Hamilton business leaders appeared on
THE AGENDA
On Thursday, May 21st from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm, four of Hamilton’s business leaders who are Hamilton Chamber members appeared as panellists on TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paikin to discuss the future of Hamilton.
The panellists included:
Christopher Briem, a research specialist at the University Center for Social and Urban Research at the University of Pittsburgh.
Ron Foxcroft, founder and CEO of Fox 40 International Inc and past president of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.
Jeremy Freiburger, executive director of the Imperial Cotton Centre for the Arts
Hussein Hamdani, a lawyer with Simpson Wigle who is chair of the Settlement and Integration Services Organization board
Murray T. Martin, president and CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences
Thursday evening's debate focused on the future of Hamilton's steel industry. Despite the loss net of approximately 5,000 manufacturing jobs, manufacturing still remains Hamilton’s top employment sector. Health Care, only when combined with social services, is the second largest industry. However, Hamilton Health Sciences as an organization that represents seven administratively amalgamated facilities is now the City’s single largest employer. Health and Education have gained net 7,000 jobs over the same period. But it is important to note that small to mid-sized manufacturers still make up Hamilton's largest employment industry sector collectively.
To view the segment, visit: http://www.tvo.org/TVO/WebObjects/TVO.woa?video?TAWSP_Dbt_20090521_779517_0
For more info:
http://www.tvo.org/cfmx/tvoorg/theagenda/index.cfm?page_id=7&bpn=779517&ts=2009-05-21%2020:00:35.0
Province bans use of handheld devices
WHILE DRIVING
On April 22nd, 2009, Ontario passed a legislation prohibiting the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving in Ontario. Just a reminder that enforcement is anticipated as early as fall 2009.
Click here to read an article on the new law
Habitat for Humanity hosts
BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS
Come out to Habitat for Humanity for Business After Business. Learn about the host location while networking with Chamber members over light refreshments.
Date/Time: Thursday, May 28th (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm)
Location: Habitat for Humanity (285 Nash Rd. N., Unit 1, Hamilton)
To register, visit: www.hamiltonchamber.on.ca, or email p.dieryck@hamiltonchamber.on.ca
Particpate in the
HOT TOPIC BREAKFAST SERIES
The next speaker in the Hot Topic Breakfast Series is David Caplan, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care.
Date/Time: Monday, June 8th (11:45 am)
Cost: $45
Location: The Waterfront Centre (555 Bay St. N., Hamilton)
To register, email Patrcia Dieryck at p.dieryck@hamiltonchamber.on.ca
The Hamilton Chamber visits
THE HAMILTON TATTOO
The Hamilton Chamber is proud to partner with the Hamilton Military Tattoo in hosting a family event.
Date/Time: Sunday, June 14th (11:00 am to 5:30 pm)
Cost: Adults $50, Children under 10 $30
Location: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce (555 Bay St. N., Hamilton)
To reserve your spot, email p.dieryck@hamiltonchamber.on.ca
For more information and/or to view the menu, click here
Take part in the
PRESIDENT’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Come out for a day of golf, food, prizes and a silent auction.
Date/Time: Tuesday, June 16th (11:30 a.m.)
Cost: $185
Location: Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club (10 Woodley’s Lane, Dundas)
To register, get more information or learn about sponsorship opportunities, click here
Ancaster Division meeting
CHANGE
Please note the change to the next Ancaster Division meeting.
Date/Time: Friday, June 26th (11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
Location: The Ancaster Fairgrounds
RSVP to Darlene Schroder at d.schroder@hamiltonchamber.on.ca for catering purposes.
Have lunch with
MAYOR FRED EISENBERGER
Participate in the 2009 Luncheon Series – Partners for Prosperity.
Join the City of Hamilton and the Jobs Prosperity Collaborative for an enlightening economic overview of the state of Canadian and global economies. The keynote speaker is Patricia Croft, Chief Economist of Royal Bank of Canada Global Asset Management.
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 26th (11:30 am to 1:30 pm)
Cost: $57.75 or $462 for a table of 8
Location: LIUNA Station (360 James St. N., Hamilton)
For more info, visit: www.investinhamilton.ca
Canadian Club welcomes
ELIZABETH MAY
The Canadian Club of Hamilton is pleased to welcome
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, as the next luncheon speaker.
