A chamber of commerce (also referred to in some circles as a board of trade) is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community. Local businesses are members, and they elect a board of directors or executive council to set policy for the chamber. The board or council then hires a President, CEO or Executive Director, plus staffing appropriate to size, to run the organization.
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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, as the voice of ethical enterprise, is committed to making the City of Hamilton and all of its communities a great place to live, work, play, visit and invest; by promoting private sector jobs and prosperity growth of individuals, organizations and businesses.
Vision
Embracing Hamilton as a city of “Many Communities - One Economy”, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is the definitive “Voice of Hamilton Business”. As a sought-out organization that is strong, influential, and self-sustaining, we champion the interests of ethical, free enterprise by effectively engaging business, community, and government leaders in the promotion of the long-term economic prosperity of our region.
Motto
Vision to See! Faith to Believe! Courage to Do!
Registered Trade Marks:
“Hamilton Chamber of Commerce- Creating Business Opportunities since 1845”
Voice of Hamilton Business
All day - 2 Way "GO" Train Service from a Central Local (e.g. LIUNA Sta.)
LRT
• Responsible Taxation (i.e. "best in class" - Same or better service provided but at less cost)
• A Voice @ Queen's Park
• City Wide/Arms Lenght (Real Estate) Development Corp
Engagement Agenda:
• Establish Member Engagement Task Force
• Facilitate Better Connections (e.g. "Mentorship") between members to Add Value
• Facilitate Greater use of Social Media
• Engage all 3 Levels of Government
Chamber representative a key Council Committee Meeting
Regularly meet with City Manager/Mayor
"Hamilton Day @ Queen's Park"
Create Messages about need for Government investments to generate Jobs & Prosperity
Engage Regional Cabinet Minister & Government MP's in advocacy agenda
With Hamilton Business Leaders, engage involvement Provincial/Federal Elections
• Ongoing City consultation at Committee level.
• Update list of priority advocacy issues (i.e. “Hamilton Agenda”).
• Communication strategy for effective advocacy. Added public policy resources.
Our specific “advocacy” Goals in 2011& carrying through to 2012 are to make an impact, effectively share our message and engage our stakeholders on these topics:
LRT Funding;
Central GO Station
Transit Commission
City Wide Development Corporation
Urban Boundary Expansion AEGD ( Airport Employment Growth District), along with a mixed adequate inventory of employment lands (e.g. Brownfields, etc.).
About Chamber
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