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Chamber Events
 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 High Time for Transit: Conversations  with Christopher Hume and GuestsThursday, September 26 6:30pm For tickets and details, please click here
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
$40+hst, tables of 8 available
To register for any Chamber event please contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca.
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Last Call! 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.
Deadline to book is October 4th, 2013.
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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This week's Member Profile - CAA South Central Ontario  When it comes to any type of travel, long or short, domestic or international, your most valuable resource is going to be a CAA Travel and Cruise Consultant or a Member Services Consultant. The staff at our three CAA Hamilton stores are equipped with the knowledge, experience and expertise needed to ensure that your trip goes according to plan. With certified travel and cruise consultants (including Elite and Master cruise consultants), to help plan each aspect of your trip, from the flight and accommodations to the sites to see, it's easy to see why CAA has been the recipient of the Hamilton Spectator Readers Choice #1 Travel Agency 13 years in a row! We are a full-service travel agency and specialized cruise centre, every year our consultants focus on a new specialization with a trip and course on a new location. Our staff has specializations in just about every destination! The Member Service team can help with a variety of Canadian and cross-border trips by offering hotel and car rentals, North American packages, maps and TripTiks®, the overview/ detailed routing maps that take you from your starting point to your destination. They can also arrange out-of-province medical insurance on a daily basis or an annual plan. Travellers' cheques and Cash Passport™ Prepaid Currency Cards (reloadable prepaid cards available in CAD, Euro, GBP or USD used like a debit card) are available at our stores, as well as just about any travel accessory you might need. We're a one-stop shop. You can come see us, book and insure your trip, get maps, luggage and tour books...everything you need. We are only a visit, a call, or a click away.
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High Time for Transit - September 26
Fine food, friendship and learning. That's the recipe for Conversations with Christopher Hume and Guests - a salon dinner series devoted to advancing inspired urban environments. Join us on September 26 as Christopher and his expert panel unlock the future of local and regional public transit as a building block to increase quality of life and prosperity in our community. "Hamilton must learn to think like a city not a suburban hybrid where residents drive everywhere," says Hume.
To register, CLICK HERE or contact Whitney Simmons at
This event is organized by The Renew Hamilton Project, an initiative of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.
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Leadership in Transit Branding and Wayfinding - September 27
An interactive presentation to share global best practices in the design and implementation of urban transit branding and wayfinding systems presented by two internationally renowned experts: Dr. Alex
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Bitterman (Rochester Institute of Technology) and Andrew Kuzyk (Entro Communications). Topics include the expectations of transit users in the digital age, survey of top transit trends, and the power of branding to boost ridership and drive economic development.
All welcome, no cost. Friday September 27 from 9 am-12 pm at Hamilton City Hall, Small Business Enterprise Centre.
CLICK HERE to learn more and register.
This event is organized by The Renew Hamilton Project, an initiative of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.
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Join the City of Hamilton Website Improvem ent Panel
The City of Hamilton has embarked on a project to renew its website with the goal of making it easier to find and use the City's online information and services, while improving the accessibility of the website for people with disabilities.
As part of the renewal project, the City will periodically be asking businesses to participate in this process, by providing feedback, answering surveys and participating in focus groups related to the City's website.
They are seeking businesses who are interested in participating in these kinds of activities over the next 6 months. If you are interested, please CLICK HERE and fill out the online form.
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Social Media in Health Symposium
 What is social media and how does it work? Who's using it in healthcare and what are the implications? What guidelines exist for its use by health professionals and organizations? How
can you create a thriving online health community?
All these questions and more will be answered at the Social Media in Health Symposium (#smHealth) presented by Mohawk College, ClinicalConnectTM and the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant LHIN. Attend this informative and interactive session delivered by renowned speakers and see for yourself how this powerful technology can be appropriately put into practice.
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Community Supported Art. Buy Local Gets Creative. 
Community Supported Art (CSA) is intended to support local artists in the creation of new work, to establish relationships between artists and art lovers, and to launch an exciting new model of art distribution. Modelled on the concept of community-supported agriculture, which allows people to purchase a share of the local harvest of fruits and vegetables, CSA enables people to purchase a share of their city's "creative harvest," and proudly build collections of local art at an accessible price point.
