For some time now, the FCC and the WBIA have been examining the proposed changes to zoning requirements on the ‘big box’ complexes at Clappison’s Corners. In simple terms, the application – citing changes to the retail landscape – seeks to remove all restrictions on all the big box properties – including a 5,000 square…

Christine Attridge-Hardy and her team at Clappison Animal Hospital (corner of Highway 6 and Concession 5 East) will welcome members of the FCC Wednesday – March 5 – at the next Business After Five (BA5). This networking event is ‘come-and-go’, as always (no registration required), from 5-7 p.m. with complimentary munchies and beverages, as well as a draw for door prizes at 6 p.m. We…

An array of ‘exotic’ greeters – including a cheetah – and an incredible meal by Classic Catering welcomed members and guests of the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) to the Outstanding Business Achievement (OBA) awards gala at the African Lion Safari last Saturday evening. Hosted annually by the FCC, the OBA gala “recognizes, honours and celebrates the very…

The FCC is honoured to welcome Mayor Bob Bratina as he presents his annual ‘State of the City’ address to FCC members and their guests on Tuesday, March 18 at the North Wentworth Arena. This will be anotherBusiness Roundtable held at noon and a light lunch will be served. There is no cost to attend this Business Roundtable but pre-registration…

On Tuesday of this week, Executive Director Arend Kersten – on behalf of the FCC BOD – made a presentation to Hamilton Council, arguing that a 70 percent increase in fees for rezoning applications “sends the wrong message” and is a deterrent to new commercial and industrial investment (complete with new jobs and tax revenues).…

The FCC BOD has accepted an invitation from the Guelph Chamber of Commerce to co-sponsor a resolution calling on the provincial government to move forward with the construction of a bypass around Morriston. The bypass would connect Highway #6 west of Guelph to Highway #6 south of Morriston. Currently, all traffic is forced through the…

To be the ‘credible and effective Voice of Business in Flamborough’ the FCC counts heavily on its volunteers. There is no better example of that than your leaders on the FCC BOD. And the challenges of the FCC would be even more difficult without the wonderful contributions made by WBIA Executive Director Wilf Arndt – the…

FCC Executive Director Arend Kersten has accepted an invitation to a luncheon tomorrow hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce (HCC). The special guests will be provincial Cabinet Ministers Glen Murray (Infrastructure and Transportation) and Ted McMeekin (Community and Social Services). The focus of the meeting will be the proposed LRT (light rail transit) program…

Ticket sales are ‘going wild.’ Two weeks from tomorrow – on Saturday, February 22 – the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) will once again ‘recognize, honour and celebrate the very best in corporate excellence and community service’ at the annual Outstanding Business Achievement (OBA) awards gala. This year’s OBA gala – which will be taped for later broadcast by TV Cogeco…

Thanks to our partners at Westjet and the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, one lucky attendee will leave the OBA gala the winner of a wonderful vacation package for two at the luxurious River Rock Casino Resort in Vancouver. And just to make it more interesting, every single table at the OBA gala will have a…