Some moments we captured at SHIFT26 📷
Powerful conversations, new connections, big ideas, and amazing sessions were brought together by a room of incredible business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs ready to shift! It was a special reminder of what can happen when our business community comes together.
This is a small look at the day, so keep your eye out for more photos and event highlights coming soon to our website!
What a day! SHIFT26 was filled with powerhouse speakers, bringing a fresh perspective on business in York Region. With talks on leadership, brand strategy, community, engagement, and AI, we covered everything modern businesses need to hear!
Thank you to everyone who came to SHIFT their mindset and show up for themselves, their businesses, and our local business community! A huge thank you to our speakers, presenting sponsor TCS, supporting sponsors, and Chamber partners - we could not have done it without you.
Final call to nominate! Nominations for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards close in just 2 days!
This is your last chance to recognize the businesses and leaders making a difference in our community across 10 award categories 🏆
Show some love to your favourite local businesses and get your nominations in before May 15 (link in bio)!
With restaurants facing growing challenges, it’s more important than ever that business owners have the opportunity to be heard by policy-makers. That’s why we hosted a roundtable at Network Brew @thenetworkbrew with restaurant and catering businesses from Newmarket and East Gwillimbury, alongside MP Sandra Cobena and MP Scot Davidson.
Business owners were able to have open discussions and share honest feedback on rising food costs, insurance, rent, labour pressures, technology needs, and more.
Being a voice for businesses in Newmarket and East Gwillimbury is a core part of our mission, and conversations like these help ensure our local business community is supported and represented. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such an important discussion.
We’re so excited that @thecrossingonmain officially opened its doors on Main Street this past Friday! Their new space is whimsical and incredibly welcoming, with tons of gardening goods, beautiful finds, and all the spring and summer charm you could ask for!
Congratulations again to The Crossing on Main on their grand opening, and if you haven’t stopped by yet, we definitely recommend adding it to your next Main Street visit!
It’s Economic Development Week, which means talking about the importance of supporting local businesses and helping our communities grow!
At the CYC, we’re proud to advocate for local businesses, bring people together, and create opportunities for collaboration across Newmarket and East Gwillimbury. After all, when local businesses are supported, everyone in the community benefits!
We’re excited to welcome Bayview Naturopathic Wellness to the Chamber!
A trusted naturopathic clinic in Newmarket, Bayview Naturopathic Wellness has been supporting the community since 2005 under the care of Dr. Kitty Shang, the longest-practicing naturopathic doctor in the area.
With years of experience, Dr. Shang helps patients with a wide range of concerns including hormone balance, chronic pain, digestive issues, and persistent infections, offering thoughtful, personalized care focused on long-term wellness.
AI is already reshaping how businesses operate - so let's talk about it.
At SHIFT26, Nicholas Feinig is taking a practical look at how businesses can move from AI hype to real, responsible use. From understanding the surge in adoption to preparing your business to test and implement AI tools, this is about what you can actually do next.
If AI is on your radar, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
Get your tickets to SHIFT26 (link in bio)!
LAST CALL: Only a few B2B Trade Show booths remain. If you want your business in front of 300+ attendees, now is the time to book your booth!
Need weekend plans this summer? 🚴♂️ Join us for Bike Day on Saturday, June 6 from 9-11 a.m. at AOK Park!
This year’s event is a pop-up at a new location, making it the perfect drop-in morning of cycling, community, and good vibes. Hop into our guided group ride at 10:30 a.m., explore the booths, enter the contests (adult AND kids contests!) and celebrate all things biking!
We’ll be happening alongside the Newmarket Farmers’ Market, be sure to swing by and check it out too! 🥕
Interested in being part of Bike Day? Register to become a sponsor and host a booth at the link in our bio!
What drives real growth in a business? It’s not just strategy, it’s your people.
At SHIFT26, Diondra Filicetti is diving into how purposeful leadership and employee engagement directly impact performance. From strengthening communication to building more connected, motivated teams, her approach is rooted in helping leaders create workplaces where people actually thrive.
It’s practical, it’s people-first, and it’s something every leader can take back to their team.
Grab your tickets at the link in our bio!
Don't forget: we have limited B2B Trade Show booths left! Email us at [email protected]
We’re welcoming a new player to the Chamber roster with Eagles Basketball Club @eaglesbballclub ! 🏀
This community-based program provides structured, high-quality training that helps young athletes build their skills, confidence, and discipline at every stage. With a focus on long-term development, they support players as they work toward higher levels of competition while also growing as strong, resilient leaders off the court.
