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 Events link with Chamber's policy priority:
The new policy theme for the Hamilton Chamber this year is "Growing Hamilton's Economy through smart green infrastructure"
On Tuesday April 17, from 8-10:30am at McMaster Innovation Park, the Chamber is partnering with Sustainable Hamilton to offer the "Smart Business Workshop". Learn and interact with experts who will offer practical ways for you to improve your bottom line with simple business solutions that will also help you contribute to sustainable business practices. The workshop will show businesses how to examine everyday practices from a new perspective through a "rapid assessment" process. Guest experts include Maureen Hart, CEO, Sustainable Measures; Liz Nield, CEO, Lura Consulting; and Dr. Velma Grover, McMaster University. For more information, including registration details, visit the events section on the Chamber website or email w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca to register.
On Friday April 13, 8-9am, at the Mulberry Café, this month's Coffee with CEO and Guests (Louise Dompierre, new Board Chamber Board Chair and Richard Allen, Director, Renew Hamilton project) will explore Hamilton's renewal economy and business opportunities associated with it.
Presenting to City of Hamilton's Open for Business Review Committee: April 11
Chamber President and CEO David Adames as well as former Board Chair and Chamber member Ed Fothergill will be presenting the Hamilton Chamber's brief concerning the City's Open for Business Review at the Committee's meeting on April 11 at City Hall. The brief will be posted on the Chamber website this week. The Chamber would like to thank the Business Development Committee for spearheading the Chamber's input.
Hamilton Economic Summit - 5th Annual: May 10
On Thursday May 10, the Chamber will host the 5th Annual Hamilton Economic Summit at the Hamilton Convention Centre based on the topic "Hamilton's role in the regional economy and beyond". This is the must-attend business event of the year. There will be both an Executive and Sales track. Dr. David Foot, author of "Boom, Bust and Echo", will deliver the Summit's keynote address and David will provide important demographic information for business to use in their everyday work. The day will also include break-out sessions covering eight subjects: Advanced Manufacturing, Creative Industries, Education, Health Sciences, North End Business Park, Real Estate, Small Business and Transportation. The Summit will also include "5 Stars" that will celebrate five business success stories from the past year. Registration is now open at www.hamiltoneconomicsummit.ca |
Submissions now being accepted for second LiON's LAIR:
The Hamilton Chamber is pleased to be collaborating once again with Innovation Factory to present the second annual LiON's LAIR on October 4. More information is available at www.pitch-it.ca. To get ready for the event and submissions, the following key dates are coming up in April:
Plus, a great video of the finalists from 2011 talking about their experience at http://pitch-it.ca/finalists/current-finalists
Chamber launches mobile app with Weever Apps
To augment the Chamber's new website and social media plan, the Chamber has launched our mobile app with Hamilton's Weever Apps, the winner of last year's inaugural LiON'S LAIR event. To download the app, scan the following QR code:
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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.ca/events/events
Upcoming Meetings:
For more information about becoming a member of a Division or Committee, please contact the Chamber's President and CEO at, d.adames@hamiltonchamber.ca
Innovation and Technology Committee: April 12, 8am, McMaster Innovation Park; guest speaker Duane Bender, Professor of Software Engineering Technology at Mohawk college
Ancaster Division: April 13, Noon, Ancaster Mill; featuring guest speaker David Sweet, MP Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Westdale
Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals Division: April 18, Noon: Waterfront Centre
Glanbrook Division: April 19, 8am, Glanbrook Municipal Centre; guest speaker Chief Glenn De Caire, Hamilton Police
Dundas Division: April 19, Noon, Winchester Arms, King Street in Dundas.
For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit,
http://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/committees/committees
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Chamber Events and Updates
Glanbrook Division Business Showcase
Partnering with Stoney Creek, Grimsby and
West Lincoln Chambers
Wednesday April 18, 2-7pm
Binbrook Fairgrounds
Hwy 56, Binbrook
McMaster University Alumni Luncheon
The Chamber is partnering with McMaster Alumni
Association for a luncheon in celebration of the
University's 125th anniversary.
Tuesday, April 24, 12-1:30 p.m.
Convention Centre
Click Here for registration details
Business After Business
Thursday, April 26
Network with other Chamber member and guests
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Host Location: Beverly Golf & Country Club
To Register: Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca
The Dundas Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is proud to present....
