Member Events & Bulletin Board

Member Events

JUNE 3, 2023: Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation is thrilled to announce the return of MacKids Walk & Wheel on Saturday, June 3 at 9 am at Bayfront Park. Participants can look forward to a wide range of family-focused activities throughout the day. The festivities will feature all-ages walks and rides through scenic paths, a mascot dance-off and Miraclefest – a free celebration that includes lunch, fun games and activities, bouncy castles, the ever-popular Teddy Bear Hospital, and much more. For more information, visit http://www.mackids.ca/walkandwheel.

JUNE 7, 2023: Interval House of Hamilton is hosting the annual golf tournament for the women and children at the shelter, Drives for Lives on Wednesday, June 7 at Century Pines. Interval House of Hamilton supports women and children escaping abuse and violence. Drives for Lives is looking for sponsors, donors, and golfers. Learn more here.

JUNE 10, 2023: The Westdale hosts CHORUS HAMILTON: CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Twenty years following the murder of Matthew Wayne Shepard, a 21-year old, openly gay university student in Laramie, Wyoming, composer Craig Hella Johnson wrote a passionate, powerful and haunting musical based on the death of Matthew Shepard. In his Oratorio, Johnson speaks fearlessly, moving the listener through Shepard’s thoughts and feelings using Matthew’s journal writings, including Matt’s parents’ voices, and excerpts from reports and interviews of the day. For more information about Chrous Hamilton, CLICK HERE. Tickets are available HERE.

JUNE 13, 2023: Empowerment Squared, McMaster University, and the Mastercard Foundation are hosting a public keynote presentation and conversation with Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 4:00 pm at LIUNA Station in Hamilton for the celebration of the completion of the first phase of the Liberian Learning Center, a Rotary International funded project. Click here to learn more & register.

JUNE 17, 2023: AIDS Network – Celebrate Pride at The Well (161 Wellington St N, Hamilton). A fundraiser for the AIDS Network to support those living with, affected by, and vulnerable to HIV in our community. There will be drag performances, bingo, 50/50 draws, trivia, and more throughout the day starting at 12 noon. For more information, CLICK HERE. One-time donations can be made HERE. We are also seeking event businesses to sponsor and prize donations.

JUNE 21, 2023: The Centre for Entrepreneurship at Mohawk College presents the 2nd Annual DEFY Entrepreneurship Symposium. Join us Wednesday, June 21, 2022, 9:30am – 1:30pm in the atrium of The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation at Mohawk College. Complimentary parking & lunch included. Space is limited. This is an exclusive, invite-only event for local women entrepreneurs to attend speaker sessions and workshops, and network with local business owners and potential investors. Click here to register.

JUNE 24, 2023: Theatrix Costume Open House – Join us for the premiere of our Hamilton-based showroom! Theatrix Costume House is delighted to host our second annual networking event, inviting film and tv, costume designers, studios, location managers, theatre companies, photographers, video production, business associations, local businesses, schools, media coverage, musicians, historical societies, galleries, and local artists. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. Also, follow and like us on Instagram, Facebook, and check out our YouTube channel. Contact us at 416 977 3113 or 289 389 3884 to learn more or visit http://www.theatrixcostumehouse.com.


Bulletin Board – Member News & Announcements

BDO Canada – Discover the key ESG topics under focus from regulators worldwide – To help guide planning, we’ve highlighted key topics under focus from regulators worldwide and what those developments could mean for business. No matter where your organization is located, the global reach of operations, supply chains, and financial markets means that taking ESG-related action may soon be required. For more information CLICK HERE. Also follow and like us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Bosanac Heating and Electric Ltd. – Save up to $7100 with the Home Efficiency Rebate Plus – with the installation of a new HEAT PUMP system. This keeps your gas/propane bills low all year with one very efficient heating and cooling system. To learn more, CLICK HERE. Also like, follow, and subscribe to our YouTube channel. You can also reach us by telephone or email at (905) 545-3959 or service@bosanac.ca.

