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This Week's Member
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Meridian opens new branch in Binbrook
"Meridian is about so much more than just products," says David Thibideau, Branch Manager at Meridian's new Binbrook branch. "Our current Members know that we have their backs and that we have the ability and power to make decisions on the spot; because we know our Members and their circumstances. I'm looking forward to getting to know our new Binbrook Members, so that we can proactively advise them on ways to save money, invest for the future and find financial solutions that are in their best interest."
Please visit our branch to take advantage of our special limited-time offers for new Members!
www.meridiancu.ca/binbrook
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Thank-you to our loyal members who have been with us 15-20 years
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What's Happening 
EVENT LISTINGS:
Thursday July 25th - Martini Night @ The Hamilton Club Friday July 26th - YEP I'm on a Boat! Saturday August 17th - BUMP. SET. RAISE! - FUSE Beach Volleyball for McMaster's Children's Hospital Thursday August 22nd - Mac10Social - Annual Free Hamilton Patio Part 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.
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Welcome Rachale, Marie and Huzaifa
The Chamber has hired three new staff: Rachale Cavanagh will take over as our new Membership Manager, Marie Nash will be Creative Coordinator, a position that will look after events and communications, and Huzaifa Saeed will join us as Policy Analyst. We look forward to working with these three dynamic people. We will be introducing each new team member as they begin, so stay tuned.
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A message from Derek Doyle, YEP Division Chair  There certainly has been a lot of change throughout the Chamber over the past few months. New President & CEO of the Chamber and a new YEP Hamilton and Hamilton Hive Executive team. All this change is sure to motivate, create new ideas and set the sights of Hamilton and the Chamber to new heights. YEP Hamilton, a network of young professionals and entrepreneurs between the ages of 20-40 have been working together for close to 5 years as a division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. Since its inception, YEP Hamilton's goals have been to raise awareness for the hidden and sometimes not so obvious amenities this City has to offer, provide opportunities for collaboration with various other networks throughout the City, encourage professional development and networking through our "Executive Round Table" event and most importantly, to have a voice in the community to influence positive change.  One recent initiative is this week's 3rd annual YEP Hamilton fundraising boat cruise, taking place July 26th at 9pm on the Hamilton Harbour Queen. A fun night that showcases Hamilton's waterfront, provides networking opportunities, raises money for YEP's financial obligations and encourages people to get involved with the community.
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Renew Hamilton hits the streets
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The Chamber's Renew Hamilton project is always on the lookout for novel and effective approaches to urban regeneration. Last week, on a tour of downtown Toronto, we spotted these two young entrepreneurs operating a bike repair shop out of a converted shipping container at the corner of Bathurst and Dundas Street West. Business was brisk and the scene was colourful - it validated the economic and social benefits of encouraging pop-up enterprises in unexpected places. Learn more about creative placemaking at Project for Public Spaces and 8-80 Cities.
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 YEP I'm on a Boat CruiseYEP 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. Date: Friday, July 26 Time: 9:00 p.m. Location: Harbour Queen, 47 Discovery Drive Tickets are available online at http://yepimonaboat.eventbrite.ca. |
 Connections Networking Group
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce established Connections in 1991 as a special program to promote business opportunities among Chamber members.
The success of the program is based on a commitment by each Connections member to attend regularly scheduled networking meetings to:
- develop on-going relationships among members
- create awareness of each member's product and service
- utilize the products and services of members
- generate and exchange leads
For more information, please click here or contact Whitney Simmons, w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151, Ext. 100.
Next Meeting:Thursday, July 25, 7:15 a.m. Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. MeetingLocation: Dundas Valley Golf and Curling, 10 Woodley's Lane Dundas, ON, L9H 6Y6 |
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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Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events YEP Division: Thursday, July 25, 8:30 a.m. Hamilton Chamber office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level) Connections: Thursday, July 25, 7:15 a.m., Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club (10 Woodley's Lane, Dundas) 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.
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 Foods1441 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
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Waterfront Banquet Centre
To register for any Chamber event please contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca.
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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. Also a reminder that the Chamber has advertising opportunities here in our Pipeline newsletter contact Diane to find out more. |
Help support Camp Erin, a free bereavement ca mp for children and teens by purchasing tickets to win a 2013 BMW 750i in the Car Draw for Camp. The camp is run by the Bob Kemp Hospice. Please click here for details.
For more than twenty years the Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice has been providing support to thousands in Greater Hamilton with their volunteer visiting program, day program, residential program and supportive care programs.
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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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