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    <title><![CDATA[OCC Task Force - Red Tape]]></title>
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                                    <p style="line-height: 150%">Greetings from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce,<br />

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                                    The OCC is seeking your help understanding how businesses feel about red tape in the province. The government has committed to decreasing the red tape burden on business, but requires clear input from the business community in order to translate this commitment into noticeable changes. Right now the majority of businesses across the province continue to be negatively impacted by obstructive government regulations.<br />

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                                    Some of the corporations and local chambers from our network have formed a task force to discuss the unresolved issues with red tape in the province. With this information the OCC will be preparing a policy report with suggestions to the government on how to better adapt regulations to the needs of business. The task force has come up with six guiding principles that bring attention to both the flaws with the existing system and how that system can be improved. These principles will provide the framework for the policy report.<br />

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                                    Through this e-mail we are opening up the discussion to you and your members in order to ensure that all businesses, small and large, Northern and Southern, have an opportunity to make their views heard. The attached form contains a breakdown of the six guiding principles that will be included in the report, and provides a space at the end of each section for businesses to add their own comments. At the end of the form, businesses are free to add anything that they feel is missing, and share their own stories about red tape, which will be featured in the report.<br />

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                                    Each response we receive will be factored into our report, and will allow us to provide guidance to the government on how it can make regulations work for the business community. <strong>The deadline for responses is Friday September 3rd 5:00pm. </strong><br />

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                                    Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise on this issue. We will be sure to provide you with a copy of the final report, and keep you updated about our progress.<br />

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                                    <a href="http://occ.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=248bfce10981889ced9bf1d11&amp;id=e803fae2f5&amp;e=f9f3201b77">Form - Red Tape Principles </a><br />

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                                    <em>If you are interested in learning more about the current status of this issue, please see the OCC's submission <a href="http://occ.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=248bfce10981889ced9bf1d11&amp;id=2a1e73a759&amp;e=f9f3201b77">here</a>.</em><br />

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                                    <p>Ontario Chamber of Commerce<br />

                                    180 Dundas Street West, Suite 505<br />

                                    Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8 <br />

                                    <em>Copyright (C) 2010 Ontario Chamber of Commerce All rights reserved.</em></p><br />

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    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:50:53 GMT</pubDate>
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                                    <p style="line-height: 150%">Greetings from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce,<br />

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                                    The OCC is seeking your help understanding how businesses feel about red tape in the province. The government has committed to decreasing the red tape burden on business, but requires clear input from the business community in order to translate this commitment into noticeable changes. Right now the majority of businesses across the province continue to be negatively impacted by obstructive government regulations.<br />

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                                    Some of the corporations and local chambers from our network have formed a task force to discuss the unresolved issues with red tape in the province. With this information the OCC will be preparing a policy report with suggestions to the government on how to better adapt regulations to the needs of business. The task force has come up with six guiding principles that bring attention to both the flaws with the existing system and how that system can be improved. These principles will provide the framework for the policy report.<br />

                                    <br />

                                    Through this e-mail we are opening up the discussion to you and your members in order to ensure that all businesses, small and large, Northern and Southern, have an opportunity to make their views heard. The attached form contains a breakdown of the six guiding principles that will be included in the report, and provides a space at the end of each section for businesses to add their own comments. At the end of the form, businesses are free to add anything that they feel is missing, and share their own stories about red tape, which will be featured in the report.<br />

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                                    Each response we receive will be factored into our report, and will allow us to provide guidance to the government on how it can make regulations work for the business community. <strong>The deadline for responses is Friday September 3rd 5:00pm. </strong><br />

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                                    Thank you for taking the time to share your expertise on this issue. We will be sure to provide you with a copy of the final report, and keep you updated about our progress.<br />

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                                    <a href="http://occ.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=248bfce10981889ced9bf1d11&amp;id=e803fae2f5&amp;e=f9f3201b77">Form - Red Tape Principles </a><br />

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    <title><![CDATA[Hallelujah Open House]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:56:41 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Heart &amp; Stroke Walk for Heart]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:10:37 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Passport to Wellness]]></title>
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<b>Isabelle St-Jean to be keynote speaker for Passport to Wellness </b><br />

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<b>Saturday, September 18th   7:00pm at the Aurora Cultural Centre<br />

