New programming begins at Hamilton Chamber offices
Beginning next Monday October 15, 7:45-9am, the Hamilton Chamber will be hosting "Monday Morning Marketing" sessions, every second Monday. The first session features OK&D Marketing. Nick Olynyk will speak on the topic of "Real-time bidding explained and how to get better return on investment from Google Adwords". Cost is $15 and includes a light breakfast. The next session is scheduled for Monday October 29 at features Mike Kubes from Kubes Media Design. To register for any of the sessions, email Whitney Simmons at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or call 905-522-1151 ext. 100. 
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 Coffee with CEO and Guests - this Friday October 12
This month's Coffee with CEO and Guests features Mathieu Langelier, Executive Director, Hamilton Halton Home Builders Association and Cameron Nolan, Chair, Realtors Association of Hamilton Burlington. The informal session takes place at the Mulberry Café at 193 James Street North beginning at 8am ($10 at door). This month's conversation will highlight Hamilton's real estate sector. |
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 Hamilton Chamber's Panorama supplement in today's Hamilton Spectator Business Magazine
Be sure to pick up a copy of today's Hamilton Spectator and read the Hamilton Chamber's monthly Panorama supplement contained within the Hamilton Business Magazine. Also contained in the Magazine is an article about the Hamilton Chamber and KPMG hosting a Health Sciences Forum on November 1. Key content of this month's Panorama supplement includes: report from Hamilton Chamber's HR committee; Renew Hamilton update; Health Sciences Forum information; and a thank you to our Canadian Chamber of Commerce sponsors. |
 Winners of LiON'S LAIR
The Hamilton Chamber and Innovation Factory were proud to present the second annual LiON'S LAIR gala last Thursday October 4 at Carmen's Banquet Centre. The winners of this year's event were:
- Dunlea Farms (@tinyfeeder)
- REfficient (@REfficient)
- Nervu (@nervuninja)
We would like to thank our sponsors for making this event possible: KPMG, Gowlings, CareGo, Kitestring Marketing, Communica, McMaster Innovation Park, RBC, FirstOntario Credit Union, Pioneer, Mohawk College, as well as event partners Hamilton Economic Development, Carmen's, Cogeco, Cable 14, the Hamilton Spectator, and Tweedle Productions. More information is available at pitch-it.ca. |
Members making news
 The Rotary Club of Hamilton A.M. and Rogers Business Solutions are hosting " An Evening with artist Jeremy Bortz & Friends" Tuesday November 13, 5:30-9:00pm at the Hamilton Club. Tickets are $125 each and are available by contacting Amanda Nesbitt at 905-522-4675 or Amanda@thehamiltonclub.com. Proceeds are supporting Community Child Abuse Council of Canada and Good Shepherd.  The Hamilton Children's Choir has an extraordinary opportunity to share with you and they need your help! The award-winning Hamilton Children's Choir (HCC) has accepted an exclusive invitation to be the only 'Guest' children's choir at the 1st Xinghai Prize International Choir Championships in Guangzhou, China. The 1st Xinghai Prize International Choir Championships, organized by INTERKULTUR, will unite choirs through festival, competition, symposium, concert tour and choral academy elements. From 8th to 14th November 2012 approximately 100 choirs will perform and compete in outstanding concert venues like the Guangzhou Opera House, the Xinghai Conservatory of Music and the Xinghai Concert Hall. The Hamilton Children's Choir will share their gift of music on this international stage representing the greater City of Hamilton and Canada. As the only 'Guest' children's choir' invited for this event, the HCC will be highlighted throughout their stay by performing at the opening ceremony, highlight concerts, the formal competition, the official closing ceremony and will lead workshops in Guangzhou and Shenzhen to teach other international choral conductors on technique, sound, and innovation.
