E-Newsletter June 2024

Dear Members,

As we welcome the summer, I am filled with immense pride and joy reflecting on the past month’s events hosted by the Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce (CTCC). Our recent activities have not only demonstrated the vibrant spirit of our community but also underscored our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship and networking opportunities.

Our inaugural Women’s Committee event, the EntreprenHer Networking Event, was a remarkable success. The turnout was exceptional, with numerous women entrepreneurs and professionals coming together to connect, share experiences, and inspire one another. The enthusiasm and energy were profound, and I am confident that this is just the beginning of many more such empowering events.

On June 15th, we had the privilege of hosting our 2nd Annual Startup Pitch Competition in collaboration with the Canadian Tamil Professionals Association (CTPA) and Good News Ventures. The event was attended by over 150 people, predominantly young and energetic individuals brimming with entrepreneurial spirit. The pitches were innovative and inspiring, showcasing the incredible talent within our community. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with many participants and attendees calling for more events of this scale.

The success of these events is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, committee members, and partners. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved. Your support and enthusiasm drive us to continue organizing impactful events that benefit our community.

Looking ahead, we are excited about the future. We are actively planning more events and initiatives to further support and engage our members. Visit our website for the latest updates and information.

Thank you for your continued support and participation. Together, we can achieve great things.

Successful EntreprenHer Event

The Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce (CTCC) is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the EntreprenHer event on May 23rd at the CTCC Business Centre.

This women-only event brought together a vibrant group of women entrepreneurs for an evening of networking, inspiration, and empowerment.

The event kicked off with an engaging Ice Breaker Game, which set a lively tone and helped attendees connect with one another. The highlight of the evening was the keynote speech by Divya Jegasundaram, a renowned Life Coach. Her insightful and motivating address was very well received by the audience, leaving many inspired and ready to take their entrepreneurial journeys to the next level.

Business Centre Rental

Host your events at the CTCC Business Centre and take advantage of our exceptional venue, now with a generous 30% discount for non-profit organizations and 15% discount for corporate members and 10% discount for our members. Together, let’s make your events memorable and impactful within our vibrant community.

To Book Our Venue:

Call Ken Kirupa at 416-830-8191 or Santha Panchalingam at 416-200-5470

or visit our website:

Understanding AI

Join us for an engaging introduction to the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Members : Free
• Non Members : $50

Highlights from the Tamil Venture Zone Startup Pitch Competition

We are thrilled to share the highlights from our successful Startup Pitch Competition held on June 15th at the 369 Global Venue in Ajax.

It was an inspiring day full of innovation, networking, and celebration of entrepreneurial spirit within our community.

The Pitch Competition Winners are

Special Cash Prize $1000 each : Sponsored by Inteli-Edge, awarded to Sujen from Sweet Dream Creamery and Puviraj and Narththana from Journe in Jaffna Sri Lanka

Third Place Winner ($2000) : Prestar – Theleepan Marcandu Presented by Vettyvel Law.

Second Place Winner ($3000) : Stubby – Amizhthini Nakkeeran Sponsored by Scarborough Convention Centre.

First Place Winner ($5000) : Quanto – Anderson Petergeorge Awarded by title sponsor 369 Global.

CTCC's 17th Annual Golf Classic

• Date : Tuesday, September 10th, 2024
• Location : Deer Creek Golf and Country Club, Ajax
• Price : Early Bird Special: Book your foursome by July 31st for just $800.
• Regular Price : $1000 per foursome after July 31st.

Lunch, Golf Cart, 18 Holes of Golf, Dinner and Lots of Prizes to be Won!

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Title Sponsorship : $2000
• Hole Sponsorship : $500
• Booth and Hole Sponsorship : $750

How to Reserve Your Spot:

Email the names of your four players to info@ctcc.ca

Send an e-transfer to info@ctcc.ca to complete your reservation.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Reserve your spot today and enjoy a fantastic day of golf, networking, and fun!

Outing to Niagara Falls

We will be traveling on a luxury tour bus departing from Markham at 9:00 a.m. and returning at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 13th. The trip includes a wine tasting tour at the Wayne Gretzky Estate, a light lunch at Niagara-on-the-Lake, sightseeing, dinner, and the Greg Frewin Show in Niagara Falls.

Please note that this outing is exclusively for corporate members and is free for the first corporate member from your company. The cost for your spouse or the second corporate member from your company is $175. We have tentatively reserved spots for only 50 people, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

If, you are a corporate member, kindly reply to this email or register using the link below with your names by Friday, June 21st, 2024, and we will provide further instructions.

https://forms.gle/dq98uRFNgajM7WLZ6

Payment for the second member is required by June 30th. You can etransfer to info@ctcc.ca with the detail on the message or memo.

Corporate Members' Area

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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.