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September/October 2014 | Vol. 25 No. 4

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Walter HeydenDufferin Aggregates

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Leslie McLarenRoxul Inc.

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Rob RubinoRBC Dominion Securities

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Membership has its privilegesMembership has its privileges… what

an incredible catchy tagline from american express. Many of you reading this article are already members of various clubs, organizations or (dare i say it) your Milton chamber of commerce. Some of you though may not be a member; instead you’re reading our newsletter in a reception area, found it in a coffee shop or are thinking about becoming a member of the chamber and received a copy from our team.

if you’re already a member at the Chamber, can you name five benefits you’re receiving? How about two? if not, you’re not alone – i’m sure there’s someone out there who only uses the caa when their car breaks down they need a tow. Not everyone would have joined because of expert auto advice or discounts on everything from movies to insurance. But a little research goes a long way – and making the most of your membership dollars is the best way to capitalize on your investment.

it’s the same idea with your chamber of commerce. One of the best ways to connect with those in our community is networking – which is more than simply inviting more people to your Linkedin account (though that’s an important part). Have you been to a Business after Hours or Milton Young Professionals meeting event lately? these are dynamic opportunities which are held 10 times a year - each provides you with a great chance to connect with business associates (new and “not so new”) who can link you up with others with whom you can share your business ideas.

We are very fond of our breakfast events, and if you’re an early bird, you can get into the ear of our many guests who have included Mayor Gord Krantz, MP Lisa raitt, MPP indira Naidoo-Harris, treasury Board President tony clement, dr. Max Blouw, President of Wilfrid Laurier University, senior representatives from MetroLinx and many more. it’s a great opportunity to meet

face to face with those in government and business who are part of the decision makers in our town.

Your chamber works with a great group of volunteers who organize our popular Golf tournament, community awards Gala and Sports celebrity dinner & auction. these three events present a great chance to socialize with colleagues and friends in an atmosphere of fun!

if you’re looking for someone that you met with at any of these occasions, contact the chamber – the team will provide you with a customized list of members.

There are many other benefits to being a chamber member including insurance savings through www.buychambers.ca, group home and auto insurance discounts, first data Merchant Services, esso Business card program (who wouldn’t like to save 3.5 cents off per litre of fuel?) , free editorial write-ups in our newsletter that introduces new members to businesses and residents, priority listings in our Business directory and of course, a personalized certificate and decal to display at your business location.

Membership with the Milton chamber of Commerce carries its own intrinsic benefits. While we may not be able to get you front row tickets to your favourite performance, we will get you a premiere spot to connect with others who value your business.

for those who are already members, thank you for your ongoing support. for those considering membership, it will be one of the best things you’ll do this year for your business. and if you’re a business new to town, welcome to Milton, and welcome to YOUr chamber of commerce.

We are here for you.

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Lesley MansfieldPresident

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take advantage of digital Marketing to reach More customers with Mike O’Grady, Sales Manager for Yellow Pages Group tuesday, September 9, 2014 7:30 registration & Breakfast teatro conference & event centre chamber Members $35 (plus HSt) / General Public $45 (plus HSt) Sponsored by: Yellow Pages Group and Ontario chamber of commerce

Protecting Yourself from digital fraud tuesday, September 16, 2014 7:30 Breakfast & registration Granite ridge Golf club chamber Members $35 (plus HSt) / General Public $45 (plus HSt)

Milton Young Professionals Wednesday, September 17, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hornby Glen Golf course

MPP Breakfast with indria Naidoo-Harris tuesday, September 23, 2013 7:00 registration / 7:30 Breakfast Best Western Plus Milton inn chamber Members $35 (plus HSt) / General Public $45 (plus HSt) Sponsored by: dufferin aggregates and Best Western Plus Milton inn

September Business after Hours tuesday, September 23, 2014 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hosted by: tim Hortons 1010 Main St. e. (Milton centre for the arts)

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Springboard Wednesday, September 24, 2014 8:30 am - 9:30 am Milton chamber of commerce, Boardroom Members free/ Non-members: $10 (plus HSt)

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exciting fall planned at the chamberSummer 2014 is over and we are

preparing for an exciting fall season at the chamber.

