Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
INCREASE IN DEVELOPMENT CHARGES
The City has placed Hamilton at a competitive disadvantage by increasing industrial and commercial development charges by 60 per cent.
The Chamber is concerned about the impact this will have on the overall competitiveness of the City in terms of attracting and/or retaining employment growth, and concerned about basic fairness. Why can the City freeze DC's for one sector (residential - with which we agree), but not for others, particularly the employment sectors?
To see our media release, please visit: http://www.hamiltonchamber.on.ca/documents/
media_releases/Development%20Charges.pdf
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
ENHANCED NEW HOUSING REBATE ANNOUNCED
Today the McGuinty government announced enhancements to the single sales tax rebate on new homes, which is a part of its comprehensive tax reform package.
New home buyers will now qualify for a 75 per cent rebate on the provincial portion of the single sales tax on the first $400,000, regardless of the total new home price. As a result, buyers of new homes will receive greater benefit from reduced residential construction costs. In addition, the government announced measures to improve the outcome of a single sale tax on renters as well as key rules to determine which transactions will be subject to the single sales tax during this transitional period leading up to July 1, 2010. Today’s announcement is “welcomed news to home buyers and renters across the province”, according to the Building Industry and Land Development Association and the Ontario Home Builder’s Association http://www.bildgta.ca/media_releases_2009_detail.asp?id=677
The government’s announcement can be found at: http://news.ontario.ca/mof/en/2009/06/
ontario-supports-more-homebuyers.html.
For more information on the benefits of a single sales tax, please visit: www.taxharmonization.ca
Invitation for Proposals
BRIDGING PROJECTS FOR INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS
The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration has released an Invitation for Proposals for bridging projects that improve access to occupational certification/registration and/or employment for internationally trained individuals. For information, please consult the Ministry website at: www.citizenship.gov.on.ca
To register for an information session, please email: lmiifp@mci.gov.on.ca
Application Deadlines: July 15, 2009 - Proposals serving identified priority occupations
September 30, 2009 - All other proposals
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
INPUT NEEDED FOR MAJOR ECONOMIC REPORT
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a major economic report and conference in October that will focus up the long-term and strategic actions needed to ensure Canada's future prosperity and global business leadership.
In writing the report and fine-tuning the agenda of the conference, it is crucial that they understand what is happening in our region and what action our members believe should be taken.
We are asking you, as a member of the chamber network, to participate in this short survey. We will be pleased to share with you the provincial and national results of the survey. The survey contains 12 questions and can be done in 5-10 minutes.
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB229BQLGEZSM
Survey closes on Friday July 10th.
McGuinty Government
SPEAKING TO ONTARIO’S BUSINESS, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION LEADERS
Learn more about what the McGuinty government has planned to help innovative people and companies succeed in Ontario.
Minister of Research and Innovation John Wilkinson on June 24th will be speaking to Ontario’s business, research and innovation leaders as part of the Economic Club of Canada’s Series on Innovation. For more information, call 416 325 2479
Wednesday June 24, 2009
11:40 a.m.
Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Minister’s remarks will be posted on Thursday at 5 p.m. at:
http://www.mri.gov.on.ca/english/default.asp
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
4TH ANNUAL CONNECTIONS BBQ
Relax after work, kick back, network and have fun. To register, please contact: p.dieryck@hamiltonchamber.on.ca or online through the Chamber’s website: www.hamiltonchamber.on.ca
$32.00 per person inclusive
Cash Bar Available
Wednesday, July 15th
Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by CBC’s Dragon’s Den co-stars Arlene Dickinson and Kevin O’Leary
DRAGON’S DEN
This is the show where budding entrepreneurs get one chance to pitch their business ideas to five wealthy Dragons (venture capitalists). For more information, please visit http://obaa.ca. There is special pricing available to local Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade staff and volunteers. To purchase tickets at the special price please contact Rosanna Ho at rosannaho@occ.on.ca
Canadian Club of Hamilton
2nd Annual Celebrate Canada BBQ Luncheon
Wear red and white to show your patriotism for Canada. There will be fun, fellowship, live entertainment and door prizes. Please call 905-521-8832 or e-mail: admin@canadianclubofhamilton.ca to book your ticket.
Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
Advance reservations are required.
Tuesday June 30th, 2009
The Waterfront Centre (rain or shine)
Starts at 12:00 p.m.
KPMG Enterprise
GLOBALIZATION: HOW HAS YOUR BUSINESS FARED?
KPMG Enterprise is conducting a national survey to examine how private Canadian companies are responding to the challenges and the opportunities posed by globalization. How does your company build business beyond Canada? Are your strategies working in the global market? To share your experiences, please visit: https://www.surveys.kpmg.com/mmi/2wD8WMP/Link.html
At the end of the survey, participants will receive a complimentary invitation to join the Canadian Chapter of the Global Enterprise Institute.
The Global Enterprise Institute was established to provide an open forum where business leaders can share leading practices, gain insights and access pertinent information about key business issues and emerging trends to doing business successfully in today’s global marketplace.
The Institute offers access to:
- Insight and education;
- A collaborative approach to problem solving;
- A forum to share best practices with peer mid-market and private companies;
- A global community of private company and midmarket business leaders.
As a member of the Institute, you will become a part of a select group of business executives armed with the latest information that will be instrumental to the strategic direction and future of your company. There is no underestimating the benefits to networking and sharing experience with peers and experts on growth and trade related matters.
Chamber of Commerce Day
WITH THE HAMILTON TIGER CATS
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are pleased to welcome friends and family of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce to Ivor Wynne Stadium for the home opener against the Toronto Argonauts. The Chamber of Commerce has announced a special ticket offer for either Bronze or Gold level tickets at significant savings. To order tickets please contact Chris Taylor at 905-547-2287 Ext. 270 or ctaylor@ticats.ca
Wed. July 1st, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Gold $57 Bronze $15 (Tickets based on availability)
Dundas Farmer’s Market
OPENING JUNE 18
The Dundas Division would like to thank past-chair, Devin Tuinstra, for his effective leadership and drive in helping to resurrect the Dundas Farmer’s Market.