</b>Professional speaker, author and coaching consultant Isabelle St-Jean brings over twenty years of communication, self-leadership and personal effectiveness experience to her audiences, readers and clients. Known as an eloquent communicator, Isabelle speaks and writes to inform, inspire, generate transformative insights and touch the human heart. Her focus includes process-oriented solutions and tangible tools to meet work-related challenges and personal life matters. <br />

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Originally from Montreal, Isabelle has a Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology and graduate studies in Authentic Leadership graduate program at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Moreover, Isabelle is a Certified Practionner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a Professional Solution Focused Coach and Certified Retirement Lifestyle Consultant. She has spoken regularly on Radio-Canada (2000-2002) on the art of communicating truthfully and respectfully in interpersonal relations.<br />

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Isabelle is the originator and co-author of the award-winning anthology entitled: Einstein's Business: Engaging Soul, Imagination and Excellence in the Workplace. Her own book, Living Forward, Giving Back: A Practical Guide to Fulfillment in Midlife and Beyond was published in November 2008. As a contributing editor, of the exciting anthology to be published in the spring of 2009 Audacious Aging: Eldership as a Revolutionary Endeavor, Isabelle also speaks about ways to remain vibrantly alive and joyfully engaged as the years go by.<br />

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    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:25:41 GMT</pubDate>
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<b>Isabelle St-Jean to be keynote speaker for Passport to Wellness </b><br />

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<b>Saturday, September 18th   7:00pm at the Aurora Cultural Centre<br />

</b>Professional speaker, author and coaching consultant Isabelle St-Jean brings over twenty years of communication, self-leadership and personal effectiveness experience to her audiences, readers and clients. Known as an eloquent communicator, Isabelle speaks and writes to inform, inspire, generate transformative insights and touch the human heart. Her focus includes process-oriented solutions and tangible tools to meet work-related challenges and personal life matters. <br />

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Originally from Montreal, Isabelle has a Bachelor in Social Work and Psychology and graduate studies in Authentic Leadership graduate program at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Moreover, Isabelle is a Certified Practionner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, a Professional Solution Focused Coach and Certified Retirement Lifestyle Consultant. She has spoken regularly on Radio-Canada (2000-2002) on the art of communicating truthfully and respectfully in interpersonal relations.<br />

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Isabelle is the originator and co-author of the award-winning anthology entitled: Einstein's Business: Engaging Soul, Imagination and Excellence in the Workplace. Her own book, Living Forward, Giving Back: A Practical Guide to Fulfillment in Midlife and Beyond was published in November 2008. As a contributing editor, of the exciting anthology to be published in the spring of 2009 Audacious Aging: Eldership as a Revolutionary Endeavor, Isabelle also speaks about ways to remain vibrantly alive and joyfully engaged as the years go by.<br />

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    <description><![CDATA[<p>ST. JOHN BLACK &amp; WHITE GALA BALL<br />

Date: October 22, 2010, Friday<br />

Location: Le Parc Dining and Banquet Hall<br />

                 20 North Rivermede Road, Vaughan, ON<br />

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<a href="http://www.sja.ca/Ontario/Events/Pages/YorkRegion-Events.aspx">Event Details </a><br />

<a href="http://www.sja.ca/Ontario/PDF%20Documents/York-Region/2010_Sponsorship_Form.pdf">Order Tickets</a></p>]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.aurorachamber.on.ca/2010/07/28/st-john-black--white-gala-ball]]></link>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:35:21 GMT</pubDate>
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    <ecc_detail:content><![CDATA[<p>ST. JOHN BLACK &amp; WHITE GALA BALL<br />

Date: October 22, 2010, Friday<br />

Location: Le Parc Dining and Banquet Hall<br />

                 20 North Rivermede Road, Vaughan, ON<br />

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<a href="http://www.sja.ca/Ontario/Events/Pages/YorkRegion-Events.aspx">Event Details </a><br />

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    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:30:45 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Fall 2010 Events]]></title>
    <description><![CDATA[The Aurora Chamber committees are busy planning your up-coming fall events.<br />

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Our Calendar of Events for September to December, 2010, will be included with the September newsletter and posted on the Chamber website.<br />

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Starting in September, the Chamber will be holding a regular networking breakfast meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Sponsorship of these meetings is available for only $200. Please call the Chamber office for details. Members who are interested in hosting a Business After Five networking event are also asked to contact the Chamber office.<br />

