June 27, 2012        
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Thank-you for Renewing 

  

Hamilton Chamber working on your behalf

 

The Hamilton Chamber hosted the first task force meeting on June 26 regarding the City's refreshment vehicle by-law.  The establishment of the task force came out of a meeting facilitated by the Hamilton Chamber on May 31 regarding the proposed changes to the Refreshment Vehicle by-law.  The group, comprising representatives of restaurants, refreshment vehicles, BIAs and the Ontario Restaurant, Motel and Hotel Association discussed areas of concern and issues that impact both restaurants and refreshment vehicles.  The task force will continue to meet to discuss and propose solutions to issues so that entrepreneurship and innovation continues to thrive in Hamilton.


Last Thursday June 21, the Glanbrook Division hosted a special evening meeting for the local business and resident community to discuss transportation in Glanbrook.  The Chamber would like to thank staff from the City of Hamilton, Guy Paparella and Andy McLaughlin for attending and providing a presentation about transportation related planning for both people and goods movement.
Also last Thursday June 21, the Hamilton Chamber hosted Hamilton Police Chief Glenn De Caire. The Chief discussed strategic safety initiatives and the positive effect on our economy.  The event included members of the Chamber's Connections Committee and was chaired by Vicky Conner, Chair of Connections.


On Wednesday June 20, representatives from the City's Planning and Economic Development Division attended the Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals Division meeting to provide a briefing on the services provided by the Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC), the City's One Stop Shop service and an overview of the City's Open for Business Review.  The Hamilton Chamber would like to thank Kristen Huigenbos, Debbie Spence and Shannah Evans for attending the meeting and sharing key information.


On Thursday June 14, the Hamilton Chamber, under the Renew Hamilton initiative, hosted the first "Conversations with Christopher Hume" dinner.  The audio recording from the evening is available on the Renew Hamilton website at http://renewhamilton.ca/latest-updates/speaker-series-podcast/
 

Hamilton HIVE: RFP for HIVE Administrator (closes Friday)

 

The Hamilton Hive is the City's pre-eminent young professional network and as such acts as the hub of young professional activities. Hive is currently inviting bids to fulfill the role of Hive Administrator. The role of the Hamilton Hive Administrator is to act as the key administrative and information link between the Hamilton Hive groups, the Hamilton Hive and the greater young professional community. Visit the Hamilton Chamber website or Hamilton Hive website to review the RFP which is due June 29, or click here.

 

 

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

season ticket offer
 

The Hamilton Tiger Cats Football Club is a proud member of the Hamilton Chamber and is offering a final chance to purchase season's seats for the last year of play at Ivor Wynne Stadium.  The Tiger Cats have some great pricing and great advantages to becoming a season seat holder with the club.  Not only do you get season seats for the last year of Ivor Wynne Stadium, but also priority access to the new stadium (new state of the art facility) to pick your seats before the general public.  Buying season's seats now will give you a price freeze at the new stadium. Also you will have priority choice for every event that the stadium will hold.  Programing will include theatre to world class soccer games to concerts. The team has great business packages available.  For more information, contact Kyle Robinson at 905-547-2287 ext: 237 or krobinson@ticats.ca 

Booking Now for August Chamber Mailing


Get your message in the hands of 2100 fellow Chamber
members just in time for fall promotions.  Flyer size is maximum 8 1/2 X 11 but can be folded or double sided. Spots are limited so book yours today.  Call Patricia for more details at 905-818-1173 or click here for pricing and order form.   

 
smart bus workshopChamber Division and Committee meetings and updates:

 

Committees and Divisions are now on summer break and will start up in the fall. 

 

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.

 

For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit http://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/committees/committees.
Chamber Updates and Chamber Events

 

The Hamilton Chamber will be closed on Monday July 2 for the Canada Day holiday. On behalf of the entire Chamber team, I would like to wish you and your family a great Canada Day weekend.


David Adames, President and CEO 

 

March BAB Airport


Business After Business 

(tomorrow)

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Location:  Omni Basement Systems, 95 Frid Street Unit 3, Hamilton L8P 4M3
Free to Members and their guests
To Register:  www.hamiltonchamber.ca or e-mail Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca

 
* If you would like to host an upcoming Business After Business please contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 for a schedule and outline.  Only a few dates left this year so contact us today!


 Coffee with the CEO and guest
 Friday, July 13, 2012
 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
 Location: Mulberry Café, 193 James Street North
 $10.00 at the door

 

Learn@Lunch
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Guest: MPP Todd Smith, PC Critic for Small Business and Red Tape
12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m.
Chamber BoardRoom - Plaza Level, 507-120 King St. W.
$20.00 (includes light lunch)
To Register contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or www.hamiltonchamber.ca


LiON'S LAIR tickets on sale now
Emcee Connie Smith
Lions: Nick Bontis; Sophia Aggelonitis; PJ Mercanti; Rami Redi and Mike Morreale
Thursday, October 4
5:00 p.m. Welcome Reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards
Carmen's Banquet Centre
To purchase your tickets go to www.pitch-it.ca/lionslair 

 

Mark Your Calendar - Oct. 22nd
Breakfast with the City Manager
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
$40.00 + hst (includes buffet breakfast)
To Register contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or www.hamiltonchamber.ca

 

 
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Community Calendar
 
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
 to have your information included. 

*Please Note:  Member News is reserved for Not-for-profit member news and Hamilton Chamber Member milestone news i.e. Anniversaries, Grand Openings, Awards etc.  All Chamber members are welcome to include their events in the Community Calendar. 


 
 
 
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