May 28, 2014         
In This Issue
   
 
 
 
This Week's Member 
Promotions

 

Today!

 


Come out and support local businesses from four area Chamber of Commerce organizations at the Binbrook Fairgrounds TODAY! Free to attend and open to the public. Enjoy a meal with Wheel Food Wednesday food trucks on site as well as wine tasting with Flat Rock Cellars

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On April 28th, Meridian, Ontario's largest credit union, opened its third Hamilton branch. Located at 2176 Rymal Road E., Meridian's newest branch expands its network in the greater Hamilton area to five branches.  

 

"At Meridian we are committed to helping lives grow," says Charlie Difalco, Branch Manager at Meridian's new Rymal Road branch. "My team and I look forward to meeting members of the Hamilton community and providing them with knowledgeable advice on all matters of personal finance."

 

Please visit the branch to take advantage of special limited-time offers for new Members! 

 

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#HIVEvotes

We have a Municipal Election in 2014, and Hamilton HIVE will be working until Election Day (October 27, 2014) to ensure you are informed and empowered to vote. Hamilton will be electing a new Mayor and members of City Council.  Hamilton's YPs can make a difference in this election, if we all get out and vote. Please help us promote this effort amongst your networks, and let's see what can happen when #HIVEvotes.

 

To view previous Hamilton elections results, ward boundaries and more, click here.

 

EVENT LISTINGS 

  

Thursday May 29th - Spring Networking Breakfast

Saturday May 31st - CLiC Nouveau

Tuesday June 24th - Over The Edge

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Hamilton HIVE Sponsorship Committee
Email [email protected] for more information.
 
McMaster Alumni Volunteers

Expressing Vibrancy Update

Chamber Money Saving Programs for Members



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 Chamber Events 

   
Joint Chambers Showcase in Glanbrook TODAY!

Wednesday, May 28

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Binbrook Fairgrounds (2600 Regional Road #56)

Free to attend & open to the public 

Please click here for exhibitor registration.    

 

 

Dundas Community Awards

Friday, May 30

Reception: 6:00, Dinner: 7:00

Location: Dundas Valley Golf & Curling 

(10 Woodley's Lane)

 

To register for any Chamber event please contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or [email protected].
 

Dundas Community Award Nominees

Congratulations to the following nominees. The awards dinner will be held on May 30 and the Dundas Valley Golf & Curling with guest speaker, Rob MacIsaac, President and CEO, Hamilton Health Sciences. To purchase tickets, please contact Whitney Simmons at 905.522.1151 ext. 100.  

Citizen: Don Robertson, The Dundas Real McCoys
 
Youth: Devin Baker, Dundas Valley Montessori School
Youth: Beckett Schefold, Dundas Valley Montessori School
Youth: Emily Davis-Santos, Dundas Valley Montessori School
Youth: Danielle Roscoe, Highland Secondary School
Youth: Tim Hamilton, Mountain Secondary School
 
Business: Karen Charters, Zumba Dundas
Business: Monique Craig, Valley Antiques
Business: Kevin Puddister, Dundas Museum & Archives
Business: Jamie Leder, Collins Brewhouse
 
For Tickets, please  contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or [email protected].
Member to Member Discount 

 

Special Offer for All Hamilton Chamber Members! 

  

WWE Live is coming to FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton 

on June 14th! 

 

This year's line-up to include: 

THE SHIELD, BIG SHOW, KANE, CHRISTIAN, ALBERTO DEL RIO* 
...and many many more!! 
 
*Card is subject to change  

 

 

Use the Code GSHC to save up to $15 per ticket on select seats!
Quote the code GSHC and go to www.ticketmaster.ca, call 1-855-872-5000 or go in person to the FirstOntario Centre Box Office today!
 

 

Include your ad in the 2015 Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Directory:

 

BOOK BEFORE MAY 31ST AND RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT - PRIME SPACE BOOKING FAST

 

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 your ad. Prime locations are available with rates to suit any budget.  Keep your business visible, enhance your brand name and attract new customers.  

 

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

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 dates have been set for Chamber mailings.  We invite you to include your flyer in our next mail-outs, set for September and December. Member price is $599.00 plus hst per mailing or $399.00 plus hst for not-for-profits. 

 

Space fills fast and is limited, so book now!

 
Call Diane Stephenson at 905-522-1151 ext. 220 or email [email protected] 
HR Committee Presents Health and Wellness with Dr. Jerry Morris
 
Location: Paramount Family Chiropractic
 230 Anchor Rd., Suite 4, Hamilton

Join us for healthy activity and wellness education.  For those wanting to stretch their legs and view nature, a short walk is included.

Dr. Jerry Morris, is CEO and President of Paramount Family Chiropractic. Dr. Morris believes that great health is primarily based on your Lifestyle and therefore has developed the S.H.I.E.L.D program used by his patients and many companies and organizations.

Please click here for more details.  Contact Whitney at [email protected] if you would like to attend.
Connections Networking
Group  

Connections is a category-exclusive networking group that meets every other week at the Uptown Business Club (236 Pritchard Road). 

We are currently looking for members in the categories of photography and dental services.

The next meeting will be on Thursday, June 5 at 7:15am. 

 

Please contact Whitney Simmons at 905-522-1151, Ext. 100 or [email protected] if you would like to sit in on a meeting and learn what this group is all about.  

Chamber Division and Committee meetings and events

Human Resources Committee: Thursday, June 5, 7:45am, PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: Paramount Family Chiropractic (230 Anchor Rd #4) Presenter: Dr. Jerry Morris, Topic: Health and Wellness

Business Development Committee: Wednesday, June 11, 11:45am, Chamber office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level)

Innovation and Technology Committee: Thursday, June 12, 8:00am, Innovation Destination, McMaster Innovation Park (175 Longwood Road South).

Ancaster Division: Friday, June 13, 12 noon, Ancaster Mill (548 Old Dundas Road)

Glanbrook Division: Thursday, June 19, 8:00am, Location TBA

Dundas Division: Thursday, June 19, 12 noon, Dundas Valley Golf & Curling (10 Woodley's Lane)

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]
Member Announcements  



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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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