Joint Chambers Showcase Today
Hosted by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Grimsby Chamber of Commerce, Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce, West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Binbrook Fairgrounds (2600 Regional Road #56, Binbrook, LOR 1C0) Free to attend and open to the public Meet members and exhibitors from 4 area Chambers    
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Two Thumbs Up for Video Series
Renew Hamilton - an initiative of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce - premiered a set of five video case studies last night at a special community screening. The sold out event marked a major milestone in a three-year project designed to document, promote and accelerate the regeneration of downtown Hamilton and adjacent neighbourhoods. The 150 attendees had an opportunity to comment on the videos, interact with local renewal leaders and hear updates on the state of urban renewal in Hamilton. A special thanks to our event sponsors: Art Gallery of Hamilton, City of Hamilton and Urbanicity. CLICK HERE to view and share the videos. For more information, contact Richard Allen at 905-572-0363 or rwardallen@shaw.ca
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Chamber bids farewell
 Long time staff member Patricia (Dieryck) Boulton will end her 25 years with the Hamilton Chamber on April 19th. Patricia a highly respected member of the team held various positions during her tenure at the Chamber with her latest being Manager, Advertising. The Board and Staff of the Chamber wish her well in her new endeavour. For your future promotional needs please contact Diane Stephenson, Manager, Membership at 905-522-1151 ext. 220 |
Congratulations to BASEF Winners
Held from March 20-23, 2013 at Hillfield Strathallan College, the
53rd Annual Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair is a free annual science fair competition with incredible prizes open to all grade seven through twelve students from Hamilton, Halton Region, and Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant Counties. For more details, please click here. This year, the Hamilton Chamber sponsored a Special Award. Criteria: Potential Commercial Applications, Improving local Environment, Communities or Quality of Life. Chamber Judges: Mrs Carolann Bosett and Mr Vince Gagich Winners: First Prize: $250.00, Ms Srinidhi Shaw
Computer Diagnosis Illnesses - Designed new Computer Program - Patent Pending
Westdale High School, Grades 9/10
Health Sciences Human
Second Prize: $150.00, Mr Owen Petter
Hydro at Home - Water Collection System to Create Hydro
Sir William Osler, Grades Jr 7/8
Engineering & Computer Sciences
Third Prize: $100.00, Mr Kevin Boenisch
Fulfillment Center System - Picking & Shipping Warehouse System, Hillfield Strathallan College, Grades Jr 7/8
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Dundas Community Awards - April 26
Friday, April 26th 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner Cost: $70 * please add HST Beverly Golf & Country Club 1211 2nd Concession W, Copetown, L0R 1J0 The Dundas community celebrates its local citizens, youth and business. Come out and support the town's best and brightest.  Guest Speaker: George Chuvalo Canadian Heavyweight Champion: 1958-1979 38th Annual Dundas Citizen of the Year presented by RBC Royal Bank Nominees: Tom Bontje, LuAnne Bottrill, Steve Deighton 19th Annual Dundas Youth Volunteer of the Year presented by Dundas Valley Collision Centre Nominees: Elizabeth Kerekesch, Meghan Peirce, Sydney Stenekes 4th Annual Dundas Business of the Year Nominees: Beanermunky Chocolate, The Village Restaurant Dundas, Willow Salon     |
LiON'S LAIR seeking proposals  Innovation Factory and the Hamilton Chamber are once again collaborating to host the third annual LiON's LAIR, presented by KPMG. Submissions for the competition will be accepted from March 26 to April 30, 2013. Visit pitch-it.ca in the coming weeks for more information about LiON'S LAIR. Mark your calendar for October 10, 2013 when the gala event will be held where the winners will be unveiled.
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Hamilton Economic Summit - Thursday, May 9
 7:00 a.m. - Full Day This year the 6th Annual Hamilton Economic Summit is shaping up to be another must-attend business event in the Greater Hamilton Area. The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Continuum Productions are pleased to announce that registration is now live and you can confirm your attendance at this event by simply clicking the following link. www.microspec.com/reg/HES2013This year's summit will focus on the following: Theme:- Innovation - the art of the possible
- Explore the strategy of innovation and support the discussion with demonstrating how to execute the strategy
2013 HES Objectives:- Bring Hamilton's business leaders together for the day around business thought leadership
- Discuss future economic direction
- Discuss ways to grow jobs and taxes
- Report back on previous HES activities
- Registration is now open and we look forward to seeing you at the event.
