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Hamilton Chamber's comments to City's General Issues Committee on LRT
Hamilton Chamber President and CEO provided comments, through delegation status, at the February 25 General Issues Committee of City Council to speak in support of City staff's report "Rapid Ready". Please see comments on the Hamilton Chamber website. |
Hamilton Chamber announces finalists for Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the 2012 Outstanding Business Achievement Awards. SMALL BUSINESS (up to 50 employees): * Albanese Branding * Dundas Valley Collision Centre * david premi Architects inc. LARGE BUSINESS (more than 50 employees): * FirstOntario Credit Union * Multi-Area Developments Inc. * Real Properties Limited (operating as Jackson Square) IRONMAN (sustained performance over a period of minimum 15 years): * FELLFAB Limited * Simpson Wigle LAW LLP * Tradeport International Corporation YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR (up to age 35): * Ryan Barichello, LinxSmart * Alexis Fletcher, Kabuki Spa and Skin Centre * Phi Schmidt, The Project Shaman COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: * CareGo * Sunrise Interactive Solutions Inc. (Net 6) * Weever Apps Inc. NOT FOR PROFIT: * Mark Preece Family House * United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton * YWCA Hamilton CENTURY: (serving Hamilton continuously for 100 years or more) all listed will receive a Century Award * ArcelorMittal Dofasco * Hamilton Port Authority * National Steel Car Gala Event on Monday, March 25th at Carmen's Banquet Centre. Reception 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m. Tickets are available by contacting Whitney Simmons at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905- 522-1151 ext. 100. Ticket Prices are $90.00 per person or $850.00 per table of 10 plus hst. Major Sponsors: Economic Development, BMO Bank of Montreal, Bell Canada, Taylor Leibow and OLGProgram Sponsor: CogecoReception Sponsor: YourHamiltonBiz.com; VIP Reception Sponsor: Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd. Other event details and on-line registration for Hamilton Chamber members, available at: www.hamiltonchamber.ca
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Hamilton Chamber meeting with Ministers McMeekin and Hoskins 
The Chamber had the opportunity to host Minister of Community and Social Services Ted McMeekin and Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment Dr. Eric Hoskins last Friday. We engaged in a 90 minute discussion about the local and provincial economies, job creation and both challenges and opportunities with economic development. The Chamber would like to thank Minister McMeekin for arranging to have Minister Hoskins visit Hamilton so soon after the new cabinet was sworn in on February 11.
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Renew Hamilton at Platform 302 Event
The Renew Hamilton Project - an initiative of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce - participated in the Entrepreneurs Success Workshop hosted earlier this week at Platform 302. Project director Richard Allen spoke on How to Make Money in the Renewal Economy. "We can revitalize our city and generate jobs and prosperity at the same time," he said. "The possibilities for local entrepreneurs are infinite." Access the full PowerPoint presentation and audio recording under Latest Updates at www.renewhamilton.ca. A special thanks to Chamber board member Joe Accardi and his team for organizing this inaugural learning event at Platform 302, Hamilton's premier location for young companies to operate a business.
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Metrolinx consultation session - March 7
Metrolinx, the provincial agency overseeing transit planning in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area is hosting a consultation sessions about the "Big Move" plan: March 7, 10am to noon (hosted with the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics) at McMaster Innovation Park.
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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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Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Annual Research Gala presents "A Night on Broadway"
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation's Annual Research Gala will be held March 2, 2013 at the Hamilton Convention Centre.
This year's fundraising gala has guests stepping into the theatre for "A Night on Broadway" where they will enjoy live performances by Steven Page, formerly of the Barenaked Ladies, other theatrical guests, and by request, a return of the Montreal Rhapsody Orchestra.
While raising funds in support of medical research at Hamilton Health Sciences, the evening will pay tribute to Dr. John G. Kelton, Dean and Vice-President, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University. In addition to being an award-winning scientist, professor and a practicing hematologist at Hamilton Health Sciences, Dr. Kelton has been responsible for the tremendous growth of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Since becoming dean and vice-president of the Faculty and dean of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University in 2001, enrolment has more than doubled, and now exceeds 5,000 students.
The Faculty includes undergraduate and post-graduate programs in schools of nursing, medicine and rehabilitation science, as well as programs for midwifery, physician assistant and health sciences.
Hamilton Health Sciences is one of the world's leading research hospitals. Funds raised through the annual Gala, including its raffle, will help enable life-altering health care research that impacts people across the region, Canada and around the world.
Tickets are available at www.hamiltonhealth.ca/gala2013
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Support the Hamilton Chamber team in this year's Around the Bay Road Race
Visit the event website and select the Hamilton Chamber team to support our fundraising goal. Thank you!
