SUCCESSFUL TOURISM SUMMIT

In recognition of the importance of tourism to the Flamborough economy, the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) hosted a Flamborough Tourism Summit last Friday at Flamboro Downs. The meeting provided an informal setting where participants could brainstorm about the importance of tourism to the Flamborough economy … and consider what can be done to promote…

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

On behalf of the FCC and its members, Board of Directors Vice President Craig Sampson (Weeks Home Hardware) and Executive Director Arend Kersten participated in the annual Remembrance Day services at the Waterdown Legion on November 11, by laying a wreath at the cenotaph. For pictures, please click HERE. ‘At the going down of the…

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TOURISM SUMMIT – LAST CALL

Just a friendly reminder that the Flamborough Tourism Summit – organized and hosted by the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) – will meet this Friday, November 20 at Flamboro Downs beginning at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in attending is asked to contact the FCC office (either by email to admin@flamboroughchamber.ca or by telephone at 905-689-7650)…

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FLAMBOROUGH MARIJUANA FARM TOUR

The campaign promise of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to decriminalize marijuana use could result in a huge economic boom for Flamborough. According to the party’s campaign platform, Canada’s prohibition approach doesn’t work. “It does not prevent young people from using marijuana and too many Canadians end up with criminal records for possessing small amounts of…

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FCC: ‘TEPID SUPPORT’ FOR HORIZON MERGER

Last Friday, after almost 12 hours of debate, Hamilton Council – meeting as the shareholders of Horizon Utilities – decided by a vote of 10-4 to approve a merger that will see the creation of a new electrical utility comprised of Horizon Utilities, Enersource and PowerStream and at the same time jointly acquiring Hydro One…

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FCC DOUBLE-HEADER BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

The FCC is delighted to host a Business Roundtable at the Harry Howell Arena starting at 11:45 a.m NEXT WEDNESDAY (October 28). A light lunch will be served. The program will include two separate parts. First, Flamborough-Glanbrook MP-Elect David Sweet will share his thoughts on Monday’s election results. What does the majority government of Liberal Prime Minister-Elect…

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KYLE HAMPSON NEW FCC PRESIDENT

At its first meeting after the Annual General Meeting (AGM), the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) elected Kyle Hampson of Waterdown as its 2015-2016 President. Kyle and his wife live in Waterdown with their two young children. Kyle – a lawyer with Miller Thomson in its Guelph office –…

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FCC HOSTS ELECTION DEBATE

A crowd estimated at 200-250 people filled the bleachers in the gym at Waterdown District High School (WDHS) last week Wednesday Oct. 7th  as the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) continued a long tradition of organizing and hosting an Election Debate in anticipation of the October 19th federal election. Moderated by FCC Executive Director Arend Kersten,…

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ELECTION DEBATE

The community Election Debate hosted by the FCC in collaboration with TV Cogeco is fast approaching. Plan now to join us next WEDNESDAY, October 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Waterdown District High School (WDHS). Candidates Mike DiLivio (NDP), Jennifer Stebbing (LIberal), David Sweet (Conservative) and Dave Urquhart (Green) have all confirmed their attendance and participation.…

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WELCOME ABOARD

At the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held last week, four new members were acclaimed to the Board of Directors (BOD). The new members of the FCC BOD are Andy Broadbent (CFO – Terra: Where Colour Lives); Peter Calder (Regional Manager – Lafarge Canada), Nathan Helder (President – Gelderman Landscaping Services);…

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