NewsRecent News2018 Annual General MeetingMarch 2, 2018Our Annual General Dinner Meeting was held on Tuesday Feb. 27th at the Newcastle Community Hall. We had a very enjoyable evening with great entertainment, delicious food from Old Newcastle House, fun photos and networking. Over 80 were in attendance. We have added 26 new members since October to the Chamber roster. We initiated a...Read more...Newcastle Chamber Member AlertDecember 1, 2017To All Newcastle Chamber Members; In March of 2017, phone calls were being made to Newcastle Chamber Members from an individual claiming to be from, and represent, the Newcastle Chamber, working for First Data, and offering discounts for payment processing services. At that time, we discovered this individual did not in fact work for First...Read more...Member News – Sensational SeamsNovember 6, 2017We are changing our look, let’s change yours! Businesses experiencing growth means keeping up with the times. We’ve gone through many changes over the years, and it’s time to change again. Just like your home, styles get outdated and a fresh, new look gives us a renewed enthusiasm about our surroundings. We love to make...Read more...Member News: Understanding BioCremation & Newcastle Funeral Home RezoningOctober 19, 2017Update: Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 Notice of Decision Municipality of Clarington Take notice that on Monday, October 30, 2017, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approved the establishment of a crematorium within the existing building on the property located at 386 Mill Street South, Newcastle, Ontario. The method of cremation approved...Read more...Fair Workplaces Better Jobs ActJuly 25, 2017Download This PDF....Read more...Clarington Planning E-Update – June 22, 2017June 28, 2017Please find below the latest issue of the Clarington Planning E-Update. This following PDF is also available at http://www.clarington.net/en/town-hall/planning-eupdate-newsletter.asp...Read more...Nu-Life Hearing Centre and Clarington Denture’s Grand Opening EventMay 31, 2017The event took place on the beautiful grounds of Newcastle Town Hall’s Parkette on Saturday May 27th, 2017. Despite the morning rain, it turned out to be a glorious day and the overall response was overwhelming. It was very rewarding to host a free event that brought together the community of Newcastle as well as...Read more...Clarington Planning E-Update – May 11 2017May 12, 2017Please find below the latest issue of the Clarington Planning E-Update. This following PDF is also available at http://www.clarington.net/en/town-hall/planning-eupdate-newsletter.asp...Read more...Networking & Paint Night with the Chamber at Boston Pizza BowmanvilleApril 27, 2017JOIN US for Paint Night, Networking, Food and Fun on May 10th with the Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce! Location: Boston Pizza Bowmanville Have fun learning how to paint, all materials, appetizers and pop included for $45. Not painting? $12 for Networking, food and pop! Register with our coordinator at: jim@norwoodandassociates.com Seating is limited!...Read more...“A night among the stars” Volunteer Recognition EventApril 27, 2017The Municipality of Clarington thanked volunteer groups for their tireless contributions to the community during ‘A night among the stars’ volunteer recognition event held on Tuesday night in Newcastle. Among the night’s honorees, were 45 local community groups and their selected volunteers. The evening was a resounding success with some 275 people in attendance. Clarington...Read more...Clarington Planning E-Update – April 20′ 2017April 22, 2017Please find below the latest issue of the Clarington Planning E-Update. This following PDF is also available at http://www.clarington.net/en/town-hall/planning-eupdate-newsletter.asp...Read more...April 2017 Member UpdateApril 18, 2017This month we welcome the following new Members to the Newcastle Chamber: Visit them online and like them, follow and connect on Social Media. Planet Fitness Bowmanville – opening in early summer in the Loblaws Plaza. Newcastle Pentecostal Church Clarity Speech and Language Services Gold Reflections Fine Jewellery & Gifts Bowmanville Mall Professional Hearing Services...Read more...Tax Talk with Leslie Ray April 2017April 13, 2017Need some tax tips for personal and business? The Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce shares some professional advice for tax preparations, and how the rules have changed from 2015. Thank you to our Chamber Member, Leslie Ray, of Ray and Company Chartered Accountants. The video was produced on behalf of the Newcastle Chamber, and...Read more...Clarington Planning