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This Week's Member
E-Promotions
Complimentary CMA - Certified Management Accountant Information Session - All are welcome!
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
5:30pm to 6:30pm
YWCA Hamilton, MacNab Street Location
75 MacNab Street South (Room 108) Hamilton, ON L8P 3C1
To register please click here: http://forms.cma-ontario.org/infosessions/register.php?event=629
For more information please contact:
Dana Gies, MBA, CMA
647-828-8303 or dgies@cmaontario.org
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Thank-you to our loyal members who have been with us 20 years or more
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 What's HappeningWednesday May 1st - Hamilton Employment Crawl Networking Reception Thursday May 2nd - Launch Event for Doors Open Hamilton Saturday May 4th - Sunday May 5th - "PLACE and SPACE" Art Exhibition Sunday May 5th - Volunteers Needed for Etsy! Please click here for a complete listing of Hive events. |
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2012 Dundas Community Awards
On Friday, April 26, three awards were presented at the Beverly Golf & Country Club to honour excellence and achievement in the community. Keynote Speaker was George Chuvalo, former Canadian Boxing Champion. The Dundas division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce congratulates the following individuals:
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank): Tom Bontje
 Tom Bontje, a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient, has positively impacted the lives within 73 agencies and 222,000 individuals through his commitment to United Way, Dundas Valley School of Art, Dundas Historical Museum and the Dundas Arts Community Foundation. He was instrumental in getting government funding to support those community arts organization in Dundas. Tom has also been involved with Big Brothers and the Cancer Society along with coaching basketball and acting as a liaison in the St. Mary's High School Rowing Team.
YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR (Sponsored by Dundas Valley Collision Centre): Sydney Stenekes
Sydney Stenekes has a reputation of being one of the most capable  and dependable students in Parkside High School. She is head of the Parkside Ambassadors that greet visitors to the school during special events. She is a member of Me to We and helped organize their Halloween for Hunger event. She is a member of the Healthy Action Team which staged a campaign to promote positive mental health. Sydney also volunteers during the Parents Night Out program at Rock Chapel United Church entertaining a large group of children while their parents get the night off. Her above 90% average at school also shows she can successfully merge academia and volunteerism.
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: The Village Bakery
 The Village Bakery is a full service, from scratch, just like mom used to make bakery. Every product, created on site, from old family recipes. They have a small seating area for light lunch and is a great place for the community to meet and relax. Customer Service is paramount and keeps their customers loyal...in fact they have received a Tourism Award for it. The community of Dundas wanted this business so much that when a devasting fire put the bakery out of commission, they raised the funds to assist them to re-open.
The Chamber gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors, RBC Royal Bank, Dundas Valley Collision, Dundas Star News and Dundas Rotary, who presented the Youth Volunteer with a bursary.
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 Spotlight Your Urban Renewal Story
The Chamber's Renew Hamilton project is looking for examples of new and emerging urban renewal initiatives in our central city. The idea is to weave additional storylines into a multi-year video documentary that currently includes significant projects spearheaded by the City of Hamilton, Core Urban Inc., Downtown Hamilton BIA, Historia Building Restoration, Molinaro Group, Wilson-Blanchard Management, and others. The goal is document, promote and accelerate the regeneration of downtown Hamilton and adjacent neighbourhoods. To learn more, watch an Invest in Hamilton news clip that reports on a recent Renew Hamilton video launch event held at the Art Gallery of Hamilton and captured in the photo above. Contact Richard Allen at 905-572-0363 or rwardallen@shaw.ca.
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Companies Tap Student Talent
 Summer interns from local colleges and universities are now arriving at workplaces across Hamilton. The Chamber thanks all of its members who have opened their doors to next generation talent, including graduate students enrolled in the Centre for Engineering Design at McMaster University (pictured above). Student internship programs are a proven recruitment tool and business building tactic. Is your company engaged? Contact your education partner today.
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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/HES2013. This 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.
Visit the website to learn more or view the agenda at www.hamiltoneconomicsummit.ca
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Grant Thornton LLP announce the launch of the Private Business Growth Award
The Private Business Growth Award seeks to recognize and celebrate dynamic, privately-held businesses whose growth strategy encompasses a broad range of activities across their business, such as:
- innovation, including new ways of working
- product and service development, including introducing new products or streamlining existing ones
- expansion into new domestic or international markets
- development of people and culture-helping employees learn and develop
- improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of internal processes
- improvements in stakeholder relations
- improvements in financial measures or governance
- leadership through reason and instinct to grow the business
For more information, please click here.
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The Canadian Club of Hamilton presents Roger (Rod) Jones
Topic: What's Ahead for Great Lakes-Seaway Shipping?
 Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Registration at 11:30 am Lunch at 12 Noon
Location: Waterfront Banquet Centre, 555 Bay Street North, Hamilton
The Great Lakes-Seaway shipping industry is in a major period of renewal and transformation. Ship owners, including The CSL Group, are spending more than $1 billion to build new super-efficient, environmentally smart ships that will come into service on the Great Lakes. Two of the first new Lakers -CSL ships - will begin working in the region this spring. Recruitment campaigns to fill jobs are ongoing. Vessel traffic is improving and expanding into new areas including wind turbines and heavy machinery. Iron ore, grain and coal are heading to new international destinations.
Come listen to Roger (Rod) Jones, President & CEO of The CSL Group, speak about what's ahead for an industry that has a major impact on the Hamilton region. The CSL Group celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The company is one of the largest ship owners in the Great Lakes and has long-standing relationships with many of the manufacturers that use the Port of Hamilton.
Please click here for more information.
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Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events Transportation Committee: Tuesday, May 7, 8:00am, Hamilton Chamber Office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level) Business Development Committee: Wednesday, May 8, 12 noon, Hamilton Chamber Office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level) Guest Speaker: Allyson Wenzowski, Topic: Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System: Dundas EcoPark Campaign Ancaster Division: Friday, May 12, 12 noon, Ancaster Mill. Guest Speaker: Hubert Krygsman, Redeemer University College For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit, http://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/committees/committees.
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Chamber Events
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.
Including: Advanced Manufacturing Panel Discussion presented by Gowlings, Moderated by Gowlings Partner, Gary Graham and featuring:
- Jayson Myers President & CEO of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association with input on the future of manufacturing in Canada and Ontario and its importance to Hamilton as well as how does Ontario fit with global manufacturing supply chain
- Key Automotive Industry speakers with input on the key role that the Automotive Sector plays in the advanced manufacturing sector.
- Supply Chain sector representatives speak to the supply chain sector and their role in advanced manufacturing.
- Mohawk College representatives comment on the role that education (skilled trades) plays and connects to driving advanced manufacturing.
- McMaster University representatives comment on research project for auto sector.
Also Featured:
Two 30-minute roundtable meetings with City Councillors and Senior Management Team Members
 Coffee with the CEO with guests
Friday, May 10
Guests: Melissa Height, Chair, HIVE; Derek Doyle, Chair, Young Entrepreneur Professionals
Topic: Young Entrepreneurs and Professionals in Hamilton
Location: The Loft, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
Time: 8:00 a.m.
$10.00 at Door, no pre-registration required
Nailing it - How to Close the Execution Gap
Tuesday, May 14
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Price: $15.00 (includes light breakfast)
Location: 120 King Street West, Plaza Level, Suite 507
This presentation is designed to equip participants with not only increased understanding but with tools on how to improve their success at implementing strategies and tactics that create better outcomes for their stakeholders, at all levels.
 Business After Business
Thursday, May 23 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Host Location: The Business Link at The Pour House 1115 Fennell Ave E L8T 1S1 Free to attend for members and their guests
Noteable Dates:
June 10th - Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament - Glendale Golf & Country Club - Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Contact Jo-Ann at 905-522-1151 ext. 227
11:00 a.m. Registration & Lunch
11:45 a.m. Shot Gun Start
5:30 p.m. Dinner (at Golf Club)
- Scramble Format
- Lunch & Dinner Included
- Putting Contest by YourHamiltonBiz.comMay 14th
Nailing It - Hole In One Contests
- Trophies
- Draws for Fabulous Prizes
- Singles & Doubles Welcome
- Great Networking Opportunity
- Everyone takes home a prize!
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
From East to West, Hamilton International Increases Domestic Summer Service with WestJet
This week WestJet started its 2013 Summer Service with daily non-stop domestic flights at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport to Edmonton, Halifax, Moncton and Winnipeg, as well as continuing double daily service to Calgary - WestJet's network hub.
"We are excited to welcome WestJet's daily domestic service back to Hamilton this summer," said Lauren Yaksich, Manager Marketing & Communications, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. "Daily flights to both West and East Coast destinations provide a valuable service to our passengers, whether they are traveling for business, visiting friends and family, or vacationing."
WestJet will begin additional frequency to Calgary in May, which will increase to three-times daily service by June. Calgary also provides connections for passengers flying to Vancouver and other west coast destinations.
This summer travellers can continue to take advantage of weekly flights to Kapuskasing, Ontario with Bearskin Airlines every Thursday.
More information on Airport parking rates and amenities, including food and beverage offerings, Departures Retail Outlet and Free passenger WIFI, can be found at www.flyhamilton.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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