Member Events & Bulletin Board

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Upcoming Member Events

Daily morning, afternoon, and evening events throughout October | MomentumNetwork | will host a dynamic lineup of in-person events, including frequent Coffee Chats, bi-weekly industry-exclusive networking lunches and dinners, Mastermind Group sessions, Happy Hours, and cultural events with corporate partners like Theatre Aquarius and the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra, each designed to foster high-quality connections and meaningful business growth. Members and visitors alike can expect curated, small-group experiences that prioritize relationship-building, professional development, and community engagement across Hamilton, Burlington, and the surrounding areas. For specific dates, locations, and registration, visit MomentumNetowrk.ca/events. For more information about MomentumNetwork, CLICK HERE or follow Paul Hawkins, Founder, Director, and CEO on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Email anytime at paul@momentumnetwork.ca or call/text at (905) 541.5833.

October 4 & 5 | Hamilton Public Library | Telling Tales Festival | Telling Tales is a free family festival dedicated to inspiring a love of reading. Connect with Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers and musicians. Join us Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 at Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park, Burlington. Over 100 of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians live and in-person! Plus meet literary characters, explore the gardens, workshops, theatre, and activities, contests, and more. Click here to learn more.

Thursday, October 9, | Sandler Hamilton | The Science of Ghosting: Why Good Prospects Vanish After ‘Great’ Meetings | It was a ‘great’ meeting and you were sure it was a yes… then they ghosted. Now what? You’re not imagining it. Ghosting happens to the best of us – and it’s not always because the prospect wasn’t interested. If you’re a business owner, sales leader, or revenue driver, join us for a complimentary 1-hour virtual workshop on October 9th that dives into the science of ghosting and the real reason prospects disappear (and what to do about it). We’ll cover: The 7 hidden reasons you’re getting ghosted |How to take control of the sales process | And how to stop wasting time chasing silence.  For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. Contact us at 416.459.4339 or stephanie.vandam@sandler.com

Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 7:30-9:00am | FemCity Hamilton | Biz Coffee & Connections | Join us for fun & facilitated masterminding meets networking at our monthly event on the 4th Thursday of each month for female founders in growth mode. Enjoy a coffee, introduce your business on the microphone, and build connections, deeper than just exchanging business cards. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE | Learn more: https://www.femcity.com/hamilton Follow us on Instagram. 

Friday, October 24, 5:30-11 p.m. | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton & Hamilton | Chuckles for Charity — Start2Finish Online | Raise a Glass. Share a Laugh. Change a Life. An evening of laughter and community in the heart of downtown Oakville. You won’t want to miss it! Big Brothers Big Sisters is partnering with Start2Finish to bring Chuckles for Charity – an evening filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks and a hilarious comedy show in support of vital services. A perfect night out for colleagues, friends or a date night. Cocktail hour and exceptional bites: Ce Soir Brasserie + Bar. Comedy Show: Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Post-Show Reception at Ce Soir: More bites, more conversation. For more information and to register, click here: Chuckles for Charity — Start2Finish Online. Also follow and like us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook. Contact us at 905.525.3860 x307 or m.pelletier@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca  

Thursday, October 30 | Sandler Hamilton | Why Salespeople are Failing: The Missing Habits That Separate Average From Elite Teams | Salespeople don’t usually fail because they’re unmotivated or lack knowledge — they fail because the right habits aren’t being built while the wrong ones slip through unnoticed. If you’re a business owner, sales leader, or revenue driver, join us for a complimentary 1-hour virtual workshop on October 30th that uncovers the missing habits separating average sales teams from elite performers. We’ll cover: The 4 management habits that stop excuses and drive real performance | The 3 sales habits your team keeps skipping — and why it’s costing you deals | How to reset expectations so “average” is no longer acceptable. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. Contact us at 416.459.4339 or stephanie.vandam@sandler.com

Bulletin Board – Member News & Announcements

360 Energy | Maximize Your ROI with the HIPE Network | Businesses in the HIPE Network benefit from expert energy guidance and practical strategies that deliver up to 300% ROI. Together, we’ll map out cost-saving opportunities, improve operations, and meet emissions targets. Ready to join? For more information, CLICK HERE. Follow us on LinkedIn, and check out our podcast The 360 on Energy and Carbon on YouTube and Spotify. Contact us at 905-304-6001 or info@360energy.net.

Ancaster Community Services | Give where you live this Thanksgiving | Ancaster Community Services (ACS) is proud to be a non-profit, volunteer supported, registered charity. The agency offers programs and services for seniors, youth, families, and individuals in our community who need some extra support. For more information and to make a donation CLICK HERE. Also follow and like us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also reach us by telephone or email at 905.648.6675 or ancastercommunityservices@gmail.com.

