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Certified Management Accountant Information Session
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Tuesday, Dec. 4th, 2012
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1
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 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).
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Monday Morning Marketing SeriesNovember 26, 2012Location: 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 AttentionPresented by Cynthia Janzen, Hellingman Communications  Next Session: December 10, 2012 Topic: The Risks and Opportunities of a Mobile World Presented by Adrian Duyzer, factor(e)
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Hamilton Chamber to host annual Economic Forecast Panel: December 3
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, Hamilton International Airport, McMaster University and FirstOntario Credit Union.
To book your tickets, contact Whitney Simmons at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151 ext. 100.
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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.
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Local Startup Competitor Needs Our Votes
Online voting opens today and your support can help Groupnotes WIN the Global Startup Battle and remarkable rewards, including a VIP tour of Googleplex in San Francisco.
Groupnotes - which was co-founded by a team of engineering entrepreneurship students attending McMaster University at the Startup Weekend in Toronto earlier this month - is an online collaboration tool targeting students.
Groupnotes is now among approximately 100 startups from around the world vying to be shortlisted among select entrants that will compete in the Global Startup Battle. Organizers have invited all of the 100 contestants to submit a 90 second video pitch to a special website that enables the world to vote on its favourite startups. Only the top 15 startups that receive the most votes will advance to the final round.
Videos that make it to the finals will be judged by an expert panel that includes leading entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley. So the stakes are HIGH. Picture a local success story crowned the world's top startup - it's an amazing opportunity for Groupnotes, Hamilton, McMaster University and our homegrown startup community!
ACT NOW: CLICK HERE to learn more and access the VOTE link. You can vote daily from Nov. 21-28. |
 McMaster's DeGroote School of Business to host MBA Games: January 2013 Every year, MBA business schools from across Canada come together to compete in what is known as The MBA Games. The purpose of the event is to promote networking, professional development and healthy competition in Academic, Athletic and Spirit events. Last year the event was held in January at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton. With Team DeGroote's success, overall Queen's Cups Winners, the McMaster and DeGroote communities are given the right to host the event. McMaster will host the MBA Games from January 4-6, 2013. The MBA Games 2013 Planning Committee and Team DeGroote are currently searching for key corporate partners. What this means for you is a wide range of tangible benefits, in return for financial support. Most importantly, it is an opportunity to showcase your company to a group of 800 of the most professional, well-rounded and engaged business students nationwide. Talk about a talent pool. Understanding the importance of providing tangible value back to potential partners, The MBA Games Planning Committee has added new components that ensure the best interests of partnering company: - Opportunity to participate in a live business case
- Access to resumes from some of the most talented MBA students from across the country
- Opportunities for representation via displays and company representatives at a career fair or throughout the weekend's events
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 Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) Showcase.
The Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) and its honorary chair Zach Douglas (President and CEO of McMaster Innovation Park) invite you to attend this event at the McMaster Innovation Park Atrium on Friday November 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn more about BASEF, a driving force in our community supporting youth engagement in science, technology and engineering. The annual BASEF regional competition promotes project-based science by students in grades 7 to 12.
Some of BASEF's top award-winning students will display their projects and share their science fair experiences and plans for the future. We hope you will enjoy sharing your expertise with these young innovators. At 12 noon George Geczy, BASEF's chief judge, and students will give a brief presentation. (Refreshments will be provided.) For more information and to RSVP see www.basef.ca/lunchandlearn.
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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
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Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events
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Chamber Events
Nominations Open for theand
Dundas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 23
Location: Memorial Square (King and Sydenham)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Presented by the Dundas Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Dundas BIA
Monday Morning Marketing Series
Monday, November 26
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
Topic: The Risks And Opportunities of a Mobile World
Presented by: Adrian Duyzer, factor(e)
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
Wednesday, November 28
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
Glanbrook Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 2
Location: Glanbrook Municipal Centre (4280 Binbrook Rd E, RR 1)
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Free Public Skate at Glanbrook Arena (5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Horse and wagon rides (4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Presented by the Glanbrook Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
Mark Your Calendar:
Economic Forecast '13
Presented by Grant Thornton
Monday, December 3
Location: LIUNA Station
$95.00 + hst per person
Panelists:
- 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
Fitness Fridays
Friday, December 7
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
YWCA, 75 MacNab Street South
Circuit Workout
 Working with Your Bank
Tuesday, December 11
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
 Coffee with the CEO
December 14 - Guest Jeff Storey, Mgr. Of Business Operations, Brand Director, AM900 CHML
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Members Making News  Congratulations to the McMaster Marauders for winning the Mitchell Bowl this past Saturday at the Ron Joyce Stadium. Now, the Marauders will compete for a second consecutive Vanier Cup this Friday November 2 Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair (BASEF) Showcase3 at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Ticket information is available at vaniercup.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
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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