August 20, 2014         
In This Issue
 
 
 
 
This Week's Member 
Promotions

 

 

Enhanced Listings on the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Website.

 

Create an enhanced listing for your company on the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce website (New site to be launched in September) for only $500.00 per year. Book before August 31st and you get 25% off the first  year. Contact Diane (905-522-1151 ext. 220) today for more information.

 

Below are stats for one month for the Hamilton Chamber Website

 

Visits 3743 (62% new visitors, 38% returning visitors)

 

Unique Visitors 2706 (1600 originating from Hamilton)

 

12,000 page views - average of 3.2 pages per visit

  

Pipeline Newsletter stats

 

The Pipeline newsletter is sent weekly to approx. 2400 members and associates. We have an average open rate of 49%. Open rates can vary depending  content and advertisements
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What's Happening

 

  

 

EVENT LISTINGS

 

Wednesday August 20th - Futurpreneur: Funding & Mentorship for Your Small Business
 
Wednesday August 27th - Hamilton Freelancers Meetup

Friday September 5th - Young Architects of Hamilton Launch Party

Tuesday September 11th - Client Engagement and Relationship Building
 
Thursday October 2nd - LiON'S LAIR Gala Tickets Available NOW
 
Saturday October 18th - HIVEX Conference

November 3rd - 7th - McMaster Student Success Centre Job Shadow Week  

 

June - August - McMaster Outdoor Yoga Series

October 2nd - LiON'S LAIR Gala Tickets Available NOW

Chamber Money Saving Programs for Members



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 Chamber Events 

Business After Business      

Thursday, August 28     

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Seedworks 

126 Catharine Street North
Free for members and guests


Lion's Lair 
Thursday, October 2
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Carmen's

1520 Stone Church Road

Online Registration open now: earlybird pricing in effect  

Details below 

 

City Manager's Breakfast

Thursday, October 30 

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Location: Waterfront Banquet Centre

555 Bay Street North

Price per person $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.

Remembering Bill Filer

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Filer, past President of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce (1992). Our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
 
"Bill Filer was a leader, and a man of enormous integrity, class, wisdom and decency.  
He served the Chamber of Commerce at a time when interest rates were high, and confidence in the economy was low. 
Very few men in leadership positions can be effective and also be liked and respected.   Bill Filer was able to make tough calls, difficult decisions while maintaining respect from all the Chamber members.

He was a visionary, and thought strategically.  He was a mentor to many chamber members, and was available  to provide wisdom and guidance .  

While Bill maintained a heavy workload in his business, spent hours of dedicated time on community endeavours, all  while maintaining a steadfast loyalty to family and close friends. 
Bill knew when to listen, when to speak, and when to guide.
He will be sorely missed."
-Ron Foxcroft   
HES 2014 Sound Bite



In this short audio recording, Bruce Wood, president and CEO of the Hamilton Port Authority and a member of the Hamilton Chamber board of directors, outlines the port's significant contributions to jobs, prosperity and innovation in our community. Speaking on the theme of "leading the way," he emphasizes the need to embrace change as we enter an era of sustainable development at the port and in neighbouring communities. Our thanks to the Chamber's Renew Hamilton Project for providing this podcast.

CLICK HERE to listen



 



The Hamilton Chamber's Connections is a category-exclusive networking group comprised of members that promote business opportunities among group members. 

Connections networking referral partners strive 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 members.

We currently have openings for the categories of Lawyer and Office Supplies.

Interested in more information?  Contact Whitney at the Chamber at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or Anita Hamilton, Connections Membership Development at anita@writeimprint.com

The next general meeting will be at 7:15am on Thursday, August 28 at the Financial Wellness Centre (236 Pritchard Road).

Include your ad in the 2015 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 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 d.stephenson@hamiltonchamber.ca to book your ad today.

Advertise on the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Website - 50% off!
 
The Chamber will be unveiling a new website in September. Book now and be one of the first businesses to place your banner ad on the new site for 3 months for only $500.00 plus hst. The HCC website receives 1,000 distinct visitors per week!


Call Diane today at 905-522-1151 ext. 220 or email d.stephenson@hamiltonchamber.ca

Chamber Divisions and Committees

Divisions and Committees will begin meeting again starting in September.  For more information, please see the Chamber's website or contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca.

Ancaster Division
Meets: 2nd Friday of the month
Location: varies - September: Ancaster Mill (548 Old Dundas Road)
Time: 12 noon
Next meeting: Friday, September 12

Dundas Division
Details TBD

Glanbrook Division
Meets: 3rd Thursday of the month
Location: varies
Time: 8:00am - 9:30am
Next meeting: Thursday, September 18

YEP (Young Entrepreneurs & Professionals) Division
Meets: 4th Thursday of the month
Location: Chamber office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level)
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Next meeting: Thursday, September 25

Business Development Committee
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Location: Chamber office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level)
Time: 11:45am - 1:30pm
Next meeting: Wednesday, September 10

Human Resources Committee
Meets: 1st Thursday of the month, except September and January
Location: Williams Fresh Café (47 Discovery Drive)
Time: 7:45am - 9:15am
Next meeting: Thursday, September 11

Innovation & Technology Committee
Details TBD  
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 
w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca
to have your information included. 

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

             


Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 

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