Carbon RX | Forest Protection | Carbon RX collaborates with First Nations and landowners to conserve forests through carbon credit projects that mitigate emissions and preserve ecosystems. By avoiding deforestation, promoting improved forest management, and supporting reforestation, these projects help keep carbon in the ground while supporting local communities. The resulting credits not only reduce emissions but also protect biodiversity, reduce fire risk, and support long-term forest health. They offer businesses a credible way to offset emissions while contributing to conservation and local economic development. For more information, CLICK HERE or contact Joseph Grimaldi at joseph.grimaldi7@gmail.com or (289) 441-0111. Also, follow us on LinkedIn.

Christine Lovett – Royal LePage State Realty | The Royal LePage Difference | At Royal LePage®, Helping you is what we do®, and our philosophy is as true today as it was over 110 years ago when our company was founded. It drives us forward in our work, helping Canadians buy and sell their homes, and in the steps we take to better our community. For more information, CLICK HERE. To contact me, call my mobile at 905-512-1577 or CLICK HERE to send me a message. You can also follow and like me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Distress Centre Halton | Help Us Find a Home for Hope: Seeking Office Space for Distress Centre Halton in Hamilton | Distress Centre Halton is looking for donated or low-cost office space in Hamilton to expand our support services and provide an accessible home base for local volunteers. If you have space available or know of a venue that could serve as a welcoming, inclusive location and that is accessible by public transit, your generosity will empower us to better reach and assist individuals in crisis throughout the Hamilton community. Please reach out to mailto:lauren@dchalton.ca and for more information about Distress Centre Halton and to donate CLICK HERE. Also follow and like us on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. You can also reach us by telephone or email at 905.849.4559 or info@dchalton.ca

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes | ClothingWorks Hamilton – Opening September 2025 | ClothingWorks, a program by Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes, is coming to Hamilton this September! Get free professional attire and one-on-one styling appointments to help you succeed in interviews and at work. Each job seeker receives a complete mixed and matched outfit, accessories, hygiene essentials, and confidence-building support — all in a welcoming, supportive environment. Talk to your employment specialist to get referred! Learn more: http://www.goodwillonline.ca

Habitat for Humanity Hamilton | Are you Renovating?  Learn about our Kitchen Salvage Program! | Hamilton ReStore’s Kitchen Salvage Program offers free kitchen removal, saving you $500–$2000 in contractor costs. Your donation helps local families, protects the environment by reducing landfill waste, and earns you a tax receipt. Support Habitat Hamilton by donating your kitchen today!   CLICK HERE for details. Also follow and like us on Twitter,  Instagram , Facebook, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, and  YouTube. You can reach us by telephone or email at 905.560.6707 ext. 104 or  restorepickups@habitathamilton.ca.

Jaden Printing Services | General Printing Services | We have a great line-up of business services to help you get your business organized and running efficiently. Whether you are a new business or already established, we have everything you could possibly need to get your ducks in a row. For more information, CLICK HERE. Follow and like us on Facebook and Instagram.  Contact us by email at jackdisalvia@jadenprinting.com or by telephone at (905) 525-2378.

MomentumNetwork | Networking with a Purpose | MomentumNetwork empowers local professionals and business owners with quality connections, exclusive in-person events, and “time well spent.” Hamilton Chamber members get a special 90 Day Free Trial Membership, perfect for the back-to-school schedule reset. This results in a savings of over $100 with regular payments of $35/mo starting in the fourth month. To begin your FREE membership, CLICK HERE. For more information about MomentumNetwork, CLICK HERE or follow Paul Hawkins, Founder, Director, and CEO on LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook. Email anytime at paul@momentumnetwork.ca or call/text at (905) 541.5833.

Noelle Gariepy- Ardent Mortgages Inc (13023) | Are you looking to refinance your home? | At Ardent Mortgages, we negotiate and work with more than 50 lenders, giving us access to the best promotions and rates.  Refinancing your mortgage can allow you to lower your monthly payments, pay off your loan faster or consolidate your debt.  Regardless of your reasons for refinancing, our team is ready to assist with the refinance process or give you professional mortgage advice. For more information, CLICK HERE or contact Noelle at noellegariepy@ardentmortgages.ca or 844-877-8225 x 222. Also, follow on Facebook,  LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Roots in Wellness | Virtual Address Service from our Ancaster Location | Roots in Wellness Collective offers a convenient virtual address service for online practitioners (therapists, naturopaths, coaches, etc.) to have a street address for their website, invoices, and other business purposes. For more information, give us a call at 226-503-9412 or email us at info@rootsinwellness.ca. Visit our website, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to learn more about our upcoming events and offerings! 

Saints Inc. | Arts-Integrated STEM Learning | Reshaping learning environment to better prepare children for future challenges. Our STEAM programs nurture advanced problem-solving, creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. By integrating the arts with these disciplines, we foster an interdisciplinary approach that drives innovation and amplifies creative thinking. For more information, CLICK HERE or contact Sze Chen Cheong at info@saintsstudio.ca or (289) 735-9530. Additionally, follow us on Instagram.