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May 30

The Pipeline.

Policy

With the Ontario Provincial Election coming up on June 7th, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, its 135 local Chambers representing over 60,000 businesses, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has launched the “Vote Prosperity” platform to highlight key priorities for businesses community.

There are four pillars on which our platform is based:

Strengthen business competitiveness: Rising input costs, especially those costs deriving from government regulation and policy, are the most common and acute concern of the business community in Ontario.
Foster Job Creation: A robust labour market consisting of good jobs is essential to prosperity for all Ontarians.
Build Healthy Communities: Building strong communities through adequate and affordable housing, sustainable health care, and good infrastructure also supports business prosperity and growth, which supports those communities.
Improve Government Accountability: Poor implementation of government initiatives can result in resource waste, political frustration and disruption for ordinary citizens.

Check out www.hamiltonchamber.ca/voteprosperity2018/ for more information on critical challenges facing the Ontario economy, our detailed recommendations and analysis of election platforms released by the major parties.

Upcoming Events

June 13

YEP Wine & Learn

Wednesday, June 13
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Toast Wine Bar
10 John Street North

CLICK HERE for tickets

June 15

YEP Burlington/Hamilton Meet-up

Friday, June 15
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Hamilton Chamber Boardroom
120 King Street West, Plaza Level

CLICK HERE to register

June 21

LRT Ready - Countdown to Construction

Thursday, June 21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
40 Bay Street South, Homewood Suites
CLICK HERE to register

June 28

Business After Business at Black Forest Inn

Thursday, June 28
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
255 King Street East, Hamilton
CLICK HERE to register

July 26

Business After Business at Clearcable

Thursday, July 26
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Hamilton Technology Centre
7 Innovation Drive, Ste #145
CLICK HERE to register

To register for any of these events please contact Whitney at 905-522-1151 ext. 100 or w.eames@hamiltonchamber.ca.

Featured Member

Chris Black – Spitfire I.T. Services

My name is Chris Black and I have owned and operated Spitfire I.T. Services since 2005. My tech journey started at Radio Shack in the early 80s and I’ve been involved in the tidal wave of innovation that has changed the world since then. Spitfire focuses on the user. We provide support to businesses and individuals who rely on technology to get things done. This includes solid email systems, strong data security, data-loss prevention, and help with all flavours of the Windows operating system and programs. We get excited about helping people get the most out of their technology! CLICK HERE to read more.

Welcome New Members!

Eccles Auto Service Inc.

Farm Boy

F45 Training - Hamilton Downtown
Heaven's Kitchen Inc.
Josie Giannola - Best Mortgage Loans Inc. (Verico #12625)
Mandani Law Professional Corporation
Mike Lalich Photography
SleepAngel
TravelOnly - Journeys With Jennifer

Member Events

Hamilton HIVE Upcoming Events
May 31 - NetAccess TechTalks, Winners and Losers in the New Digital Economy
May 31 - Vital Signs Launch: Free to attend, but limited seating
June 4 - June 6 - Public 3-day Risk-based RCM Introductory Course
June 1 - TECHCITY
June 2 - Rotary Imagine in the Park Kids Art Festival
June 2 - Kitty-Paw-Looza
June 2 – MacKids Walk and Wheel
June 2 - Hamilton Arts Week Opening Celebration & Kick Off
June 2 - Art Supply Swap
June 3 – Miracle Plane Pull
June 3 - Smokey Hollow Studio Tour
June 3 - Lit Live Reading Series
June 4 - BOOK LAUNCH + READING Elected Chief R. Stacey LaForme Living In The Tall Grass: Poems of Reconciliation
June 5 - National Women’s Golf Day - Smashing Nines with Far Samji (in support of The Lung Association)
June 5 - Leaders In Literacy Breakfast
June 5 - Building Cultural Legacies Collage Exhibition & Party
June 5 - Hamilton Independent Theatre Collective Launch
June 5 - The Malhar Group and Classical Indian Music
June 6 - Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Golf Classic
June 6 - Interval House of Hamilton 16th annual Golf Tournament
June 7 - How to Build a Government Funding Plan for your Business
June 7-8 Public 2-day Reliability Centered Design (RCD)
June 7 - Exodus Bob Marley Tribute with Lazo & Riddim Riders
June 8 - Hamilton Arts Week BBQ
June 8 - Together in Dance Symposium
June 9 - Salsa Congress + Social
June 11 - June 22 - Syndicated 10-day Advanced Risk-based RCM Facilitator Course
June 15 - 16 - Liquid Art Festival. Chamber Members use code HamOntChamber for 15% off all liquid art fest tickets
June 16 - Bob Kemp Hospice: 14th Annual Hike for Hospice
June 19 - Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
July 2 - Film Lot : Open House
July 12 - PopOpera--your favourite opera hits!
June 19 - Walk A Mile In Her Shoes. Create a team or join ours! Search "HCC" to join in
July 19 - The Magic Flute
August 10 - CaribbeanTales Film Festival
September 15 – Strides For The General
October 26 – Illuminight
November 10 - Steeltown Stair Climb

Bulletin Board

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth
Codify Zone Summer Camp
Have an opinion? We've have a place where you can share it.
Buffalo-Niagara Spring Newsletter
Dr Bob Kemp Hospice. Our 13^th Annual Golf Day Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Please contact: Julia at j.jarusauskas@hamiltonchamber.ca to submit an event or news item.

Upcoming Division Meetings

Ancaster Division: June 8

YEP Division Meeting:
June 15 (open to Young Professionals - 40 and under)

Find out more about Connections, the Chamber's category-exclusive networking group HERE.

Next meeting: May 31
Speaker: Paul Hawkins, Brott Music Festival
Click HERE for details or to register.

Membership Opportunities

Thinking about becoming a member? Want more information? Contact Sherri, and she would be happy to set up a meeting with you to discuss opportunities.

Include your flyer in Chamber Mailings

Include your flyer in Chamber mailings for 2018 ( for only $599.00 plus HST). Each mailing is sent to over 2000 Chamber members. Book three mailings and the fourth is free. Sent out in March, May, September and December. This is a great opportunity; act quickly as space is limited and fills up fast.

Booking space now for 2018. Call Diane 905-522-1151 ext. 220 d.stephenson@hamiltonchamber.ca

Advertising Opportunities

Place your ad in the 2019 Hamilton Chamber Membership Directory. Logo above your listing starts at $199.00 plus hst, we have 1/4 page, 1/2 page and full page ads available. Book now and get a 5% early booking discount.

Booking space now. Contact Diane at 905-522-1151 ext. 220 d.stephenson@hamiltonchamber.ca