November 20, 2013         
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A holiday fruitcake?....or a charitable donation that will make a difference in someone's life. ADOPT-A-DAY!

 

Adopt-a-day is a meaningful way to help someone get through a stressful and challenging time in there lives. The Mark Preece House is a "home away from home" for families of acute care patients being treated in Hamilton area hospitals. 

 

There are many ways you can contribute. Please click here for
more information or contact
905-529-0770 or send email to  [email protected]
 

 

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Wesley's Free Christmas
Store Needs Your Help!    

Staff Volunteer and Donation Opportunities to help children,
youth and adults.   

Please Click Here to
Involve Your Business during this Festive Season
or call 905-528-5629
for more information
   

 

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2013 Human Resources Advisory Seminar Series Invitation
  
DJB Chartered Accountants invites you to come out to a seminar on recruiting, hiring right the first time and termination, what you need to know. You can reserve your seat by registering online at www.djb.com/registration or by email to [email protected]. Please RSVP by November 22nd. Cost is $25.00 plus hst registration fee includes seminar, coffee, tea and a hot breakfast. See attached for  more information
 
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HAVE YOUR BUSINESS PROMOTED HERE.   

Contact Diane 905-522-1151 x 220    


TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON COST AND AVAILABLE DATES.

 

 

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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2014 Hive Executive Committee: Apply Now!

Hamilton HIVE is proud to announce the start of the application period for the 2014 HIVE Executive Committee. There are 3 open positions: Vice Chair (Chair-Elect 2014), Secretary and Treasurer. The term for these positions runs from January 1st, 2014 - December 31st, 2014. Please review the descriptions for each position and apply online at www.hamiltonhive.ca. You will be asked to provide a paragraph as to why you are best suited for the role you are applying for. Your submission will be circulated among the HIVE Board Members, who will vote on each position based on your submission.
 
The deadline for applications is Friday, November 15th at 5pm.

EVENT LISTINGS

Thursday November 21st - 2013 Entrepreneur Fair

Monday November 25th - DemoCamp14

Wednesday November 27th - Dining in the Dark with Sense It

Thursday November 28th - Movember at Stonewalls

December 6th - Big Idea Labs Workshops

Wednesday December 4th - A Night at the Races

Click here for an events listing and details.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

Cobalt Connects Presents:  Community Supported Art - Community Supported Art is a new way to buy local art, and support the community behind it.  We chose the curators, they chose the artists, and the result will be a limited number of three collections of never-before-seen, special edition art. You just have to choose your collection. More details here .

Chamber Events

Business After Business  
Thursday, November 28
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.   
Host: Tourism Hamilton/28 Lister Chophouse 
Lister Block (James at King William)
Free for members and their guests

Ambitious City with Jennifer Keesmaat
 
Tuesday, December 3
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: LIUNA Station (360 James Street North)
$50.00, tax included
For online registration, please click here.

Business After Business  
Thursday, December 12
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.   
Host: McMaster Innovation Park
Free for members and their guests

Mayor's State of the City Address
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

$50.00, breakfast and tax included
Sponsored by Union Gas
For online registration, please click here

To register for any Chamber event please
contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or [email protected].
Ambitious City with Jennifer Keesmaat
 
Mohawk Talks Presents Clayton Christensen

Urbanist Riffs On Renewal Fundamentals

 

Renew Hamilton Principles in Practice

"It's a dream come true," said REfficient CEO Stephanie McLarty while pointing out features of her company's new headquarters in the historic Hamilton Port Authority building at the foot of James Street North. This upward move speaks volumes of the young company's growth prospects as a leading technology seller and its long-term commitment to our city. Renew Hamilton, an initiative of the Hamilton Chamber, got an early look inside the new digs and learned about several innovations that position REfficient as a local renewal champion. 

 

CLICK HERE to explore more.

Member Profile: Wasteco
 

Wasteco was founded on the belief that hard work and new technology must always go together. Since 1978, corporate and industrial clients have praised its dedication to service and commitment to technological advancement.

 

Wasteco makes a difference for the clients and the communities they serve by offering superior service, advice and information.

 

Making a difference in today's world means providing effective waste and recycling solutions that help businesses meet their corporate, financial, and environmental goals.

 

As a Territory Sales Manager, Lindsay Warneford educates clients on Wasteco products and services, to meet all of their waste and recycling needs. Lindsay is passionate about creating customer and environmental focused solutions.

 

Email Lindsay to find out how Wasteco can help you achieve your waste and recycling goals:[email protected]

Member to Member Discounts
 
The Fold Catering Specialists 
Book your Holiday Party now!
 
10% off to all Chamber members when you book your Christmas event, home or office party with The Fold House Catering. 
Visit thefoldhouse.ca to view sample menus or contact [email protected].

Canadian Football Hall of Fame offering Grey Cup Discounted Packages for Chamber Members! 

Join The Canadian Football Hall of Fame for an exclusive and inclusive weekend package in Regina, SK on November 22-25th. Package includes 2 tickets to the Grey Cup game, 3 nights' accommodations, access to the exclusive hall of fame party and to be present for the 2014 induction announcement. Mix and mingle with hall of famers Bobby Jurasin, Dave Cutler and more. Also a team party pass, food and beverages, transportation and memorabilia. All of this for $3450.00 plus taxes for 2 people. That's a savings of $300.00 for Chamber Members!

