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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Announces Nominees for Annual Outstanding Business Achievement Awards

· by c.dambrosio@hamiltonchamber.ca

February 12, 2020 [UPDATED MAY 19, 2020] – HAMILTON, ON: The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the nominees for the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards (OBAA), honoring businesses for their contributions to the Hamilton community in 2019.

“So much of the renaissance that Hamilton is experiencing right now is due to the combined efforts of our business community,” said Hamilton Chamber President & CEO, Keanin Loomis.

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Hamilton Business Community Invite Transit Task Force for a Roundtable Consultation

· by Bianca Caramento

Hamilton Business Community Invite Transit Task Force for a Roundtable Consultation

January 23, 2020 – Hamilton, ON:  The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington and the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders’ Association have invited members of the Hamilton Transportation Task Force to engage in a discussion with their members pertaining to local transit priorities.

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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Partners with Good Shepherd and CF Lime Ridge to Launch Women Excelling in Business Clothing Drive

· by c.dambrosio@hamiltonchamber.ca

November 6, 2019, HAMILTON ON – The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the “Women Excelling in Business Clothing Drive” in partnership with Good Shepherd and CF Lime Ridge. Donations will go towards women-identified clients of Good Shepherd, in order to provide them with attire suitable for job interviews and office work.

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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Releases Hamilton Economic Report

· by Bianca Caramento

Hamilton, ON: May 7, 2019 – Based on the results of their Business Confidence Survey, conducted in conjunction with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce published its Hamilton Economic Report, which presents a candid look at local private sector sentiment.

The purpose of the 2019 HER is to capture the mood of Hamilton businesses, particularly as it relates to the provincial economy.

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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Takes Next Step on its Cannabis Advocacy

· by Bianca Caramento

Report Outlines Multi-Billion-Dollar Economic Opportunity of Cannabis Industry

Hamilton – May 1, 2019 – The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a report, Supporting Ontario’s Budding Cannabis Industry, which outlines Ontario’s competitive advantage in the fast-growing industry and how to capitalize on Canada’s first-mover status.

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Ontario Budget Analysis 2019

· by Bianca Caramento

April 11, 2019 – Hamilton, ON: Today, the Government of Ontario released its 2019 Budget, Protecting What Matters Most, President and CEO of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Keanin Loomis, released the following statement in response to the Government of Ontario’s 2019 Provincial Budget.

“The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see numerous suggestions from our Pre-Budget Submission included in the Provincial Budget announced this afternoon.

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Hamilton Economic Development and Local Chambers making it simpler for Hamilton businesses to access the right talent and growth opportunities: Hamilton Exports Portal

· by Whitney Eames

HAMILTON, ON – April 10, 2018 – This morning at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce’s Mayor’s Breakfast, the City of Hamilton announced the launch of the Hamilton Exports Portal. This free online platform, powered by Magnet, helps large-to-small businesses navigate and identify relevant funding programs, export expertise, events, trade mission and resources.

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HCC Releases Digital Infrastructure Report

· by Bianca Caramento

April 4th, 2019 – As part of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce’s Digital Hamilton initiative, the Chamber has released a Digital Infrastructure Report to provide perspective on the current state of digital infrastructure deployment and broadband availability in Hamilton.

To create this report, the Chamber convened a number of internet service providers servicing the City of Hamilton, to offer insight into how the City of Hamilton can facilitate, incentivize, and enhance infrastructure and service levels across the City.

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Chamber Applauds Minister of Transportation Yurek for Greenlighting Hamilton LRT

· by Bianca Caramento

March 28, 2019 – Hamilton, ON: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce applauds the provincial government’s decision to resume the RFP process and lift the freeze on land acquisition along the B-Line LRT line.

“I want to applaud the Ford Government for going forward with the Hamilton LRT project,” said Keanin Loomis, President and CEO of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

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