| GOLF CLASSIC Business In Milton How a chamber membership can build your success Whether you're starting a business, building clientele or getting ready to make your mark in a wider arena, a connection with the Milton Chamber of Commerce gives you access to local and regional leaders. The Milton Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization, which is membership-based and volunteer driven. The organization represents over 700 member businesses and individuals. The Chamber's main role is advocating for businesses and foster- ing a business-friendly environment. They act as a partner to member businesses by promoting them through member-to-member advertis- ing, member-first referrals and Chamber sponsored publications and ' events. Chamber members get access to exclusive networking opportuni- ties, which give members a platform to introduce their businesses to local influential businesses and community leaders. Members also Making COTES. and building relationships with have access to business seminars, member advertising opportunities, programs and events and government affairs. Its most popular networking event is Business After Hours, which runs on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. The event allows business people to make new connections, promote their com- panies, source new customers and suppliers and make new friends. In July, the Mitton Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Burl- ington Chamber of Commerce, the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce and the Oakville Chamber of Commerce to host "A Night at the Rac- es" at Woodbine Mohawk Park. The event is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, Aug. 21 and members of all four Chambers will be able to network and showcase their business at a trade show then build those connections throughout the evening. The event will also feature a Chamber reception, live horse racing and the chance to explore Ele- ments Casino Mohawk. For more information, visit the website miltonchamber.ca, or contact Melissa@miltonchamber.ca. The Paint Factory builds business on relationships clients is as important as ever for small local business- es. "The Paint Factory started in Milton in 1980 and was supplying paint to home owners as well as loca! indus- tries. At that time, Paint Factory was one of the few paint suppliers in Milton that was providing to both de- mographics. When Paint Factory:first opened, there were only 28,000 people living in Milton. To stimulate business, owner Bob Singh Behl would work to build relationships with Milton residents and advertise in newspapers. to attract new clients. As his relationships with customers Eo Sn Di ar, KIDS A CHILDREN'S HOSPICE/RESPITE EXPERIENCE Q 21st Annual. To benefit The Darling Home for Kids 4 Presented by: KGSPrav-Pak The 21st Annual Golf Classic, presented by K-G Spray-Pak benefitting The Darling Home for Kids was a tremendous success raising almost $60,000! The rain held back allowing the golfers to enjoy the to all of our sponsors, golfers, grew, his business grew alongside it. "| kept getting repeat customers who still keep me going to this day," Singh Behl explained. _ All products sold at Paint Factory are made in Cana- da, rather than the U.S. where Singh Behl says most products are coming from right now. With the products being locally made, the prices at Paint Factory are less expensive. =~ Singh Behl explains that the paint industry has been hit a lot due to free trade and suggests that Canadi- ans should always buy products made in Canada, which helps to improve the economy at the same, time. For more information, contact behichem@yahoo.ca 19" Hole Reception Sponsor 810Z 'z 1snbny 'Aepsuny) | uoidwey) ueipeued Loy BR AEROSCIENCE CORPORATION > \ K-G SPRAY-PAK | L SPRA Registration Sponsor ; Volunteer Sponsor incredible course at Glencairn Golf Club. Golfers were challenged to "Beat the Pro", enjoyed the tricks and talents of Golf with Attitude by Todd Keirstead, played games with Dave & Buster's and challenged "their skills of f the tegs with a "Hole in One" for a $25,000 cash! www.darlinghomeforkids.ca ~ + volunteers and donors for nw [7 i¥he Darling. s i. : HOFMANN Eagen Family a. making this event a success! PLASTICS | Rt Dinner Lunch | Entertainment Game Card BELDEN Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor : Femi | NAKHE ore BELDEN, ab { design strategies Home Haalth Silent Auction Golf Cart { Putting Contest Golf Ball Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor N scours loyalty DG MNP = | rocxwoor Hydration Beat the Pro Score Card Frozen Treat Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Cart Sponsor ~ "tandia Snack Sack Photography r Design Print Sponsor Sponsor--* Partner Partner UONVAR | synergycecn | WSISIGN : ve WI pd ret bee By Wwo2'uo}jeyapisul