Chamber Forum 2010 Edition 26

   1.) Visit the Alliston & District Chamber of Commerce website at www.adcc.ca to see all the chamber events for 2011 on the calendar.  If you have any community events you would like added just email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2.) The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has announced a new travel partnership with Indus Travels for a trip to India in April 2011.  The trip is 9 days.  For more information or to see the Tour Itinerary please see the attached flyer and registration form.

3.) Centre Holidays Puerto Plata   Allegro Puerto Plata 4*   7 Days, All Inclusive Departs Jan 8, 2011 Toronto Departures  $29700 (taxes $331.00) from Nolitours.  For more information call Ron Fischer TICO Certified Travel Consultant 243-2155 Leanne Blvd. Mississauga ON L5K 2K8 www.travelgateway.ca Direct: 705-796-5611 TICO# 50018114 Hot Deals, Cool Prices

4.) FOCUS Community Development Corporation invites Employers to attend their next Free Employer Workshop-Employment Law.  We are very fortunate to have Adrian Miedema presenting; he grew up in the area and is familiar with our community. Adrian is a partner in the Toronto Employment Law group of the national law firm, Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP. He advises and represents employers in employment, human rights and health and safety matters. He appears before employment tribunals and all levels of the Ontario courts on behalf of employers. He also advises employers on strategic considerations in employment policy and contracts, as well as on employment issues in corporate transactions.

Date: Tuesday January 11, 2011   

 Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm- Presentation     12:00pm-12:30pm- Lunch

Location: The Gibson Centre located at 63 Tupper Street West, Alliston

 If you are interested in attending please fax the attached registration form to 705-435-0931 or email to Lisa Griffin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by January 4^th, 2011.

5.) Matthews House Hospice is looking for volunteers to continue their programming.  30 Hour Client Training Course - Matthews House Hospice will be holding a 30-hour volunteer client support training program this winter.  On 5 consecutive Tuesdays from February 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1, 2011, from 9:30am to 3:30pm.  This very informative course will equip volunteers to provide emotional, practical and social support to in-home clients and their loved ones.  Please contact Anne at 705-435-7218, ext. 26 to reserve your seat and for additional information.  Matthews House volunteers provide non-medical support.  Companionship, listening, comfort, transportation, and caregiver relief, just to name a few, are all part of volunteer program.  Please join us, and make a difference.

6.) You have been invited to submit your work to be juried in The Emerging Artists Show for 2011!  The EMERGING ARTISTS is a juried show of two and three dimensional art sponsored by the South Simcoe Arts Council and the Millpond Art Group in Alliston.  Receiving artwork at the Millpond Café (upper level) located at 106 Victoria St. W. in Alliston on Saturday January 15, 2011,  10 am – 12pm. 705-435-2378.  We hope that you will share this opportunity with any artists you think may be interested as well.  Event information and application forms are also available on our website at www.southsimcoeartscouncil.com 

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