Welcome to the heart of the Greater Stouffville Chamber’s vibrant business community — our exciting events page! Here, you’ll discover a calendar packed with diverse opportunities designed to inspire, connect, and empower our members. From monthly member-hosted networking nights to insightful economic and government affairs breakfasts, our events are crafted to cater to every interest and need.
Join us for gala dinners that celebrate our community’s achievements, engage in Special Interest Group events that foster collaboration among like-minded professionals, and attend educational workshops to sharpen your skills and knowledge. With something for everyone, our events provide the perfect platform to grow your network, learn from industry leaders, and elevate your business.
Many of our events are free for members, and members always enjoy discounted rates, making it even more rewarding to be part of the Greater Stouffville Chamber community. Be sure to register early, as our events sell out quickly. Dive in and explore the opportunities that await you — your next great connection or breakthrough idea could be just an event away!
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST
A virtual Business Plan Builder series is designed to help new and existing small business owners to gain an understanding of the key components of writing a meaningful business plan, as well as provide entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and skills to grow and succeed.
The ultimate goal of the Business Plan Builder series is not only providing candidates with the educational platform about the elements of the business plan, but also give them an opportunity to work on their business plans and leave with a draft business plan that will help them to start their businesses out on the right foot. Candidates will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one business plan review session with a Small Business Consultant after completing the program.
* Attend all 4 sessions to be eligible for the Starter Company Plus program
If you want to build a successful business, it’s important to develop a robust business plan. In this seminar, you’ll learn the elements of what goes into a business plan, understand the 2 different types of business plans (the business model canvas versus the more detailed plan that banks and those funders and lenders still desire). We will develop a mission and a vision statement in this program and you will get clear in creating a value proposition that is clear and concise to the market you intend to reach! Each participant will have a solid understanding of what goes into doing both types of business plans and they will have worked on developing their own business model canvas!
Market research is often overlooked by business owners, however by doing proper research it will save you time, money and energy. When you have a good understanding of the market and what they want in terms of products and services and what their challenges and needs are and how your business can solve those challenges and exceed the needs and client’s expectations. We will learn the 10 steps to market research, identify tips and tools that you can easily source to help you obtain the information you need to make sound business decisions, plus each participant will work on a case study to show how a major food company uses market research to launch a new line of breakfast cereals!
In this session participants will learn about the distinction between sales and marketing. We will learn in more detail, what goes into your marketing plan in your business plan. We will determine a marketing game plan, budgets, action steps, using the value proposition to help guide you towards creating marketing copy that can get results and then look at some key marketing tools you can use to break into the market. In the back half of this session, we will look at the sales process and how you take a prospective buyer from being interested in what you do, to becoming a paying client. We will share the 6-Step Sales process and share what you need to do each step of the way! You will have a sales plan that works, that is consultative in nature and that puts the focus on the customer getting value for their purchases.
In this session you will learn what goes into an operations plan and why having one is almost equally as essential in your business as having a business plan. Your operations plan is the recipe and guide book around every aspect of your business. It encompasses how you make your products or deliver your services, to how you interact with clients, what steps are taken to market, sell, produce, deliver and it even includes how the financial aspects of your business play a vital role in the overall success of your venture! In the financial section we will determine what the banks want prior to you reaching out for financing. We will look at funding options from boot-strapping it to crowd funding. We will review how to do a cash flow forecast and to get clear on our money goals and needs.
If you have any questions or require further information, please email us at rhsbec@richmondhill.ca or call us at 905-771-5520.
Unlock unparalleled opportunities by sponsoring events with the Greater Stouffville Chamber of Commerce. Join fellow business leaders, community partners, and local influencers to forge valuable connections and collaborations that will enrich both our community and your business. As a sponsor, your business will gain exceptional visibility and showcase its commitment to supporting our vibrant local business community, all while being in front of influential business and political leaders in the region.
Our diverse lineup of events includes the Annual Spring Dinner featuring the Mayor’s State of the Town Address, the fall Greater Stouffville Business Hall of Fame Dinner, the winter Economic Outlook Breakfast, monthly member-hosted networking nights, and other exciting events throughout the year. We offer a variety of sponsorship levels to position your brand and engage in meaningful ways to achieve your goals. Additionally, we are eager to collaborate with sponsors to create tailored event opportunities and offer bundling deals for sponsoring multiple events.
Our dynamic Chamber sold out all its events in 2024, making sponsorship a fantastic way to elevate your business presence in Greater Stouffville. Don’t miss this chance to connect with key community figures. Contact us at christian@stouffvillechamber.ca to explore sponsorship opportunities.
The Greater Stouffville Chamber is pleased to offer Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as part of our initiative to enhance member engagement and connectivity. These SIGs are communities within our Chamber that focus on advancing specific areas of interest, fostering collaboration among members with shared goals.
Currently, we have launched two SIGs:
Each SIG is led by a Chamber member and is designed to drive change and produce solutions through communication, meetings, and organized events. These groups provide unique opportunities to network with peers, share resources, and develop strategies to address challenges specific to their focus area.
Participation in a SIG is exclusive to Chamber members, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth and community building. If you or someone you know is interested in joining one of our SIGs, please contact us at taya@stouffvillechamber.ca for more information and to secure your spot.
