Webinar on How to Recruit, Hire and Integrate Skilled Immigrants
The webinar will focus on How to Recruit, Hire and Integrate Skilled Immigrants. This webinar will take place on April 25, 2012 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT.
Finding workers with the right skills is a big challenge for small and medium-size businesses. Employers are finding it increasingly hard to find Canadian-born skilled workers. The reality is that immigrants are becoming the source of all new net growth in Canada's labour force.
Once you realize you need to consider immigrants as potential employees, the question is how to find and recruit them. In this webinar, you will learn where to turn when looking to hire foreign workers, and which organizations are available to assist employers find and retain employees from outside Canada. You will hear about the experiences of other Canadian businesses which have attracted and hired immigrants.
There is no cost for participation. Spaces for this webinar are limited. We ask participants to pre-register by clicking here.
Diversity Works program can also provide you other materials and connect you with other valuable resources to help you meet your hiring needs. If you have any difficulty in completing you registration, please contact our Diversity Works program manager Maher Hamade at: Phone: 905-522-1151. Ext. 230 or email: m.hamade@hamiltonchamber.ca
Second Annual 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:
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.
Guest speaker: University Chancellor Dr. Lynton "Red" Wilson
Hamilton Convention Centre
Click Here for registration details
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
Coffee with the CEO
Friday, May 11th
8:00 a.m. Mulberry Cafe - $10.00 at the door
Guest: Terry Cooke, CEO Hamilton Community Foundation
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 Opportunities are still available
Mark Your Calendar - Check the Chamber's website for upcoming details about the following events.
June 5 - Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament, Heron Point... to register www.hamiltonchamber.ca or e-mail Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca
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.