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Pre-registration is mandatory for all Chamber functions and can be done easily on-line at <a href="http://memberservices.membee.com/onaurcoc/irmevents.aspx">http://memberservices.membee.com/onaurcoc/irmevents.aspx</a>. Please provided payment at the time of registration, if applicable, as this year we will be charging for an additional $5 administration fee if you pay at the door. If, for some reason, you are unable to pay online please contact the Chamber office.<br />

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For catering and venue size purposes, we require accurate attendance numbers a week in advance of the event. The Chamber has a policy of billing for ...no-showso unless we are given a minimum of two days notice of any cancellations. <br />

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All event charges are subject to HST.]]></description>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.aurorachamber.on.ca/2010/07/20/fall-2010-events]]></link>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:40:54 GMT</pubDate>
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    <ecc_detail:content><![CDATA[The Aurora Chamber committees are busy planning your up-coming fall events.<br />

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Our Calendar of Events for September to December, 2010, will be included with the September newsletter and posted on the Chamber website.<br />

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Starting in September, the Chamber will be holding a regular networking breakfast meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Sponsorship of these meetings is available for only $200. Please call the Chamber office for details. Members who are interested in hosting a Business After Five networking event are also asked to contact the Chamber office.<br />

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Pre-registration is mandatory for all Chamber functions and can be done easily on-line at <a href="http://memberservices.membee.com/onaurcoc/irmevents.aspx">http://memberservices.membee.com/onaurcoc/irmevents.aspx</a>. Please provided payment at the time of registration, if applicable, as this year we will be charging for an additional $5 administration fee if you pay at the door. If, for some reason, you are unable to pay online please contact the Chamber office.<br />

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For catering and venue size purposes, we require accurate attendance numbers a week in advance of the event. The Chamber has a policy of billing for ...no-showso unless we are given a minimum of two days notice of any cancellations. <br />

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All event charges are subject to HST.]]></ecc_detail:content>
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    <title><![CDATA[Golf with Wendel]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:15:49 GMT</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Member and Special Announcements Summer 2010]]></title>
    <description><![CDATA[...Congratulations&quot; to the following Members of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce<br />

At the Town of Aurora Community Recognition Awards held June 2nd, the following presentations were made to Chamber members: 5 Year Volunteer Service Award: <b>Tom Beck</b>, <b>Geoffrey Dawe</b>, and <b>Ron Wallace</b>; 25 Year Volunteer Service Award: <b>Steve Hinder</b>; Outstanding Achievement for Non Profit Organization Award: <b>Big Brothers Big Sisters of York</b>; Community Organization of the Year: <b>Meridian Credit Union </b>and Heritage Education: <b>Ron Wallace</b>. <br />

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At the recent opening of the 2009 Businesses Who Care: Portraits of Giving exhibit at the Aurora Cultural Centre, Chamber members <b>Craig Evans</b>, Pheasant Run Golf Course, <b>Mary Georgopoulos</b>, Jonathan's Mediterranean...&amp; more, <b>Steve Hinder</b>, Magna International, <b>Vivian Risi</b>, Royal LePage Your Community Realty, and <b>Kathy van Nostrand</b>, van Nostrand &amp; Partners Professional Corp. were honoured for their many contributions to local charities and our community. Nominations for the 2011 Businesses Who Care: Portraits of Giving exhibit may be submitted to Karen Merk, Merk Photography Inc. at 416 420-3748, or by email at <a href="mailto:karenm@merkphotograpy.com">karenm@merkphotograpy.com</a>.<br />

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<b>Celebrating their anniversaries within the Aurora business community</b>:<br />

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Fischer Custom Cabinets 20th Anniversary<br />

Marsland Real Estate Inc. 20th Anniversary<br />

Persechini Fitness 35th Anniversary<br />

Soehner Displays &amp; Exhibits 15th Anniversary<br />

The Regency Group 25th Anniversary<br />

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Welcome New Members<br />

<b>1658375 Ontario Inc. <br />

</b>Krishnamurthi Perinkulam<br />

954 848-1466<br />

56 McNally Way, Aurora, ON L4G 7V3 <br />

Computers-Consultants, Training<b><br />

</b><br />

<b>ACN </b><br />

Debra Wilson<br />

905 727-9409<br />

336 Stone Road <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6Y6 <br />

Telecommunications<br />

<br />

<b>Albert Electrical Contracting</b> <br />

Jeff Albert<br />

416 807-6020<br />

153 Bonny Meadows Drive <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6N1 <br />

Electrical Contractors<br />

<br />

<b>Fox Canada/Aurora Action Sports </b><br />

Dennis James<br />

905 727-1937 x15<br />

140 Englehard Drive <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 3V2 <br />

Sportswear-Retail<br />

<br />

<b>Jean Louie Reflexology <br />

</b>Jean Louie<br />

647 298-6185<br />

P.O. Box 2368 <br />

Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A5 <br />

Reflexology<br />

<i>How much stress is held in your hands and feet? What does this mean for your body? Your health? Your bottom line? Jean comes to your home, office or venue.<br />

