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This Week's Member
E-Promotions
The CHML/Y108 Children's Fund was established in 1976 with a mandate to assist and fund children's causes and programs in Hamilton/Halton. All monies are distributed annually to local organizations that cater specifically to the needs of local children. As recent as 2010, the CHML/Y108 Children's Fund took stewardship of Operation Santa Claus, a charity driven by Jimmy Lomax which we now continue and administer through our board. The annual golf tournament is one of our major fundraising efforts that supports these community programs. Please join us at this year's event to be held at Flamborough Hills on July 25th. Cost of a foursome is $700. There are also limited sponsorship opportunities available and we can always use items for our silent auction. Support the fund while you hit the links and spend some time with your favourite AM900/Y108/Fresh FM personalities. Please see attached flyer for more details.
HAVE YOUR BUSINESS PROMOTED HERE. CONTACT DIANE AT
905-522-1151 EXT. 220 OR
TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON COST AND AVAILABLE DATES.
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What's Happening 
2013 HIVE X SURVEY:
Help us create some buzz around this year's young professional fall conference by filling out our survey.
EVENT LISTINGS:
Thursday July 4th - Martini Night @ The Hamilton Club
Friday July 5th - Hamilton Philharmonic Cup Kick Off
Thursday July 11th - StartupDrinks
Wednesday July 17th - Innovation Night Showdown + Summer Social
Thursday July 18th - CLiC Timeraiser BBQ2
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 Finalists announced for LiON'S LAIR
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Innovation Factory have announced the 10 finalists for the 2013 LiON'S LAIR competition! Last week we introduced five finalists. This week, we are featuring the remaining five. Roux Commercial Kitchen and Food Truck Commissary - Roux is Ontario's first licensed commercial kitchen and food truck commissary. Located in the heart of Hamilton, Roux offers culinary entrepreneurs an opportunity to launch a small business and network with like minded individuals. With a proven track record in the burgeoning food truck industry the "Roux Crew" is well equipped to help individuals navigate the often frustrating process of planning and operating a small business. We offer full service amenities including business services, consulting, graphic design and branding as well as access to a well appointed 1300 sq ft commercial kitchen. Ask us, what can Roux do for you? www.rouxcommissary.comRZR Skate Blades - RZR designs and manufactures custom hockey skate blades. The product follows the classic hockey skate blade design, but combines the highest quality stainless steels with the latest technology in custom precision manufacturing processes. The result is a product that is superior in all aspects of performance and strength. www.rzrskateblades.comSCHOPF INNOVATIONS INC. - SCHOPF INNOVATIONS INC. designs, manufactures and sells innovative bicycle components to the triathlon and bicycling worldwide marketplace. SCHOPF INNOVATIONS INC. has created the "Wedgie". Wind tunnel and real world tested, the "Wedgie" is the most aerodynamic, light weight and convenient way to carry a water bottle and tools on a triathlon bicycle. www.myWedgie.comTrend Trunk - Trend Trunk is a trusted social marketplace which lets consumers across Canada to buy/sell/donate their fashionable clothing and accessories. We allow consumers to make money by cashing in their closet, and other consumers to save money by shopping these closets full of styles they love at up to 80% savings! www.trendtrunk.comWalk Bug - WalkBug is a mobile experience which allows users to create and share curated walking tours. WalkBug will allow travellers to experience any city as the locals do and allow locals to unearth hidden gems in their neighbourhood. Think of it as a social network for walking. www.walkbug.comThese ten finalists will now pitch their idea to a panel of experts in a television studio environment. The video shorts will be presented at the LiON'S LAIR investment forum at Carmen's Banquet Centre, on October 10 where $100,000 in cash and in-kind prizes may be awarded at the discretion of the panel. |
Renew Hamilton on location
 The Renew Hamilton video team is busy capturing images that document the changing face of downtown Hamilton and adjacent neighbourhoods. This production photo was taken from the roof of 95 King Street East, a heritage property that's being converted into a community arts centre with live-work spaces on the upper floors. "It's an example of commerce and culture coming together to revitalize an historic building facing Gore Park," said Renew Hamilton director Richard Allen. "Adaptive reuse of existing structures is an effective regeneration strategy for Hamilton." The Renew Hamilton Project is an initiative of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City of Hamilton and myriad other partners. Learn more at renewhamilton.ca or call 905-572-0363. |
Help us plan our meetings around your business and workforce needs. Complete this anonymous survey by August 1st and help us plan our meetings and advocacy role for 2013-14. Please click here to take the survey.