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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce mailings are a great way to get your promotional material into the hands of 2000 Chamber Members.
The 2013 schedule has been finalized and we invite you to include your flyer in any or all of the mail-outs planned for the coming year. The schedule is as follows: March 29, August 30 and December 6th. Member price is $599.00 plus HST per mailing or not-for-profits is $399.00 plus HST. Non-members add 75%.
Space is limited so book now. Please call Patricia Boulton at 905-818-1173 or e-mail p.boulton@hamiltonchamber.ca for more details or to book your spot. |
 Connections Networking Group The Chamber's Premier Networking Group is announcing openings in various categories and invites those Chamber members to come and check out this energetic group of networkers. Those Chamber members in the following categories are invited to attend the next meeting of Connections at no cost! Just contact Jo-Ann Orth, Manager, Special Events at j.orth@hamiltonchamber.ca to let us know of your intentions to attend. Open Categories: Next Meeting: Thursday, March 7th, 7:15 a.m. Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Meeting, Financial Wellness Centre, 236 Pritchard Road, L8W 3P7 |
Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events Transportation Committee: Tuesday, March 5, Chamber office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level), 8:00 a.m. Human Resources Committee: Wednesday, March 6, Chamber office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level), 8:00 a.m. Topic Title: Employee Retention: What Works in Business/Organizations Today Topic Summary: In our competitive marketplace, investing in people is one of the most significant investments business leaders make. To protect this investment, they are constantly seeking creative ways to engage their employees in their business and organizational goals. 'Employee Retention: What Works in Business/Organizations Today' is a panel discussion about the employee retention techniques used by local business leaders to keep their employees engaged. Join us to hear the following panel participants share their experiences: - Patricia Hoogendoorn, Chief Financial Officer, Affinity Biologicals Inc.
- Paul McDonald, Franchise Owner, Tim Horton's
- James Olsen, Chief Administration Officer, FirstOntario Credit Union
- Carol Stuart, Director, Human Resources and Administration, Woodview, Children's Mental Health and Autism Services
For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit, http://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/committees/committees. Ancaster Division: Friday, March 8, Ancaster Mill, 12 noon, Guest Speaker: George Pinches from Hamilton Golf and Country Club
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Chamber Events
Deadline extended for the
Dundas Community Awards (March 8)
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.
Coffee with the CEO and Guest 
Friday, March 8
Guests: Jane Allison, The Hamilton Spectator and Steve Kulakowsky, Core Urban. Topic: The Outstanding Business Achievement Awards
Location: Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, The Loft
$10 at the door, no pre-registration required
Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program (CICP) Seminar
Date: March 20, 2013Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Location: McMaster Innovation Park, 175 Longwood Road South Free to attend, pre-registration required.
For more information, please contact Maher Hamade: m.hamade@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151, Ext. 230
To register, contact Whitney Simmons at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca
Please click here for the flyer. 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 To register, contact w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca  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: 
  
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 News, 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, Dundas Star
Location: Beverly Golf & Country Club
$70.00 + hst
Noteable Dates:
May 9th - Hamilton Economic Summit
June 10th - Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament - Glendale Golf & Country Club - Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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Members Making News
Cowan named a 2012 winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies program
Cowan Insurance Group is proud to announce that we have been selected as a 2012 winner of Canada's Best Managed Companies program. Click here to read the press release issued by Cowan.
For further information, please visit our new Canada's Best Managed Companies page under Corporate & HR.
If you have any questions or comments please contact, communications@princetonholdings.comBecome a New Ticats Season Seat Holder TodayThe Hamilton Tiger-Cats are pleased to offer employees, friends, and families of the Chamber. a special pre-sale offer to secure their season seats before the General Public! A $100 refundable deposit is needed before March 1st, 2013 at 5 p.m. to guarantee yourself the best seats at Alumni Stadium for the 2013 Tiger-Cats football season. Click here for more details. McMaster Student Sustainability Survey - Can you help?
To jump-start the journey towards a more sustainable future, students at McMaster University have partnered with Sustainable Hamilton and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
! Students, Tom Diduszko, Jyssika Russell and Ainun Zaria have come up with an action plan targeted towards small to medium sized businesses in Hamilton consisting of a publicized survey to discover and educate businesses on the triple bottom line benefits of sustainability. In this way we hope to help increase the competitiveness of Hamilton businesses and help you contribute even more to the long-term prosperity of the Hamilton community. The survey only takes 5-7 minutes - you can receive a copy of the results AND earn 10% off the next Sustainable Hamilton Learning event as well! Click here for the online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F7PKH5Q.
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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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