<br />

</i><b>Mortgagebrokers.com <br />

</b>Ekaterina Ottchenach<br />

647 838-5569<br />

20 Cosford Street <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 0J5 <br />

Mortgages<br />

<i>Shopping for mortgages can be time consuming and frustrating if you do it yourself. I study mortgage rate markets, have direct access to several different lenders and I can quickly short list the ones that best match my client's needs. <br />

</i><br />

<b>One Direction Apparel/Tees 4 Trees </b><br />

Aaron Burchart<br />

905 918-0918<br />

11 Barr Crescent <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 0C4 <br />

Clothing-Retail<br />

<br />

<b>The Waxing Strip </b><br />

Anna Deoplavignano<br />

905 713-6058<br />

6 Allenvale Drive <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6P3 <br />

Spa/Beauty Salons<br />

<i>The Waxing Strip offers professional waxing and esthetic services at affordable prices for everyone. Enjoy quality services in the privacy of a home spa. Service with professionalism guaranteed!</i>]]></description>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:32:05 GMT</pubDate>
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    <ecc_detail:title><![CDATA[Member and Special Announcements Summer 2010]]></ecc_detail:title>
    <ecc_detail:content><![CDATA[...Congratulations&quot; to the following Members of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce<br />

At the Town of Aurora Community Recognition Awards held June 2nd, the following presentations were made to Chamber members: 5 Year Volunteer Service Award: <b>Tom Beck</b>, <b>Geoffrey Dawe</b>, and <b>Ron Wallace</b>; 25 Year Volunteer Service Award: <b>Steve Hinder</b>; Outstanding Achievement for Non Profit Organization Award: <b>Big Brothers Big Sisters of York</b>; Community Organization of the Year: <b>Meridian Credit Union </b>and Heritage Education: <b>Ron Wallace</b>. <br />

<br />

At the recent opening of the 2009 Businesses Who Care: Portraits of Giving exhibit at the Aurora Cultural Centre, Chamber members <b>Craig Evans</b>, Pheasant Run Golf Course, <b>Mary Georgopoulos</b>, Jonathan's Mediterranean...&amp; more, <b>Steve Hinder</b>, Magna International, <b>Vivian Risi</b>, Royal LePage Your Community Realty, and <b>Kathy van Nostrand</b>, van Nostrand &amp; Partners Professional Corp. were honoured for their many contributions to local charities and our community. Nominations for the 2011 Businesses Who Care: Portraits of Giving exhibit may be submitted to Karen Merk, Merk Photography Inc. at 416 420-3748, or by email at <a href="mailto:karenm@merkphotograpy.com">karenm@merkphotograpy.com</a>.<br />

<br />

<b>Celebrating their anniversaries within the Aurora business community</b>:<br />

<br />

Fischer Custom Cabinets 20th Anniversary<br />

Marsland Real Estate Inc. 20th Anniversary<br />

Persechini Fitness 35th Anniversary<br />

Soehner Displays &amp; Exhibits 15th Anniversary<br />

The Regency Group 25th Anniversary<br />

<br />

Welcome New Members<br />

<b>1658375 Ontario Inc. <br />

</b>Krishnamurthi Perinkulam<br />

954 848-1466<br />

56 McNally Way, Aurora, ON L4G 7V3 <br />

Computers-Consultants, Training<b><br />

</b><br />

<b>ACN </b><br />

Debra Wilson<br />

905 727-9409<br />

336 Stone Road <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6Y6 <br />

Telecommunications<br />

<br />

<b>Albert Electrical Contracting</b> <br />

Jeff Albert<br />

416 807-6020<br />

153 Bonny Meadows Drive <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6N1 <br />

Electrical Contractors<br />

<br />

<b>Fox Canada/Aurora Action Sports </b><br />

Dennis James<br />

905 727-1937 x15<br />

140 Englehard Drive <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 3V2 <br />

Sportswear-Retail<br />

<br />

<b>Jean Louie Reflexology <br />

</b>Jean Louie<br />

647 298-6185<br />

P.O. Box 2368 <br />

Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A5 <br />

Reflexology<br />

<i>How much stress is held in your hands and feet? What does this mean for your body? Your health? Your bottom line? Jean comes to your home, office or venue.<br />

