October 29, 2014         
In This Issue
 
 
 
This Week's Member 
Promotions


Place your advertisement and/or message in the Pipeline Newsletter. Contact Diane for more information on promoting your business with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

   

 
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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

 

Wednesday October 29th -  Wednesday October 29th - Innovation Factory User Interface Workshop 

 

Wednesday October 29th - Innovation Night Training Workshop  

 

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 

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

SOLD OUT

  

Business After Business         

Thursday, October 30      

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: 270 Sherman 

270 Sherman
Free for members and guests

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE 

 

 

To register for any Chamber event please contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca.

 

 

Last Call  to include your ad in the 2015 Hamilton Chamber Membership Directory: Call now to see what spots are still available closes Oct. 31st. 

  

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.


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:
  • Legal Services
  • Office Supplies
  • Telecommunications
Next Connections meeting will be on Thursday, November 6 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 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, gala dinners 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 can 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.
November Division meetings

Ancaster Division: Friday, November 14
Location: Bella of Ancaster (1034 Garner Road West)
Time: 12 noon
Speaker: Adrian Van Hooydonk, VP Sales, NexGen Financial
Topic: The Pros & Cons of Incorporating a Business

Glanbrook Division: Wednesday, November 20 Location: Countrywide Recycling Boardroom (900 Nebo Road) Time: 8:00am
Guest Speaker: Michael Macaluso, Carstar

Dundas Division: Wednesday, November 26
Location: Dundas Museum & Archives
Time: 12 noon

To attend a committee or division meeting, please contact Whitney at w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151, Ext. 100. 
November Committee meetings

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.

HR Hot Topics and Trends for 2015
A Strategic Roundtable Discussion

Bring your ideas, opinions, and challenges to our first annual HR Roundtable.  This is your committee, and your opportunity, to help set our HR Committee agenda for 2015.  What do you, as an HR professional, need - to build your HR expertise and support - to help you, your employees, and your clients succeed?

Our Facilitator
Faye Wales is the owner of People Time, a human resources, training and communications consulting firm that has been operating out of Burlington, ON since 1995.  In that role, she provides human resources expertise to small-medium sized companies not requiring a full-time HR presence in-house.  In addition, she designs, develops and facilitates training programs in the areas of management/leadership development, team building, strategic/ business planning, effective communications, customer service and train the trainer.  Faye is certified in Accelerated Learning training methods.

Business Development
Date: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 12 noon
Location: Chamber office (120 King Street West, Plaza Level)
Speakers: Jennifer Patterson and Sarah Wayland, City of Hamilton
Topic: PanAm Games

Innovation & Technology
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 8:00am
Location: McMaster Innovation Park (175 Longwood Road South)
                                               
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. 
 
     
 

             


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