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Hamilton Chamber of Commerce recruiting Project Assistants for the Bay Area Economic Summit (June 27th, 2017)

June 15, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Job Description: Bay Area Economic Summit Event Scribes and White Paper Research Assistants (4 Positions). June 27th, 2017. (Paid Opportunity)

Hosted by the Hamilton and Burlington Chambers of Commerce.

Background

What is a Chamber of Commerce? Chambers of Commerce are membership associations representing the voice of the business community and major public sector institutions.

Hamilton Chamber launches Survey on Canada – US Trade and Supply Chain for Steel and Manufacturing industries

May 23, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Monday, May 23rd, 2017, Hamilton, ON: The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is are launching a survey to collect the concerns and recommendations of the Canadian Steel Industry, and related manufacturing industries within the supply chain.

Background: The Canadian steel producers create over 22,000 direct and more than 100,000 indirect jobs through nineteen facilities across five provinces, with over $14 billion in annual sales.

City of Hamilton to discuss the future of the Vacant Unit Rebate Program on June 7th

May 16, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

The City of Hamilton is considering the future of a 30% Vacant Unit tax rebate that is offered through application to over 500 businesses annually. It is available for both Commercial / Industrial properties are coded and assessed by MPAC – no application required and Land with no buildings/structures or land not needed to support business.

Media Release: Hamilton Chamber strongly concerned about potential labour and employment standards reforms: Changes would discourage investment, eliminate jobs and diminish economic opportunities in Ontario, especially among small business owners

May 15, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, Monday, May 15, 2017: The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has sent a letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne warning against potential changes to Ontario’s Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Employment Standards Act (ESA), including the introduction of a $15 minimum wage.

Mayor Fred Eisenberger at the Annual Mayor’s Breakfast

May 3, 2017 · by Whitney Eames

https://soundcloud.com/hcoc/mayor-eisenbergers-breakfast-may-2017

Media Release: BACK TO BALANCE BUT NOT PRUDENCE: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Chamber challenges government to clarify where business growth will come from

April 28, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, April 28th, 2017: In response to Budget 2017, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce today expressed concern that there is no clear path for long-term fiscal prudence, while commending the government for Ontario’s first balanced budget since the global recession. While there is no deficit over the planning period, there is also no plan for surplus.

Rapid Policy Update: Ontario’s 16 point Fair Housing Plan

April 20, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

RAPID POLICY UPDATE: Brought to you in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Ontario’s Fair Housing Plan

Today, the Ontario government released a set of 16 comprehensive measures aimed at helping Ontarians find affordable homes and bring stability to the real estate market. The OCC applauds the government for taking action to ensure affordability, however, they believe that measures should target increasing supply and protecting landlords while encouraging new opportunities for growth.

Let your Councillor know: The Business case behind the B-Line Light Rail Transit Project

April 11, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

History and Context

As you know, The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce continues to play a leadership role on several fronts important to our membership and the wider community. One significant ongoing priority is modern transportation infrastructure necessary for the movement of people and goods, locally and beyond. A major component of this infrastructure is Hamilton’s LRT system now in development.

BUSINESSES NEED MORE SUPPORT TO LIMIT CAP AND TRADE IMPACT: Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

April 5, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Hamilton, Ont., April, 5^th, 2017: Today the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) with the support of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, sent an open letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne calling on the government take action through Budget 2017 to contain the costs of the cap and trade system to better support Ontario’s business community.

Hamilton Anchor Institutions publish a letter of support for the LRT and BLAST Rapid Transit networks

March 22, 2017 · by Huzaifa Saeed

Yesterday, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce joined leaders of nine other pillar institutions in the City to sign a joint letter urging City Council to continue implementing the city’s rapid transit plan, starting with the B-Line light rail transit (LRT) line and A-Line bus rapid transit (BRT) line.

Full text: March 21, 2017

To: His Worship Mayor Fred Eisenberger, City of Hamilton, And Members of Hamilton City Council

Hamilton, Ontario

Dear Mayor Eisenberger and Members of Hamilton City Council,

As anchor institutions in Hamilton, we believe in the transformative potential of a robust transit system, including both traditional and rapid transit, for the health and prosperity of our city.

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