail piece reaches 12,000 businesses in Vaughan. Take a look at these great offers!
Chamber members, Vaughan businesses (owners, employees) – please take a moment to fill out this short survey on technology & innovation, and you could win a $25 Starbucks gift card.
Say hello to our APRIL NEW MEMBERS! Welcome to our network! For over four decades, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce has been dedicated to serving the businesses within our world-class city. Be part of the positive momentum that’s driving unprecedented economic growth within Vaughan.
It’s provincial election season Vaughan, are you ready to cast your vote? To help you get prepared for the Ontario General Election on Thursday, June 7th, we’ve conducted short video interviews with our local candidates representing the three major political parties. Watch videos now!
When the business community comes together, great things happen. On Thursday, May 3rd, we celebrated our 29th annual Business Achievement Awards, honouring the 14 different businesses that shine brightest in our community. View winners…
Our April edition of our ‘Keep it Local Vaughan’ mailout is here! Check out the digital version for local savings. Shop, Support, Enjoy!
Introducing the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce’s 2018 Board of Directors. We are looking forward to an outstanding year ahead.
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce is excited to officially announce the 2018 Business Achievement Award Finalists. This year, we had a record-breaking number of nominations, proving the vibrancy of our business community. Congratulations to our 2018 Finalists: (listed...
We’re proud to show off our dedicated Vaughan Chamber members throughout the year at EVERY chamber event. We thank all of our “Community Champions” for their participation! When the business community stands together, great things happen.
The Emerging Leaders/Next-Gen Peer Group will offer you honest, open and constructive feedback on common challenges such as how to make yourself invaluable to your company, grow your profile and areas of responsibility, or prioritize your work-life balance. Take...
As a chamber network, we are urging the the Government of Ontario, the Regional Municipality of York and the City of Toronto to expedite the conversation on dedicating revenue streams for Metrolinx Big Move and ‘Next Wave’ priority projects, including the Yonge North Subway Extension and the Yonge Relief Line, given the benefits to the GTHA and wider-region for current and future generations.
The Nomination Period for the 2018 Vaughan Business Achievement Awards has been extended! Nominate an exceptional business/individual today!
On behalf of the local business community, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce congratulates the Government of Canada, the Ontario Provincial Government, Regional Municipality of York, City of Toronto, York Region Transit, Toronto Transit Commission and the City of Vaughan on the…
Monday, September 11, 2017 Kathleen Wynne, Premier Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A 1A1 RE: Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act Dear Premier Wynne, We, leaders of the York Region Business community, speaking on behalf of our 5000 members...
What you need to know Vaughan, ON, September 13, 2017 – Finance Canada is proposing the most significant tax changes in 50 years. If your business is incorporated, then you could be facing a larger tax bill and more compliance costs from the government’s new proposals...
Following the announcement of the new Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act from the Ontario Government, we heard from many business owners concerned about how the new labour legislation will affect their business. In order to shape our initiatives going forward, we need...
By Pauline James, Anchor HR Services Inc. VCC Government Relations Committee Member Union density has been on the decline, and our government is taking measures to address this. Overall, union density in Ontario fell from 29.9% in 1997 to 26.8% in 2015. The Private...
Thank you Raymar Electrical Sales for 40 YEARS of support! #VCC40th 🎉
A Vaughan Chamber Government Relations Committee member attended the June 22nd Vacant Unit Property Tax Rebate (VUPTR) Consultation Meeting at Vaughan City Hall. Get the low down on VUPTR: Background of VUPTR: Introduced in 2001, the VUPTR provides property tax relief...
SUCCESS! Mailout Reaches 10,000 Vaughan Businesses. We recently launched our new Direct Mail piece, which promotes our local businesses! Sixteen Vaughan Chamber members placed their ads in our Keep it Local Vaughan flyer that reached 10,000 Vaughan businesses. Check...
Bridge the Broadband Gap Resolution Put forward by the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce & the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade in 2016 and Passed by the OCC in 2016 – Policy advocacy through 2019 Issue: Inadequate access to high-speed internet is compromising the...
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce attended the Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM and Convention from May 6-7, and brought two policy resolutions to the floor, both of which were passed. Policies: Support of Metrolinx Big Move and 'Next Wave' Priority Projects...
The 28th Annual Business Achievement Awards was held on Thursday, April 6th, 2017 at Universal EventSpace. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIOzXdMoczA[/youtube] Almost 30 years ago, the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce established the Business Achievement Awards...
We're excited to kick off 2017, and thrilled to be celebrating a phenomenal milestone... the 40th Anniversary of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce! Rather than write some eloquent piece about the Chamber's upbringings, principles and product enhancements, let me...
Q&A with Fiorina Riga, Membership Representative A: There are many ways to advertise with the chamber that give your business great exposure. You can advertise right here in our e-newsletter, which reaches over 5500 chamber members and contacts. Another great...
The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce constantly looks for ways to promote and give value to our members. We were very excited to launch a new competition - The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Pitch Contest - this past summer. We were so proud to see so many businesses...
New Report by Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Vaughan Chamber of Commerce The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) in partnership with the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce (VCC), released the report Obstacles and Opportunities: The Importance of Small Business in Ontario. The...
by Pauline James, owner of Anchor HR Services Inc & Vaughan Chamber Government Relations Committee Member The Ministry of Labour has commissioned an independent ‘Changing Workplaces Review’ to identify updates needed to ensure Ontario’s Employment Legislation...
Gaining the attention of Ontario’s political leaders and shaping a meaningful dialogue with key decision makers in government is a cornerstone of the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce’s (VCC) advocacy strategy. We continue to draw upon the strength of the Chamber Network in...