July 10, 2013         
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Everyone is invited for our second annual "Cooking for a Cause BBQ.  This year we are pleased to be partnering up with the Alzheimer's Society of Hamilton.  Drop by for a delicious BBQ lunch and wonderful entertainment on the patio.  Tuesday July 30th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Your donation of $5.00 will go directly to support the Alzheimer's Society and the programs they provide.  We hope to see you here!!!!!!!! Click here for more information.  

 

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What's Happening   

EVENT LISTINGS:  

Thursday July 11th - StartupDrinks

Thursday July 11th - Martini Night @ The Hamilton Club

Monday July 15th - YEP Roundtable with Werner Plessl, Hamilton Waterfront Trust

Wednesday July 17th - Innovation Night Showdown & Summer Social

Thursday July 18th - CLiC Timeraiser BBQ2

Friday July 26th - YEP I'm on a Boat!

Please click here for a complete listing of HIVE events

2013 HIVE X SURVEY:
Help us create some buzz around this year's young professional fall conference by filling out our survey
LiON'S LAIR tickets available online now

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce & Innovation Factory have come together again to present LiON'S LAIR -  a celebration of entrepreneurship in Hamilton.

LiON'S LAIR provides Hamiltonians with the opportunity to experience the thrill of start-up investment as aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators face a panel of Hamilton's top business executives in a television studio environment.

Ten finalists have been selected to pitch their idea our LiONS.  The video shorts will be presented at the LiON'S LAIR gala dinner at Carmen's Banquet Centre, where cash and in-kind prizes will be awarded.

Join The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and Innovation Factory, along with Hamilton's business experts and community icons for cocktails, dinner, and an unforgettable evening in the LiON'S LAIR!

Tickets available online now by clicking here.
How to help in Alberta and Quebec through Chambers of Commerce

Our thoughts this month are with those who have been impacted by flooding in Alberta. Heavy rains have brought extensive flooding across the province, impacting multiple communities and forcing thousands of people from their homes.  The Alberta Chambers of Commerce has set up a fund to help chambers in need. This fund will help local chambers stay open and support them as they serve their communities.   

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has made a contribution to this fund. If you would like to make a contribution, cheques (made out to Chamber Relief Trust) can be sent to the attention of Ken Kobly, c/o the Alberta Chambers of Commerce; or you can send electronic funds transfers to Ken Kobly.

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We have all seen the images over the weekend of the tragedy that unfolds in Lac-M�gantic, Qu�bec.

The effects of the devastation to this community will be felt for a long while. Our member, the provincial chamber in Quebec (the FCCQ) has asked the Canadian Chamber of Commerce to reach out to its members with a message regarding the local chamber and the community of Lac-M�gantic and how you might be able to help.
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.
YEP I'm on a Boat Cruise

YEP is hosting their annual fundraising event once again on the Hamilton Harbour Queen.  A night of food, fun and good cheer on a boat cruise through Hamilton Harbour, this is one event you won't want to miss.

The pre-party begins down at Pier 8 at 7pm, and the boat will leave the dock at 9pm.

Tickets are available online at http://yepimonaboat.eventbrite.ca
 
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.
OCC Workforce/Immigration Needs Survey

Concerned about our dwindling workforce?  

Did you know that all of Ontario's labour force growth will soon come from immigration? It is vital that the immigration system work for Ontario's employers.

We need your input for a major research project that examines proposed changes to the immigration system.

Help us understand how to make the immigration system work better for businesses like yours.

We are also soliciting your input into the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's policy agenda. What are your big policy concerns?

Please fill out this important survey. It only takes 3-5 minutes to complete. Once you complete the survey, you are entered into a draw to win one of three great prizes:
  •     BlackBerry's new Q10, courtesy of BlackBerry;
  •     a barbecue valued at $500, courtesy of the OCC; or
  •     a custom-designed office chair courtesy of Haworth.  
The survey closes at 2pm on Tuesday, July 2.

Click here to take the survey.
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.

If you wish to attend, please contact Whitney at 905-522-1551, Ext 100 or [email protected]
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.

Call Diane Stephenson at 905-522-1151 ext. 220 or email [email protected] 
to book your ad today.
Chamber Events 

Business After Business   
Thursday, August 22 
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Host:  Canadian Football Hall of Fame
58 Jackson Street W
Free to members and their guests

Business After Business  
Thursday, September 26
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
Host:  Paramount Fine Foods
1441 Upper James Street
Free to members and their guests

Save the Date:
Lion's Lair Gala Dinner
Thursday, October 10
Carmen's Banquet Centre
For tickets and details, please click here.

City Manager's Breakfast
Tuesday, October 22
Waterfront Banquet Centre


To register for any Chamber event please contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or [email protected][email protected].
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 [email protected] for more details or to book your spot.
Members Making News 
 
The Hamilton and Halton Alzheimer Foundation is once again hosting the David Hearn Golf Classic on July 29th in support of local programs and services offered by the Alzheimer Society.

Proceeds from the tournament enable the Alzheimer Society to provide much needed education and support programs to individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, their family and care partners in our community.

You can provide Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow by supporting this year's DAVID HEARN GOLF CLASSIC - Monday July 29th at Copetown Woods Golf Club, 1pm start. For information on registration, sponsorship opportunities and prize donations please visit www.alzhh.ca or call 905-529-7030.

30k On My Feet Not My Seat!
In June 2013, the Adult Basic Education Association celebrated
its 30th anniversary. To recognize this, Executive Director, Leah  Morris made a commitment to complete 30k "on her feet, not her seat" on May 17, 2013. This one-day event began on the mountain and continued past all of the Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) agencies in Hamilton.

To see how much was raised, watch this short video
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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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