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Upcoming Hamilton Chamber events
On behalf of the Hamilton Chamber team, we wish you a Happy New Year and welcome you to the first Pipeline of 2013!
Please mark your calendars for some key Chamber activities taking place in the coming days and weeks:
Friday January 11, 8-9am: Coffee with CEO and Guest: Hamilton Police Chief Glenn DeCaire - join your Chamber colleagues for a conversation about topical business issues in a casual setting. As we start a new year, we have are hosting this monthly event at a new location - the Sheraton Hamilton. We want to thank the Sheraton Hamilton for their support of this initiative. The cost is $10 (continental breakfast included with the event).
Monday January 14, 8-9am: Monday Morning Marketing: Digital Advertising and Cross-media Marketing with presenter: Michael Salvatori, Imagination Plus. $15 for Chamber members (continental breakfast included). Location: Hamilton Chamber offices (120 King Street West).
Monday January 21, 5:30pm: Hamilton Community Awards. The Chamber Board is pleased to announce that an honourary Distinguished Hamilton Citizen of the Year will be awarded to the Honourable Lincoln Alexander (posthumously) at this year's event. In addition, the 75th annual RBC Distinguished Hamilton Citizen of the Year and 15th Hamilton Spectator Youth Volunteer of the Year will be awarded. Special Guest speaker is Olympian Cheryl Pounder, Gold medal winner, Women's Ice Hockey. Location: Michelangelo's Banquet Centre. Click here for ticket information and information on this year's nominees.
Tuesday February 5, 7:45-9am: Breakfast with Mayor Bob Bratina: Hear updates on key City initiatives from Mayor Bratina. Location: Waterfront Banquet Centre. Click here for ticket information.
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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 read President and CEO David Adames' article about having your voice heard on two important policy issues: casino facility and Light Rapid Transit.
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Have your voice heard - public input requested
Gaming Facility: The City of Hamilton will be hosting two public meetings regarding a gaming facility, or casino, in Hamilton. The sessions will be held  : Wednesday January 16, 6:30-8:30pm Waterdown District High School Thursday January 17, 6:30-8:30pm Hamilton City Hall The Hamilton Chamber will be sending a survey to our Chamber members in late January to ask for your perspectives and input to a gaming facility in Hamilton. Please watch future issues of Pipeline for more information. Randle Reef: The Hamilton Remedial Action Plan is hosting an open house on Wednesday January 16 from both 3-5pm and 6-8pm at the Waterfront Centre to provide updates on the Randle Reef Sediment Remediation Project. In addition, on January 4, 2013, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency issued a Public Notice, available at http://www.ceaa.gc.ca/050/details-eng.cfm?evaluation=80001 announcing the start of a 30-day public comment period on the Comprehensive Study Report of the proposed Randle Reef Sediment Remediation Project in Hamilton Harbour, Ontario. You can obtain an electronic copy of the Comprehensive Study Report from the above noted web link. Written comments in either official language must be received no later than February 3 , 2013 and addressed to: Randle Reef Sediment Remediation Project Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 55 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 907 Toronto ON M4T 1M2 Tel: 416-952-1576 RandleReef.EA@ceaa-acee.gc.ca
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Chamber Members Secure Top Engineering Talent  Be the next chamber member to engage a graduate student from the Walter G. Booth School of Engineering Practice at McMaster University. Students with expertise in engineering design - product, infrastructure and process systems - are available this summer on a project basis. Projects lined up to date range from energy conservation and human health to process optimization and prototyping. Participating organizations gain access to entrepreneurial students skilled at solving real world problems and identifying new business opportunities. Access to university faculty is also provided. Financial assistance available. To learn more, contact Dr. Vladimir Mahalec at 905-525-9140 x 26386 or mahalec@mcmaster.ca.
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Advertising Opportunities Available in the 
2012 Annual Report
The 2012 Annual Report is set for publication. Include your ad!
Mailed out to 2000 Hamilton Chamber Members.
Distributed at the Chamber's Annual General Meeting.
Year long shelf life.
Full page and half page sizes available.
