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Nominations Open for Hamilton Community Awards

November 13, 2012 – Hamilton, ON - The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has announced that the nomination period is now open for the Hamilton Community Awards, comprising the 76th annual Royal Bank Distinguished Citizen of the Year and the 16th annual Hamilton Spectator Youth Volunteer of the Year. Nominations will be accepted until December 13, 2013, with winners being announced at the Hamilton Community Awards dinner on January 21, 2013 at Liuna Station. Nominations for the RBC Distinguished Citizen of the Year are open to those who have had a great impact on Hamilton. Nominations for The Hamilton Spectator Youth Volunteer of the Year are open to individuals ages 19 and under (as of December 31, 2013) and who have taken on volunteer leadership roles. The nomination form, is asking potential nominators:

Do you know someone who is the ultimate Hamiltonian?
Do you know someone who works tirelessly for their community?
What Hamiltonian, in your estimation, made the most impact on this community in 2013? A panel of distinguished citizens will perform independent research, along with the support letters provided by the nominators, to reach its decision. The Hamilton Chamber would like to thank event sponsors Royal Bank of Canada, The Hamilton Spectator and the Hamilton Community Foundation for their continued generous support. Detailed information about the nomination process is available on the Hamilton Chamber website at hamiltonchamber.ca or by contacting Marie Nash at m.nash@hamiltonchamber.ca or 905-522-1151 ext. 227

- 30 - Media contact: Marie Nash, Creative Coordinator: 905-522-1151 ext. 227 or m.nash@hamiltonchamber.ca

Business Confidence Surges In Hamilton-Niagara, Leads The Province

February 11, 2014 · by Marily Butkovic

Hamilton, ON, FEB 11th 2014: The Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula region leads the province in business confidence, according to a new survey from the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Leger Marketing. The annual Ontario Business Confidence Index shows that 59 percent of surveyed businesses are confident in Ontario’s economy–up a significant 15 percentage points from last year.

Life Science Report Released by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Makes Key Recommendations for Capitalizing on Hamilton’s Strengths

February 3, 2014 · by Marily Butkovic

February 3, 2014 – Hamilton, ON – Today the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce released a report titled “Building a Life Sciences Cluster: A Case for Hamilton,” outlining how the city’s future prosperity depends on its ability to extract greater commercial development from its current strengths.

The report documents Hamilton’s broad strengths and assets in life sciences, and looks at other regions around the world that have become economic powerhouses by successfully creating industry clusters.

Nominations Open for Glanbrook, Ancaster and Dundas Community Awards

January 31, 2014 · by Marily Butkovic

Celebrating excellence in Glanbrook, Ancaster and Dundas

Nominations are open for Citizen of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year and Business of the Year in the communities of Glanbrook, Ancaster and Dundas.

Citizen nominees

must have performed the act for which they are being nominated in a voluntary capacity in the local community for which award they are being nominated, over and above those required of them in the performance of their regular professional duties.

Winners of the 2013 Hamilton Community Awards Announced

January 22, 2014 · by Marily Butkovic

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has announced Jeff Paikin as the Royal Bank of Canada Citizen of the Year, and Jackson Virgin as the Hamilton Spectator Youth Volunteer of the Year. The winners were announced at an awards dinner held at LIUNA Station Tuesday evening, where Kent Austin, Ti-Cat Head Coach and General Manager, was the guest speaker.

Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula Economy Forecasted to Grow in 2014, Construction and Agriculture to Lead the Way

January 15, 2014 · by Marily Butkovic

Hamilton, ON, Jan 15, 2014 – Economic conditions in the Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula region have held steady in 2013, despite a weakening labour market and sluggish activity in the manufacturing sector, according to a new economic outlook released by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Credit Unions of Ontario.

Nominees for the Hamilton Community Awards Announced

January 8, 2014 · by Marily Butkovic

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce asked:

Do you know someone who is the ultimate Hamiltonian?
Do you know someone who works tirelessly for their community?
What Hamiltonian, in your estimation, made the most impact on this community in 2013

And you answered! We are pleased to announce the following nominees for the Hamilton Community Awards:

76th annual Royal Bank Distinguished Citizen of the Year:

Joey Coleman, joeycoleman.com

Holiday Greetings

December 20, 2013 · by Marily Butkovic

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Holiday Greeting

Holiday office hours:

Monday, December 23: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday, December 24: 8:30am – 12:00pm
Friday, December 27: closed
Monday, December 30: closed
Tuesday, December 31: closed
Thursday, January 2: regular office hours (8:30am – 4:30pm)

Nominations Open for the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards

November 27, 2013 · by Marily Butkovic

November 22, 2013 – Hamilton, ON – The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has announced that the nomination period is now open for the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards.

The Outstanding Business Achievement Awards include the categories of Small Business (1-50 employees), Large Business (51+ employees), Young Entrepreneur (35 years and under), Ironman Business (15+ years in business), Communication and Technology, Not-for-Profit , Century (100+ years in business) and, new to this year’s awards, the Diversity Award.