As the 'Guest' children's choir for this event, the HCC has been offered financial support to cover some of their costs while in China however the overall travel expenses are still significant. The cost per chorister even with the subsidy presented will be $2,500 per chorister. The choir is seeking support from our local business community. Should you be interested in supporting the HCC, please contact Patricia LeClair, Executive Director, Hamilton Children's Choir at 905-527-1618.  Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion: is hosting a workshop entitled "Unlocking the Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace" on November 12, 8:30am-11am. For ticket information (early bird registration is on until October 15) visit http://advantagediversity.eventbrite.com or call 905-297-4694. Chamber Member Sean Snyder Finalist in Two Canada Post Innovation Awards: Over the last several months our team has been working on a new line of business called Trend Trunk. Trend Trunk is a trusted social marketplace which allows consumers to buy, sell or donate their fashionable and pre-loved clothing & accessories. We've built a very unique marketplace platform that combines a social experience, with a simplified buying and selling process, right from posting an item, payment processing and managing the shipment between the buyer and seller. The BIG news is that we're a finalist for not one, but two Canada Post Innovation Awards; Best Online Retailer of the Year- Small Business and Best New E-Business. Details of the press release are here.There's also a voting component where the public can vote for Consumer Champion where we are amongst some very well-known companies (P.S. would love your vote, and you can vote more than once!) Not only is this is a big accomplishment for us, since Trend Trunk is only 2.5 months old, but also I think a great opportunity to showcase innovation in Hamilton, since we are the only #HamOnt company in the running! |
Diversity Works Honours Its Graduates
 Mohamad Safar is among the most recent internationally-trained professionals to graduate from the Hamilton Chamber's Diversity Works program. Mohamad is a university educated accountant from the State of Qatar in the Middle East. He is shown here at an October 9 graduation ceremony flanked by program manager Maher Hamade (left) and Chamber president and CEO David Adames. Through Diversity Works, Mohamad received personalized help to transition into the local workforce, including access to a career mentor, language training and job search assistance. Currently he is boosting his employability through volunteer work and short term contracts while pursuing a fulltime job in our community. Since 2010, a total of 23 internationally-trained professionals have graduated from the Diversity Works program in Hamilton. This is good news as Hamilton continues to build a 21st century workforce by welcoming global talent. Diversity Works is part of the Global Experience@Work initiative operated by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. CLICK HERE to learn more. |
Booking Now for December Chamber Mailing
Get your message in the hands of 2100 fellow Chamber
members just in time for your New Year 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 events
Innovation and Technology Committee: Thursday October 11, 8am (McMaster Innovation Park) with guest speaker Rob DePetris, KPMG discussing creative industries.
Ancaster Division: Friday October 12, Noon (Ancaster Mill Restaurant) with guest speaker Bob Wilkins, Chair, Ancaster BIA.
Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals Division: Wednesday October 17, Noon (Hamilton Chamber offices).
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. |
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Chamber Events
Coffee with the CEO and Guests
Conversation about topical business issues in a casual setting.
Friday, October 12, 2012
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Mulberry Café (corner of Mulberry and James)
$10.00 at the door
Guests: Mathieu Langelier, HHHBA & Cam Nolan, RAHB (Business & Real Estate)
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, OKD Marketing
Next Session:
October 29, 2012
Topic: 'Current and Emerging Tech Trends'
Presenter: Mike Kubes, Owner, Kubes Media Design
 HIVE X Conference
Annual Conference for Hamilton's Young Professionals.
9:00 a.m. - 7:00p.m.
Location: Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
$45 per person
To register, please click here.
 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
Free to attend, open to the public.
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
 Health Sciences Forum
Thursday, November 1st
King George Ballroom, Liuna Station
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
$60.00 inclusive (includes buffet breakfast)
Topic: Build a greater awareness of Hamilton's robust health sciences sector, its role in local and larger economies and the business opportunities it brings to Hamilton
Presenters: Janet Davidson, O.C., MHSA, LLD and Canadian Head of the Global Healthcare Centre of Excellence, KPMG; Mr. Murray Martin, President and CEO, Hamilton Health Sciences; Dr. Kevin Smith, President and CEO of St. Joseph's Health System;
and Dr. Bill Orovan, Health Sciences, McMaster University. The session will be moderated by Mark Walton, KPMG.
Contacts2Contracts
Tuesday, November 6
Presented by the Hamilton Chamber, Innovation Factory, Small Business Enterprise Centre and the City of Hamilton Economic Development
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South
Mark Your Calendar
Economic Forecast '13
Presented by GrantThornton
Monday, December 3
Location: LIUNA Station
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 Room, 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 |
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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