Dundas Community Awards
Friday, April 27th
The University Club at McMaster
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton
Tickets: $65.00 + hst Tables of 8 $520.00 + hst
Registration: Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca
(905) 522-1151 ext. 237
Guest Speaker: Mayor Bob Bratina
Sponsors: RBC Royal Bank (Citizen); Dundas Valley Collision Centre (Youth); Dundas Star News
Nominees:
Citizen: Darlyne Mills, Acclaimed
Youth: Jasmin Goldstein (Highland Secondary); Miranda Jurilj (Highland Secondary); Braden Marshall (Hillfield Strathallan College); Courtney Weavers (Parkside High)
Business: Pending
Women's Golf and Glamour Day
Monday, May 28th
Fun Day of 9 holes of golf, spa treatment, shopping, lunch and more..all for charity
To Register: www.hamiltonchamber.ca or E-Mail: Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca
Sponsorship Opportunties still available
Mark Your Calendar - Check the Chambers' website for upcoming details about the following events.
June 5 - Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament
June 14 - Contacts 2 Contracts
Chamber Office Furniture for Sale!
We know you've heard... the Chamber is moving our offices back to the downtown core! Our new location will be in the Standard Life Building, Plaza Level, on the corner of King and Bay Streets. We are excited about our new location, but we can't take everything! That's why we would like to give our Chamber members first chance to buy some gently used office furniture. What we have:
4 cubicles (sold as a quad). This includes 4 L-shaped desks, overhangs for each, and under desk file storage. Cubicles are partitioned by common dividers. Price: $500.00 per cubicle.
1 reception counter, L-shaped, 2-tiered, with overhang and under desk storage. Price: $750.00 - SOLD!
1 stand alone cubicle, L-shaped desk with overhang, under desk storage and 2 partition walls. Price: $650.00
3 telemarketing cubicles with overhangs, under desk storage divided by common partitions. Sold as a set of three. Price: $1,000.00 complete.
Please stop by for viewing or call us for more details at 905-522-1151. Our offices will continue regular business hours at our 555 Bay St. N. location until April 30th. (Disassembly and shipping are the responsibility of the purchaser).
Directory Early Bird Rates going Soon!
The Early Bird discount is still available until April 30th so hurry and book your Chamber Directory ad today. A 5% discount will be deducted from your total with a signed contract received by us by the end of the month. If you choose not to be invoiced until the Directory is printed (in November) you will still receive the discount provided you have booked your ad by April 30th. Don't delay... book now... pay later. Click here for rates or contact Patricia at p.dieryck@hamiltonchamber.ca For more advertising opportunities with the Chamber, click here.
Oscar Night Comes to Hamilton
On May 12, 2012 the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation will be hosting its annual Hummingbird Ball at Carmen's Banquet & Convention Centre.The evening, which raises funds for a selected patient care program, also serves as a chance to celebrate the significant contributions of individuals and organizations whose efforts have made a difference in the lives of cancer patients.
Being recognized at this year's event are:
Morris MercantiA long-time supporter of The Foundation, Mr. Mercanti chaired and co-chaired the Hummingbird Ball for five years and served terms on both the Cancer Centre Foundation's Board of Directors and its Fundraising Council. Morris Mercanti, the current President of The Oakville Banquet and Conference Centre and co-founder of Carmen's Banquet & Convention Centre, is being honoured for his dedication and volunteer commitment.
Rotary Club of Ancaster AMFor nearly a decade the Rotary Club of Ancaster AM has been a key partner of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, providing extensive support for a broad range of patient care initiatives. In 2011, the Club expanded their efforts by directing the proceeds from A Cosmopolitan Affair, their annual fashion show fundraiser, to the campaign to build and equip the CIBC Breast Assessment Centre.
BRIGHT Run CommitteeIn 2008 the Breast Disease Site Team at Juravinski founded the BRIGHT Run with a mission to raise funds and awareness to support breast cancer research conducted right here in our own community. Thanks to the tireless efforts of its organizing committee, the event has been a huge success, attracting more than 1,000 participants annually and raising over $1.3-million in just four years.
This year's Hummingbird Ball is being held in support of the Hospital's Hematology Patient Care and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Proceeds from the event will help cover the costs to purchase specialty equipment for the Unit's six transplant rooms.
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THIS WEEK'S MEMBER PROMOTIONS
(the following are paid advertisements)
CMA Information Session
Wednesday April 25 2012
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
YWCA Hamilton
75 MacNab Street South (Room 108)
To register please click here For more information please contact:
Dana Gies, MBA, CMA
647-828-8303 or dgies@cmaontario.org
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