• New website• expanded seminar program• More networking opportunities• Greater profile through

sponsorships• Business referrals for members• Affinity programs

September marks the end of our fiscal year and saying goodbye to our summer students who have been part of the fabric of the chamber for the past 4 months. We have been fortunate to have desiray and alex as part of our team again this year and we will miss them as they leave to resume their studies at university this month.

desiray, our communications clerk, made thousands of phone calls to members and non-members; sent over 4,000 emails and a few hundred faxes in an effort to get the correct information to be used in our 2015 Business directory. this year was made more challenging because of the anti-spam legislation limiting our emails after July 1 to non-members. if you are currently not a member of the Milton chamber please call us at 905-878-0581 and provide us with your detailed information so that you are not left out of the 2015 directory. the listing is free.

this information forms the backbone of our database of Milton businesses and provides us with a comprehensive list of companies, what they do and where they are located. desiray explored all the commercial sectors in town, adding new businesses to our database. She has been able to update the information on businesses that have left town, moved to a new location or opened within the last 12 months. the site visits provide us with a glimpse of the changes taking place in town and what changes are taking place year over year. if you are new in town or have a new neighbour please let us know. You don’t want to be left out of our database and miss the free listing in our annual Business directory that goes to every home and business in Milton.

WELcoME MELissaJoining our team is Melissa Janjevich,

as our 2015 Business directory and 2015 Business to Business newsletter sales representative. Melissa brings an extensive knowledge of the chamber, the Milton business community and the town so please welcome her aboard. She is excited about the project and looks forward to speaking with you in the weeks ahead. advertising information can be found inserted in this newsletter.

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economic development Bus tour with andrew Siltala as our guide. andrew is the Senior Manager of economic development for the town of Milton and he will give us the inside-scoop on the new companies coming to town as well as the development opportunities going forward. this is an invaluable tour for businesses wanting to know what is happening in town and being able to ask the questions you want answered by andrew!

Mark your calendars for thursday September 25, 2014 and register online. Space is limited.

sMaLL BusinEss WEEKthe Milton chamber of commerce has

big plans to celebrate entrepreneurship during Small Business Week 2014.

Learn about the projects and planning happening right now that will affect how you do business in Milton at a breakfast panel meeting on tuesday, October 21st at Granite ridge Golf club. the panel will feature represenatives from Menkes development, cN and Milton Hospital.

Showcase your business, learn from peers and share ideas at the chamber’s Small Business expo – tuesday, October 28th at rattleSnake Point Golf club. this expanded Business after Hours event will feature guest speakers and vendor booths.

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Member benefits and servicesBecome part of Milton’s most compre-

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nEtWoRKing oPPoRtunitiEstake advantage of member networking

opportunities that will help you expand your business. Attend beneficial speaker breakfasts, seminars and other events. Your membership will provide exposure for your business, let your membership pay for itself! We encourage you to attend any or all of these events:

• Business after Hours (BaH) events• Springboard Seminars• Special events and Programs• Milton Business expo• Small Business Week events

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aDvocacythe chamber ensures the interests

of local businesses are in the forefront of municipal, provincial and federal govern-ment decision-making. a key objective of the Milton chamber of commerce is to be an advocate for Milton business. the chamber works on your behalf. Our alliances with other chambers and Boards of trade, includ-ing the Ontario and canadian chambers, provide us with information and access to all levels of government. We carry the collective and individual views of chamber members to all levels of government to ensure that your voice is heard.

BE inFoRMEDchamber members receive a subscription

to the chamber Business to Business Newslet-ter and eNewsletter membership communica-tions. “the Voice of Business” is a bi-monthly newsletter delivered to all chamber members 6 times a year and to all Milton businesses 3 times a year. it provides up to date information on current chamber events, membership ser-vices and the latest policy and advocacy news.

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rates for our publications and events. We also offer many other ways to expose your business in Milton including online adver-tising, print ads and sponsorships.

