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This Week's Member
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Tuesday, October 7, 2014 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
This free event, with lots of opportunities to network, is sponsored in part by Hamilton Economic Development. ___________________ 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
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Chamber Money Saving Programs for Members
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Chamber Events
Thursday, October 2
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Carmen's
1520 Stone Church Road
SOLD OUT
Ambitious City
Thursday, October 23
7:00 - 9:30 PM
Location: Scottish Rite
4 Queen St. South
Tickets: $50 (+HST)
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.
Business After Business
Thursday, October 30
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 270 Sherman
270 Sherman
Free for members and guests
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 Business Leaders Mayoral
Election Coverage
For more information on the Hamilton Business Leaders' election priorities, including videos of the candidates, please visit:
HamiltonBusinessLeaders.ca
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Time is running out to include your ad in the 2015 Hamilton Chamber Membership Directory: Call now to see what spots are still available.
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.
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Women & Diversity - EXCLerator Project
The Women & Diversity EXCLerator Project is the first of its kind to present a comprehensive overview of women's representation in senior leadership positions in Hamilton and Halton's most prominent organizations. This report analyzes women in leadership across nine sectors, and provides an essential first benchmark against which future progress may be measured. This report was made possible through support from YWCA Hamilton, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Women's Leadership Group , and McMaster University.
Full Report: http://ywcahamilton.org/initiatives/women-diversity-the-exclerator-project
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OCC Survey: How Confident are you in Ontario's Economy?
Please complete this survey to help the Ontario Chamber of Comm
erce inform their Ontario Confidence Index, one of the most significant measures of business opinion in Canada.
By completing the survey, you could win 2 roundtrips from Porter Airlines! |
Member to Member Discount
Hamilton Chamber Members SAVE with this offer from Core Entertainment! See The Wiggles at Hamilton Place on October 9th at 6:30pm and use code GSMW to save $5 on select seats.
Call Ticketmaster at 1-855-872-5000, go in person to the FirstOntario Box office or click on the below link to take advantage of this special offer! http://bit.ly/1mGPuvZ Have a question? Call 905-546-4095! |
Connections networking referral partners 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 are currently looking for new members in the following categories: - Lawyer
- Dental Services
- Photographer
Next Connections meeting will be on Thursday, October 9 at 7:15am at the Uptown Business Club, 236 Pritchard Road. Please contact Whitney at 905-522-1151, Ext. 100 or w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca for details or to attend a meeting.
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Get involved in promoting your business with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce!
As part of the chamber, your business becomes part of a community; a network of businesses united in working together for business in Hamilton. The chamber is your advocate at the
municipal, provincial, & federal level of government for advancing the interests of business in Hamilton. However, no one can promote your business like you can. Attend distinguished speaker luncheons, workshops & seminars, and networking events. To assist your promotion, your organization is listed on the chamber website and printed in our annual directory. All active members are listed with a basic listing or you and choose an enhanced listing
highlighting your business with images, maps, & more detailed contact info. Participate in any or all of the Advertising programs offered to members of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.
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Upcoming Division meetings
Ancaster Division: Friday, October 10 Location: Brown Dog Bootleg Café (402 Wilson Street, Ancaster) Time: 12 noon Glanbrook Division: Thursday, October 16 Location: 447 Wing (3210 Homestead Drive, Mount Hope) Time: 8:00 a.m. Dundas Division: Wednesday, October 22 Location: Dundas Museum & Archives (139 Park Street West, Dundas) Time: 12 noon To attend a committee or division meeting, please contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151, Ext. 100.
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Upcoming Committee meetings
Human Resources Committee  Date: Thursday, October 2 Time: 7:45 a.m. Location: Williams Fresh Café (47 Discovery Drive) Guest Speaker: Adam Borisko, BHH Benefits Topic: Building Benefit Plans to Attract and Retain Competitive benefit plans with as many options as you wear hats!!! The health of your business is closely tied to the health of your employee's performance. Imagine being able to control the rising cost of your employee benefits programs, while also turning your plan into a strategic business advantage that can help you attract and retain the best people. About our Speaker: Adam Borisko is a Small & Medium sized benefits and pension consultant with BHH Benefits. He has a true passion for helping entrepreneurs and small businesses get the most out of their compensation programs.
Business Development  Date: Wednesday, October 8 Time: 11:45 a.m. Location: Chamber office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level) Guest Speaker: Tim Potocic, Sonic UnyonTopic: Supercrawl review and the Junos in 2015
Innovation and Technology Date: Tuesday, October 14  Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: McMaster Innovation Park (175 Longwood Road South) Guest Speaker: Colin Doncaster, Peregrine Visual Storytelling
To attend a committee or division meeting, please contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151, Ext. 100.
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Community Calendar
to have your information included.
All Chamber members are welcome to include their events in the Community Calendar.
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