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27th (12 noon)
Cost: Members $25, non-members $35
Location: The Waterfront Centre (555 Bay St. N., Hamilton)
To register call 905-521-8832 or visit:
www.canadianclubofhamilton.ca
Learn how to go
PAPERLESS
Hear from a top Canadian Document Expert on how to go paperless at the Leppert Vendor Day and Open House. The presentation, entitled: “Electronic Records as Documentary Evidence -- What this means to You and Your Organization” will help you determine how to take advantage of the advances in record storage and eliminate or substantially reduce paper records. Vigi Gurushanta is an industry expert in the field of Enterprise Content and Records Management Programs. He is Founder of eVIDA Group and Principal of IMERGE Consulting Inc.
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 27th (1:30 p.m.)
Location: Leppert Business Systems Inc. (4380 South Service Road, Burlington)
To register, email info@leppert.com, visit www.lepert.com
or 905-333-8766
Take part in the
COMMUTER CHALLENGE
June 1st to June 5th
Commuter Challenge is a national program that recognizes Canadians who walk, cycle, take transit, carpool or tele-work instead of driving alone to work, school or running errands. This is Hamilton’s 10th Annual Commuter Challenge, and the goal is to improve on the previous record participation of 1,500 people.
Already an Eco-Commuter?
You can register on-line at www.commuterchallenge.ca just the same as those that are trying new ways of commuting. You should get recognized too!
Register and get a Special Commuter Challenge Wristband
This year, people who register can obtain a Hamilton Smart Commute Wristband from their workplace coordinator or directly from the Commuter Challenge Coordinator. These bright blue wristbands will serve not only to promote the Commuter Challenge and show your friends you are committed to sustainable transportation; but you have access to the various events being planned for the week.
Want to ride to work with others?
You can find out who is carpooling near your home or place of work by visiting www.carpoolzone.ca
Get the latest info on
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS
The Annual International Transportation and Logistics (TRANSLOG 2009) Conference is a must for those who seek the latest information on the best ways to move goods, transportation ideas for future business planning and opportunities to learn best practices from peers in the industry and academia. Even more, TRANSLOG 2009 is the only international conference in the greater Hamilton area that is bringing together business leaders, government contacts, leading transportation researchers and valuable information that will benefit your bottom line.
Date/Time: June 17th to 18th
Location: McMaster University
To register, visit: http://www.sclcanada.org/index.php?id=371
http://mitl.mcmaster.ca/translog/index.html
Email: mitl@mcmaster.ca
Phone: (905)525-9140 ext. 22542
Fax: (905) 546-0463
Increased threat of
PHISHING WEBSITES
The Internet bad guys (spammers) have recently upped their game with regards to Phishing.
What is Phishing?
Phishing is the criminally fraudulent process of attempting to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Communications purporting to be from popular social web sites, auction sites, online payment processors or IT Administrators are commonly used to lure the unsuspecting public. Phishing is typically carried out by e-mail or instant messaging, and it often directs users to enter details at a fake website whose look and feel are almost identical to the legitimate one. Even when using server authentication, it may require tremendous skill to detect that the website is fake.
With this in mind please exercise caution when opening emails from unknown senders.
Attached is an example of a common phishing technique in use today.
McMaster hosts
INNOVATION SHOWCASE
Start with an idea, finish with a viable business. Unfortunately traveling from A to B won’t be a straight path. Innovation journeys are filled with contingencies, set-backs and detours. Wherever you are on your innovation journey, McMaster University’s second annual Innovation Showcase can help you navigate.
A special "Working Together" workshop focusing on the programs at McMaster that support local enterprise and economic development in Hamilton and Ontario will be of particular interest to Chamber members.
Date/Time: June 18th & 19th
Cost: $100 per person ($50 for students)
Location: McMaster Innovation Park (175 Longwood Road South, Hamilton)
For more information and to register, go to: http://ip.mcmaster.ca/showcase/index.html
Play golf and support
THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY
Join the Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton at the annual Yvonne Alexander Memorial Golf Classic. All proceeds from this event will stay in the community and assist the Society in providing support and education to persons with dementia, their families and care partners.
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 24th (1:00 pm shot gun start)
Cost: $175 (includes lunch, 18 holes of golf with cart, dinner, raffle, silent auction and prizes)
Location: Copetown Woods Golf Club
Registration and Sponsorship opportunities still available.
For more information please contact: 905-529-7030 ext. 26, or email
funddevelopment@alzheimerhamiltonhalton.org
