August 22, 2012        
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Hamilton Contributes to Provincial Prosperity Strategy

 

Emerging Stronger.  That's the rallying cry of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) as it leads a bold offensive to regain our province's economic prowess.  At the front of the charge is OCC president and CEO Allan O'Dette.  He was in Hamilton yesterday, August 21, to kick off a local event focused on identifying Hamilton's economic priorities in the context of creating a more productive and prosperous Ontario.
For O'Dette, it all begins by helping companies grow their top line revenues - a breath of fresh air in these austerity-minded times.  And to make this happen, the OCC is rolling out a provincial strategy based on five pillars: productivity | workforce development | fiscal balance | global opportunities |competitive advantage. "The Emerging Stronger strategy is designed to harness our collective ambition as a province," said O'Dette, noting the need to build a more competitive economy, community by community.

The strategy - developed through multi-stakeholder consultations and delivered by the OCC's Ontario Economic Summit - requires grassroots buy in and implementation to be successful.  Hence the OCC outreached to its network of 160 chambers and boards of trade across Ontario.  Within this network, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is a key partner routinely at the forefront of pan-provincial opportunities and challenges.  Yesterday's local event was co-hosted by the Hamilton Chamber and attracted more than 60 community leaders from all sectors of our economy.

Hamilton has a leg up on many other communities participating in the OCC's regional engagement campaign. We have outputs from the annual Hamilton Economic Summit dating from 2008.  So a decision was made to build on priorities arising from this year's local summit.
Attendees worked in teams to define provincially significant economic actions in five predefined areas that mirror Hamilton's strengths: education, creative industries, health sciences, advanced manufacturing, and transportation. Infrastructure was also added to address another Hamilton Chamber priority.

As the teams reported out on their proposed actions, one heard several recurrent themes, including the importance of leveraging the work of existing organizations, the need to build a local ecosystem conducive to knowledge intensive businesses, and the imperative to connect Hamilton more fully to a growing regional and global economy.  Details to follow in a subsequent Pipeline.  It also became clear that the Hamilton Chamber is well positioned to 'quarterback' several initiatives, including work on a November 1 forum to help commercialize innovations arising from our local health sciences sector.

Looking forward, the OCC will provide attendees with a report from yesterday's session as it works toward presenting Hamilton's economic priorities during an Ontario town hall forum at this year's Ontario Economic Summit, Nov. 6-8, 2012.
Questions: Contact David Adames at d.adames@hamiltonchamber.ca   | 905-522-1151 x 229.
 
Hamilton named best city to invest in Ontario
 
The Real Estate Investment Network of Canada (REIN) announced yesterday that the city remains the top location across the province for the second consecutive year. The detailed investment report identifies cities, towns and regions poised to outperform other regions of the province over the next five years.
"Known formerly as a hard-working steel town, the city has quickly shed this image in the eyes of potential investors - as indicated by the record breaking building permit values Hamilton has experienced in recent years," said REIN Founding Partner Don Campbell. "The wheels have been set in motion to create a major high-tech industrial park in conjunction with growth at McMaster University."  Campbell believes that growth has sparked an entrepreneurial spirit in the city.
  
Hamilton Chamber Board Chair receives Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Hamilton Chamber Board Chair, Louise Dompierre (President and CEO of the Art Gallery of Hamilton) recently received the Diamond Jubilee Medal.  The medal serves to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians in their communities.
 
Renew Hamilton Video Update 

This new video focuses on the inaugural Renew Hamilton speaker series event held at Liuna Station on June 14, 2012.  The series - titled Conversations with Christopher Hume and Guests - promotes inspired urban environments in Hamilton through sharing global best practices in contemporary city building.  The series is sponsored by Labourers' Union of North America and Entro | G+A.   Please click here to view the video.

