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Welcome to the March edition of the Hamilton Economic Development Newsletter.  
The Green Economy    

The green economy is a big part of Hamilton's economic strategy over the next several years which has put Hamilton at the centre of the Golden Horseshoe Strategic Energy Alliance (GHSEA)

The GHSEA represents a consortium of business, governmental, educational institutions and utilities working together for the advancement of energy initiatives and economic development of communities. It exists to address the energy challenges facing Ontario and Canada by being an active participant in the global quest for clean, affordable energy solutions.

In order to achieve this quest, the GHSEA will: 

* Highlight energy research and manufacturing innovation in the Hamilton and the Greater Golden Horseshoe region - Position this region as a Global Energy Centre of Excellence! 
* Contribute to the goals of local community groups and educational initiatives that promote sustainable energy and energy-friendly solutions that are geared to advance the economic well being and quality of life in the Golden Horseshoe region 
* Attract world-class manufacturers who are looking to partner with a strong industry supply-chain, leading post-secondary institutions, progressive utilities, leaders and forward thinking communities 
* A catalyst for regional economic development by providing new directions for manufacturing and product/service development and stimulate business opportunities in energy products and services (such as: Water, Biomass, Electric Vehicles, Photovoltaics, Wind, Smart Grid) and will foster coordinated and strategic procurement to capitalize on such opportunities.  

For more information on the GHSEA, contact: Jennifer.Patterson@hamilton.ca  
Chamber on the Move  

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce recently announced that they will be returning to Hamilton's downtown core after leaving for a home at Hamilton's waterfront in the 1990s.  This is a great piece of news for Hamilton's core as it shows that it is once again a great place for office space and is now the home for one of Hamilton's leading voices for business.  

 

Shortly, the Chamber will be formally announcing the location of their new home and the Economic Development Office is pleased to welcome them back to where they started. 

A Salute to Small Business   
March 26th marks a day of celebration for Hamilton business with the City's Small Business Enterprise Centre's Salute to Small Business. This event will run from 1pm-5pm and will feature former Marketing Director for Tim Hortons Ltd.- Ron Buist, the creative mind behind the nationally famous "Roll Up the Rim" contest. The day will also include the Hamilton Business Improvement Area Excellence in Property Awards reception from 4:00pm-5:00pm. The evening will culminate in the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce's Outstanding Business Achievement Awards which will run from 5:00pm-9:00pm.


The Salute to Small Business event features a three course luncheon and the tickets are only $55 (plus HST). To register call: 905-540-6400 or click here: http://www.investinhamilton.ca/celebration-of-business-march-26/  

Did you know... 
  • The Conference Board of Canada's Diversity Index which calculates how diverse the economic structure of a City is (1 being Highly Diverse and O being Not Diverse) gave Hamilton 0.92 rating
  • In 2011, Hamilton was second only to Toronto among Canadian cities in attracting new corporate investment
  • The Hamilton metropolitan area ranks in the top 100 of the world's large centres for its economic performance over the past two years  
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For more information on these stories and more, visit us online at www.investinhamilton.ca.