Maple Leaf Invest $395 Million into Hamilton
 In mid October, Maple Leaf Foods announced their investment of nearly $400 million dollars into Hamilton's economy through the construction of a new 400,000 square foot protein plant in the Red Hill Business Park. The new plant will see the preparing and packaging of Maple Leaf's line of deli meats and wieners and will accommodate nearly 700 jobs in the community. Learn why this significant investment is a coup for one of Canada's most diversified economies by clicking here. |
Hamilton Economic Development Wins National Award  The Hamilton Economic Development team recently received the nation's top honour in economic development by winning the Economic Developers Association of Canada/RBC Financial Group Economic Development Achievement of the Year Award. This award honours projects that have made a significant contribution to their economy. Hamilton won for its LEED incentive program where the City of Hamilton shares the incremental construction cost, consultation, energy modeling and certification fees with the applicant to achieve LEED certification. Grants are calculated on the basis of the rating of official certification under the LEED rating system by the Canadian Green Building Council (CaGBC).
For more information on the LEED certification program and if it can apply to your investment, click here.
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Hamilton's Young Professionals Make their Mark 
On October 23, Hamilton played host to the city's first ever young professional conference via its top young professional network; Hamilton Hive. Titled Hive X, this conference brought together nearly 200 young professionals for an all-day event that saw a mix of local and nationally recognized speakers and engaging workshops aimed at producing activities to be focused on in 2012. The focus of the day centred around transportation issues, changing Hamilton's image online, adaptive re-use in the downtown and youth attraction and retention strategies. The Hive will now be working on a summary document of the day to share with the community to be released in the winter of 2011. If you or your organization is interested in learning more about Hamilton's young professional groups or how to get involved, visit: www.hamiltonhive.ca. |
Hamilton Artists Inc. Have a New Home
Development in downtown Hamilton is progressing with the latest investment in the creative industries. Hamilton Artists Inc. is an artist run centre committed to the presentation, dissemination and advocacy of Canadian contemporary visual arts practices which speaks to and enhances our regional cultural activity.
Their new space is at the corner of James Street North and Cannon Street and is yet another great addition to this burgeoning artistic centre of the city. Watch a video describing the project by clicking here.
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