October 8, 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 November) for only $500.00 per 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 68%. Open rates can vary depending  content and advertisements
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Hamilton HIVE is proud to announce the start of the application period for the 2015 HIVE Executive Committee. There are 3 open positions: Vice Chair (Chair-Elect 2016), Secretary and Treasurer. The term for these positions runs from January 1st, 2015 - December 31st, 2015. Please review the descriptions for each position and apply online here.

EVENT LISTINGS

  

Saturday October 18th - HIVEX Conference

   

 

 

Wednesday October 22nd - Hamilton Freelancer Meetup  

Thursday October 23rd - Innovation Factory Lunch n' Learn ABCs of Equity Crowdfunding 

 

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

 

Friday November 21st - GenNext Midnight Masquerade Charity Casino 


Chamber Money Saving Programs for Members



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Chamber Events 

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.

 

 

 

 

For more information on this year's conference and to purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE. 

 

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

 

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.  

 

Call Diane Stephenson at 905-522-1151 ext. 220 or email d.stephenson@hamiltonchamber.ca to book your ad today.

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.

Get involved and promote 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 with 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.  Participation in any or all of the Advertising programs is offered to members of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce find out more information by contacting Diane today at 905-522-1151 ext. 220 or email d.stephenson@hamiltonchamber.ca.
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. 
Upcoming Committee meetings

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



Human Resources 

Date: Thursday, November 6
Time: 7:45 am
Location: Chamber boardroom (120 King Street West, Plaza Level)
Topic: Facilitated Roundtable to discuss planning for committee.

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
 
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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Office (905) 522-1151  |  Fax (905) 522-1154
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