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This Week's Member
E-Promotions
AMEC Environment & Infrastructure is a multi-disciplinary consulting and engineering firm and provides consulting services specific to Asbestos, Designated Substances and Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) through our Environmental Services Group. We are providing Asbestos Awareness training May 9 and 23, 2013 at our Hamilton office. Course info and booking instructions are attached or email
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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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Value Solutions helps businesses reduce cost and address growth challenges.
By leading the implementation of such things as Lean, Technical Problem Solving, Performance Management, Equipment Reliability and other Management Systems & processes, we can help reduce cost, improve quality & delivery as well as propel your business to the next stage of growth.
Call us at 905 520 7515 or visit value-solutions.ca to learn more about our services, case studies and testimonies.
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 What's HappeningThursday May 9th - 2013 Hamilton Economic Summit Thursday May 9th - Y-Fi Meet-up Thursday May 9th - Startup Drinks here. Friday May 10th - Coffee with the CEO & Guests Thursday May 23rd - NEXT Gen CEO Breakfast & Learn Friday May 24th - Mohawk Talks present: Robert Kennedy Jr. Saturday May 25th - CLiC Caliente! Please click here for a complete listing of Hive events. |
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Chamber announces new President and CEO
The Board of Directors of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it has hired Keanin Loomis as its new President and CEO. He will be taking over from Interim President and CEO, Richard Koroscil, on June 3.
Loomis, 38, is a graduate of the University of Waterloo and The College of William & Mary School of Law in Williamsburg, VA. He practiced law at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP in Washington, DC before moving to Hamilton in September 2009. He was instrumental in the founding of Innovation Factory, located at McMaster Innovation Park, and serves as its Chief Operating Officer. He has been very active with the Chamber of Commerce, serving for the last three years on the Hamilton Economic Summit Advisory Committee and the last two years as the Chair of its Innovation and Technology Committee.
"Keanin brings to the table a range of experiences and a great knowledge of the Chamber's operations and membership. He has forged a broad network and is highly respected in the city. We were most impressed with his deep understanding of everything that is going on in the community," said Louise Dompierre, Chair of the Chamber Board of Directors and President and CEO of the Art Gallery of Hamilton. "Additionally, because of his energy and vision, we also get an individual who will continue to provide dynamic leadership on behalf of Hamilton's business community."
"I am truly humbled by the Board's confidence and am privileged to lead this distinguished institution at this very moment, when Hamilton's future has never been brighter," commented Loomis. "David is a good friend of mine and had the organization heading in an exciting direction. I look forward to working with all the Chamber's members and stakeholders to pick up where he left off and continue to lead this organization as a pillar in this great community."
Richard Koroscil the Chambers Interim President said "I am delighted to be handing over the reins of the Chamber leadership to Keanin, he will bring a new energy and innovative thinking to the Chamber and to our community. He has and will continue to be a strong community builder in this new role."
Loomis will be playing a role in next week's Hamilton Economic Summit, moderating a panel of young professionals talking about innovation and the art of the possible. The event is happening on May 9th at the Careport Centre at McMaster Innovation Park. More information on the summit can be found at hamiltoneconomicsummit.ca.
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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.
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 Ontario Chamber of Commerce Updates
Annual General Meeting & Convention: Policy Resolutions
From May 3rd to the 5th, Ontario's Chamber Network came together in Chatham-Kent to look back on a tremendous year and chart the course for the one to come.
Thank you to everyone who made this year's AGM & Convention one of the best. See you next year in Sault Ste. Marie.
Results of resolutions debated at 2013 AGM & Convention are available online.
See the 2012-2015 Policy Compendium in short-form or long-form.
Do you have questions or comments about the policy resolution process and procedures? Click here for more information.
Emerging Stronger? What Ontario Budget 2013 Means for Business
The OCC has released their discussion of the 2013 budget. Read more here.
Summary:
Overall, the Budget is a mixed bag. Some measures will improve our overall competitiveness. These measures include:
- holding the line on Corporate Income Tax rates;
- extending the Capital Cost Allowance for Manufacturers;
- making progress on Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPPs); and,
- implementing new investments in transportation infrastructure.
Some measures are disappointing:
- there is still no clear plan on how government will cut costs and meet rising demand for services;
- government is interfering in auto insurance;
- and, nothing addresses the government's exposure to an inevitable hike in interest rates.
The bottom line? The plan for long-term transformation and spending constraint is unclear.
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Renew Hamilton Returns to Economic Summit
 The Renew Hamilton Project - an initiative of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce - will perform an important role at the sixth annual Hamilton Economic Summit (HES) on May 9.
"It's a partnership that's grown over time," said project director Richard Allen. "We're an outcome of previous summits that's expected to help advance urban renewal as a major component of Hamilton's economic future. So it's essential to keep summit delegates informed and invested."
At this year's summit, Renew Hamilton will host an hour long presentation titled People First: A Downtown Hamilton for All. The goal is to share evidence of the economic benefits derived from creating a human-centred downtown that responds to the complementary needs and interests of multiple stakeholders, including residents, workers, business owners, students and visitors at all stages of life.
"A people first downtown attracts investment and produces an upward spiral of prosperity," said Allen, emphasizing the importance of intensification, complete streets, light rail transit, culture and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings. "Downtown Hamilton is clearly moving in this direction and reaping early rewards. It's critical that we stay the course and put people first in all our urban design decisions."
The Renew Hamilton presentation will kick off with a talk by Gil Penalosa, executive director of 8-80 Cities, a world leading not for profit organization devoted to promoting urban environments that function for people of all ages. This will set the stage for a discussion featuring panelists Le'Ann Seely, City of Hamilton; Scott Warren, Global Spectrum; and Leslie Woo, Metrolinx. The panelists will share examples of local projects that are contributing to a vibrant, multi-generational downtown.