E-Update – March 30 2017March 30, 2017Please find below the latest issue of the Clarington Planning E-Update. This following PDF is also available at http://www.clarington.net/en/town-hall/planning-eupdate-newsletter.asp...Read more...Member News: March 2017March 15, 2017Spring really IS around the corner and we hope everyone is looking forward to a refreshing change from the long Ontario Winter. Here are your Member Updates for March 2017: Welcome to new members: Marie Michaels Law Mackie Media Media Man Graphics Memory Momentum Professional Hearing Services of Newcastle, RPM Laser Therapy Silver Streak Design and...Read more...Clarington Planning E-Update – March 09′ 2017March 9, 2017Please find below the latest issue of the Clarington Planning E-Update. This following PDF is also available at http://www.clarington.net/en/town-hall/planning-eupdate-newsletter.asp...Read more...Clarington Planning E-UpdateFebruary 16, 2017Please find below the latest issue of the Clarington Planning E-Update. This following PDF is also available at http://www.clarington.net/en/town-hall/planning-eupdate-newsletter.asp...Read more...LAST CALL for advertising in the Newcastle Chamber DirectoryFebruary 15, 2017We still have a few ad spaces left for our Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce Print Directory for 2017, but the deadline is upon us. Ads available as of February 15th: 1 – Full Page $ 350.00 3 – Half Page $ 275.00 2 – Quarter Page $ 200.00 If you’re needing a great...Read more...2017 NEWCASTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORYJanuary 2, 20172017 NEWCASTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Those of you that took advantage of this fantastic advertising opportunity in 2016 will be glad to hear it is going to be available again. Our goal is to be ready for distribution by March 2017. The Print Directory will be distributed to local businesses and residents in...Read more...Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce December NewsletterDecember 20, 2016Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce December Newsletter MEMBER NEWS Durham Accessibility Award Two of our members-The Old Newcastle House Taps & Grill, and Massey House Restaurant were nominated for the Durham Accessibility Award. Congratulations to Massey House, Gus & Karen Bastas for winning this year’s award for making their business wheelchair friendly and accessible...Read more...Newcastle Chamber Updates and Events Fall 2016November 19, 2016MEMBER NEWS FALL 2016 CHRISTMAS NETWORKING EVENT: Monday December 5th, 2016 SPACE IS LIMITED: First Registered 35 participants only. Reserve your spot by emailing our Coordinator, Jane Black at: jgblack@rogers.com Tis the Season! We ask that all members consider donating to our local Food Bank this holiday season. Bring food donations if you are attending the...Read more...Newcastle Santa Parade on Sunday November 20th at 5:30 pm!November 16, 2016HOHOHO it’s less than a week until the wonderful show of lights at the Newcastle Santa Parade on Sunday November 20th at 5:30 pm! Elves from the Newcastle Minor Hockey Association will be collecting food donations for our local Clarington East Food Bank along the parade route. When making a donation, don’t forget they also...Read more...New: 2-Day Newcastle Home & Lifestyle Show May 14/15 2016May 12, 2016New this year is the 2-Day Home & Lifestyle Show! Open to all businesses, the event is an excellent opportunity to meet with new clients, showcase your products and services, and advertise your business. Read More: https://newcastle.on.ca/annual-home-lifestyle-show/...Read more...News: What’s New in 2016?April 30, 2016Enhanced Member Profiles New in 2016 our Members will have the opportunity to Customize their own Profiles, upload Logos and Pictures, link their Website and Social Media and showcase their products and services to visitors. Check out our Membership Directory Page to view all Current Member Profiles. Online & Print Advertising Opportunities Launching in...Read more...We’re on Twitter!March 8, 2016Follow us on Twitter @NewcastleCofC The Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce supports and promotes the Business Community in Clarington. Follow us and #ShopLocalClarington...Read more...Newcastle Village ConcertsJune 26, 2015Open the PDF poster here. Newcastle Community Hall VILLAGE CONCERTS Tuesday Night Concerts in the Parkette – “A Celebration of Canadian Talent” Tuesday Concerts start at 7:00 p.m. in the Newcastle Community Hall Parkette – Rain or Shine (Rain venue for most concerts: Newcastle Community Hall) Bring a lawn chair and join your neighbours for...Read more...Help the Fun Fair at