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Construction Set To Begin On $272 Million Durham York Energy Centre

Construction of a $272-million state-of-the-art energy-from-waste incineration facility is expected to get underway shortly following the recent ground breaking for the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) in the Clarington Energy Park in Clarington. Present at the ground breaking ceremony, from left to right, are Anthony Orlando, Covanta Energy Corporation President and COO; Bill Fisch, Regional Chair and CEO, The Regional Municipality of York; Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and CEO, The Regional Municipality of Durham; Regional Councillor Nester Pidwerbecki, Chair of Works Committee, The Regional Municipality of Durham and Garry Cubitt, CAO, The Regional Municipality of Durham.

Lakeridge Health Celebrates The Grand Opening Of An Opportunity To LHEARN

New education and research centre to train the best and brightest in healthcare. Access to highly-trained medical professionals, shorter hospital wait times, and excellent care for your loved ones are just a few of the benefits Lakeridge Health’s new LHEARN (Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network) Centre offer. On hand to celebrate the grand opening of the Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network (LHEARN) Centre, from left to right, are Lakeridge Health President Kevin Empey; Queen’s University Dean of Health Sciences Richard Reznick; Roger Anderson, Regional Chair and CEO, The Regional Municipality of Durham; Oshawa MP Colin Carrie; Stephanie Ball, Chair, The Oshawa Hospital Foundation's Board of Directors and Oshawa’s Mayor John Henry.

Joint Review Panel Releases Recommendation On OPG’s Darlington New Nuclear Project

OPG has received the Joint Review Panel’s report on the Darlington New Nuclear Project Environmental Assessment and Licence to Prepare Site application. OPG is pleased the Panel has arrived at the same conclusion as OPG, that the project is not expected to result in any significant adverse environmental effects, given mitigation.
Read more... [Joint Review Panel Releases Recommendation On OPG’s Darlington New Nuclear Project]

Durham Business Groups to Host Live Election Debate

On Wednesday, September 28, 2011 in a continuing effort to keep the electorate informed, the Durham Region Association of REALTORS®, Durham Region Home Builders’ Association and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce have teamed up with Durham Radio Inc., owner of CKDO Radio to host a Provincial Election Debate for the Oshawa, Durham and Whitby/Oshawa ridings. The candidates from the three ridings will be invited to attend and state their platforms and debate the issues of concern to the business community.

GOCC 2012 Board Of Directors Elections

Close of Nominations – Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Director nominations may be filed at the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, 44 Richmond Street West, Oshawa, commencing from July 1, 2011 to November 1, 2011 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Directors will be elected for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2012 ending December 31, 2014. All active members or member representatives in good standing are eligible to hold elected office.

Chamber Partners With American Express

American Express has partnered with the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce (GOCC) to offer a Corporate Card and Expense Management Program to its members. As a Chamber member, American Express will work with your organization to build a best-in-class Corporate Card program to reduce expenses and optimize benefits and rewards. Let American Express Expense Management solutions help your company work smarter and turn everyday corporate expenses into maximum corporate savings.

16th Annual Business Excellence Awards

The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce (GOCC) presents the 16th Annual Business Excellence Awards to honour businesses that excel in all areas of business and display leadership within the business community. The event will be held at the Quality Hotel & Conference Centre in Oshawa on Thursday, September 15th, 2011. The Chamber is pleased to have Don Pitman, GOCC Past President 2007, as the emcee for the evening. For more information and to register, click here.

NBL Canada Officially Welcomes Oshawa To The Fold

At a press conference held August 8th at the General Motors Centre the National Basketball League of Canada announced that the City of Oshawa, has been formally accepted as the first expansion team to join the league in its inaugural season. Oshawa joins teams from London, Halifax, Saint John and Moncton (NB), Quebec City, and PEI in the NBL for the 2011-12 season. Cris Douglas, President of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pictured with Mark Taylor, one of the members of the owner group of the new Oshawa NBL team. Mark Taylor is a veteran Canadian Actor and you may recognize him from “Flashpoint”.

Savour The Season - A Culinary Experience You Don’t Want To Miss!

Promoting the “Savour the Season” event from September 9th through to September 18th, participating Chef Corrado Tomarchio, Executive Chef/Owner of Corrado’s Restaurant & Bar in Brooklin teamed up with Central Counties Tourism Board member Colleen Pingle of Pingles Farm to put together a sample basket of farm fresh produce that will be served at over twenty nine featured restaurants. Exclusive prix fixe menus will showcase mouth-watering dishes made from fresh-from-the-garden ingredients. Two of the participating restaurants are Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce members Fazio’s Restaurant and The Crooked Uncle Bar & Grill and the Chamber encourages you to make them one of your culinary stops. For a complete list of participating locations visit www.DurhamSavourtheSeason.ca.

