Posts by Flamborough Chamber
INSIDE CITY HALL
When the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) met in its most recent retreat, it formally adopted as a priority calling on Hamilton Council to place a greater focus on creating municipal efficiencies that would result in reduced costs. A review by the FCC indicates between 2001 and 2015, property…
Read MoreBack to Balance but not Prudence: ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Chamber challenges government to clarify where business growth will come from TORONTO, April 27, 2017: In response to Budget 2017, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) today expressed concern that there is no clear path for long-term fiscal prudence, while commending the government for Ontario’s first balanced budget since the global recession. While there is no…
Read MoreFIRST FCC CONNEX NETWORKING LUNCH IS A HIT!
In order to provide face-to-face networking opportunities, the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) Has launched a new program. On the first Wednesday of every month, the FCC will host a Chamber ConneX networking lunch at the Dutch Mill Country Market on Millgrove Side Road. In a casual setting, attendees can order a wonderful Dutch Mill lunch…
Read MoreThe Year Ahead – Arend Kersten
UNCERTAINTY FOR BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN 2017, SAYS FLAMBOROUGH CHAMBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce executive director Arend Kersten says the word for 2017 in the business community is ‘uncertainty’. “There is a lot of speculation, but we don’t know what the election of Donald Trump means for Canada”, Kersten said in an interview…
Read MoreONTARIO RELEASES ‘CAP & TRADE’ PROGRAM
Yesterday, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and several prominent members of her Cabinet unveiled the province’s proposed ‘cap and trade’ program. Shortly after the announcement, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) convened a teleconference with its members (including the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce – FCC) to consider a response. There’s no question, the proposed program will…
Read More2016 FLAMBOROUGH OPEN
Absolutely perfect weather greeted golfers on June 1 when the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) and the Rotary Club of Waterdown (RCW) co-hosted the annual Flamborough Open golf tournament at the Carlisle Golf & Country Club. A special THANK YOU goes out to Rob Murray and his team at Carlisle for another outstanding effort. As…
Read MorePATRICK JESSETT McNALLY
January 6, 1915 – June 3, 2016 Business icon and philanthropist extraordinaire Pat McNally passed away last Friday at the age of 101. Most recently, Pat was the champion for the new skating loop at Memorial Park. In recognition of his many contributions to the community, Pat was presented with the Town of Flamborough Award…
Read MoreFCC LRT MEETING – FULL VIDEO
A vigorous – but respectful – discussion on Hamilton’s ‘light rail transit’ (LRT) project took place last week Wednesday, May 25 at the Business Roundtable hosted by the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) at the Harry Howell Arena. Moderated by FCC Executive Director Arend Kersten, participants included staff from Hamilton’s LRT Department, Metrolinx and CEO…
Read MoreWE NEED GOLFERS
In just one week (Wednesday, June 1, 2016), the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) and the Rotary Club of Waterdown (RCW) will co-host the annual Flamborough Open golf tournament at the Carlisle Golf and Country Club. The weather forecast predicts a high of 22 Celsius and partly cloudy skies. PERFECT weather for golfing. We are very…
Read MoreSAD NEWS
It is with a mixture of shock and sadness that the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) acknowledges the passing of Cal Gardiner last Saturday. Cal is the husband of FCC Past President Penny Gardiner (Economic Development Association of Canada and the Hamilton Technology Centre) and the father of Courtenay Gardiner-Caldwell, the former FCC office administrator.…
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