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Upcoming conversations on policy and business issues
 This Friday July 13, 8-9am, join the Hamilton Chamber at the Mulberry Café (corner of James St. North and Mulberry Street) for the monthly "Coffee with CEO and Guest" with this month's guest, City of Hamilton Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr. Engage in a casual but informative discussion of business issues in the city (see details below in the events section).
On Thursday July 19 at 8am, our sister Chamber, the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce, is hosting Tim Hudak, Leader of the Official Opposition (and MPP for Niagara West-Glanbrook) at the Dutch Mill Country Market in Flamborough (522 Millgrove Side Road). For more information or to register (required), send an email to admin@flamboroughchamber.ca
And on Wednesday July 25, at Noon, the Hamilton Chamber is hosting PC MPP Todd Smith, Opposition Critic for Small Business and Red Tape in an interactive luncheon to discuss issues affecting small business. To register, contact Whitney at: w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151 ext. 100 (see more details below in the events section). |
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New office for the Hamilton Chamber
Earlier this week, on July 9, the Hamilton Chamber moved our offices to our permanent downtown Hamilton location. We are now located at 120 King Street West, Plaza Level, Suite 507. Our phone number remains the same at 905-522-1151. We will host an official opening on Thursday September 13, from 5:00 pm-7:30 pm, with details to follow in future Pipeline newsletters (please mark your calendars!). |
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Incite Foundation supports the arts in Hamilton
Incite Foundation for the Arts is pleased to announce a donation of $50,000 to the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO) Matching Fund. Other HPO supporters have pledged to contribute up to $100,000 to the Orchestra, giving a total of $150,000 in matching funds available to complement community donations.
"Incite's donation to the HPO's matching funds program will help ensure the financial health of the HPO, and will enable the Orchestra to focus on developing strong programming to serve the needs of the community. A strong cultural life is an essential part of the economic development of the city, and our universities, businesses and medical organizations need a rich environment if they are to excel," said Carl Turkstra, Incite founder.
"As its name implies, the mission of Incite is to provide direct support to the arts, stimulate interest in the arts and to incite others to do the same," added Wally Pieczonka, a member of the Incite Advisory Committee. The Incite Foundation for the Arts is a non-profit organization formed in 2011 to provide funding to charitable arts organizations in the Hamilton area. The Foundation has been funded with generous seed money from private sources.
Over the past year, Incite has donated over $160,000 to fifteen Hamilton area organizations including the HPO, Opera Hamilton, the Art Gallery of Hamilton, the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, the Hamilton Catholic District School Board, the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Dundas Valley School of Art, and the Bach Elgar Choir. For further information regarding the Incite Foundation for the Arts or to make a donation to the Foundation, please contact Liz Stirling at 905-648-7849, lizstirling@cogeco.ca. |
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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.
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 Chamber Division and Committee meetings and updates:
Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals Division: (monthly meeting): Wednesday July 18, Noon, Mulberry Café. YEP is also hosting its second annual "YEP, I'm on a Boat" cruise of Hamilton Harbour on Friday July 27 at 9:30pm. Tickets are available as are sponsorship opportunities. This event sold out last year so it promises to be another great YEP event. For more information, contact Joe Accardi, Chair of the YEP Division at jaccardi.apm@gmail.com
Hamilton HIVE: Wednesday July 18, 8:30am, Mulberry Café.
For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit, http://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/committees
For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit http://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/committees/committees. |
Chamber Updates and Chamber Events
 Coffee with the CEO and guest, Ward 2 Councillor Jason Farr
Friday, July 13, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Mulberry Café, 193 James Street North
$10.00 at the door, no pre-registration required.
Learn@Lunch
Guest: MPP Todd Smith, PC Critic for Small Business and Red Tape
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m.
Chamber Boardroom - 120 King Street West, Plaza Level, Suite 507
$20.00 (includes light lunch)
To Register contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or www.hamiltonchamber.ca
Business after Business at Rapscallion Rogue Eatery
Build your business network in a relaxed atmosphere.  Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, July 26
5:30 to 7:30
61 Young Street, L8N 1V1
Free to attend for Chamber members and their guests.
Connections Summer Social
The Chamber's Connections Group invite you and your guests to join them at the beach
...summer networking has never been this fun!! Draws for Prizes!!
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Baranga's on the Beach
380 Van Wagner's Beach Road
$25.00 + hst (nibbles and networking)
To Register contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or www.hamiltonchamber.ca
GRAND OPENING Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Come and Celebrate the opening of the Chamber's new premises
Thursday, September 13, 2012
5:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m.
120 King Street West, Plaza Level, Suite 507
Mark Your Calendar....details to follow soon!
 LiON'S LAIR tickets on sale now
Emcee Connie Smith
Lions: Nick Bontis; Sophia Aggelonitis; PJ Mercanti; Rami Reda and Mike Morreale
Thursday, October 4, 2012
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:
Breakfast with the City Manager
Monday, October 22, 2012
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Waterfront Centre, 555 Bay Street North
$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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