E-Newsletter October 2024

Dear Members,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving long weekend. Last month was eventful, filled with successful initiatives such as the AI Training, the Radiothon for SHN Foundation, and our annual CTCC Golf Classic. These events exemplify the strength of our community and its dedication to growth and philanthropy.

As we look ahead, I would like to remind everyone of our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 26th. I encourage all members to join us for this important event.

At this time, I would also like to share some personal news. Due to my increasingly busy business commitments, I have made the decision to step down from my role as President of the Chamber. Leading the CTCC over the past year has been a deeply rewarding experience, and I am incredibly grateful for the unwavering support I’ve received from our sponsors, advisors, board members, committee members, and all of you—our valued members.

While my time as President is coming to an end, my commitment to the Chamber remains steadfast. I will continue to support this organization, as I have over the past six years. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the incoming board and warmly welcome them as they take the Chamber into its next chapter. I also wish to thank the outgoing board members for their tireless efforts and contributions during my presidency.

I look forward to seeing you all at the AGM and continuing to work together for the success of the Chamber and our community.

We are pleased to announce that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Saturday, October 26th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the CTCC Business Centre, located at 80 Travail Road, Unit 1, Markham, ON.

We are also excited to share that the following candidates have been acclaimed to serve on the 2024/2025 Board:

• Mr. Ari A. Ariaran – President
• Mr. Vithu Ramachandran – Executive Vice President
• Mrs. Patricia Peter – VP Internal Affairs
• Mr. Suresh Tharmalingam – VP Finance
• Ms. Christeen Seevaratnam – VP Membership
• Ms. Kanchana Thuraisingam – VP Community Relations
• Mr. Rahulan Sana – Director
• Mr. Mahen Singarajah – Director
• Mr. Thiru Gobiraj – Director

We encourage all members to register and join us in person for this important event.

Please ensure your membership is up to date in order to attend.

Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE)

$10,000 Grant from Ontario Government.
Join us for an In-kind presentation by
Mr. Siva Vimalachandran of 6Degrees Consulting.

Siva Vimalachandran — Managing Principal at 6 Degrees Consulting

For the past 15 years, Siva has focused on engaging communities and leading visionary projects, using strategic planning and process management to navigate complex processes and deliver results. As the Managing Principal at 6 Degrees Consulting, he works collaboratively with clients in the public and private sectors, serving as a catalyst for their legacy projects and programs. He is passionate about consulting for social, cultural and economic impact to help communities build capacity and leave lasting legacies through their work.

Through its business advisory services – 6DC has helped small, medium and large businesses in developing growth plans, and provides strategic coaching/mentoring for them to consider the right tools, partnerships and avenues for their growth and operations. It has had the privilege of connecting with hundreds of entrepreneurs over the past many years, both locally and internationally, with the aim of building our local economies through strong local businesses and international investments.

Through its research, writing and program design services – 6DC helps clients align their strategic vision with government priorities to best suit them for funding opportunities. It serves as a catalyst for NPOs, charities, institutions and businesses in helping them build their legacy projects and programs. The ultimate benefactors of its work are local communities, as these projects contribute to their social, cultural and economic development.

Join us by Zoom on October 21st at 7:00 PM

https://zoom.us/j/93680525931?pwd=tHbXkFHY2vEYXcr2gyTt7JcJ56mb1X.1

Meeting ID: 936 8052 5931 

Passcode: 364289

Successful AI Presentation

We are thrilled to share that our AI Presentation on September 18th was a great success! Thank you to everyone who attended.

Mai Mavinkurve delivered an insightful session, covering everything from the basics to advanced applications of AI, and its potential to revolutionize the way we conduct business. She highlighted how AI can help business owners in various ways. We were all left inspired by the ways AI is already impacting our daily lives and businesses.

We are excited to announce that this is just the beginning! More industry-specific AI training and presentations will be held in the near future, allowing our members to dive deeper into how AI can help their specific fields.

Stay tuned for more details.

CTCC’s Christmas Mixer

Available – CTCC Business Centre

Are you looking for a modern meeting or seminar room in Markham for your workshops and networking events? CTCC Business Centre is the right venue for you!

• HOLD YOUR NEXT MEETING AT OUR BUSINESS CENTRE
• EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE

Our conference room is equipped with

• Modern Furniture
• LED Screen (13′ X 8′)
• Stage / Podium
• AV Equipment
• A Wet Bar
• 3 Wash Rooms and you can host up to 100 people in theatre style seating.

Book Our Venue

Book online:

or email us at

Or Call

Santha Panchalingam 416-200-5470
Ken Kirupa 416-830-8191

SHN’s Radiothon

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your incredible support at the Tamil Radiothon on September 25th. The day at the donation center was truly fantastic, and it was heartwarming to witness our community come together for such an important cause.

With your generosity and the help of East FM Radio, we raised over $122,000—an amazing achievement that will significantly support the highest priority needs at Scarborough hospitals.

Although the radiothon has ended, the opportunity to make a difference continues. Donations will be accepted on the website until the end of the year, so let’s keep the momentum going!

You can still contribute by visiting www.shnfoundation.ca/tamil or by clicking on this button below.

Corporate Members’ Area

We hope you’ve been enjoying our e-newsletter and finding it informative and engaging. We highly value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts on how we can further improve our content and make it even more relevant to your interests.

Whether you have suggestions for new topics, questions, or any other feedback, we encourage you to get in touch with us. Please feel free to send your feedback to info@ctcc.ca. We appreciate the time you take to share your thoughts with us.