Pipeline - January 25, 2012

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

In this issue of Pipeline:

Hamilton Chamber Policy Updates
Updates from Chamber Divisions and Committees
Chamber Updates and Chamber Events
Congratulations to Chamber Members
Community Bulletin Board

Hamilton Chamber - Policy Updates:

The four policy priorities for the Hamilton Chamber this year are:

Mass Transit
- All day, two-way GO Train Service to Toronto
- Development of LRT in Hamilton
Fair Taxation
Strong voice at Queen's Park
Creation of an arms-length land development corporation

Updates from Chamber Divisions and Committees:

Please note that upcoming Chamber Division and Committee meetings will now be posted on the calendar of events on the Chamber website homepage. Please check the calendar for upcoming meetings and guest speakers. http://www.hamiltonchamber.on.ca/events/events

Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals (YEP):

shannon@beaumondeproductions.com if you are interested in joining the YEP Hamilton Race Team. If you can't participate in the race itself, the team would greatly appreciate your support in helping us reach our $10,000 fundraising goal. If you are interested in sponsoring a runner or the team, please visit http://www.eventsonline.ca/cgi-bin/events/atbrr/search_team.pl

Ready, Set....Go! Several members of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce's YEP Hamilton Division have signed up to run the Around the Bay Road Race on March 25, 2012. YEP Hamilton's goal is to encourage all professionals to become more active, to experience downtown Hamilton in a different way and to help support St. Joseph's Healthcare foundation by raising $10,000 as a team! The $10,000 will go to help support St. Joseph's new surgical centre, the redevelopment of their new mental health and healthcare facility on West 5th, and advancing medicine through important research.

YEP Hamilton welcomes all chamber members to join the team in any of the 5km, 10km relay or 30km races. Please

More runners will be added daily!

Previous Meetings:

Glanbrook: The Division met on January 19th. Guest Speaker Toni Sergi from the City of Hamilton gave an update on the Red Hill Business Park.

Dundas: The Dundas Division also met on January 19th. Their guest speaker was Dr. Jerry Morris of Paramount Family Chiropractic, who spoke on the 100-year lifestyle.

Upcoming meetings:

Human Resources: The committee extends an invitation to all Chamber members to attend the February 1 meeting featuring guest speaker Theresa O'Halloran-Manager. Leadership Development & Planning, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Human Resources who will be presenting on Performance Management. The meeting will be held at the Waterfront Centre. The session will address a step-by-step plan for implementing world-class performance management. This will include the importance of a performance management system, and the steps needed to develop a solid program (from building the foundation through to building accountability into the system).

Governmental Affairs:
Wednesday, February 1

12 noon

Waterfront Banquet Centre

For more information about becoming a member of a Division or Committee, please contact the Chamber's President and CEO at, d.adames@hamiltonchamber.on.ca
For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit, http://www.hamiltonchamber.on.ca/committees/committees

contact Shannon Tew at

Chamber Events and Updates

Hamilton Community Awards

We are pleased to announce that Gary Graham of Gowlings is this year's RBC Hamilton Citizen of the Year and Daniel Mariella of Cardinal Newman Secondary School is The Hamilton Spectator Youth Volunteer of the Year. Both Gary and Daniel were acknowledged this past Monday evening at a gala dinner hosted at Michelangelo's Banquet Centre. The Chamber would like to congratulate all nominees for this year's Hamilton Community Awards. We would also like to thank sponsors: RBC, The Hamilton Spectator and the Hamilton Community Foundation.

Business after Business

Tomorrow, Thursday January 26, 5:30-7:30pm

The Financial Wellness Centre, 236 Pritchard Road

Expand your business network by attending the Business after Business and learn more about The Financial Wellness Centre and Cooperators Insurance business story.

Connections Networking Group:

Opens its doors to all members of the Chamber on Thursday, February 2nd to come and hear their Guest Speaker, President and CEO of the Hamilton Chamber David Adames. 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Waterfront Centre, 555 Bay Street North, $15.00 (full breakfast included).

New! Coffee with Chamber CEO and Guest: Friday February 10

Come out to this casual session, which will take place the second Friday of the month from 8-9am at the Mulberry Café on James Street North. The first session will take place Friday February 10. The coffee session will feature an update and Q&A on Chamber activities as well as a different guest from the Hamilton business community each month. We are pleased to announce our first guest will be Paul Berton, Editor-in-Chief of The Hamilton Spectator. Watch twitter (@hamiltonchamber) and Pipeline for updates. The cost will be $10 (cash at the door) and seating will be limited - first come, first served!

Delivering the Goods: Friday February 17

Efficient movement of goods is critical to driving job creation and growing our economy. As part of the "Big Move", Metrolinx has been researching and planning for future goods movement in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA). Come out to hear the latest information about the strategy and the impact on your business.

Members: $30 Non-Members: $35*

*includes continental breakfast/please add HST

Location: McMaster Innovation Park (Longwood Road)

Sponsored by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and TransHub Ontario

Mayor's Breakfast

Sponsored by Union Gas

Monday, February 27th

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Waterfront Centre, 555 Bay Street North, Free Parking

$40 + hst members and $50 + hst (non-members) (hot buffet breakfast)

Mark the Date - Outstanding Business Achievement Awards: March 26

Community Bulletin Board

Pan Am Toronto 2015: Winning in Business Seminar

Delivering a world class Games involves experts from a variety of areas. That's where the TO2015 Supplier Diversity Advisory Council comes in. This seminar has been designed for female entrepreneurs and members of the Aboriginal and LGBT communities. TO 2015 invites you to learn from prominent experts in the fields of banking, legal, advertising, marketing, public relations, technology and insurance by attending the TO2015 Supplier Diversity Advisory Council "Winning in Business seminar". This one-day powerhouse event will provide you with expertise, tools and tips for making your business grow. Learn from real-life case studies, participate in working sessions and network with business and sport leaders associated with TO2015.

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (lunch is included)

Where: The Ontario Trade and Investment Centre

250 Yonge Street, 35th floor, Toronto

Hamilton will have a limited number of seats at the seminar. If you are interested in attending, and please contact the City's Economic Development Department at 905-546-42

(Be sure to check out the Community Calendar and the Member News links on the right side panel of this newsletter. Contact Diane Stephenson at 905-522-1151 ext. 220 or d.stephenson@hamiltonchamber.on.ca to have your news included. )

Look for our weekly newsletter every Wednesday morning. This will be The Chamber's main vehicle of communication with members on a weekly basis for events, important news and updates.