First Networking Event of 2012 Sets the Tone for a Great Year
L to R: Series Sponsors Yvonne Brady of Johnson, Bill Zolis of The Callery Group, and Kirk Paty of R&G Auto Centre with Lon Harnish of event sponsor the Rotary Club of Ajax.
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The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade turned out in strong numbers for the first Networking After 5 event held at the Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre on January 10th.
Board of Trade members enjoyed delicious appetizers and some casual schmoozing in the lovely, historic setting before hearing remarks from incoming 2012 APBOT President, Gary Strange, event sponsors, new members and a few others.
Board of Trade Serves up Holiday Cheer at Annual Lunch
Jacquelynn Tanner (left) of Sutton Group-Heritage Realty Inc. donated the poinsettias. She is pictured here with Donna McFarlane of Durham College, 2011 APBOT President.
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The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade's Annual AGM and Christmas Lunch saw more than 160 attend the Ajax Convention Centre on Dec. 8. Once the business of the AGM was completed, the name of the game was holiday cheer and attendees enjoyed a sumptuous meal, some fabulous prizes and of course memorable entertainment, with the ever-popular Board of Trade Christmas Carol contest.
Members Learn About Free Government Money to Help Them Save Money
Tom Jubb of Torbram Electric Supply.
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On December 1, Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade members attended a Lunch and Learn on the subject of "Free Government Money For Business Energy Retrofit Programs.
Attendees learned how to decrease their operating and maintenance costs and how businesses can receive up to 50% of the costs for installing energy-efficient equipment.
We Will Remember Them
Gary Strange, 1st Vice-President of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade prepares to lay a wreath in Pickering.
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Directors of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade represented the Board at wreath-laying ceremonies in both Ajax and Pickering on Nov. 11, 2011.
John G. Smith, a Director and Past President of the Board of Trade laid the wreath on our behalf in Ajax and Gary Strange, 1st Vice President of the Board of Trade did the same in Pickering.
