Events

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!

Launch & Grow Your Food Venture | New Food Development

Date and Time

Thursday Jun 24, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

Fees/Admission

Free
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Launch & Grow Your Food Venture | New...

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Description

Concept to Commercialization: Create products that will succeed in the marketplace

About this event

Launch & Grow Your Food Venture presented by Innovation York & Vaughan Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Whether beverages, to sauces to bakery, get the information you need on what is required for the development of food products starting from concept to commercialization. The latter portion of the presentation will be an interactive hands-on workshop on the steps involved in the development process.

Learn more about:

What is required prior to the development stage, during the development stage, and leading up to the finalization of the of the product
Nutritional information and label requirements
Sourcing of co-packers
Packaging
Product shelf life

This workshop will be followed by a Q&A period.

This workshop is brought to you in partnership with YSpace's York Region Food Accelerator. YSpace is home to one of the first of its kind in the GTA food accelerator program, and is a partnership with YSpace, The Regional Municipality of York Region and the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. YSpace Food Accelerator helps promising food and beverage consumer-packaged goods (CPG) ventures build their strategy, grow their network and scale their business.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Phillip Wang Lee, Ph.D, President

Phillip Lee Wing Ph.D. is the President of The Food Development Group located in Richmond Hill since 1996. The Food Development Group provides technical support to the food Industry with a fully equipped Product Development laboratory.

Phillip has been the Past President of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology as well as the Past Chair of the Ontario section of the Baking Association of Canada. He manages the group through each stage of the projects and maintains a solid relationship with Industry and the clients.

Raj Verma, Research Scientist

Raj Verma is the Research Scientist at The Food Development Group. He has more than 20 years’ experience in Dairy & Food Industry. Of which 10 years’ experience in leading team for research & development, new product development, process improvement and delivering cost saving.

His expertise in application of dairy ingredients into various food categories including processed food products. He is also experienced in quality control, production, sanitation & product development of Dairy Products, Dairy-by Products, Beverage concentrates, BBQ sauces, Dips, Mayonnaise, alcoholic drinks, carbonated beverages, & spring water. With in-depth knowledge of HACCP, ISO, SQF and Lean manufacturing.

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Sponsorship

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.

Special Interest Groups

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:

40-and-Under Young Professionals Group
Women in Business Group

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.