October 24th, 2012        
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Hamilton Chamber offers our condolences to the family of the Honourable Lincoln Alexander

On behalf of the Board, membership and staff of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, we express our condolences to the family of the Honourable Lincoln Alexander.  His legacy of "firsts" will long be remembered across the country and cherished by Hamiltonians.  He cared about his country, province and especially his hometown.  Hamilton was greatly enriched by his contributions over many decades for which we are truly grateful.  He will be deeply missed.

Hamilton Chamber marks Small Business Week

 

The Hamilton Chamber will be hosting a number of activities next week during Small Business Week including:

 

On Monday, the Hamilton Chamber hosted City Manager Chris Murray for a breakfast event, attended by 150 Chamber members and guests.

Click here to receive a copy of the presentation.

Click here to listen to Chris Murray's presentation.

  

Today - Wednesday October 24, 4-7pm (Location: Ancaster Fairgrounds): Ancaster Division of the Hamilton Chamber is hosting its second annual Business Showcase.  Free admission.

Sponsored by: RBC, Ancaster Fairgrounds and HR Insight.

 

Thursday October 25, 5:30-7:30pm: Business after Business (networking event): hosted at Paramount Family Chiropractic, 230 Anchor Road, Unit #4. Free admission.

Culture the Focus of Salon Dinner on Oct. 30

 
 Fine food, fellowship and learning. Renew Hamilton - an initiative of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce - presents Conversations with Christopher Hume

 and Guests, a salon dinner series to help advance

 inspired urban environments in Hamilton.

 

Our Oct 30 event will explore the theme Rethinking Cultural Destinations through the lens of community building, jobs and prosperity.


The evening will include a local tribute to Bruce Kuwabara, an internationally acclaimed architect who was born and raised in Hamilton. Mr Kuwabara was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada earlier this year. Members of the Hamilton/Burlington Society of Architects will lead our local tribute.


Mr. Kuwabara will sit on an expert panel along with Tim Jones, Artscape; Udo Schliemann, Entro | G+A; and Alice Sabourin, City of Hamilton. Chamber Chair Louise Dompierre will be the Master of Ceremonies.


This leadership event will help support the implementation of our city's new cultural policy and plan.


$95 per person, $175 per couple.
Limited seating.  Cocktails at 6:30 pm, opening remarks at 7:00 pm.


Register with Whitney Simmons at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or call 905-522-1151 x 100.


Learn more at renewhamilton.ca under Speaker Series.
KPMG and Hamilton Chamber co-present Health Sciences Forum - November 1

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and KPMG LLP (KPMG) are pleased to present a forum exploring the role of health sciences in Hamilton's economy on Thursday, November 1, 2012 in the King George Ball Room of Liuna Station, 360 James Street North, Hamilton, from 7:30 am to 11 am. 
 
Forum attendees will:
  • Build greater awareness of Hamilton's robust health sciences sector, its role in local and larger economies, and the business opportunities it brings to Hamilton
  • Explore deliverables that resulted from the last Hamilton Economic Summit, including confirmation of next steps
  • Position Hamilton as a leader in  health sciences and as an incubator for new business opportunities
  • Connect with Lions Lair, Hamilton's marquee entrepreneurship program.
Event activities include:
  • Video overview of health sciences in Hamilton
  • Opening remarks from David Adames, President and CEO at Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Mario Paron, Managing Partner of KPMG's Hamilton office
    • Panel discussion moderated by KPMG's Mark Walton, Partner, Ontario Health Care Practice Lead
    • Janet Davidson, O.C., MHSA, LLD and Canadian Head of the Global Healthcare Centre of Excellence, KPMG
    • Murray T. Martin, President and CEO, Hamilton Health Sciences
    • Dr. Bill Orovan, Associate Dean, Clinical Services, Health Sciences, McMaster University
    • Dr. Kevin Smith, President and CEO of St Joseph's Health System
Cost for participant (light breakfast included) is $60 plus HST.  To register, contact, Whitney Simmons at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151 ext. 229
 
Hamilton HIVE hosted HIVE X:
 
On Saturday, October 20 at the Sheraton Hotel Hamilton, Hamilton Hive hosted its successful second annual HIVE X conference (presented by FirstOntario Credit Union), Hamilton's premier Young Professional Conference.  The event featured interactive sessions and a tremendous keynote delivered by Ty Shattuck, President and CEO of PV Labs.  Listen here to the audio recording of his keynote, entitled "Leading through Innovation and Entrepreneurship".
Contacts2Contracts Series
 
Tuesday, November 6th
Presented by Small Business Enterprise Centre, The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Innovation Factory  and Economic Development of the City of Hamilton
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South

Learn how to do business with the Municipal, Provincial and Federal governments and about procurement for TO 2015

Free Session....to register, visit  www.investinhamilton.ca or by calling SBEC at 905-540-6400

E-Promotion Just Got Better
 

Sending an E-Promotion in The Hamilton Chamber Pipeline newsletter has always been a good idea, but now it's even better.  As well as including your 1-2 sentence message which can be hotlinked, you can also include your logo for a more eye-catching visual message. You can link your logo too! 

Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events

 

LRT Task Force: Wednesday October 24, 8am: Hamilton Chamber offices: 120 King Street West, Plaza Level.

 

Connections: Thursday, October 25, 7:15 a.m.

Please note that the Connections Group will meet at the Chamber's new offices at 120 King Street West, Plaza Level.  Guest Speaker: Patty Petter of In the Black Bookkeeping.


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.  
Chamber Events 

 

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.
                         

Business after Business at

Paramount Family Chiropractic

Informal networking event 

Thursday, October 25

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

Location: 230 Anchor Road, Suite 4 

 

POSTPONED

Out of respect for The Honourable Lincoln Alexander, this seminar has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 28th 

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

 

Monday Morning Marketing Series
Monday, October 29, 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: 'Current and Emerging Tech Trends'

Presenter: Mike Kubes, Owner, Kubes Media Design

 

Next Session:  November 12, 2012 

Topic: 'Newspapers: A Recipe for Success'

Presenter: Suzanne Raitt,  Vice-President, Marketing & Innovation Newspapers Canada, with Kelly Montague, Hamilton Spectator


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 Series
Doing Business with the Government Seminar
Tuesday, November 6th
Presented by Small Business Enterprise Centre, The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Innovation Factory  and Economic Development of the City of Hamilton
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
McMaster Innovation Park
Learn how to do business with the Municipal, Provincial and Federal governments and about procurement for TO 2015
Free Session....to register, visit  www.investinhamilton.ca or by calling SBEC at 905-540-6400

 

Mark Your Calendar 

 

Economic Forecast '13

Presented by GrantThornton

Monday, December 3

Location: LIUNA Station

$95.00 + hst per person


This year, for the International Year of the Cooperative, we are joined by 
  • Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist for Central Credit Union 1.
  • David Robitaille, Manager, Corporate Citizen and Corporate Affairs, IBM Canada
  • Joe Watson Director, Business Development, PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
  • Frank Russo Jr., Senior V.P. Business Development & Client Relations, Global Spectrum

Panel Sponsor:  Hamilton Economic Development  

Panel will be moderated by Jim Menzies, Grant Thornton
Board Chair Louise Dompierre will serve as the event's Master of Ceremonies 

* Sponsorship Opportunites still available

 

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 
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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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