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Reminder - Two important surveys for Hamilton Chamber members:
Casino Survey Hamilton Chamber members would have received an email on January 30 with the Chamber's casino survey. What is important is that we receive as high a response rate as possible - the Hamilton Chamber has not yet taken a position on the casino. We need to hear from a large majority of our members on this issue so we can make an informed decision on whether we can take a position or present information to City Council on behalf of our members. Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. If you did not receive an email as a Chamber member, please contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151 ext. 100. Also, the Hamilton Chamber will be hosting a meeting for our Chamber members only on Wednesday February 13 at 5-6pm at the Waterfront Centre. We will discuss the casino issue and have an opportunity to dialogue together as a membership. RSVP to Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca Ontario Chamber survey - influence next provincial budget The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), in partnership with Leger Marketing, is conducting a pre-budget survey. Your responses will inform the OCC's 2013 budget recommendations to the Government of Ontario. Let's ensure that Hamilton's businesses are well represented in the survey results (as we were with the previous Ontario Chamber survey!). It only takes seven minutes to complete. All respondents are entered into a draw to win one of four amazing prizes. Courtesy of Canadian Tire: - A barbecue (estimated retail value of $500)
- An automotive GPS unit (estimated retail value $150)
- A pair of skates (estimated retail value of $100)
Courtesy of Music Canada: - Two tickets to see Lady Gaga perform in Toronto on February 9th.
Your responses will help the OCC help government make the right decisions during this period of economic uncertainty. Responses are due by 5pm on Friday February 8th, 2013. vccweb.legerweb.com/IntWeb.dll?IMODE=2&PROJECT=TW81675_009A.TW81675_009A |
Connect to Careers Job Fair: March 6
Mohawk College and McMaster University are co-sponsoring a Job Fair on March 6th at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Local employers are invited to participate in the first-ever career fair presented jointly by McMaster and Mohawk. Meet 1000's of qualified students. Click here for the invitation. Click here to learn more.  
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Join the Hamilton Chamber team in this year's Around the Bay Road Race
Join the Hamilton Chamber team to run or walk in this year's Around the Bay Road Race, taking place Sunday March 24. It's a fun way to enjoy a great event and raise funds for the St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation in a team atmosphere! There will be teams in 5k, 10k, 15k or 30k. The Hamilton Chamber team's captain is Cameron Dyck and he is organizing training runs to help you get ready for the event. For more information, visit http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/To register for the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Team: - Go to www.aroundthebayroadrace.com and select the "Register and Confirm" button from the blue side bar on the left side of the page.
- Select "Register online at "for the 5k or 30k" and click on the EventsOnline link.
- Fill in your personal details in the fields provided. (Don't forget to set your personal pledge goal in the white box on the registration form. This is also where you will need to "Join a Fundraising Team." Be sure to select Fundraising Team Hamilton Chamber of Commerce from the list!)
- To complete your registration, you will need to pay the registration fee of $43 for the 5k or $90 for the 30k listed for your selected race category via a secure online transaction. Further registration and processing fee details can be found at http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/register.htm#fees. Please be sure to review registration rules at http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/register.htm#regrules. If you are interested in registering for a 3x10k or 2x15k relay, you can still do so via a St. Joe's Charity Spot. For further details, please contact janine@stjoesfoundation.ca.
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New Corporate Partner Logo Banner debuts at 2013 Events.
The Chamber has created a Corporate Partner Logo banner that has been displayed at all the Chamber events since January. Throughout the year, the Chamber hosts 35-40 signature events such as the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, President's Golf Tournament, Economic Forecast/President's Panel and many more. In total the Chamber hosts on average 50-60 events per year. This banner would be displayed at those events.
Due to its popularity, we are creating a second banner. Any member who wishes their logo to be included for this year long initiative, can contact Patricia Boulton at Cell: 905-818-1173 or e-mail p.boulton@hamiltonchamber.ca for details and pricing.
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Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events Ancaster Division: Friday, February 8, 12 noon, Ancaster Mill Guest Speaker: Jan Lukas of Ancaster Community Services Business Development Committee: Wednesday, February 13, 12 noon, Chamber meeting room (120 King Street West, Plaza Level) Guest Speakers: Chris Phillips and Debbie Spence, Planning & Economic Development, City of Hamilton Topic: City's Open for Business Review Innovation & Technology: Thursday, February 14, Innovation Factory meeting room (175 Longwood Road South) For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit, http://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/committees/committees.
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Chamber Events
Deadline approaching for the
Ancaster Community Awards (February 8) and
Dundas Community Awards (February 22).
