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Metrolinx Lays Out "The Big Move” For Durham Region

With 2.6 million people expected to move to the GTA over the next two decades, a massive increase in transportation infrastructure is going to be needed to avoid gridlock.

On Monday, March 5th the Durham Economic Prosperity Committee of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, in co-operation with the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA), hosted an International Leaders Breakfast with Bruce McCuaig, President and CEO of Metrolinx as the keynote speaker.

Canadian Chamber Report
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomes the announcement by the Government of a Canada-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). “Canada and Japan have largely complementary economies. Greater effective market access through an Economic Partnership Agreement could yield economic gains for both countries,” said Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He added: “This visit and this announcement highlight the strong relations between our two countries. They demonstrate Canada’s re-engagement in Asia, and that is great news for the Canadian business community.”

Ontario Chamber Report
The Ontario government announced on March 2, 2012 that the province will develop its first-ever immigration strategy to help build a stronger economy.

A new expert roundtable, led by Julia Deans and including Allan O’Dette, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), will help develop the strategy and examine ways that immigration can best support Ontario’s economic development and help new Ontarians find jobs.

New horticulture students will gain valuable hands-on experience in Parkwood’s historic gardens and greenhouses. Durham College and Parkwood National Historic Site (Parkwood) announced an innovative partnership that will see them work together to develop and deliver educational curricula for the college’s new two-year Horticulture Technician diploma program, which is offered through the School of Science & Engineering Technology and launching in September 2012.

Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPG) has taken another step toward the refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. OPG has awarded a two-phase contract to plan for and then replace major components of the four reactors at Darlington. The contract for more than $600 million to a joint venture of SNC-Lavalin Nuclear Inc. and Aecon Construction Group Inc. is one of several that will be awarded for the refurbishment of the facility.

Volunteer Of The Year!

Past Chamber President, Cris Douglas presented the 2011 Volunteer of the Year Award at the Mayor’s Annual Address & Board of Director’s Swearing In Ceremony on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at the Tosca Banquet Hall & Conference Centre. Congratulations to Sean McNamara of Petley-Hare Insurance Brokers who was chosen by the Chamber Staff for his tireless efforts and dedication to the Chamber over the past year on various committees and at various events. Sean was someone the staff could count on to help out whenever needed! Pictured in the presentation are Past Chamber President Cris Douglas of CRCS Disaster Kleenup and Sean McNamara of Petley-Hare Insurance Brokers. Congratulations Sean!!

New Chamber President Sworn In

The 2012 Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce President, Geoff Michie, was sworn-in to his position by Mayor John Henry at the recent Mayor’s Luncheon on February 24 at Tosca Banquet Hall & Conference Centre. Pictured in the swearing in are Mayor John Henry and 2012 President Geoff Michie of Michie Wealth Management Group, RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

Oshawa Is Open For Business - Mayor Addresses Business Community

Oshawa Mayor John Henry kept a firm focus on positive developments in the past year in his annual address to the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. The event, hosted by BMO Bank of Montreal for the 20th consecutive year, was held February 24 at the Tosca Banquet Hall. After one full year in office Mayor Henry remains “Oshawa Proud” summarizing his past year as “365 fantastic days”.

In the midst of the City budget process, he told business owners that council would bring in the lowest tax increase in Durham and said the budget's message is “Oshawa is open for business.”

Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce (GOCC) announced their recent achievement of renewal of Chamber of Commerce Accreditation with Distinction through the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC) and on Friday, February 24, the GOCC President, Geoff Michie, accepted the Accreditation of Distinction plaque from Ontario Chamber of Commerce President, Allan Odette before more than 200 business leaders at the recent Mayor’s Luncheon at Tosca Banquet Hall & Conference Centre. “On behalf of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, congratulations on your achievement; you continue to demonstrate to your community and to other Chambers of Commerce in Canada that you operate your Chamber in a strategic and professional way and that your operations reflect standards of business excellence,” said Allan Odette, President, Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

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