Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce

Dear UXCC Members,

We have some exciting news for you! Following the difficult announcement of our closure on April 19th, we are thrilled to present a new opportunity that ensures continued support for all our members. The Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce graciously extends an invitation to all UXCC members to join their vibrant community at no cost for the remainder of the calendar year. After this period, you will have the opportunity to seamlessly transition into their membership structure.

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic and engaged pillar in the community, recently hosting a sold-out breakfast event with 200 attendees featuring Ontario’s Finance Minister. This event is a testament to the active, connected, and influential environment that Whitchurch-Stouffville cultivates. It is a place where business and community thrive together, creating numerous opportunities for networking and growth.

Both the Whitchurch-Stouffville and Uxbridge business communities are similar and in close proximity, with many businesses already operating across both districts. This makes the collaboration between our chambers a logical and beneficial move for all involved. The Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber is ready to welcome you with open arms, ensuring a smooth and effortless integration into their network. They are eager to embrace each of you, providing a new home for your business networking needs and continuing the exposure and opportunities you deserve.

Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] You can also reach out directly to Christian Buhagiar, Executive Director at The Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber, at [email protected]

This is a copy of the newsletter that went out to past members
As you know, for some time now we the board at the Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce ( UXCC ) have undergone some great challenges and changes in the last 4 years and especially in the last year.

Our greatest concern for the membership has been the lack of engagement and the need for the membership to participate in activities and events. Prior to this period the UXCC was greatly supported by the membership for breakfasts including a lineup of great speakers. The UXCC was thriving with a membership of close to 150 members.

Currently, with the outlook looking progressively dimmer for the UXCC without participation and engagement, we have no other choice but to close. We have not processed any memberships or sponsorships renewal in the fall of 2023 as per our usual early bird. If it was a possibility to get new board members, we were set to send out renewal no later than the end of March of this year. That date has come and gone and to date, we have not received any volunteers of new board members.

We recognize and respect the huge transition and sacrifices a lot of business have had to endure during these unforeseen pivotal times. We have acknowledged the closings of business, selling of businesses and members just having to go find a job to help their businesses and families survive and we have empathized and tried to assist the entire time.
Now with heavy hearts and much sorrow we announce that the remaining executives will not only be leaving the board, with full resignations, but the UXCC is permanently closed and dissolved.
Ideally a completely new start-up board will emerge, along with new engaging members that will take the reigns to re-start the UXCC in the near future.
We have done our do diligence for the last 4.5 years to keep the UXCC as a thriving Chamber Chapter however with our most recent cry for help for the need of nine new board members, in the last year to transition the board, the lack of interest in new volunteer board members, has the current UXCC board with no other choice but to fold and dissolved the Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce.

The UXCC will keep the website up and running for the next few months to honor the business and annual sponsors that were members as of 2023. Your dedication has been much appreciated as well.
As for the 2023 members that have insurance with Keystone Benefits, we are transitioning you over to another chamber chapter and will have a letter email arriving soon for this transition.
We have accomplished much in the UXCC over the years, to having monthly events of bringing members together for monthly breakfasts, networking opportunities, lunch & learns, online discussions, annual Santa Claus parade participation, liaison with BIA and council, and we have sat on numerous committees for almost four decades.

The UXCC Chapter was even mentioned in Pariliment Chambers a few years ago "with great thriving Entrepreneur spirit Uxbridge Chamber is the backbone of the business community" " The Uxbridge Chamber cares about their business community and the residents of the town".

We wish you all a thriving rest of 2024, for you, your business, and your family!

All the best,
UXCC Executive Board.

The UXCC Chapter is now closed! Thank you so much for your past membership and sponsorship.
We wish all Businesses much success on your journey.
If you need to reach us the Chamber email is still open for a short window.
Thank you
UXCC Team

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Happy New Year from Sam, Sherry, Evelyn, and your Pharmasave team! Here are 3 of our top memories/achievements from 2023!

-We celebrated our 15 year anniversary at our Toronto Street location next to the library and our 1 year anniversary at our branch location next to the hospital!
-Our scope expanded to allow pharmacists to assess and prescribe for many common health conditions including UTIs, pink eye, tick bites, and more! This allowed us to provide a new service to our community which increased access to health care for common conditions that can reduce hospital visits.
-You voted us as Uxbridge’s Best Pharmacy for the 9th consecutive year, as well as the Best Pharmacists, and Best Home Health Care once again! We are so humbled to have received these awards and are so appreciative of your continued support of our family owned independent pharmacies!

We’re looking forward to making more memories with you and wish you all success in 2024!

Be well,

Sam

Working at Heights Industry Certification.

Thursday, January 18th

8:00AM-4:00PM

Ministry of Labour approved course meeting current construction site guidelines. Classroom instruction and hands on use of equipment.

To register, please call 905-722-6300 or visit our website
https://www.skillstc.ca/working-at-heights-certification/

Open Mic is baaaack !!!!

