September 26, 2012        
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LiON'S LAIR: Results announced at Gala next week: October 4
 
The Hamilton Chamber and Innovation Factory are proud to present the second annual LiON'S LAIR gala next Thursday October 4 at Carmen's Banquet Centre.  Enjoy a spectacular evening and find out which of the ten finalists have won the $100,000 prize package provided by KPMG, Gowlings, CareGo, Kitestring Marketing, Communica, McMaster Innovation Park, RBC, FirstOntario Credit Union, Pioneer, Mohawk College, as well as joining event partners Hamilton Economic Development, Carmen's, Cogeco, Cable 14, the Hamilton Spectator, Tweedle Productions.  Tickets are available until this Friday September 28 at pitch-it.ca. 

CCC logoBusiness executives experience Hamilton during Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual conference and Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada conference

 

The Hamilton Chamber was proud to host this year's Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting (conference) and the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada conference over the past week.  The conferences provided us with the opportunity to tell Hamilton's business story and showcase our great city. We have received tremendous feedback from delegates on Hamilton's hospitality and how much they enjoyed our city.  On behalf of the Hamilton Chamber, I would like to thank our sponsors and our members who made this success possible.  Our sponsors included:
  • Hamilton International Airport
  • Scotiabank
  • TD Bank
  • Cogeco
  • McMaster University
  • McMaster Innovation Park
  • CareGo, the innovators
  • Hamilton Economic Development
  • Tourism Hamilton
  • Hamilton Port Authority
  • Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce
  • Imagination Plus
     
    • And our conference supporters
      • Acclamation Bar
      • Airways Transit
      • Art Gallery of Hamilton
      • At Your Service
      • Battlefield Advertising
      • CAA
      • Canada Coach
      • Downtown Hamilton BIA
      • Mr. John Ellison, Musician
      • Gorilla Cheese
      • the green smoothie bar
      • Hamilton Convention Centre
      • Hamilton Street Railway
      • Jeff's At Work
      • Karma Candy
      • Lady Hamiltons
      • La Piazza Allegra
      • McDonald's
      • Performance Lexus
      • Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Band
      • Shakespeare's Steakhouse
      • Sheraton Hamilton
      • Staybridge Suites
      • Stonewall's
      • Sweet Ice
      • Theatre Aquarius
      • Tim Hortons
      • Weever Apps
      • WestJet Airlines
         

Check out some of the media coverage of the conference:

 

The Hamilton Spectator:

Let me tell you about Hamilton ... 
 

Third of Canada's workforce will retire in next five years

 

Kenney tells businesses multi-pronged solution needed for our employment immigration issues

 

Job no 1 more citizens to fill our aging shoes

 

CBC Hamilton:

Hamilton is moving on up: Canadian Chamber of Commerce CEO
 

Human resources minister to talk about skills shortage in Hamilton speech

Urban Renewal Event: Tonight, Wednesday September 26

 
The Renew Hamilton Project, an initiative of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, and the Art Gallery of Hamilton BMO World Film Festival have teamed up to present an event to help advance inspired urban environments in Hamilton.
 
Building Spaces: Intersections Between Architecture and Film takes place on Wednesday September 26 from 8 pm-10 pm at the AGH Design Annex on James Street North. It will be moderated by Dr. Alex Sevigny, McMaster University and include a presentation by the Canadian Urban Institute followed by a panel discussion. All welcome. $10 per person at door. Cash bar.

CLICK HERE for more.
Fitness Fridays - start this Friday September 28:

Kicking off this Friday at 7am (starting at the green smoothie bar - 236 James Street North) we are going to work with our members ranging from the Y's to fitness clubs to nutritionists on walking, running, hiking, eating better, exercising more - all under the umbrella of helping to create "healthier workplaces" to build competitive businesses. This initiative was prompted by the great work of our Human Resources Committee (chaired by Denise Doyle of the YWCA) and our Young Entrepreneurs and Professional Division (chaired by Joe Accardi).  The first session on September 28 will be a 5k walk or run, starting from the green smoothie bar.  At the end of the walk/run, Joe Accardi will discuss the health benefits of organic green smoothies.
2013 Annual Membership Directory Advertising Deadline is Fast Approaching!
 