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Milton’s summer social on Saturday morningsthe Milton farmers’ Market is an outdoor

market, where vendors gather Saturday mornings through May 18 to October 11 from 7:00 am to 12:00 noon. the vendors at our market offer a broad array of fresh-picked fruits and vegetables including; preserves, jams, honey and apple cider; breads and baked goods; flowers and plants; meats, eggs and cheeses; ethnic and specialty foods; crafts and pottery. the market is on Main Street (between James and Martin Streets) which is closed down to vehicle traffic and reserved for our 40+ market vendors and the 1000-1500 market visitors who shop there every week.

the Milton farmers’ Market has been bringing farm-fresh goodness and old-fashioned hospitality to Main Street, in downtown Milton, since 1972. Our farmers proudly display “picked fresh this morning” produce and the streets come alive with artisans and flower vendors. The Milton chamber of commerce operates the Milton farmers’ Market and it is one of Ontario’s best outdoor markets.

is tHE MaRKEt tRuLy outDooRs?Yes. Vendors present their merchandise at

their outdoor booths on Saturdays. to travel from booth to booth, you’ll walk along the charismatic Main Street.

WHat HaPPEns iF it Rains?the Market is open each Saturday

(within the designated season), rain or shine. Historically, the vast majority of market days have been rain-free, but of course it is not preventable! We recommend you check the weather forecast and bring your umbrella if precipitation is a possibility.

WHat is tHE DEsignatED oPERating sEason?

the Milton famers’ Market is historically operated from the Victoria day May 24 long weekend to thanksgiving weekend.

WHat aRE tHE HouRs oF oPERation?the Market opens in-season from 7:00 am

through 12:00 noon each Saturday. Vendors will be open throughout these hours.

is tHERE PaRKing on sitE?the Market has parking lots available

on Mary Street, Mill Street, which can accommodate many cars for market visitors.

is tHERE FooD sERvicE on sitE?While at the market visit the chamber’s

Scholarship café where you can enjoy some sizzling back bacon on a bun and a cold drink or a hot coffee. When you purchase food at the chamber’s Scholarship café your purchase contributes to six $1000 scholarships that are awarded to local high school students every year. in fact, we sell, on average, more than 400 bacon-on-a-bun sandwiches every market day!

WHy Do sHoPPERs cHoosE a FaRMERs’ MaRKEt?

all across Ontario, shoppers are choosing farmers’ Markets for nature’s best produce, secure in the knowledge that the food is fresh, safe to eat and the next best thing to harvesting it yourself.

People come to meet the vendors who nurtured seedlings into plants, picked the fruit, pulled the vegetables, baked mouth-watering bread and other treats, prepared delectable jams, jellies and other preserves and loaded their trucks early in the morning to bring their products to town. they come to chat, to learn, to leave with tips about perfect ripeness, food preparation and even a recipe or two. they come to connect with the land, many with their own

baskets and bags ready to carry seasonal flavours home to their kitchens -- maybe stopping for a nibble on the way. if you haven’t joined them yet, now is the time. farmers’ Markets ... good for the body, good for the soul!aRE PEts WELcoME at tHE MaRKEt?

We do not encourage you bring your pet to the market, but if you do, please ensure it is properly leased. You are responsible for you pet and for any possible injury or damage that they may cause, so please act accordingly. Scooping after your pet is an absolute requirement.

HoW oLD is tHE MaRKEt?the market has made its home in several

locations over the past 42 years from its beginning in the town Hall parking lot to the carriage Square (former Sunoco Service Station) parking lot to the present Main Street location. We moved to Main Street in June 1990 and have enjoyed the downtown atmosphere since that time. Our vendors work in a spirit of cooperation with downtown merchants and together are responsible for attracting thousands of shoppers every year. the Milton farmers’ Market is one of the few Ontario farmers’ Markets where the street is closed down and pedestrians are free to stroll and visit with local vendors and businesses. the farmers’ Market gives people a real sense of community and is a great meeting place for friends, family and neighbours.

MiLton FaRMERs’ MaRKEt

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the Mattamy national cycling centre: Home of canadian cycling

the Mattamy National cycling centre is one of two velodromes in North america and the only one in canada that meets top international standards. it will act as both a community recreation facility and a venue for provincial, national and international events that will draw visitors and new economic opportunities to the town of Milton.

this is an exciting time for cycling history in canada. the Mattamy National cycling centre will align several organizations to represent “grassroots to greatness” for cycling development in one location. as headquarters for a range of top cycling organizations, the facility will bring increased visibility and prestige to Milton and attract new businesses in search of a vibrant and innovative community in which to set up shop.