Contact Alex DaPrato at C: 647.821.7395 P: (416) 920 7044 x 208 or E:[email protected] to receive your discount and to book your spot.

All proceeds support The Canadian Football Hall of Fame and Museum.

YEP Roundtable: Closing the Deal

One of the major keys to ensuring you close that sale for your company is having the right attitude. If you go into the meeting with the wrong attitude your client will know it and it will become that much harder to convince them to buy your products or services. That was one of the pieces of advice delivered by Lisa von Massow, Principal and Owner of Sandler Training & Endurance Partners Inc. at the latest YEP Roundtable at the Seedworks Urban Offices. 

 

She added that salespeople also need to prepare themselves for rejection and not to take that rejection personally. Von Massow said that salespeople should not confuse themselves as an individual with their sales role and not take rejection personally.

 

Von Massow's co-speaker, Joe Popkey, a Commercial Account Manager with RBC and YEP Treasurer, also said that another key to keeping a positive attitude is to have a plan. You need to set daily, weekly and monthly quotas for yourself and schedule meetings a week or two ahead in order to reduce the stress of trying to find clients and meetings at the last minute.

 

Popkey also said that researching and getting to know your client is also key. You need to know enough about your client to target your services to their specific needs. Von Massow said that salespeople need to remember that not everyone is a potential customer and to target the ones that are best suited to your services.

 

Popkey also said that you need to get all the decision makers there at the same time to make it easier for everyone's questions to be answered. However, Popkey said that you should never rush the sale. You need to take people through the process step-by-step even if it takes multiple meetings. 

 

Von Massow and Popkey recommend that salespeople should always ask for introductions or referrals and to not be afraid to make the request before the sale is completed. Von Massow said that the most successful salespeople have a weekly "ask for an introduction" quota. This system often results in new sales leads and helps them keep that positive attitude they need to succeed.

 

-John Guise, Writer/Editor



The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce our participation in this year's Around The Bay Race in support of St. Joseph's Healthcare! Let's show the community our team pride and collect pledges in support of St. Joe's. We encourage employees to join Team Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and take part in an amazing day with fellow employees and 13,000 others from the community. Friends and family are also encouraged to join the team as well.
 
For more information on the race and registration, please CLICK HERE
Reach Your Target Market with Chamber Mailings

 

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce mailings are a great way to get your promotional material into the hands of over 2000 Chamber Members.    

 

The final mailing of the year will be December 6th, 2013 and we invite you to include your flyer in our most popular mail-out , our annual membership directory. Member price is $599.00 plus hst per mailing or $399.00 plus hst for not-for-profits is. 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 today.

 
Connections Networking Group  

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce established Connections as a special program to promote business opportunities among Chamber members.   This is a category-exclusive networking group, meaning that only one company from any given category will be represented.

We are currently looking for members from the following categories:  
  • Renovations
  • Landscaping
  • Optometrist  

If you would like to come to a Connections meeting to see what we're all about, please contact Whitney Simmons at 905-522-1151, Ext. 100 or [email protected].

 
Next meeting: Thursday, November 28, 2013 at 7:15 a.m. at the Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club.
Experiential Learning;  A Relevant Learning Approach to Organization
 
The Human Resources Committee invites you to join them for their next meeting on Wednesday, December 4 at 8:00 a.m. at McMaster Innovation Park (175 Longwood Road South).  The guest speaker will be Mickey Walker of Mickey Walker Consulting, who will discuss Experiential Learning:

Experiential learning is often mis-labelled as merely an energizer, a game or an ice-breaker.  However, experiential learning comes in many forms and when it's done well - can deepen organizational awareness, helping leaders make connections that often go unexplored or unnoticed. By examining a metaphor we will experience the relevancy of experiential learning as a valuable learning approach.  This will be an interactive session.

 

Please let Whitney know you will be attending: [email protected]

Dundas Division Tree Lighting

Join the Dundas Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Dundas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Square. 

Many thanks to our supporters:

Downtown Dundas BIA
Dundas Valley Collision
City of Hamilton
Councillor Russ Powers
Ted McMeekin, MPP
David Sweet, MP
Glanbrook Division Tree Lighting

Join the Glanbrook Division of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for their Annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 1st at 4:00 p.m. at the Glanbrook Municipal Centre (4280 Binbrook Road).


Many thanks to our supporters:
Councillor Brenda Johnson     Hamilton International Airport
Meridian Credit UnionRBC Royal Bank                    
1st Binbrook Scouts & BAS
Scotiabank                         
LightPoints   The Glanbrook Gazette

Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events

Glanbrook Division: Thursday, November 21, 8:00 am, 447 Wing (
3210 Homestead Dr., Mount Hope).  Guest Speaker: Chris Phillips, City of Hamilton.  Topic: Open for Business review update and Q & A.

Dundas Division: Thursday, November 21, 12 noon, Dundas Valley Golf & Curling (10 Woodley's Lane) Guest Speakers: Kevin Puddister and Clare Crozier, Dundas Museum & Archives 
 
For an overview of the Chamber's committees and divisions, please visit the Chamber's Committees page or the Divisions page. 

If you would like to join a committee or division, please contact Whitney at 905-522-1551, Ext 100 or [email protected]
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Community Calendar
 
Be sure to check our  Community Calendar.

Contact Whitney Simmons at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or 
[email protected]
to have your information included. 

All Chamber members are welcome to include their events in the Community Calendar. 


 
 
     
 

             


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