<br />

</i><b>Mortgagebrokers.com <br />

</b>Ekaterina Ottchenach<br />

647 838-5569<br />

20 Cosford Street <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 0J5 <br />

Mortgages<br />

<i>Shopping for mortgages can be time consuming and frustrating if you do it yourself. I study mortgage rate markets, have direct access to several different lenders and I can quickly short list the ones that best match my client's needs. <br />

</i><br />

<b>One Direction Apparel/Tees 4 Trees </b><br />

Aaron Burchart<br />

905 918-0918<br />

11 Barr Crescent <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 0C4 <br />

Clothing-Retail<br />

<br />

<b>The Waxing Strip </b><br />

Anna Deoplavignano<br />

905 713-6058<br />

6 Allenvale Drive <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6P3 <br />

Spa/Beauty Salons<br />

<i>The Waxing Strip offers professional waxing and esthetic services at affordable prices for everyone. Enjoy quality services in the privacy of a home spa. Service with professionalism guaranteed!</i>]]></ecc_detail:content>
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    <title><![CDATA[Member and Special Announcements June 2010]]></title>
    <description><![CDATA[...Congratulations&quot; to the following Members of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce<br />

State Farm Insurance, on being included in the top 50 greenest employers in Canada as a result of their in-house car-pool matching program.<br />

<br />

Steve Hinder, on being presented with the Outstanding Service Award by Community Living Newmarket-Aurora District for his volunteer efforts in the community.<br />

<br />

Celebrating their anniversaries within the Aurora business community:<br />

<br />

Bijoy's Restaurant 1st Anniversary<br />

Omar's Shoes 40th Anniversary<br />

<br />

Member Announcements<br />

Rental space is available at the Matrix Wellness Centre Auditorium/Meeting Hall/Studio. Please contact Nikki Bult, 905 726-8770 x 229, or by email at <a href="mailto:nikki@matrixwellnesscentre.com">nikki@matrixwellnesscentre.com</a>.<br />

<br />

Welcome New Members<br />

<b>A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections - Aurora </b><br />

Ritchie Bisnauth<br />

2 Cashel Court <br />

289 221-0032<br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6R8<br />

Home Inspections<br />

<i>We provide a complete range of home inspection services to ensure you can complete your home purchase with peace of mind and confidence. Our electronic reports with photos are easy to understand and thorough.<br />

</i><br />

<b>Character Community Foundation of York Region </b><br />

Karen Addison<br />

905 727-0022 x 4461<br />

17250 Yonge Street <br />

Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 <br />

Non-Profit/Charitable Organizations<br />

<i>The Foundation represents a group of committed leaders and volunteers from the community, government, education and business sectors who wish to promote the philosophy that when people and communities embrace living with character, we can change the world we live in for the better.</i><br />

<br />

<b>CMac Designs &amp; Publications </b><br />

Chris MacDonald<br />

289 221-3318<br />

39-220 Industrial Pkwy. S. <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 3V6 <br />

Graphic Design &amp; Print Management<br />

<i>Looking for exceptional graphic design and publishing in Aurora? A marketing firm to create a compelling advertisement, brochure, package design, or simply a firm to handle your print management? Whatever your marketing needs, C Mac Designs &amp; Publications' experts deliver. We're your affordable small business marketing department.</i><br />

<br />

<b>Dawson Manor Spa </b><br />

Cynthia McCathron<br />

905 967-0343 x223<br />

75 Dawson Manor Road <br />

Newmarket, ON L3X 2H5 <br />

Spa/Beauty Salons<br />

<a href="http://www.dawsonmanorspa.com/">www.dawsonmanorspa.com</a><br />

<i>The Dawson Manor Spa is a true, full service day spa featuring AVEDA products and services. Enjoy unsurpassed attention and relaxation in this converted historical home. A York Region favourite for 10 years in a row!</i><br />

<br />

<b>Go BIG &amp; Go HOME </b><br />

Sharon Wilson<br />

244 416 735-5716<br />

6-14845 Yonge Street, Suite <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6H8 <br />