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From September 20-25, the Hamilton Chamber will play host Chamber to the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual conferences (please mark your calendars!).  Check out www.hamiltonccc2012.ca for information as well as www.chamber.ca.  Both sites will be updated on a continuous basis up until the conference.  Look to future Pipeline e-newsletters on ways that you can participate in the conference.  The Hamilton Chamber would like to thank our members who have invested in sponsorships for the conference - they are acknowledged on the Hamiltonccc2012.ca website and more sponsors are being added each week. 

 

CCC Events

 

All Points Lead to Hamilton Evening

Meet over 300 business executives from across Canada at the Hamilton Chamber-hosted Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Date: Sunday, September 23rd
6:30 p.m.
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Tours, Food & Beverage, Entertainment by John Ellison (Some Kind of Wonderful)
$95.00 per person inclusive
To register contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca

 

Buffet Breakfast and Presentation

with Troy Wright, Senior VP, Scotiabank

Date: Monday, September 24 

Where: Sheraton Hamilton Hotel

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Tickets: $25 per person

 

Power of the Network Luncheon

with Frank O'Dea, Second Cup

Date: Monday, September 24 

Where: Sheraton Hamilton Hotel

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: $30 per person

Space Limited

 

Business Panel/Using Technology to Make Canada Competitive

Date: Monday, September 24 

Guest panelists: Justin Hogeterp, Fluid Media; Demetrius Tsafaridis, Carego; Dr. Khaled Hassanein, DeGroote School of Business; Duane Bender, Mohawk College

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free to attend

 

Golf Tournament at Heron Point

Date: September 25

$325+hst (includes breakfast with speaker, Dr. Patrick Deane, President, McMaster University, golf cart, gift, networking reception, dinner with entertainer David Merry, veteran pro-golfer, comedian)

Register: mmcgee@chamber.ca 

Sponsorship Opportunities still available contact sjohns@chamber.ca

Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events

 
 The Human Resources Committee is back after the summer break

Wednesday September 12th

8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (7:45 a.m. walk optional - meet outside the front doors)

The Waterfront Centre

To RSVP, contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca 

Missed our June 6th presentation? Watch "Human resource management: Growing Hamilton's economy through smart life-long behaviours online.       

 
Chamber Updates and Chamber Events

 

Business after Business at Staybridge Suites

Build your business network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Thursday, August 23

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Address: 20 Caroline Street South 

RSVP Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca

 

Passport to Engineering 

An event for Internationally-Trained Engineers and local engineering firms.

Wednesday, August 29

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Waterfront Banquet Centre, 555 Bay Street N, L8L 1H1

Contact Maher at m.hamade@hamiltonchamber.ca for more details and to register.

 

Chamber's Welcome to the Core Reception

The Hamilton Chamber has moved offices and wants to welcome our members to come and visit us. 

Thursday, September 13, 2012

5:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m.
120 King Street West, Plaza Level

RSVP Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca

 

Coffee with the CEO and guest
John Malloy, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Friday, September 14 

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Location: Mulberry Café, 193 James Street N
$10.00 at the door

 

6th Annual Scotiabank Dundas Seniors Day

This event raises the profile of senoirs in Dundas.  Various activies will take place around Dundas all day.

Bingo, dinner and entertainment package may be purchased ofr $12.00 at Scotiabank Dundas or at Dundas Community Services.

For more details contact Allyson Wenzowski at awenzowski1@cogeco.ca

 

All Points Lead to Hamilton EveningCCC logo

Meet over 300 business executives from across Canada at the Hamilton Chamber-hosted Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Sunday, September 23rd
6:30 p.m.
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Tours, Food & Beverage, Entertainment by John Ellison (Some Kind of Wonderful)
$95.00 per person inclusive
To register contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca

 

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
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.

 

Ancaster Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

is hosting their second Annual Business Showcase

Call for Exhibitors
Wednesday, October 24th

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Ancaster Fairgrounds
10 x 10 Booth Space - Early bird pricing for Chamber members: $100

To register contact Whitney at w.simmons@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
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*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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