Hamilton-based art service organization CoBALT Connects is brining CSA to the Hamilton-Burlington community, following the example of more than 30 American cities which have successfully adopted Community Supported Art programs. This is the first program of its kind to launch north of the border.
Four curators were selected to take on the task of each curating a CSA "share." The curators are among the most respected in their fields, and each brings his or her own tastes, specialties, and expertise to the program. The 2013 curatorial panel includes Melissa Bennett (Art Gallery of Hamilton), Ihor Holubizky (McMaster Museum of Art), Andrew Hunter (Art Gallery of Ontario), and
Emma Quin (Ontario Crafts Council). The program culminates with a "pickup party" in December 2013. Visit communitysupportedart.ca for more information, and to purchase a share from the limited quantities available.
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The Wait is Over - Secure Your Season Seats at Tim Hortons Field Now!
You don't have to wait any longer to guarantee your seats at Tim Hortons Field. Starting today, Chamber members can place a $50 deposit to secure their spot in the Tiger-Cats new, world-class stadium.
To place your deposit and guarantee yourself a season seat for as little as $20 per month! Act fast while tickets are still available.
Tim Hortons Field will also feature a wide selection of premium seating options from club seats - with a dedicated 110-yard field facing lounge, field side seating and luxury suites. The most unique part of Tim Hortons Field is Canda's largest outdoor patio party and sports bar, located in both end zones. These are the best seats in the house!
Visit itsthenewblack.ca to explore the Tim Hortons Field virtual venue and learn more about the Tim Hortons Field experience. If you have any questions please call 905-547-2287 ext: 237 to speak with Kyle Robinson or email at krobinson@ticats.ca
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MAC Luncheon with Dr. Len Waverman, Dean of McMaster's DeGroote School of Business
Presented by McMaster Alumni Association Building a Better Business LeaderDr. Waverman will discuss how technology and economies shift quickly and impact how we do business. Leaders need to be prepared to analyze data, opportunities and risk in order to thrive in this rapidly changing environment. Gain insights from DeGroote's new Dean who is rethinking business education for business leaders. Tuesday October 1, 2013 Hamilton Convention Center, Albion Room Registration 11:30 Lunch and Keynote Address: 12:00pm - 1:30pm Cost: $25 per person, $180 for a table of eight Contact: (905) 525-9140 ext. 24882 or jlouns@mcmaster.ca
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Connections Networking Group
Come join us for Visitor's Day on Thursday, September 19. You will have the opportunity to make new contacts, tell others about your business and strengthen current business relationships and learn what Connections is all about. Our guest speaker will be Troy Treleaven of Dale Carnegie Business Group. All are welcome to attend, regardless of business category.
$15.00 inclusive per person. For more details or to register, please click here or email Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca.
The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce established Connections as a special program to promote business opportunities among Chamber members.
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Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events Standing Committees will begin to meet again in September. If you are already a committee member, an email will be sent with the agenda.
Connections: Thursday, September 19, 7:15 a.m., Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club (10 Woodley's Lane, Dundas)
Glanbrook Division: Thursday, September 19, 8:00 a.m., Glanbrook Municipal Centre
Dundas Division: Thursday, September 19, 12 noon, Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club. 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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Hamilton Chamber Mailings are a great way to get your promotional material into the hands of 2000 Chamber members.
The last mailing of the year has been set for the beginning of December, this is our Directory mailing to all members so don't miss out on this great opportunity to get in touch with 2000 fellow members with your marketing/Promotional material. Members $599.00 plus hst, not-for-profit $399.00 plus hst and non-members add 75%. 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. |
Members Making News
Las Vegas Anniversary Event for Caroline Place  On Saturday September 28th, from 2-4pm, Caroline Place will host a Las Vegas Anniversary Event in celebration of their 3rd anniversary. It will be held at Caroline Place, 118 Market St., Hamilton, ON. The afternoon will feature an Elvis performance, games of chance, dancers, a magician, great food and door prizes! A suggested donation of $2 would be appreciated. All proceeds go to the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton & Halton. Please call 905-548-7660 to RSVP
Buffalo Wild Wing Job Fair
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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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