❄️ Winter is here and with the it's a little less stressful on the road ❄️

Check out our inventory by visiting williamsonuxbridge.com/ and searching Buick.

Did You know you can host events like Birthday Parties, Staff Parties and more at the Roxy?

For more information on how you can book the Roxy for your next special event, contact [email protected]

Has January helped inspire dreams of travel? We have a small number of tickets left, so don’t miss your chance to be part of our Trip of the Month Club!

Each month we give away an exciting travel package that includes travel vouchers, cash and more. Proceeds assist Rotary in supporting a variety of community cause such as the Uxbridge Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, Precious Minds, the Uxbridge Youth Centre and Blood Donor Clinics.

Tickets are $150 and only 500 will be sold. Don’t forget that each month’s winning tickets go back in the drum and are eligible for all 12 monthly draws. Tickets available at Getaway Travel or from any Rotary member. Questions? Just send us a message.

Join the Band!
If you are looking to join, as an experienced bagpiper or drummer, or would like to learn, we welcome you!
Lessons are free!

We rehearse Monday nights at 6:30pm upper floor of the Uxbridge Legion.

The Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce donated to the toy drive. If you have time, money or toys please help!

We get asked this a lot...

So, why do we wrap our beef & pork cuts in butcher paper and not in vacuum-packed plastic?

1) Butcher paper can be recycled better than plastic which is always a win.
2)Plastic shrink wrap costs us more $$ at the butcher, so that means we have to increase the cost of what you as the customer pays.

Yes, we have been told hundreds of times that our meat would sell better if the customers could see it in the plastic! This is true, we know that when you can see the cuts of meat, you are more likely to buy it. We still don't like the plastic, just a personal preference. Our butchers are only putting in good cuts of meat, and our meat looks & tastes just as good even though you can't see it until you open it, so you are putting a little more trust when you're buying from us! (And we appreciate this trust)

So, now you know! Do you as a consumer prefer plastic or butcher paper-wrapped meat?

The Uxbridge Bruins will be collecting new, unwrapped toys and gift cards in support of the Uxbridge Toy Drive tomorrow night at the Bear Den when we face off against the Port Perry Lumberjacks at 7:45 p.m.
Donations can also be made at Body Fit Health Club, Canadian Tire, Zehrs, Boston Pizza or McDonald's

Come pick up a freshly cut Christmas Tree at Brooks Farms! (We are not responsible for any squirrels hiding in trees that make be taken home, please check all trees for squirrels before bringing home unless your name is Clark Griswold).

We are open daily 9am-5pm and still have some fresh cut trees available! All 6ft-8ft, prices range from $55-$80 depending on type of tree.

Visit our farm crew in our farm market to buy yours today, while supplies last!

Just like candy canes, insurance comes in all flavors to suit your unique needs! 🍬🛡 Find the perfect coverage to sweeten your sense of security this holiday season.

Uxbridge Cares is a fantastic organization. Each winter, they collect for families in need.

Want to help out? Here are checklists for each of the family baskets located at Urban Pantry Restaurant, Axis Chiropractic, Uxbridge Real Estate - The Cindy Wood Team, The Lemonade Stand, and Pharmasave Uxbridge Medical Pharmacy & Home Health Care Centre.

Each basket represents a special family in Uxbridge that needs support this year, and each checklist details the specific items that are needed by that family.

Items can be dropped off to a particular basket during each Basket Partner’s opening hours. Feel free to contact our Basket Partners directly if you have any questions about basket items needed by their families.

Yuletide Cheer is here!

Way back in 2019 - the before times - we hosted a super-fun evening here at the brewery with and . There were mash-ups, samples and lots of fun foodie gifts to buy for under the tree.

We're happy to announce we're doing it again! This time with the addition of .tachiqui empanadas!

Come out to our tasting room Thursday, Dec 21 from 5 to 9 pm and meet Erik & Ariane (Desbarres Chocolate), Drew (Hurt Berry Farm) and Nash (La Tachiqui) and see what they have in store! Treat yourself to something nice from our taps and spend some time chatting and perusing. There's even a raffle prize basket to be won containing goodies from us and all three vendors, with all proceeds going to Uxbridge Loaves & Fishes Food Bank.

See you here! 🍫🌶️🥟🍺

Norman may not be so sure about that sheep in the corner… but he is a BIG FAN of Santa!!

Thanks to everyone who enjoyed another Breakfast with Santa yesterday in our new barn, there’s still more Sunday fun to be had!

Not a morning person? We also have our evening event, Festive Nights, on every Friday & Saturday from 5pm-8pm!

Visit www.brooksfarms.com for more info on these amazing events & get your tickets now!

Merry and Bright! 🎄

Stop by the brewery this weekend - we have something for everyone in our fridge.

This holiday season remember to shop local! There are so many interesting places that are local! Browse. Shop. Eat.

It’s that time of the year! Please donate unwrapped toys for the Uxbridge Toy Drive. Locations are Zehrs. Canadian Tire. Body Fit. McDonald’s. Uxbridge Bruins.