November 14, 2012        
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All are welcome!

Tuesday, Dec. 4th, 2012
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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McNab Street Location
75 MacNab St. S.
(Room 108)
Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1
 


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Ontario Chamber of Commerce survey - provide input to Ontario's future

Have your say in Ontario's future and you could score a BlackBerry PlayBook or two concert tickets to see The Who.  It is important that our Hamilton members have input to this survey as results will be used during the upcoming provincial Liberal leadership race and in discussions around next year's provincial budget and potential election.

Ontario is at a crossroads. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Leger Marketing, is conducting a survey of leader/business opinion.

Click here to take the survey: https://legerweb.com/OCC_Member_Survey

It takes less than three minutes to complete. All respondents are entered into a draw to win two amazing prizes:
*    A BlackBerry PlayBook courtesy of Research in Motion Ltd., creators of the Blackberry solution.
*    Two tickets to see The Who perform in Toronto on November 23rd, courtesy of Music Canada.
Your responses will help inform the Chamber's five year plan to create jobs and grow Ontario's economy.
 
Responses are due November 20th.
 
Contact liammcguinty@occ.on.ca if you have any questions or comments. 
Ham Spec BusRead the Hamilton Chamber's Panorama 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.  The Hamilton Chamber also has an article in the Business Magazine about the Canadian Chamber's Smart Cities initiative. 
 
Economic Forecast Panel announced for December 3 event
 
We are pleased to present the 2013 Economic Forecast, which will be hosted at LIUNA Station on Monday December 3, 2012, beginning with a reception at 5pm followed by dinner at 6pm. 
 
Speakers will cover topics ranging from 2013 economic projections for Hamilton, Ontario and Canada, infrastructure investments, cultural industries including an overview from Global Spectrum who are taking over the operations of Copps Coliseum and Hamilton Place in 2013 and IBM Canada's smart cities initiative.  We have a tremendous line-up of speakers including:
 
Jim Menzies (Moderator): National Leader, Manufacturing and Distribution, Grant Thornton
Helmut Pastrick, Chief Economist, Central Credit Union 1
David Robitaille, Manager, Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs, IBM Canada
Frank Russo Jr., Senior Vice-President, Business Development and Client Relations, Global Spectrum
Joe Watson, Director, Business Development, PCL Contractors Canada
 
The Hamilton Chamber would like to acknowledge the generous support of our presenting sponsor, Grant Thornton, our panel sponsor, Hamilton Economic Development and our program sponsors Gowlings and Hamilton International Airport. To book your tickets, contact Whitney Simmons at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151 ext. 100.
Grant Thornton to present Reason+Instinct=Growth Business Seminar: November 28

 

The Chamber is pleased to have Grant Thornton present the first session in a quarterly luncheon series beginning with the topic:  How to Approach Financing Your Business - Funding Business Growth and Succession Planning

Presenters are: Don Forbes, Manager, Financial Services, Grant Thorton, and

James Lefevbre, Director of Business Services, FirstOntario Credit Union. 

Wednesday November 28, 11:45am-1:15pm $30.00 per person inclusive (includes lunch).

Nominations period open for Hamilton Community Awards and Outstanding Business Achievement Awards 

 

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has announced that the nomination period is now open for two key Hamilton Chamber events:

 

  • 75th annual Royal Bank Distinguished Citizen of the Year
  • 15th annual Hamilton Spectator Youth Volunteer of the Year
November 30, 2012: nominations deadline
January 21, 2013: Hamilton Community Awards dinner (to be hosted at Michelangelo's Banquet Centre) - winners announced at the event

 

The Hamilton Chamber would like to thank event sponsors Royal Bank of Canada, The Hamilton Spectator and the Hamilton Community Foundation for their generous support.

 

Nominations for the RBC Distinguished Citizen of the Year are open to residents of Hamilton and/or those who have performed their volunteer commitments within Hamilton.  Nominations for The Hamilton Spectator Youth Volunteer of the Year are open to individuals ages 19 and under (as of December 31, 2012) and who have volunteered and taken on volunteer leadership roles.

 

  • Small Business (1-50 employees)
  • Large Business (51+ employees)
  • Young Entrepreneur (35 years and under)
  • Ironman Business (15+ years in business)
  • Communication and Technology
  • Not-for-Profit
  • Century (100+ years in business)
December 14, 2012: nominations deadline
March 25, 2013: Outstanding Business Achievement Awards dinner (to be hosted at Carmen's Banquet Centre) - winners announced at the event

 

The Hamilton Chamber is pleased to partner with the City of Hamilton's Economic Development Department to bring the Business Attraction and Retention Recognition Awards and the Hamilton Association of Business Improvement Areas' Awards of Excellence to the event.

Detailed information about the nomination process is available on the Hamilton Chamber website at hamiltonchamber.ca or by contacting Whitney Simmons at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151, Ext. 100.

 
Free Networking and Information Session 

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce will host FREE Networking and Information Session on Nov 21, 2012 at 9:00 am.
 
The information session will cover free services available for local employers through the following two programs:
 
1- Free Workplace ESL classes
2- Employer wage subsidies
 
Senior representatives from community partners and service providers will be available to provide detailed information and to answer your questions.
 
Local businesses from Manufacturing and Healthcare industries are encouraged to attend this event and learn about other benefits including free HR services.

For more details, please click here for the flyer.
 
Attendance is by registration only as space is limited.
To complete your registration, contact:  Whitney Simmons
Email: w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca
Ph: 905-522-1151, Ext. 100

2013 Hamilton Chamber Membership Directory will be here soon.   

The 2013 Directory is on its way!  Chamber members will be receiving their copy by the of beginning of December.  This will be the Chamber's last mailing of 2012, and their are still a few spots left for members flyers.  If you want to include your brochure or flyer in this once a year Directory mailing, please contact Patricia Boulton at 905-818-1173 or p.boulton@hamiltonchamber.ca 

 

Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events

 

Glanbrook Division: Thursday November 15, 8am (Glanbrook Municipal Service Centre).

Dundas Division: Thursday, November 15, noon (Dundas Town Hall), with guest speaker: Troy Treleaven - Vice President of Dale Carnegie.

Young Entrepreneurs and Professional Division: Wednesday November 21, Noon (Hamilton Chamber office)

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

 

 

Coffee with the CEO
December 14th - Guest Jeff Storey, Mgr. Of Business Operations, Brand Director, AM900 CHML  

  

 

     

Fitness Fridays 

Friday, November 16, 2012  

Heron Creek Yoga 

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.   

38 Wilson Street West, Ancaster, ON  L9G N2

   

DemoCampHamilton9

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 

Location: Twelve Eighty Pub, McMaster University Student Centre

1280 Main Street west, L8S 4L8

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Free to attend.   

Keynote speaker: Carol Leaman of Axonify 

5 software demos that include 5 minutes of demonstration and 5 minutes of Q&A. 

To register, please click here.  

 

Monday Morning Marketing Series
Monday, November 26, 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: Good News or Bad News: Seeking and Managing Media Attention
Presented by Cynthia Janzen, Hellingman Communications   

 

Next Session:

December 10, 2012 

Topic: The Risks And Opportunities of a Mobile World with factor(e)

Presented by: Adrian Duyzer   

 

Business After Business
November 22 - Host:  ableworks.ca, Location: LaPiazza Allegra, 180 James St. S.


December 13 - Host Location:  McMaster Innovation Park, 175  Longwood Road South
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission 

 

Luncheon Business Series
Reason + Instinct = Growth
Wednesday, November 28th
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 

 

Economic Forecast '13

Presented by Grant Thornton

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 Opportunities 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
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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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