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Raising Your Business Profile!!
The Uxbridge Networking Group is proud to have published the 8th issue of Uxbridge Networking Magazine. The bi-annual publication includ
es business directory listing and stories which cover north Durham businesses and events. 

This season, UNG promises to provide great exposures to our members and creating more networking opportunities. In September, we introduced our members to the community at Uxbridge Fall Fair with a display booth and free draw prizes. In celebrating Small Business Week in October, UNG is excited to be one of the Networking Sponsors at Get Down to Business 1/2 Day Sem
inar on October 20th, and participating at the 4th Annual Building Business Forum on October 29th 2015. During the Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov.16 -22, UNG will host local business workshop and a social evening as part of the  Do-it-in-Durham! events. Anticipate to see the Uxbridge Networking Group float at this year's Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade on November 21st 2015. Last but not least, the Uxbridge Networking Group will host a Christmas Social lunch on December 11th for members and non-members before we meet again in 2016!
 
WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION
This year,
the Uxbridge Networking Group will once again participate at the Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade with a float on Saturday November 21st 2015.  Thanks to Marg Elliot of Marg's Costume for lending her trailer for UNG float, and Mick Boyle of Cor-Blimey Onsite Computer Services for the use of his truck. We are very fortunate to have Pam Domingos of Lorelei Interiors, and Antoinette Brandes of byAnnie (Professional Home Staging Consultant) to create the UNG float this year.  There will be 1,000 Family Gift Packages being given away along the parade route by UNG elfs.  We need a lot of help from UNG members and non-members to make this a success. Please contact Annie Hardock at 905-852-6686 if you  are interested in helping with the preparation of the Uxbridge Networking Group float, and on the day of the parade.

 

JOIN US FOR LUNCH!!
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME!

Networking Lunch
Friday October 9, 2015 12 Noon - 1:30pm
Scrambles, Foxbridge Golf Club
Topic: Growing Your Business with EMail and Social Media
Speaker: Melanie Martin of Webrite Design Solutions
Many small businesses and organizations find themselves seeking the right strategies, tools and tactics to make their marketing efforts as effective as possible.  But between Facebook and Twitter, email and mobile, deals, and whatever new social network is rolling out that month—there’s a lot to keep up with. And there are only so many hours in each day.  The number of possibilities can feel overwhelming. Melanie Martin of Webrite Design Solutions will help make sense of the noise. 

All attendees will receive draw ballot for a chance to WIN a Thanksgiving Gift Basket sponsored by Gayle Summerland of A Treasured Gift.




Networking Breakfast
Tuesday November 10, 2015 8:15am - 9:30am
Scrambles, Foxbridge Golf Club

Christmas Social Lunch
Friday December 11, 2015
Location TBA

151st UXBRIDGE FALL FAIR

Thanks to Uxbridge Fair Board and all of their volunteers in organizing this year's Uxbridge Fair. To all UNG members who helped out at the UNG booth, thank you.  Congratulations to the twelve lucky winners have won the free draw prizes sponsored by UNG members.


We've been SNAP'd

Pickup a copy of snapd Uxbridge/Stouffville paper for community event photos. You can see photos from the UNG meeting being published in print, and online at http://snapd.at/eetccf.

To view photos from UNG Summer Lunch hosted by Kim Davis of Lemon Tree Tea Room & Patisserie, click on this link:
https://stouffvilleuxbridge.snapd.com/event/869365#/

Uxbridge Networking Group Membership

Membership Includes:

- Receive monthly UNG e-Newsletter.

- Membership listing on the bi-annual Networking Magazine (publish in March and August).

- Business listing on the website at www.uxbridge.com/networkinggroup and www.uxbridge.com/business.

- Being promoted on social media.

- Participate in monthly breakfast and luncheon meetings from September to June.

- Participate at the Uxbridge Networking Group booth at the Uxbridge Fall Fair to promote their product and services.