MiLton cycLing acaDEMy Led by Head coach Steve Bauer, former Olympian and tour de

france icon.

the Milton cycling academy, in conjunction with the town of Milton, is providing opportunities to ride the track as well as resources to develop cyclists to participate and thrive in the sport of cycling through comprehensive programs. it’s a great opportunity for Milton children and youth to develop new skills and abilities.

ontaRio cycLing association (oca) the Ontario cycling association’s vision is to be a leading

organization that develops, delivers and promotes quality programs and services for existing and future members in the sport of cycling. these include provincial team camps and projects, coaching and integrated specialist services for athletes from across the province, for clubs from the region and for their rising Stars program. there will be shared development of the highest level provincial athletes, from Ontario and elsewhere, within the national institute, under cycling canada. the velodrome will also be the new home to the main administration and coaching offices for the OCA.

cycLing canaDa – HoME oF tHE tRacK cycLing PRogRaM in canaDa

cycling canada’s main objective is organizing and promoting cycling within canada. it also exists to pursue world class results by leading high performance programs and developing athletes so they can compete successfully at an international level. the velodrome will provide the venue to focus technical leadership and sport medicine/science support in a quality, daily training environment for cycling canada’s national track program and the development of athletes for the next Olympics/ Paralympics (rio 2016) and beyond.

FRoM tHE gRounD uP: vELoDRoME taKEs sHaPEimpressive construction work is happening all around,

inside and out of the Mattamy National cycling centre. the facility is scheduled for substantial completion in the fall 2014. The first planned cycling events to test the track – the Milton international challenge and the canadian National track championships – are scheduled to take place in October followed by an open house for the public in November.

More photos and a live webcam of exterior construction progress are available at www.mattamynationalcyclingcentre.ca.

Steve Bauer, Head Coach of Milton Cycling Academy

Interior construction, July 2014

Exterior view, July 2014


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MaKE tHE Most oF tHE tRacK

BEcoME a MEMBERride as many times as you wish at drop-in track cycling sessions and take advantage of priority advance booking for drop-in cycling and reduced rates on bike storage, rental bikes, accessories and fitness memberships. a limited number of memberships are available, so don’t delay!

tRy a PRogRaM drop in for daily track cycling opportunities or register for structured training programs available for beginners, intermediate and advanced cyclists.

BRing youR coLLEaguEsinterested in a unique team-building experience? try the track for a motivating session with your associates, employees or customers. Book a rider experience followed by your team meetings in one of our multi-purpose rooms.

aDvERtisE youR BusinEss With thousands of cyclists and spectators from near and far ready to burst through the doors of this one-of-a-kind facility, what better way to showcase your local business?Look for sponsorship and branding opportunities for cycling programs currently under development, as well as business advertising on cycling track billboards.

uPcoMing EvEnts MiLton intERnationaL cHaLLEngE

Scheduled for October 17 – 19Watch top cycling athletes from around the world compete against team canada in this official Pan Am Games Test Event.

canaDian nationaL tRacK cHaMPionsHiPsScheduled for October 22 - 26canada’s top track cycling athletes of all ages and abilities will compete to be crowned national champion.

visit tHE vELo oPEn HousE Saturday, November 1a free, family-friendly event to get you acquainted with the Mattamy National cycling centre. • Get up close and personal with track cycling and learn about programs being offered.• View demonstrations by members of the canadian National cycling team.• take a guided tour.• Visit the walking/jogging track.• Sample registered fitness classes.• Play a variety of family-friendly drop-in sports.• Work out in the fitness centre.

nEW WEBsitE DEsignED to KEEP coMMunity in tHE LooP

cycling enthusiasts in Milton and beyond are one step closer to experiencing the Mattamy National cycling centre now that the facility’s new website is up and running.

Visitors to the website – www.mattamynationalcyclingcentre.ca – can access a wide range of information about the velodrome and its features, including:

• Learn to ride programs and “try it” sessions designed to give cyclists a taste of the track• cycling memberships and multi-week cycling programs• fitness centre and walking/ jogging track memberships• drop-in sport opportunities available on the gymnasium courts• “in the Loop” e-newsletter featuring updates on construction progress and program offerings• Live webcam of exterior construction progress

“the website will give people a better sense of the many great programs and services the velodrome will offer once construction is complete,” said Mayor Gord Krantz. “Whether

you’re an experienced or beginner cyclist or you just want to take advantage of the meeting rooms, fitness centre or walking and jogging track, the facility is sure to be a popular destination for residents and visitors for years to come.”

