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SUMMARY:State of the City
LOCATION:Liuna Station\, 360 James Street North\, Hamilton\, Ontario\, L8L 1H5
DESCRIPTION:
	Date: Monday\, June 16 Location: Liuna Station Time: 11:30 a.m.
	 -  1:30 p.m. The State of the City\, presented by Hamilton Community Ent
	erprises (formerly the City Manager’s Breakfast) provides business leade
	rs and the community with insights from senior city officials on operation
	al progress\, essential services\, and infrastructure. The event fosters c
	ollaboration\, strengthening partnerships that drive growth & enhance 
	Hamilton’s quality of life. Speakers announced! Hear from four senior mu
	nicipal leaders as they share bold strategies and practical insights on bu
	ilding a more competitive\, inclusive\, and resilient Hamilton. From revit
	alizing the urban core to addressing the housing crisis\, each panellist w
	ill explore a key pillar of the city’s growth agenda and how the busines
	s community can help drive lasting impact. Marnie Cluckie | City Manager L
	eadership\, Integration & Hamilton’s Long-Term EdgeMarnie will conne
	ct the dots across departments\, showing how coordinated civic leadership 
	can bring housing\, tourism\, and economic development strategies together
	 under a shared vision. She’ll offer a candid look at how Hamilton can s
	tay competitive despite fiscal pressures\, and issue a call to action for 
	business leaders ready to help shape the city’s future. Lisa Abbott | Di
	rector\, Tourism and Culture Reimagining Tourism as an Economic CatalystLi
	sa will offer a forward-looking vision of Hamilton’s tourism economy and
	 how Hamilton is strategically balancing the attraction of major events wi
	th long-term destination marketing and brand-building. She will speak abou
	t how innovation and experience development are key priorities\, sharing n
	ew initiatives to diversify the visitor offering and reflect the city’s
	 cultural richness. A Nighttime Economy Study is also underway to unlock t
	he potential of Hamilton’s after-hours scene and support local business 
	activity. Justin Lewis | Director\, Housing Secretariat Building Housing S
	olutions Across the SpectrumWith housing pressures intensifying across all
	 income levels\, Justin will examine the biggest roadblocks to new develop
	ment and what it will take to overcome them. He’ll dive into the importa
	nce of ‘missing middle’ housing to support economic growth and workfor
	ce stability\, while sharing how the City is measuring long-term success i
	n delivering housing that meets the needs of Hamiltonians. Norm Schleehahn
	 | Director\, Economic Development Revitalizing Hamilton’s Core: Investm
	ent\, Innovation & ResilienceNorm will explore how the Downtown Revita
	lization Plan can spark renewed momentum in the heart of the city\, amid c
	hanging retail patterns and rising commercial vacancies. He’ll outline o
	pportunities for commercial conversions\, tools to attract investment in k
	ey sectors like tech and advanced manufacturing\, and ways the private sec
	tor can play a critical role in shaping a vibrant\, business-friendly down
	town. For sponsorship inquiries\, please contact Katie Stiel (k.stiel@hami
	ltonchamber.ca).
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