Membership Fee:

$85+HST for the first year. For members who participate less than 6 Networking Group functions (including participations in meetings/events/advertising) in a year, renewal rate would be increased to $125. Annual membership fee is due each year on the month that you join the Networking Group, except for members who join in March or September, their membership fees are due in February and August, respectively. This will ensure that the Networking Group brochure (publish in March and in August) has the most current memberships listing.   


Thanks to Uxbridge Networking Group Sponors:


Regards,


Annie Hardock, B. Math

Founder & Chair,

Uxbridge & Area Networking Group



Website: www.uxbridgenetworkinggroup.com

E-Mail: networkinggroup@uxbridge.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/uxbridge.networking

LinkedIn Profile:

http://ca.linkedin.com/in/anniehardock

LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2711108


Owner & Operator, Uxbridge On-Line Inc.

Website: www.uxbridge.com

YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/uxbridgeonline


Tel.: 905-852-6686905-852-6686; 416-529-6686416-529-6686


Co-owner, Abacus Uxbridge Inc.

O/A ABS Abacus Brain Study

92 Brock St. W.,

Uxbridge ON L9P 1P4

Tel.: 905-852-6677905-852-6677

Website: http://www.AbacusUxbridge.com

Twitter: @AbacusUxbridge


EVENTS THAT SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH

- REGISTER TODAY!!

Non-UNG Members Welcome!


GET DOWN TO BUSINESS

- Small Business Month Event & Celebration

Tuesday October 20th 2015

8:00am - 1:00pm

Get educated and energized with a live presentation! This entertaining, information empowering experience will transform your business. Whatever your level of expertise, you will come away with a tangible plan to grow your business! Connect with up to 200 business owners & professionals.

UNG members are welcome to place their promotional materials at UNG display table. UNG members register for the event with the PromoCode "ANNIEHARDOCK" will receive $10 rebate from the Uxbridge Networking Group, and a chance to win four tickets to Oshawa Generals Hockey Game tickets sponsored by Rogers TV. Join the UNG as members and receive $10 rebate by contacting Annie Hardock at 905-852-6686.

Register Now for GET DOWN TO BUSINESS EVENT!!



ANNUAL NORTH DURHAM BUILDING BUSINESS FORUM

Thursday October 29th 2015

8:30am - noon (events start at 9am)

Fair Havens, B2215, Highway #48 East, RR#3 Beaverton ON L0K 1A0


“If you have any inclination to grow, expand or start your business, this is where you need to be.”– BBF participant.

The north Durham Building Business Forum (BBF) is an annual event held in rural Durham Region that brings business leaders together to inspire new business ideas, make strategic connections, and strengthen our economy.This year we welcome more home-grown talent to the stage including Uxbridge technology success, Scarsin Corporation.


The Uxbridge Networking Group will participate at the We CARE for Business Trade Show at the Building Business Forum  this year.  Visit the UNG table for a chance to win four tickets to Oshawa Generals Game,  sponsored by Rogers TV.


Register Now for BUILDING BUSINESS FORUM

A FREE EVENT!!



Do It In Durham! - Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week in Durham Region

DIID BUSINESS WORKSHOP

Wednesday November 18th 2015

8:45am - 10:00am

Uxbridge Public Library, 9 Toronto St. South

The Uxbridge Networking Group is hosting a morning workshop as part of 'Do It In Durham!'.

"Do It In Durham" is Durham Region’s own forum to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. Join us in inspiring and supporting entrepreneurship businesses and entrepreneurs to come together, to learn, connect, grow and succeed.


WHAT'S YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL DNA?

Speaker: Roger Prince, Prince Leadership Group

As a Business Owner and Entrepreneur one of your keys to success is to 'Know Thyself'.  Why? Understanding your 'Entrepreneurial traits' enables you to balance your core strengths with others. If you are curious what type of entrepreneur you are, then register for this workshop today as space is limited.


Roger Prince is a Certified Coach Practitioner, speaker and author helping companies and executives ignite their growth and unleash their full potential. His area of expertise working with Leaders to accelerate their maximum effectiveness while meeting all stakeholder requirements.  His 35 years of hands on experience in Leadership positions has enabled him to gain a deep understanding of why leadership matters.  Roger is available for individual coaching, speaking engagements, leadership development, sales training and workshops.