Newcastle Public SchoolMay 15, 2015Business owners: It’s time again for the annual Fun Fair at Newcastle Public School, taking place on Thursday, June 4th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. A favourite event within our school community, up to 400 families take part each year! Money raised at our Fun Fair will be used for additions to arts, drama and...Read more...Thank You! Newcastle Harvest EventOctober 9, 2014The Newcastle Harvest Festival was amazing! All the hard work the committee put into this year was such a success and you should be very proud of yourselves. We also want to thank our MEMBERS for the donations for the raffle we did. The response was overwhelming. The draw was held at the end of...Read more...Horticultural Society 100th Anniversary PartyJuly 7, 2014Congratulations to the Newcastle Horticultural Society on their 100th anniversary June 11!...Read more...Newcastle Fire Station Grand OpeningJuly 7, 2014Members of our Chamber were on hand to help celebrate the grand opening of Newcastle’s new Alfred Alldread Fire Station....Read more...Oxford Learning Grand OpeningJune 30, 2014The Chamber congratulates Oxford Learning on their grand opening June 14!...Read more...2014 Home & Lifestyle ShowJune 2, 2014Thanks to everyone who made our 13th annual Home & Lifestyle Show a success! A special thanks to our sponsors: Here are some photos from the event (see more on our Facebook page):...Read more...Grand Opening – Earth Care CleanersMay 21, 2014Congratulations Sean & Yolly Carunungan and Family on the Grand Opening of Earth Care Cleaners at 109 King Street West, Bowmanville. Earth Care Cleaners provides eco-friendly dry cleaning, alterations, and custom embroidery, and is a new member of our Chamber. Visit them online atwww.eccleaners.ca...Read more...March Break Skating – Thanks!March 18, 2014Thanks for coming out, everyone! We hope you had a wonderful March Break!...Read more...President’s MessageMarch 17, 2014As new President of the Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce, I welcome everyone to another great year of Chamber events. I thank all our members for their continued support of the Chamber and its Board. I became a Chamber Director in 2013 to become more involved with my community and as a local business...Read more...Hometown Olympians!February 18, 2014The Municipality of Clarington is proud to recognize & celebrate two hometown Olympians who are representing Canada (and Clarington!) at the Sochi 2014 Olympics! GO TARA GO!! GO MATT GO!! Clarington’s Tara Watchorn of Newcastle Village plays defence for Canada’s Women’s Hockey Team in Sochi and scored a goal in her debut game to help...Read more...2014 AGMFebruary 11, 2014Thank-you to all attending the Annual General meeting last Tuesday evening. It was a wonderful evening of networking. Mayor Foster presented highlights of Newcastle’s progress in business and new builds. We welcome new businesses to the Chamber: BrightStar Newcastle Corporation Durham Custom & Rod Appraisals Eye Catching Images Kathy Bradford-Life Coach Orono Weekly Times Property...Read more...Free Shuttle ServiceDecember 6, 2013Between Orono and Newcastle every Thursday starting October 24 to December 19. The shuttle will run from 9AM to 1PM. Call Jim’s Delivery Service at 905-431-7462 for pick-up at your house in the Village of Orono or the Village of Newcastle. Come out and enjoy the local businesses of both Newcastle and Orono. Compliments of...Read more...President’s MessageDecember 3, 2013December 2013: We’ve been busy planning for 2014. We have a number of new events on the schedule. Dec 9, 2013 – Holiday Social Dec 27, 2013 – Free Family Skate Jan 28, 2014 – Annual General Meeting Feb 25, 2014 – Tax Talks Event Mar 14, 2014 – Free Family Skate Apr 29, 2014...Read more...Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design GuidelinesNovember 13, 2013Two of our directors attended the November 12, 2013 General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting where the Proposed Newcastle Village Centre Urban Design Guidelines were discussed. You can view the proposed guidelines here, and Report PSD-063-13 here, which contains the guidelines....Read more...President’s MessageApril 22, 2013April 2013 President’s Update…I invite you to check out our 12th Annual Home & Lifestyle Show – Sunday June 9th. This year we will have more than 60 vendors at our new venue, the Newcastle Arena. We will have local businesses showing you the latest and greatest in goods and services that are important to...Read more...Electorial Boundary ChangesMarch 19, 2013We have been approached by a member of our community with regards to the proposed