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EscaRPMEnt countRy™

tourism partnership shows the area’s beauty

escarpment country™ is a registered trademark of the Milton chamber of commerce and is used extensively in all our tourism endeavours within the town of Milton boundaries in the region of Halton. escarpment country™ is located in the geographic heart of Ontario’s Greenbelt and there is no better way to explain our location to the visitor living in canada’s fastest growing municipality or to the visitor from far away! this tourism partnership, launched in 1998, brings together a group of farms, businesses and organizations which are committed to protecting and preserving this area for future generations, as well as showcasing its beauty and bounty for visitors to share and enjoy.

escarpment country™, centred around the town of Milton, Ontario, encompasses 380 square kilometers of lush countryside, including the Niagara escarpment and the watershed areas of 12 Mile and 16 Mile creeks. Situated at the western gateway to the Greater toronto area (Gta) and in the heart of the Golden Horseshoe of southern Ontario, escarpment country™ draws over 2 million visitors every year! Sports enthusiasts are attracted by the area’s hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, golf courses, lakes and streams, and in winter, the cross country and downhill skiing and snowboarding. families visit

escarpment country™ for the natural and man-made attractions, fairs, festivals and farm markets. come for a day… stay for a weekend… and you’ll want to return to see what escarpment country™ has to offer in spring, summer, fall and winter.

escarpment country™ fosters the natural features of the Niagara escarpment; the agricultural heritage and abundant farmland, which provide farm fresh products to our rural and urban communities; the beauty of our conservation areas promote the health of our eco-systems while inviting families to discover nature so close to home. We believe that by including the tagline “in the heart of Ontario’s Greenbelt” to our growing brand of escarpment country™ that we successfully created a co-brand which strengthens both.

EscaRPMEnt countRy™ visitoR guiDEthe 2014 escarpment country™ Visitors

Guide can be accessed thorough www.escarpmentcountry.ca. the on-line Visitors Guide featuring our escarpment country partners, maps of the area, features on the Greenbelt and stunning photos throughout the publication. Our advertisers were very excited about the on-line publication and comprehensive event listings. they have been pushing us to have a virtual guide that is downloadable and more relevant to today’s marketplace. Our visitors are going online to make travel choices 85% of the time according to our partners and we decided to become virtual tour guides offering escarpment country as the perfect

destination! the Online Visitors Guide, available

on this website to view and to download, showcases a number of area attractions and businesses, as well as “Happenings” annual calendar of events, and maps to help you find your way around Milton, the hamlets of campbellville, Brookville, Moffat and Hornby and the extended region of escarpment country™.

WHERE is EscaRPMEnt countRy™?take Highway 401 to any of the

following exits:• 328 (trafalgar rd.)• 324 (James Snow Parkway)• 320 (regional road 25)• 312 (Guelph Line)

HistoRy oF tHE niagaRa EscaRPMEnt

the Niagara escarpment was formed about 450 million years ago and stretches across 725 kilometres, from Queenston on the Niagara river just above Niagara falls to tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula on Lake Huron. Glaciers and water carved the rock formation, creating features like caves, cliffs, waterfalls and eroded shorelines. the Niagara escarpment is recognized as one of the world’s natural wonders and has been designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and cultural Organization (UNeScO) World Biosphere reserve, for its special environment.

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Organized by a volunteer committee of chamber members, the evening’s program includes an autograph signing session, a cocktail reception and gourmet meal, and a silent and live auction. Bidding on the live auction items, which in past years have included golf packages, spa packages

and autographed jerseys and sports memorabilia, become one of the highlights of the evening as the energy in the room escalates! The finale of the evening will be the presentations made by our keynote celebrity speakers.

Proceeds from this event and the farmers’ Market Scholarship café go toward the Scholarship Program, funding local students in their post-secondary education. It is our goal to raise sufficient money to create an endowment fund that will be self-funding into the future to ensure monies will be in place in perpetuity to provide scholarships to Milton’s youth.

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citiZEn oF tHE yEaR this award recognizes an individual who lives or volunteers in the community. consideration is given based on the following criteria: community leader, volunteer, supporter and goodwill ambassador.