Durham Region Hosts Tourism Summit And Creative Awards

Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Roger Anderson announced Durham Tourism’s inaugural Durham Tourism Summit and Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards (DACTA), to be held on November 25th, 2011. The day-long event will be held at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) Health and Wellness Centre at 2000 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. “The Durham Tourism Summit and Durham Art of Transition Creative Awards will engage our tourism industry while also inviting the public to get involved, and discover all Durham has to offer,” said Anderson. “This unique celebration of Durham Region’s creative economy will showcase our rich history, dynamic attractions, and innovative business community.”

The Federal Government Announced Grant Opportunity

Call for proposal - Deadline: September 23, 2011. The Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) supports community-based projects across Canada that improve accessibility, remove barriers, and enable Canadians with disabilities to participate in and contribute to their communities. The Government of Canada built on the success of this program for people with disabilities delivered from 2008 to 2010, by providing an additional $45 million over the next three years, starting in 2010.

MDC - UOIT Offers New Business Program

The Management Development Centre is launching a new program for Fall 2011 called “Small Business Management Certificate Program”. Morden Shapiro is a UOIT instructor who, throughout his career, has specialized in the area of small business management. As the program director for this new initiative he has developed a certificate program for established small businesses to assist in four key areas: Technology; Finance; Marketing and Human Resources. The seminar, “Five Common Traps For Small Businesses To Avoid” will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, click here for details.

COPA Responds to Pickering Lands Needs Assessment Study

Responding to Transport Canada’s release of its findings on the Pickering Lands Needs Assessment Study the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) announced on August 10, 2011 that it has secured the services of Malone Given Parsons Ltd. to review the findings and recommendations for retention of the Pickering Lands as a future airline airport site.
Read more... [COPA Responds to Pickering Lands Needs Assessment Study]

2010 Pickering Lands Needs Assessment Study Released

On July 11, 2011 Transport Canada released the findings of the 2010 Pickering Lands Needs Assessment Study. The study was conducted to broaden and update previous work on the role and capacity of airports in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area in meeting future needs for passenger, cargo and recreational traffic within a 25-year horizon.
Read more... [2010 Pickering Lands Needs Assessment Study Released]

In Memoriam - Chamber Mourns The Loss Of A Good Friend

Past President of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and respected community and businessman, Fred Diamond past away on July 24, 2011. Mr. Diamond was President of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce in 1985. Fred was a big part of the Chamber’s history in 1985 dealing with finding the Chamber a new home to hiring a new General Manager for the Chamber. President of the Chamber for 18 months, Mr. Diamond dealt with a number of issues pertaining to Oshawa in that time, including the first air service from Oshawa to Buffalo as well as sending a letter to the Region of Durham in support of the Darlington Nuclear plant.

Brunch with The Honourable Jim Flaherty, MP Minister of Finance September 12th.

The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a special event, Brunch with Canada's Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty, M.P. Whitby-Oshawa hosted by the Durham Region Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Ajax Convention Centre. This event is open to all GTA Chamber of Commerce, Board of Trade members and the general community.

In the midst of a turbulent global economy, Minister Flaherty will speak about Canada's solid economic performance, the challenges and potential dangers facing us and the steps that are being taken to protect and grow the economy for the future.

Registration & Brunch: 8:30 am and Keynote Address 10:00am
Ajax Convention Centre 550 Beck Cres, Ajax L1Z 1C9
$45.00+ HST Chamber Member Rate; $55.00 + HST Non Member Rate

The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is handling registrations for this event. Please identify yourself as a Member of the Greater Oshawa Chamber to receive member rates. Click here for more details and to register.

GM Invests $117 million in Oshawa Assembly Plant - All-new Cadillac XTS to start Production in 2012:

GM announced today (Thursday, August 4t, 2011) an investment of $117 million to prepare the Oshawa Assembly Plant to build the all-new Cadillac XTS, creating or retaining 400 jobs on the Flex Line.The Cadillac XTS takes a new, modern approach to the large luxury sedan, combining high-tech electronics and engaging driving dynamics in a car that is also elegant and spacious. First shown as the Cadillac XTS Platinum concept car last year, the final production model Cadillac XTS will be revealed in the coming months. Production is planned to start in the first half of 2012.

GM Net Income Increases 89 percent to $2.5 Billion

Net income of $1.54 per share; EBIT of $3.0 billion. General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced second quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $2.5 billion, or $1.54 per fully-diluted share, marking the company’s sixth consecutive profitable quarter. In the second quarter of 2010, GM’s net income attributable to common stockholders was $1.3 billion, or 85 cents per fully-diluted share.

Revenue increased $6.2 billion to $39.4 billion, compared with the second quarter of 2010. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) adjusted was $3.0 billion compared with $2.0 billion in the second quarter of 2010. There were no special items in either period.

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