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Procurement presentation to bidders
The C ity of Hamilton's Procurement Section will be hosting a presentation to clarify and assist in the understanding of how to do business with the City.
This session will outline various aspects of the procurement process to assist and encourage vendors to submit compliant bids for City contracts. The presentation will also highlight changes in the way we are doing business and new initiatives that are being considered.
Once the overview material is presented, there will be an opportunity for a Question and Answer period.
The presentation is scheduled for:
Wednesday, July 10th, 2013
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Located at: Board Room B, 9th Floor, City of Hamilton Procurement Office, 120 King Street West, Hamilton (Standard Life Building)
In order to accommodate all attendees, please register your attendance by contacting Jennifer DiDomenico at 905-546-2424 ext. 5596
Please advise of the need for any accommodation.
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Hiring new positions at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
 The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, in its goal to set out in an exciting new strategic direction, is seeking dynamic, high-achieving team-players to fill three key positions. All positions report to and work closely with the President and CEO. We are looking for: - Membership Manager
- Creative Coordinator
- Policy Analyst
Please click here to review the descriptions. All positions at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce are multidisciplinary and involve considerable creativity, flexibility, member service orientation, interaction and teamwork. In a small organization like the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, all staff members are required to perform a variety of functions at varying levels with the flexibility necessary to facilitate and improve the growth of the membership and the programs that meet their needs.
All candidates with experience ranging from vast to little are encouraged to apply. However, given that the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, non-profit organization, starting salaries for these positions are commensurate with those offered in the public sector at the entry level.
To apply, please send your resume to hcc@hamiltonchamber.ca or mail to 120 King Street West, Plaza Level, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4V2
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Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events With the exception of the YEP Division, Chamber committees and Divisions are now on summer break - see you in September! For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit the Chamber's Committees page or the Divisions page.
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Include your ad in the 2014 Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Directory:
 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.
Chamber members have been sent verification forms for the 2014 Directory. The information we have is the information that we use in our Directory, on our website member search and for referrals - it needs to be correct!
Please take a moment to look over the information that we have for you and verify that it is still complete and accurate.
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Chamber Events
Business After Business
Thursday, August 22 
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location Host: Canadian Football Hall of Fame, 58 Jackson Street W
Free to members and their guests
Mark Your Calendar:
Lion's Lair Gala Dinner
Thursday, October 10
Carmen's Banquet Centre
City Manager's Breakfast
Tuesday, October 22
Waterfront Banquet Centre
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Hamilton Chamber Mailings are a great way to get your promotional material into the hands of 2000 Chamber members.
The schedule has been set for the next two mailings. We have a mailing going on August 30th and one on December 6th. Members $599.00 plus hst, not-for-profit $399.00 plus hst and non-members add 75%. Get in touch with 2000 fellow members with your marketing/promotional material. Space is limited, so book now. Please call Diane Stephenson at 905-522-1151, Ext 220 or e-mail d.stephenson@hamiltonchamber.ca for more details or to book your spot.
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The Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion has released it annual report, "Turning Talk into Transformation", in which HCCI shows how it continues to deliver on its mandate to create effective ways of ensuring that all Hamiltonians can fully participate in the civic life of the community.
Please click here to read the report.
Innovation Nation Conference & Robotics Competition: July 8-9, 2013
Location: Liuna Station, Hamilton, ON This year, the Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation (CSii) is holding its annual conference, the Innovation Nation Conference & Robotics Competition in Hamilton at LIUNA Station. The Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation (CSii) is 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 $150.00 per person, Corporate tables: $1,200. See attached invitation. 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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