News & Events
The Town of Ajax is a rapidly growing community that is changing everyday. We encourage you to visit this section periodically in order to remain up-to-date on the latest business activities and happenings in Ajax.
Become energy efficient for little or no cost
Veridian Connections, in cooperation with the Ontario Power Authority (OPA), would like to encourage small businesses to use energy efficient measures in their facilities. By participating in the Power Savings Blitz, your company could be eligible for up to $1,000 in *FREE lighting and electric water heater retrofits. The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade offices have already taken part and new lighting was installed in late June.
The Power Savings Blitz program is being offered to Veridian's small business customers with average monthly demand consumption of less than 50kW. Visit www.veridian.on.ca/psb to learn more or contact 1-866-932-8283 or info@powersavingsblitz.ca.
Businesses encouraged to be prepared for possible H1N1 pandemic
Recent headlines around the globe and right here in Ontario, such as the Toronto Star, are making it clear businesses need to ready in case H1N1 continues to spread at its current rate. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce offers Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade the tools to be better educated and information on how to plan for the possibilities. Follow this link to download the OCC Pandemic Planning Tool Kit. Visit apboardoftrade.com for more details on the issue.
What's happening in Economic Development?
The Economic Development Team has initiated a "CORPORATE CALLING PROGRAM" and over the next year will be visiting the local businesses in Ajax. The goal of these visits are first to find out what challenges businesses are facing when it comes to expanding their Ajax operations and second to determine what assistance may be available to help identify and overcome any obstacles to growth.
The core forms of assistance that the Economic development team can provide are:
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Expansion/Space Accommodation Location and Research
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Partnering Activities
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Identification of Government Financing & Assistance Programs
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Mediation municipal approvals and government policies
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Organizing industry Seminars & Workshops
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Market Research and Assistance
- Business Retention Assistance
Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade Events
March 16th 2010
U.S. customs documentation seminar March 16
Networking/ Registration: 8:00am - Noon
The rapid pace of change that is driving the emergence of a global economy has also affected the physical movement of materials and products to the intended consumer or end-user. What will be the cost implications to your business if your goods are stopped at the US border?
Location: Ajax Convention Centre
Cost: $30.00 (includes breakfast)
March 23rd 2010
2010 Regional Chair's Address
Location: Victorian Gardens - Ajax
Registration: 11:30am - Noon
Lunch: 12:00 - 12:45
Address: 12:45 - 2:00pm
Tickets:
Members - $35.00+GST
Future Mambers - $45.00+GST
May 26th 2010
Business Links Golf Tournament
Location: Lakeridge Links Golf Course
Rain or Shine!
Durham Region News
Durham Business Times: Regional Review is a full-page advertising feature published monthly in the Durham Business Times that highlights departmental initiatives, events and business happenings. More information here
From 'GO-by-Bike to Ajax' to the Pickering Village Jazz Festival to the Taste of Ajax, the Town of Ajax offers many sponsorship opportunities to increase your business exposure!
In addition to community events, the Town offers many budget-orientated ways to get involved with promoting your company's products and services.
For more information, please contact:
Mark Brown: mark.brown@townofajax.com or Lisa Hausz: lisa.hausz@townofajax.com
And please visit our Events Calendar for a list of all upcoming Town events!
Ajax Business Network - ABN Breakfast Workshops
Each quarter the Ajax Business Development Team hosts an ABN Breakfast Workshop. During the event, you are able to network with other Ajax businesses while learning tips and techniques in marketing, strategy, public speaking and much more.
Next Ajax Business Network MeetingTopic: People do Business with People They Like - Rory Sheehan from Positive Strategies Inc.
Date: June 8th
Location: TBD
Time: 7:45am - 9:30am
RSVP: judy.wight@townofajax.com
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