Maximize your company's coverage in this once-a-year marketing opportunity with Print and digital versions distributed throughout the City and worldwide.
  • Visibly keep your existing clients informed
  • Maintain/increase your market share
  • Prospect new opportunities and build awareness
  • enhance your brand name
  • Be a competitive leader and attract new customers
Directory Ad booking deadline is September 28th, with artwork due by October 5th.  Prime locations are still available with rates to suit any budget.

Call Patricia Boulton at 905-522-1151 ext. 240 or Cell: 905-818-1173 or e-mail p.boulton@hamiltonchamber.ca to book your ad.  

 
Entrepreneurs Toolkit Workshops
 
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce in partnership with
MaRS will be hosting a series of Workshops to help local entrepreneurs in specific areas of business growth.

Entrepreneur's Toolkit Workshops are a suite of hands-on workshops facilitated by experienced entrepreneurs that offer entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial SEMs and Intrapreneurs the Tools, Mentoring and peer Feedback to solve specific problems and build essential business components.  In each workshop, participants build Deliverables that can be used in developing their business.

The first workshop (Business Strategy Fundamentals) will start on October 11, 2012 at 8:00 am. Early bird pricing has been extended to September 30.  Please click here to register.

Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events

 

Transportation Committee: Tuesday October 2, 8am: Hamilton Chamber office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level)
  

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

 

Human Resources Committee News
  
"Running on Empty: How to Deal with Workplace Stress" - register now for our breakfast forum Nov. 7th from 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. at the Waterfront Centre.  Simply go online or call Cyndi at 905-521-5777. Tickets are $25.


"Dealing with Difficult Terminations"- RSVP your attendance at our October 3rd meeting, featuring Patricia Kennedy, Evans Philp LLP.
  
Any employee termination should be handled with care.  However, where complicating factors are at play, extra planning and consideration are required.  This presentation will provide employers with guidance on dealing with difficult terminations from both a legal and human resources perspective.  
Chamber Events 

  

Business After Business 

Thursday, September 27, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Host:  Staples, Centre Mall
Free Networking Event for Members

 

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.

 

Coffee with the CEO
Friday, October 12, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
$10.00 at the door
Presenter:  TBD

 

Monday Morning Marketing Series
Monday, October 15, 2012
Location:  Hamilton Chamber Meeting Rooms, 120 King St. W., Plaza Level
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
$15.00 per person inclusive (includes continental breakfast)
Topic:  "On-line Advertising:  Real-Time Bidding - How to get better ROI from Google Adwords"
Presenter:  Nick Olynyk, OK & D Marketing

 

Next Session:
October 29, 2012
Topic: 'Current and Emerging Tech Trends'
Presented by Mike Kubes, Owner, Kubes Media Design

 

Breakfast with the City Manager
Monday, October 22, 2012
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Location:  The Waterfront Centre, 555 Bay Street North
$40.00 + hst (includes buffet breakfast)
Presenter:  Chris Murray, City Manager, City of Hamilton

 

2nd Annual Ancaster Business Showcase
Wednesday, October 24th
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ancaster Fairgrounds
Exhibitor Space Available

  

Luncheon Business Series
Reason + Instinct = Growth
Friday, October 26, 2012
Location:  Hamilton Chamber Meeting Rooms, 120 King St. W., Plaza Level
11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
$30.00 per person inclusive (includes lunch)
Topic:  How to Approach Financing Your Business -  Funding business growth and succession planning
Presenters:  Don Forbes, Manager, Financial Services, Grant Thornton
James Lefevbre, Director of Business Services, FirstOntario Credit Union


Working with Your Bank
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
$15.00 per person inclusive (includes continental breakfast)
Location:  Hamilton Chamber Meeting Rooms, 120 King St. W., Plaza Level
Topic:  Banking 101 - A general breakdown including what lenders are looking for in a business plan or proposal.  This interactive session will provide ways to improve communications and rapport with your banker
Presenter:  Gareth Llewellyn, Manager, CIBC Commercial Banking Ontario

 

KPMG Health Forum

A forum exploring the role of health sciences in Hamilton's economy. 
Thursday, November 1, 2012

Location: King George Ballroom, LIUNA Station, 360 James Street North

Time: 7:30am - 11:00am

Cost: $60.00+hst

To register contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca 

 
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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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