Distress Centre Halton – Be the change you wish to see in the world and join us in making a difference- become a volunteer today! – Distress Centre Halton is a non-profit charitable organization that provides telephone and online support to people 365 days a year. We are a unique service in that we train volunteers for frontline work providing emotional support and befriending to people in distress or crisis. For more information CLICK HERE. Follow and like us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or on LinkedIn. You can also reach us by telephone or email at 905.849.4559 or info@dchalton.ca

Greenlight Content – Need help creating compelling content that aligns with your business objectives? Our content strategy services get under the hood of your business to create a comprehensive content plan to help achieve your goals. Sign up today and Chamber members get a 10% discount off your first project. Follow us on social media, visit our website, or get in touch by email at hello@greenlightcontent.ca.

JON EVANS photography – Stand out from the crowd with custom branding and business portraits that are unique to you! – Branding portraits are essential for businesses that want to build a strong brand identity. These images not only help to show the face of the company but also help to showcase the company’s values, culture, and ethos. For more information, CLICK HERE. Also, follow and like us on LinkedIn and Instagram. You can also reach us by telephone or email at 905-971-4474 (Hamilton) or 647-812-0643 (Toronto).

leadership design studio – Coaching creates opportunities for unparalleled growth and greater clarity on what you want out of life and how to get it. At the leadership design studio, our certified Executive Coaches partner with clients to make the movement needed to lead a more successful and happier career and life. Download our brochure to learn more or visit our website for more information about us. Contact us for a complimentary consultation, plus Chamber Members receive a 10% discount on all our programs and services. You can reach us through email at info@ldstudio.org or at 905-577-2246.

Many Seeds Quick and easy – a brand new way to connect with and support the charities and causes you care about for FREE. Just download the Many Seeds app from Google Play or the App Store. For more information visit our website or follow us on social media and let us know how we can help.

McMaster Continuing Education – Anti-Black Racism and Critical Race Education – Course participants will gain training and information that is grounded in the knowledge of race, racism, anti-black racism, colonialism, Indigeneity, critical whiteness, unconscious biases, and the importance of such knowledge in broader social relations as well as to the specialized field of practices such as mental health, counseling, and organizational relations. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. Also, follow and like us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

McMaster University – Certificates of Completion & Professional Training Collaborators Association Network are announcing new upcoming courses:
1. Enhanced Management Skills – Cohort 2 – Commencing June 10, 2023. Learn more here.
2. Mentored Leadership Development Program – Cohort 2 – Commencing July 12, 2023. Learn more here.

My Well Self – A platform based on health advocacy, health education, and access to wellness. We can help increase employee well-being and support a healthier, happier workforce. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about our health benefits covered service and how we can help you advocate for your employee’s wellness, contact Brenda at brenda@mywellself.ca or 416-646-5742. Chamber members and their employees receive a 10% discount on our services.

PATTISON Outdoor Advertising – Canada’s leader in Outdoor advertising. We offer FREE ad design services and help take the stress off by providing access to our award-winning design team at no extra cost! To see some examples, check out our profiles on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, and be sure to like and follow us. Contact us to learn about more add-on services we provide to clients and to access the exclusive discounts available to Chamber members at mpugliese@pattisonoutdoor.com

ThisRock – What ESG or sustainability incentives or grants are available for businesses? – Looking at capital project candidates for your business? Want to pitch a green or social angle? Wondering what grants are available for your business? (e.g., retrofit, heat pumps, solar energy, or supporting communities and people with employment opportunities, or outreach). Read our blog on green grants now. Check out our Chamber Member-to-Member Offer for an ESG & Sustainability Mini Consultation for $99. Follow and Like us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube for tips, education, and entertainment. You can also reach Lindsay Hampson at Lindsay@ThisRockESG.com or call/text 905-630-9102.


Please contact Cassandra at c.dambrosio@hamiltonchamber.ca to submit an event or news item.