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2024/02/05 - Skills Development Fund Training
The Aurora Chamber recently held a graduation ceremony celebrating the 75 members of our business community who completed the Certificate of Business Acumen program through the Aurora Chamber of Commerce and Schulich School of Business. The program allowed business leaders to learn new skills that will bring value to their companies.
2022/04/14 Aurora Chamber excited for next weekend’s home show
After losing two years due to the global pandemic, the Aurora Home & Living Show will return to the Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex next weekend.
Set to take place at the SARC on Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., it will offer an array of vendors and activities for the whole family – and everything is free thanks to Community Admission Sponsor Kempenfelt Windows & Doors.
2022/03/31/ Aurora Chamber Mayor’s Luncheon Q&A Session with Mayor Mrakas
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2022/03/31/ Mayor Mrakas’ State of the Town Address at the Aurora Chamber Mayor’s Luncheon
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2022/02/17/ Business Matters Column, by Sandra Ferri, President & CEO, Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Read our Feburary 2022 Business Matters Column, published in the Auroran.
2022/02/03/ Business Matters Column, by Sandra Ferri, President & CEO, Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Read our first Business Matters Column, published in The Auroran
2022/01/31/ Aurora Chamber of Commerce-offers program to york region employees coping with anxiety during pandemic
It’s no secret the pandemic has taken a toll on virtually everyone’s mental health.
Now, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce is offering a program to York Region business owners looking to boost their employees’ mental and physical resiliency.
2022/01/16 / 100 York Region entrepreneurs can take free online course from Aurora Chamber, Schulich School of Business
Entrepreneurs from across York Region have a chance to access a free program to help their businesses thrive after the pandemic, thanks to an innovative program from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
2022/01/13 / Chamber invests in getting people back to thriving at work
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to be partnering with a local company, Flow Marketing, who, along with the CMHA and Running Room have developed an evidence-based program called "Shift Your Mind", to support the mental and physical health of employees.
2021/11/07/ Accelerate Business Recovery Hub expands across York Region
As we began looking to what a future post-COVID would look like, the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with York University, launched the Accelerate Business Recovery Virtual Hub to help local businesses adapt to a rapidly changing landscape and prepare for any number of new normals.
2021/11/15/ Need for workers bigger issue than minimum wage increase: Newmarket-Aurora MPP
The Ontario government has introduced legislation that would increase the province’s minimum wage from $14.35 to $15 effective Jan. 1.
It was an about-face from the current government, which cancelled a similar move by the previous government when they came to power in 2018, but while the move was welcomed by employees, the decision caught some employers by surprise, according to the Aurora Chamber of Commerce.
2021/05/14 Aurora Chamber of Commerce re-brands, launches new site
The global pandemic has changed the face of business, and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce has given itself a facelift of its own.
The Chamber unveiled a brand-new logo and website on Thursday, each designed to reflect a “fresh and user-friendly design.”