Real Estate Development Consulting<br />

<i>Go BIG &amp; Go HOME believes every hard working person has the right to be a home owner!! We help tenants become home owners with programs to help them acquire a down payment. We also work with property owners who may be tired of vacancies, repairs, etc. Please call or email to complete a confidential no charge assessment.</i><br />

<br />

<b>Heart and Stroke Foundation</b><br />

York Region North Nancy Brouillard<br />

905 853-6355<br />

17665 Leslie Street, Unit 29 <br />

Newmarket, ON L3Y 3E3 <br />

Non-Profit/Charitable Organizations<br />

<i>The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a volunteer-based charity with a focus on research, health promotion and advocacy. Volunteers are always needed for various positions, from event day support to office administrative support.</i><br />

<br />

<b>iConsign </b><br />

Alyson Barron<br />

1344 Wellington Street West <br />

905 841-1999<br />

King City, ON L7B 1K5 <br />

Consignment Sales<br />

<i>iConsign is a boutique of fine furniture, antiques, home decor and art, all on consignment. Our mission: to inspire others to recycle, reuse, and redecorate ensuring items of the past become treasures of the future. If you are downsizing, moving, liquidating an estate, updating or just starting out, iConsign is a treasure to be discovered. </i><br />

<br />

<b>International Business Technology (Canada) Inc.</b> <br />

Leo Ralph<br />

416 801-9704<br />

10 Gladiator Road <br />

Markham, ON L3P 1J2 <br />

Employment &amp; Staffing Services<br />

<br />

<b>Sun Life Financial </b><br />

Rossy Bustamante<br />

905 294-4030 x 2386<br />

110 Copper Creek Blvd., Unit 402 <br />

Markham, ON L6B 0P9 <br />

Financial Services<br />

<i>Nobody plans to get sick. Be prepared. Create a financial recovery plan. I can help, call for a complimentary consultation. <br />

</i><br />

<b>Trademakers </b><br />

Paul Papousek<br />

905 713-3300<br />

81 Willis Drive <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 7M4 <br />

Bartering<br />

<i>Trademakers is a barter business that provides an environment for organizations to trade goods and services for mutual benefit. Additionally, we provide solutions to companies that may have distressed inventory challenges.</i><br />

<br />

<b>TW Installation </b><br />

Gilmerth Cobena<br />

171 Treegrove Circle <br />

905 713-6666<br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6M1 <br />

Office Furniture<br />

<br />

<b>T-Zone Health <br />

</b>Helen Loschiavo<br />

164 Conover Avenue <br />

416 732-9079<br />

Aurora, ON L4G 7V1 <br />

Fitness<br />

<i>Shake your way to good health. Whole Body Vibration is the latest innovation in health. Just minutes a day, with almost no effort at all can transform your health and fitness. Call today </i>]]></description>
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    <ecc_detail:title><![CDATA[Member and Special Announcements June 2010]]></ecc_detail:title>
    <ecc_detail:content><![CDATA[...Congratulations&quot; to the following Members of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce<br />

State Farm Insurance, on being included in the top 50 greenest employers in Canada as a result of their in-house car-pool matching program.<br />

<br />

Steve Hinder, on being presented with the Outstanding Service Award by Community Living Newmarket-Aurora District for his volunteer efforts in the community.<br />

<br />

Celebrating their anniversaries within the Aurora business community:<br />

<br />

Bijoy's Restaurant 1st Anniversary<br />

Omar's Shoes 40th Anniversary<br />

<br />

Member Announcements<br />

Rental space is available at the Matrix Wellness Centre Auditorium/Meeting Hall/Studio. Please contact Nikki Bult, 905 726-8770 x 229, or by email at <a href="mailto:nikki@matrixwellnesscentre.com">nikki@matrixwellnesscentre.com</a>.<br />

<br />

Welcome New Members<br />

<b>A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections - Aurora </b><br />

Ritchie Bisnauth<br />

2 Cashel Court <br />

289 221-0032<br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6R8<br />

Home Inspections<br />

<i>We provide a complete range of home inspection services to ensure you can complete your home purchase with peace of mind and confidence. Our electronic reports with photos are easy to understand and thorough.<br />