If you have any questions about the event or for additional sponsorship opportunities please contact Dwayne McKillop at 905-527-7469 ext 317. To Download the agenda, click here: http://www.microspec.com/HES2013.PDFVisit the website to learn more at www.hamiltoneconomicsummit.ca
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Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events Glanbrook Division: Thursday, April 18, 8:00am, Glanbrook Municipal Centre Dundas Division: Thursday, April 18, 12 noon, Dundas Town Hall. Guest Speaker: Allyson Wenzowski, Topic: Dundas EcoPark Campaign YEP Division: YEP 2-Year Anniversary Super Roundtable: Monday, April 22, AGH Design Annex, 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. YEP is celebrating 2 successful years of their roundtable series with a special event at the AGH Design Annex. They've sent out invitation to all past presenters, giving you a chance to reconnect and thank those who helped you develop your professional career. For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit, http://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/committees/committees.
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Chamber Events
Joint Chambers Business Showcase
Tradeshow & Open House in Glanbrook
Hosted by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Grimsby Chamber of Commerce, Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce, West Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, April 17th
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Binbrook Fairgrounds - 2600 Regional Road #56 , Binbrook Ontario, LOR 1C0
Free to Attend
Meet members and exhibitors from 4 area Chambers 
Funding the Big Move: The Business Perspective
An exclusive discussion with Metrolinx President and CEO Bruce McQuaig
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Liuna Station, 306 James Street North, Hamilton, L8E 5E9.
Light breakfast to be served, RSVP required
Business After Business Thursday, April 25th  5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Host Location: triOS College, 4 Hughson St. South, Hamilton L8N 3Z1 Free to Attend Dundas Community Awards
Friday, April 26th
5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Guest Speaker: George Chuvalo, Canadian Heavyweight Champion: 1958-1979
Citizen of the Year Nominees:
Tom Bontje, Luanne Botrill, Steve Deighton
Youth Volunteer of the Year Nominees:
Elizabeth Kerekesch (Parkside HS), Meghan Peirce (Highland SS), Sydney Stenekes (Parkside HS)
Business of the Year Nominees:
Beanermunky Chocolate, The Village Bakery, Willow Salon
Sponsors: RBC Royal Bank, Dundas Valley Collision Centre, Rotary Club of Dundas, Dundas Star
Location: Beverly Golf & Country Club
$70.00 + hst
Hamilton Economic Summit
Thursday, May 9
7:00a.m. - 6:00p.m.
Location: The Careport Centre, 270 Longwood Rd S, Hamilton, ON, L8P OA6
Please visit: www.hamiltoneconomicsummit.ca for details and to register.
Noteable Dates:
May 14th - Nailing It - How to Close the Execution Gap
June 10th - Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament - Glendale Golf & Country Club - Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Contact Jo-Ann at 905-522-1151 ext. 227
To register for any Chamber event please contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca
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Members Making News
The third annual Mike Ride is happening on Sunday, May 5 at Hamilton's Bayfront Park. The Mike Ride raises awareness of cycling in the city while raising funds for projects that help make Hamilton a more cycle-friendly city. The major initiative is Mike's Bikes, an effort to ensure every child in Hamilton can have a bike. Last year Mike's Bikes provided over 100 bikes to children and their families in Hamilton. Please join us on May 5 for a beautiful ride and to raise money for a worthy cause!
Canadian Club Upcoming Speakers
April 18 - Robert J. Deluce, President and CEO of Porter Airlines, Topic: Flying High with Porter Airlines. Please click here for the flyer. May 22 - Rod Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer of The CSL Group Inc. Topic: What's Ahead for Great Lakes-Seaway Shipping? Please click here for the flyer.
Adult Basic Education Association - 30k On My Feet Not My Seat
Help us celebrate 30 years as we support and encourage adults!
In June 2013 we are celebrating our 30th anniversary. To recognize this our Executive Director, Leah Morris has made a commitment to complete 30k "on her feet, not her seat" on May 10, 2013 (rain date May 17). This one-day event will begin on the mountain and continue past all of the Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) agencies in Hamilton.
For more information visit www.abea.on.ca or call 905-527-2222.
Please click here
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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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