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is a non-profit, membership-based, volunteer driven, organization representing over 760 member businesses and individuals. the Milton chamber acts as a partner to member businesses by promoting them through adver-tising, member-first referrals and Chamber sponsored publications and events.

the Milton chamber of commerce’s primary role is advocacy, fostering a business-friendly environment and allowing the free enterprise system to thrive. chamber events such as Business after Hours, Special events and Breakfast Meetings provide networking opportunities for members to interact, inform and develop business relationships; a charac-teristic of a strong business community.

HistoRythe Milton chamber of commerce was

originated as the Milton Board of trade in October 1888. the Board of trade reformed and changed its name to the Milton chamber of commerce in 1952. in the early years of the chamber events included trade fairs, the Santa Claus parade, clean up and beautifica-tion of Milton and even beauty pageants.

the Board of trade changed its name to the Milton chamber of commerce in 1952 and in 1965 received its provincial charter.

in 1975, the chamber opened the infor-mation centre in the old cN station which was to be moved to triangle Park (now chris Hadfield Park) from Bronte Street. In 1998, the chamber relocated to the old town Hall on Main Street, where it exists today.

in 2013 the Milton chamber of com-merce had their 125 year anniversary. to celebrate this occasion the Mcc rebranded itself with a new look and feel, and logo.

during the past 126 years the chamber’s roles has evolved but it continues to be a progressive organization focusing on busi-ness growth and prosperity.

MiLton’s voicE oF BusinEssthe Milton chamber of commerce is the recognized voice of business leading the way forward in an ever-changing growth focused diverse community. Built on a solid foundation the chamber is dedicated to strengthening the success of its members.

cHaMBER PRogRaMs anD sERvicEsthe programs and services provided by the chamber of commerce are designed to meet the needs of the chamber membership and the Milton community;

• Networking events – make contacts and generate leads

• Business Seminars – tools to help you do business better

• Member advertising Opportunities – targeted marketing to business, community & visitors

• Programs & events - keep members informed & connected

• Government affairs – representing key business issues

BoaRD oF DiREctoRschamber volunteers and staff are guided in their day-to day activities by the chamber’s statement of Mission and Goals. Our Board of directors and executive committee are charged with overall responsibility for the chamber’s strategic direction and policy.Milton chamber Goals

• to provide programs, services and activities which are of value to chamber members and the Milton community

• to provide a positive community image for business and promote a business-friendly environment

• to support business issues through involvement with local and regional governments, the business community and the public

• to continue current, and initiate additional, programs that are mutually beneficial to the business community

• to strengthen the organization through increasing its membership and resource base

to learn more about the Milton chamber of commerce visit our website at www.miltonchamber.ca


Join a Milton chamber committeethe Milton chamber of commerce

populates a number of committees that do a variety of tasks, from awards nominations to forming the policies of the chamber and liaising with levels of government on behalf of the chamber’s members. a member of the Board of directors of the chamber traditionally chairs each committee and the committee membership is made up of volunteers from member businesses. the committees of the chamber are listed below, along with a description of the work each does. if you are interested in being involved with one or more of these committees or require further information on a committee, please do not hesitate to contact the Chamber office at 905-878-0581 or email [email protected].

BoaRD oF DiREctoRsthe Board of directors is elected

from the membership to represent the interests of the business community across all sectors. the Board is the policy development arm of the chamber and is responsible for creating the vision of the organization.

BusinEss aFtER HouRsthe Business after Hours committee is

responsible for monthly networking events, held on the fourth tuesday of every month (except for June and december) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. these events are hosted by members and provide the opportunity

to gather and network with fellow business colleagues in an informal setting.

EscaRPMEnt countRy™ touRisMthis committee is a marketing alliance

made up of escarpment country™ members who rely on tourists and visitors to make their businesses prosper. this partnership allows individual businesses and associations to join forces to intensify their marketing power and increase visitor traffic. Please visit the Escarpment country™ website for more information.