 Coffee with the CEO
presented by Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
Friday, February 8
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (note time change) 
$10.00 at door, The Loft, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
Guests: Tim Richard, Weever Apps & Stephanie McLarty, REfficient
Topic: Small Business Start Up and Entrepreneurism
Business After Business
Thursday, February 28
 Host Location: Kaizen Accounting
104-43 Keefer Court, L8E 4V4
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Admission Free
Success in the City: Hamilton's Top Women Entrepreneurs
and Professionals Event
Wednesday, March 6
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: LIUNA Station (360 James Street North)
Tickets: $75, tax included, includes lunch
Exhibitor Booth: $175, includes 1 registration for the day. Click here for the flyer. To register, please click here.
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, Taylor Leibow and OLG
Program Sponsor: Cogeco
Reception Sponsor: YourHamiltonBiz.com; VIP Reception Sponsor: Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd.
$90.00 + hst or tables of 10 $850.00 + hst
 Chamber's Annual General Meeting/Business after Business
Thursday, March 28
5:00 p.m. Business Meeting;
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Reception
Location and Hospitality Sponsor: Michelangelo's 
$10.00 + hst
Sponsors: Guyatt + Moffat
 
Ancaster Community Awards
Tuesday, April 9th  5:30 p.m. Reception; 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Guest Speaker: Gold Paralympian Summer Mortimer
Sponsors: RBC Royal Bank, Ancaster Mill, Heritage Household Services, Ancaster Star, RAHB, Rotary Clubs of Ancaster
Location: Ancaster Mill
$70.00 + hst
Dundas Community Awards
Friday, April 26th 
5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Guest Speaker: Fergie Jenkins, former major league baseball 'Hall of Fame' inductee and well known philathropist
Sponsors: RBC Royal Bank, Dundas Valley Collision Centre, Rotary Club of Dundas
Location: Beverly Golf & Country Club
$70.00 + hst
Noteable Dates:
May 9 - Hamilton Economic Summit
June 10 - Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament
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Members Making News
Crime Stoppers of Hamilton
January was International Crime Stoppers Month. At an Appreciation Night on January 24, we honoured our sponsors and supporters. We are very thankful for their continued faith in our mission. Hamilton Crime Stoppers is beginning its 30th year in Hamilton. Started by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce in May, 1983, Crime Stoppers of Hamilton have been very successful in helping to solve crime in our city. Since 1983, information from citizens using the TIP line and website has led to impressive statistics:
- Criminal Arrests: 5061
- Cases Cleared: 9349
- Property Recovered: $16,500,900
- Drugs Seized: $93,148,866
- Arsons Solved: $2,312,000
In January, 2013, alone, $15,730 of property was recovered and $4,966 of drugs was taken off the streets.
Crime Stoppers of Hamilton is planning a year full of special events to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Stay tuned for more information.
We thank Moksha Yoga for hosting January Friday night Donation Karma classes with proceeds going to Hamilton Crime Stoppers.
February's special event is the Red Dress & Red Tie St. Valentine's Gala, sponsored by First Service Mortgage, on Saturday, February 16th, 2013. To purchase tickets, please call 905-662-9896.
Royal Botanical Gardens: Survey to help understand Hamiltonians' connection with nature kicks off today.
Anyone who votes in Hamilton is invited to complete a short survey designed by McMaster student Isabelle Dobronyi, in partnership with Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), for her undergraduate thesis. The goal of this community-based participatory research project is to help Hamiltonians better connect with Hamilton's natural beauty. No prior knowledge of RBG is necessary to complete the survey.
The survey will be open until February 28th and can be easily accessed online:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hamiltonnaturesurvey
The Canadian Club of Hamilton: Hosts Bob Young, Owner of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats:
Topic: The importance of the CFL Canada, the new stadium and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Registration at 11:30 am Lunch at 12 Noon
Location: Liuna Station, 360 James Street North, Hamilton Our speaker, Bob Young, is the owner of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and is a serial entrepreneur.
Mr. Young was born and raised in Ancaster, and graduated from the University of Toronto.
In 1994, his work on open source software led to his co-founding Red Hat. It has won him prestigious honours such as Business Week Magazine's "Top Entrepreneurs" for 1999. In 1999, in addition to being chairman of Red Hat, he founded The Center for the Public Domain, a non-profit foundation that supports the growth of a healthy and robust public domain of knowledge and the arts.
Today, he is serving as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Lulu.com, a digital publishing website, creating new and exciting ways of delivering more knowledge at lower cost to the consumer.
Tickets are $30 for members and $45 for non-members. Advance reservations are required
Payment by Credit Card now accepted on our website:www.canadianclubofhamilton.ca
Call 905-521-8832 or send an e-mail toadmin@canadianclubofhamilton.ca if you require further information
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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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