Said Allen: "HES 2013 is devoted to innovation and possibility - we're showing these economic strategies at play in downtown Hamilton and adjacent neighbourhoods."
Learn more at renewhamilton.ca or call 905-572-0363.
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Hamilton Economic Summit - Tomorrow (Thursday, May 9)
 7:00 a.m. - Full Day This year's summit will focus on: 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
Day includes: - Keynote Address by Thomas Homer-Dixon, Balsillie School of International Affairs & University of Waterloo
- Opening of new MARC Centre
- Renew Hamilton 8 to 80 Keynote and Panel Discussion
- Advanced Manufacturing Report
- Advanced Manufacturing Panel Discussion
- HIVE Panel
Also Featured: Two 30-minute roundtable meetings with City Councillors and Senior Management Team Members We look forward to seeing you at the event. For more information, 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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Energized and Ready:
How 6 Simple Strategies Can Boost Your Energy and Productivity
Interactive session
June 5, 2013, 7:45 to 9:30 a.m.
Location TBD
Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Join the Chamber's Human Resources Committee on Wednesday June 5, 2013 for an interactive morning that will give you:
* 6 strategies to increase your energy and productivity
* Simple exercises that can fit into a busy schedule
* Resources for your company
Bring others from your company along! RSVP by contacting Whitney Simmons at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca
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Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, June 10, 2013
11:00 a.m. Registration & Lunch
11:45 a.m. Shot Gun Start
5:30 p.m. Dinner (at Golf Club)
Glendale Golf Club
401 Mount Albion Road,
Hamilton, L8K 5T4
Cost: $185.00 + hst - Scramble Format
 - Lunch & Dinner Included
- Putting Contest by YourHamiltonBiz.com
- Hole In One Contests
- Trophies
- Draws for Fabulous Prizes
- Singles & Doubles Welcome
- Great Networking Opportunity
- Everyone takes home a prize!
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Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events Ancaster Division: Friday, May 10, 12 noon, Ancaster Mill. Guest Speaker: Hubert Krygsman, Redeemer University College Glanbrook Division: Thursday, May 16, 8:00am, Glanbrook Municipal Centre Innovation & Technology: Thursday, May 16, 8:00am, Innovation Factory Offices at McMaster Innovation Park (175 Longwood Road South) Dundas Division: Thursday, May 16, 12 noon, Dundas Town Hall For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit, http://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/committees/committees.
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Include your ad in the 2014 Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Directory:
BOOK BEFORE MAY 31ST (EXTENDED DEADLINE) AND RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT
 Maximize your company's coverage in this once-a-year marketing opportunity. The annual hard copy version of the directory will be available on the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce website in a digital version as well. This valuable marketing platform will enhance your membership investment by reaching a new virtual and vast audience. Members company name and website address will be boldly displayed and will hyperlink to business websites in the digital version.
What better way to get your message to over 2500 fellow members, business leaders and beyond, than to include an ad in this popular Directory. Prime locations are available with rates to suit any budget. Keep your business visible, enhance your brand name and attract new customers.
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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.
Day includes: - Keynote Address by Thomas Homer-Dixon, Balsillie School of International Affairs & University of Waterloo
- Opening of new MARC Centre
- Renew Hamilton 8 to 80 Keynote and Panel Discussion
- Advanced Manufacturing Report
- Advanced Manufacturing Panel Discussion
- HIVE Panel
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 Chamber's Annual Golf Tournament -
Monday, June 10
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
 Wesley Urban Ministries 'Case for Kids' Walk, Run, Ride
Join the Walk to End Child Poverty! The 22nd Annual Case for Kids Walk, Run, Ride event will take place Sunday, June 2nd, 2013 at Bayfront Park in Hamilton. Event Registration will begin at 1:00 pm with closing ceremonies at 3:45 pm. Refreshments and entertainment will be available to all participants. Walkers that raise a minimum of $100.00 will receive a t-shirt. We also have an incentive program available to top fundraising youth and teams.
1 in 4 children in Hamilton live in poverty. They need your help! Participation in Case for Kids ensures that over 20 Wesley programs are provided each and every day. Thousands of children and youth who deal with poverty on a daily basis benefit from these programs.
Please click here for details.
 Kitchen Fitters is promoting Hamilton's Ugliest Kitchen Contest
on their Facebook page. Like the page, post your ugly kitchen photo and tell your friends to 'like' the page and then your picture. You could win a refaced kitchen worth up to $5000. Open from April 8th - June 8th.
WHAT IS A REFACED KITCHEN? A kitchen that requires new cabinet doors, hinges, handles, new boxes and additional moldings. Pick your style, your colour and voila, you have a 'new' kitchen.
WHAT REFACING IS NOT: Tearing out your old cabinets and replacing them with New cabinets. That's a NEW kitchen. NOT a refaced kitchen.
For more information on the company and the contest, visit www.kitchenfitters.ca.
 Innovation Nation Conference & Robotics Competition As part of our outreach program, this year the Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation (CSii) is holding our annual conference, the Innovation Nation Conference & Robotics Competition in Hamilton at LIUNA Station. The Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation (CSii), a National Centre of Excellence research accelerator tasked with leveraging Canadian space technology to create image guided surgical robotics and associated medical devices. See attached for more information.
New this year "The Innovation Gala" is one of the highlights of the Innovation Nation Conference & Robotics Competition.
Tickets for the Gala are $150. per person, Corporate tables: $1,200. See attached invite.
Funds raised through the gala will support surgical research and innovation at St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for the eligible amount of the ticket price.
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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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