MiLton FaRMERs’ MaRKEtthis committee is responsible for

bringing together more than 40 vendors from across southern Ontario for the farmers’ Market, a popular attraction for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. the Milton farmers’ Market runs from May through October, every Saturday morning in downtown Milton.

goLF touRnaMEntthe Golf tournament committee

meets during the months of april, May and June in preparation for the annual chamber Golf tournament held each June. the committee’s responsibilities include acquiring hole sponsors, golfers and prizes. the tournament is a major fundraiser for the organization and is enjoyed by more than 250 golfers.

govERnMEnt RELationsthis committee ensures that the

interests of local businesses are in the forefront of municipal government decision-making, which can directly impact business and the community. this committee has addressed issues such as growth, development charges, hydro security deposits and infrastructure development. association with the canadian and Ontario chambers of commerce facilitates the exchange of information and opinions at the provincial and federal government levels. this committee consists of members from all business sectors with a vested interest in the betterment of the community.

MaRKEting anD coMMunicationsthe Marketing and communications

committee is responsible for communication within the membership, the business community at large and the residential community. communications tools include:• Business directory• the chamber Business to Business

Newsletter (published 6 times per year)• Milton chamber of commerce and

escarpment country™ tourism websites

• Monthly centrespread in the canadian champion

• annual Visitor’s Guide

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MiLton young PRoFEssionaLsthe Milton Young Professionals (MYP)

committee formed in 2012 and it is geared to young entrepreneurs, professionals and senior college and university students. it is designed to raise the profile of young professionals and plug them into local business networks. Please join us if you are under the age of 45, running a business or looking for organizational and personal development. take advantage of this opportunity to meet other young business leaders from the Milton community to share ideas, get to know each other, help each other out and have some fun.

MEEtings anD sEMinaRsthis committee is responsible for organizing

and orchestrating many of our special events under the chamber umbrella. Partnering with local banquet halls, events are often politically focused including breakfast meetings with the Mayor, our Member of Provincial Parliament and various guest speakers such as our Minister

of finance. Nonpolitically focused events include monthly springboard seminars and Small Business Week.

MEMBERsHiP sERvicEsthe Membership Services committee,

made up of the committee chairs, acts as a liaison between the chamber committees and the Board of directors.

scHoLaRsHiP sELEctionthis committee, formed in 2007, was

developed to discuss the future of the chamber Scholarship fund. Historically, monies raised from the Scholarship café were used to offer scholarships to local schools in the community. With the introduction

of the Sports celebrity dinner & auction, raising $10,000 at the inaugural event in 2002, a committee was formed to ensure the continuation, development and again, “smart

growth” of the fund. the committee consists of volunteers, many of whom come from the financial sector, who meet to discuss the possibility of the development of a development fund. a secondary responsibility of this committee is to decide the structure of the chamber Scholarship fund. in the past, we have offered scholarships to the schools and the schools have chosen the recipients with very little involvement by the chamber.

sPEciaL EvEntsthis committee is responsible for

organizing the chamber’s major events:• annual community awards Gala• annual General Meeting

sPoRts cELEBRity DinnER & auctionthis committee is responsible for

planning the fundraising event including selection of celebrities, organization of the events, sponsorship and ticket sales. the proceeds from this event help fund the chamber Scholarship fund.


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the Milton chamber of commerce hosted its annual Golf tournament, pre-sented by cogeco cable canada inc., the third week in June. this year we cel-ebrated our 25th year and which once again took place at the beautiful Granite ridge Golf club. Let’s face it--the chamber Golf tournament is a genuine excuse to get out of the office to share quality networking time with business associates, clients, fel-low workers and friends. if you are a really good golfer, you can go for the trophy. if you are just an occasional Sunday golfer, you can vie for the duffers’ trophy. there’s a place—and a prize—for everyone!

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the Golf tournament committee meets during the months of april, May and June in preparation for the Golf tournament. the committee’s responsibilities include acquiring hole sponsors, golfers and prizes. the tournament is a major fundraiser for the organization and is enjoyed by more than 250 golfers.


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a special thanks to committee chair richard Bolton, centricity 360 and committee members david O’connell, BaNG! creative communications and John challinor, electric Mango film company Ltd. for their guidance throughout the process.

the new chamber website will be accessed through www.miltonchamber.ca. the chamber website will have a fresh look and feel, easier navigation, refreshed content, and constant updates will present a cleaner, less cluttered resource for chamber members and visitors. the site will include an online registration process for all events hosted by the chamber, a calendar of events section, and a member’s only section.

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