EMPLOYMENT ONTARIO SUPPORTS TO LOCAL BUSINESSES
Speaker: Danielle McIntyre, Durham College Employment Services

Discuss the services and subsidies that are available to employers from an Employment Ontario perspective.


Danielle McIntyre

Although Danielle is new to the Job Development role she is no stranger to Durham College Employment Services.  In her 15 years with the college, Danielle has worked with many employers and residents of the Uxbridge and Brock communities.


Register Now for Do It In Durham Workshop on November 18th 2015 at www.doitindurham.biz.


Do It In Durham - Celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week in Durham Region

Thursday November 19, 2015

7:00pm

DIID Social Evening in Uxbridge

Location: TBA



WARM WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS
We are excited to introduce six new Uxbridge Networking Group members:
- Mick Boyle of Cor-Blimey Onsite Computer Services
- David's Academy of Defensive Driving
- Trish Bush of The Bar Cafe & Market
- Larry James, CAIB, James~Campbell Insurance Brokers
- Roger Prince, Prince Leadership Group
- Ron Noble Insurance Ltd.

Mick Boyle, COR-BLIMEY ONSITE COMPUTER SERVICES

Award winning, PC & Mac friendly - We get to you quickly and fix your problems fast!

Computer Sales & Service at your location, at your convenience.

Established in 2003 - I'm looking to grow my business in Durham Region.

Just remember..."We put the Limey in Cor-Blimey".

905-715-3080

Website: www.cor-blimey.ca

DAVID'S ACADEMY OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING

David's Academy is a MTO - APPROVED BEGINNER DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE PROVIDER and graduate certification recognized by the insurance industry. To make the driving community aware of the RISKS involved in driving. We offer quality education and train them with state-of-Art defensive techniques to avoid and handle traffic situations that might cause collisions.
109 Brock St. W., #103 Uxbridge
Tel.: 416-495-0000
Website: www.davidsacademy.ca

THE BAR CAFE & MARKET
2 Brock St. W., Uxbridge
Tel.: 905-862-3990
Website: www.thebarcafe.ca
Fresh - Local – OrganicLarge selection of organic fruits and vegetables. Specialty health food items and more. Healthy lunch counter, organic bakery and juice bar.
Owner & Operator, Trish Bush

JAMES~CAMPBELL INSURANCE BROKERS
33 Toronto St. N., Uxbridge
Tel.: 905-852-9191
Website: www.jamescampbellinsurance.com
We'll shop your insurance for the best possible rates guaranteed! All line of insurance: Commercial, Residential, Auto, Recreation, Farm, Life &  Health.

Roger N. Prince, PRINCE LEADERSHIP GROUP
Accelerator Business Advisor
 'Igniting Companies and Executives'
Roger Prince is a Certified Coach Practitioner, speaker and author helping companies and executives ignite their growth and unleash their full potential. His area of expertise working with Leaders to accelerate their maximum effectiveness while meeting all stakeholder requirements.  In addition to working with individual executives, Roger has developed a unique approach to helping sales and leadership teams harness their collective skill to develop actionable strategy and propel profitable revenue growth. His 35 years of hands on experience in Leadership positions has enabled him to gain a deep understanding of why leadership matters.  Roger is available for individual coaching, speaking engagements, leadership development, sales training and workshops.
89 Dominion Street, Uxbridge
Tel.: 416-460-1372
Website: www.PrinceLeadershipGroup.com


RON NOBLE INSURANCE LTD.
2 Elgin Park Drive, Unit E, Uxbridge
Tel.: 905-852-3309
15930 Old Simcoe Road, Unit 10, Port Perry Tel.: 905-985-3344
Website: www.ronnobleinsurance.com
We offer a full range of property and casualty insurance including automobile, home, farm, commercial, watercraft, recreational vehicles, professional liability and travel insurance. We would be pleased to work together with you to provide you with options that best suit your individual needs.