</i><br />

<b>Character Community Foundation of York Region </b><br />

Karen Addison<br />

905 727-0022 x 4461<br />

17250 Yonge Street <br />

Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 <br />

Non-Profit/Charitable Organizations<br />

<i>The Foundation represents a group of committed leaders and volunteers from the community, government, education and business sectors who wish to promote the philosophy that when people and communities embrace living with character, we can change the world we live in for the better.</i><br />

<br />

<b>CMac Designs &amp; Publications </b><br />

Chris MacDonald<br />

289 221-3318<br />

39-220 Industrial Pkwy. S. <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 3V6 <br />

Graphic Design &amp; Print Management<br />

<i>Looking for exceptional graphic design and publishing in Aurora? A marketing firm to create a compelling advertisement, brochure, package design, or simply a firm to handle your print management? Whatever your marketing needs, C Mac Designs &amp; Publications' experts deliver. We're your affordable small business marketing department.</i><br />

<br />

<b>Dawson Manor Spa </b><br />

Cynthia McCathron<br />

905 967-0343 x223<br />

75 Dawson Manor Road <br />

Newmarket, ON L3X 2H5 <br />

Spa/Beauty Salons<br />

<a href="http://www.dawsonmanorspa.com/">www.dawsonmanorspa.com</a><br />

<i>The Dawson Manor Spa is a true, full service day spa featuring AVEDA products and services. Enjoy unsurpassed attention and relaxation in this converted historical home. A York Region favourite for 10 years in a row!</i><br />

<br />

<b>Go BIG &amp; Go HOME </b><br />

Sharon Wilson<br />

244 416 735-5716<br />

6-14845 Yonge Street, Suite <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6H8 <br />

Real Estate Development Consulting<br />

<i>Go BIG &amp; Go HOME believes every hard working person has the right to be a home owner!! We help tenants become home owners with programs to help them acquire a down payment. We also work with property owners who may be tired of vacancies, repairs, etc. Please call or email to complete a confidential no charge assessment.</i><br />

<br />

<b>Heart and Stroke Foundation</b><br />

York Region North Nancy Brouillard<br />

905 853-6355<br />

17665 Leslie Street, Unit 29 <br />

Newmarket, ON L3Y 3E3 <br />

Non-Profit/Charitable Organizations<br />

<i>The Heart and Stroke Foundation is a volunteer-based charity with a focus on research, health promotion and advocacy. Volunteers are always needed for various positions, from event day support to office administrative support.</i><br />

<br />

<b>iConsign </b><br />

Alyson Barron<br />

1344 Wellington Street West <br />

905 841-1999<br />

King City, ON L7B 1K5 <br />

Consignment Sales<br />

<i>iConsign is a boutique of fine furniture, antiques, home decor and art, all on consignment. Our mission: to inspire others to recycle, reuse, and redecorate ensuring items of the past become treasures of the future. If you are downsizing, moving, liquidating an estate, updating or just starting out, iConsign is a treasure to be discovered. </i><br />

<br />

<b>International Business Technology (Canada) Inc.</b> <br />

Leo Ralph<br />

416 801-9704<br />

10 Gladiator Road <br />

Markham, ON L3P 1J2 <br />

Employment &amp; Staffing Services<br />

<br />

<b>Sun Life Financial </b><br />

Rossy Bustamante<br />

905 294-4030 x 2386<br />

110 Copper Creek Blvd., Unit 402 <br />

Markham, ON L6B 0P9 <br />

Financial Services<br />

<i>Nobody plans to get sick. Be prepared. Create a financial recovery plan. I can help, call for a complimentary consultation. <br />

</i><br />

<b>Trademakers </b><br />

Paul Papousek<br />

905 713-3300<br />

81 Willis Drive <br />

Aurora, ON L4G 7M4 <br />

Bartering<br />

<i>Trademakers is a barter business that provides an environment for organizations to trade goods and services for mutual benefit. Additionally, we provide solutions to companies that may have distressed inventory challenges.</i><br />

<br />

<b>TW Installation </b><br />

Gilmerth Cobena<br />

171 Treegrove Circle <br />

905 713-6666<br />

Aurora, ON L4G 6M1 <br />

Office Furniture<br />

<br />

<b>T-Zone Health <br />

</b>Helen Loschiavo<br />

164 Conover Avenue <br />

416 732-9079<br />

Aurora, ON L4G 7V1 <br />

Fitness<br />

<i>Shake your way to good health. Whole Body Vibration is the latest innovation in health. Just minutes a day, with almost no effort at all can transform your health and fitness. Call today </i>]]></ecc_detail:content>
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