The federal government must ensure that upcoming changes to Canada’s immigration system reflect the needs of employers, according to a report released today by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). The report, Think Fast: Ontario Employer Perspectives on Immigration Reform and the Expression of Interest System, provides advice to the federal government as it finalizes the…

The December edition of the Bottom Line is being distributed this week as an insert in the Flamborough Review. You can also read it by clicking HERE.

To help parents of Grade 8 students make high school curriculum choices, a unique public meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 9 at Alan A. Greenleaf Public School. Prominent businessman Ron Foxcroft is the featured speaker under the theme of ‘What’s Your Path.’ This unique meeting is a collaborative effort including the FCC, Waterdown District…

Are you wondering what changes the owners of the Flamborough Power Centres (north and south) are proposing – and how it will impact your business? The FCC will host a Business Roundtable starting at noon on Wednesday, January 22 at the North Wentworth Twin Pads Arena at Clappison’s Corners where representatives of the Flamborough Power Centre will…

Our community is mourning the passing of an extraordinary individual – local business icon Ernie Weeks. Words seem so inadequate to appropriately describe his life and his contributions to the community. Ernie was the recipient of the highest Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) honour – being named as a recipient of its Lifetime Achievement Award. For…

Continuing a tradition the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) will host its annual Christmas Reception NEXT Tuesday, December 10 at Boston Pizza. The come-and-go event will run from 5-7 p.m. and pre-registration is not required. Just show up. There will be free munchies, a complimentary beverage for every attendee as well as an array of door prizes…

As we indicated in the last Members Only, the FCC Board of Directors (BOD) met earlier this week with representatives of the Flamborough Power Centre to discuss proposed changes to the twin ‘big box’ complexes at Clappison’s Corners. Joining the BOD were Ward 15 Councillor Judi Partridge, her Administrative Assistant Alison Morrison as well as Executive Director…

The FCC hosted a very successful Business Roundtable with City Manager Chris Murray recently at the North Wentworth Twin Pad Arena at Clappison’s Corners. Mayor Bob Bratina, his chief-of-staff Peggy Chapman and Flamborough Councillors Judi Partridge (Ward 15) and Robert Pasuta (Ward 14) were also present. For some pictures taken at the event, please click HERE. An article…

The organizing committee for next February’s Outstanding Business Achievement (OBA) awards gala has submitted its final recommendations to the FCC BOD for its consideration. The next OBA gala – ‘the social event of the year’ in Flamborough that honours and celebrates the very best in corporate excellence and community service – will be held at the African…

Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is a long way off from winning the confidence of Ontario business, according to a new report from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). The report, Are We There Yet? An Employer Perspective on WSIB Reform, examines the progress the WSIB has made in fulfilling its 2012 commitments to…