For more information contact:
Patricia Boulton, Sales Manager
Phone: 905.522.1151 ext. 240 Mobile: 905.818.1173
Email: p.boulton@hamiltonchamber.ca |
Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events
Innovation and Technology Committee: Thursday January 10, 8:00am (McMaster Innovation Park) Guest speaker: Jeremy Freiburger, Cobalt Connects
Ancaster Division: Friday January 11, Noon (Coach and Lantern Pub, Ancaster) Guest speakers: Neil Everson, Director, Hamilton Economic Development
Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals Division: Wednesday January 16, Noon (Platform 302 - 302 Cumberland Avenue)
Glanbrook Division: Thursday January 17, 8am (Glanbrook Municipal Centre)
Dundas Division: Thursday January 18, Noon (Dundas Town Hall)
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Members Making News
 One of the Hamilton Chamber's past Board Chairs, Gary Graham of Gowlings (and the 74th RBC Distinguished Citizen of the Year) was recently awarded a Queen's Jubilee Medal for his work and contribution to the manufacturing sector in Canada.  Sandra Stephenson has joined the law firm Evans Sweeny Bordin LLP as a partner where she will be heading up a new corporate, commercial and estate division as part of the firm's future growth plans.
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Chamber Events
  Coffee with the CEO
Friday, January 11 - Guest: Chief Glenn DeCaire, Hamilton Police Services
Location: Sheraton Hamilton Hotel - The Loft
$10.00 at door
Monday Morning Marketing Series January 14, 2013
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: Digital Advertising and Cross-media Marketing Presented by: Michael Salvatore, Imagination Plus Next Session:
 January 28, 2013
Topic: The differences in producing a video story for traditional media vs. the new online interactive environment
Presented by: Roz Allen, Double Barrel Studios
 Fitness Fridays
Friday, January 18th
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
YWCA, 75 MacNab Street South
Circuit Workout
Hamilton Community Awards
The Board of Directors of the Hamilton Chamber is proud to announce that an Honourary Distinguished Hamilton Citizen of the Year will be awarded to The Honourable Lincoln Alexander (posthumously) at this year's event.
 75th Royal Bank Distinguished Hamilton Citizen of the Year Award
Nominees: Mr. Werner Plessl, Mr. Tim Potocic, Mr. Vitek Wincza
 15th The Hamilton Spectator Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
Nominees: Richard Armacinski (Cardinal Newman CSS), Frank Battaglia (Cardinal Newman CSS), Camilo Sanchez Galindo (Bishop Ryan CSS), Katrina Hooper (St. Jean de Brébeuf CSS), Cindy Kang (Hillfield Strathallan College), Meagan Miotto (Cardinal Newman CSS), Courteney Robinson (Saltfleet District HS), Jesse Sawadski (Cardinal Newman CSS), Krystal Valencia (Cathedral HS)
Special Thanks to
 Event details: January 21, 2013  5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Location: Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa Street 80.00 + hst, 750.00 + hst per table of 10
Business after Business  January 24, 2013
Host Location: Financial Wellness Centre, 236 Pritchard Road, L8W 3P7 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free Admission Mark your Calendar Mayor's Breakfast 
Tuesday, February 5
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Waterfront Centre, 555 Bay Street North 
$40.00 + hst (buffet breakfast included)
Sponsor:  Chamber's Annual Meeting
Monday, March 4
5:00 p.m. Business Meeting; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Reception
Location & Sponsor: Michelangelo Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa Street
$25.00 + hst 
 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
Monday, March 25
5:00 p.m. Reception; 6:00 p.m. Dinner
Location: Carmen's Banquet Centre
Major Sponsors: Economic Development, BMO Bank of Montreal, Bell Canada
$90.00 + hst or tables of 10 $850.00 + hst
Connections
The Chamber's Premier Networking Group
ha s a new location... Meetings will be held at the Financial Wellness Centre, 236 Pritchard Road, L8W 3P7, Hamilton starting January 10th at 7:15 a.m.
If you wish to become a member of this Sector Exclusive Networking Group, go to www.hamiltonchamber.ca for further information. |
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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