boundary changes for the Federal election. Newcastle will be associated with the Northumberland / Port Hope area, NOT Clarington. That could lead to us having an MP from Northumberland / Port Hope who may have no knowledge of the Newcastle...Read more...Seeking Treasurer & Board MemberJanuary 24, 2013Treasurer and Board Member (Volunteer) Clarington East Food Bank Duties: Banking (deposits, bill payments, statement reconciliation) Record Keeping of books (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, year over year comparisons) Issue Tax Receipts Review incoming correspondence and refer to appropriate person Coordinate annual audit and liaise with Auditor Attend Board Meetings and give financial update (approx 5...Read more...The Gift of 8October 8, 2012The Newcastle & District Chamber supports organ and tissue donation Every 3 days someone dies in Ontario because the life-saving organ transplant they need is not available, yet less than 25% of Ontarians have registered to be a donor. It’s surprising, and it’s not good enough. Especially for the 1,500 people in our province waiting...Read more...Fraud Prevention Presentation in ClaringtonJune 13, 2012Members of the community and small business owners are invited to learn more about fraud prevention at a presentation in Clarington. Officers from East Division along with member of the DRP Major Fraud Unit will be on hand to talk about identity theft, pin pad skimming and other fraudulent activities. Members of the community will...Read more...President’s MessageJune 1, 2012Welcome to the Newcastle & District Chamber of Commerce website. The Newcastle Chamber is a volunteer based organization that has successfully navigated over business in the area for over forty years. I must say, if it wasn’t for a few diehard individuals this Chamber may not be here today. I personally want to thank these...Read more...Return On InvolvementJanuary 25, 2012The Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce is always looking for people to contribute new ideas and expertise to grow our Chamber. Consider helping out on a committee or joining as a director and benefit from ROI, Return On Involvement....Read more...CCC – Best of 2011January 4, 2012For the Canadian Chamber, 2011 was a successful year. We worked hard on your behalf advocating for measures that would stimulate our economy to ensure that Canadian businesses, such as yours, can grow and prosper. We are proud of our achievements in 2011 and have highlighted them for you in our Annual Report which I invite...Read more...President’s MessageDecember 11, 2011Dear Friends and Associates, I would like to wish the entire membership and all families a wonderful, successful and safe 2012. It has been great to have worked with everyone in one way or another through the Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce. 2011 has been a very busy year for me. I have experienced...Read more...President’s MessageMay 23, 2011To All Members, Great News! The weather is changing and we are going to have a beautiful hot summer. The Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce is experiencing great things. Business has kept me away from several of our latest events; these events have been successful because of our Directors and our membership. Keep submitting...Read more...President’s MessageDecember 9, 2010To All Members, The first note to all our members is please have a happy and safe holiday season -Merry Christmas to all. Remember our A.G.M in January. It has been a busy and successful time for us at the Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce. Over the past 12 or so months we have...Read more...CBOT SurveyNovember 16, 2010Have Your Say about Business in Clarington! The Clarington Board of Trade is in the process of developing a Comprehensive 10 Year Economic Development Strategy that will provide vision and direction for Clarington Council and the Board of Trade Staff. We need your input to develop a plan that accurately reflects the current situation and...Read more...President’s MessageSeptember 13, 2010To All Members, Welcome back from holidays to everyone, I hope that the summer treated you well and that you are preparing for an awesome autumn. Our Executive will be meeting as a group on Monday September 13th at 6:30 p.m. at the Newcastle Town Hall; this will be our first official meeting since our...Read more...What’s Taxable Under the HST and What’s Not?September 13, 2010Answering your questions about Ontario’s Harmonized Sales Tax Click here for examples of common products and services and how they will be affected by the HST....Read more...
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