Posts by Flamborough Chamber
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,…
Read MoreELECTION 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.…
Read MoreWELCOME 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);…
Read MoreLAST CALL FOR AGM
In addition to the community All Candidates Debate at Waterdown District High School (WDHS) on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 beginning at 7:30 (in partnership with TV COGECO), the FCC will also host the Flamborough-Glanbrook federal election candidates in a more informal setting at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) located the Harry Howell Arena TONIGHT (Wednesday,…
Read MoreCONGRATULATIONS GELDERMAN
It is uncommon that a business survives for 60 years. It is rare that it is owned and operated by three generations of the same family. Last week Gelderman Landscaping Services marked its 60th anniversary with a celebration at its Centre Road headquarters. Launched by Dutch immigrant Jan Gelderman in 1955 (with just $7.14 worth…
Read MoreAND THE NOMINEES ARE …
It is said that any organization – and especially those in the not-for-profit sector – is only as strong as its Board of Directors (BOD). And that applies to the BOD of the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) as well. Over the years, the FCC has been well-served by an outstanding BOD, representing a broad…
Read MoreCONGRATULATIONS DAVE CAGE
After serving for 17 years as the executive director of the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), Dave Cage has decided to retire. He was honoured for his many years of service at a tribute dinner earlier this week in Winona. Executive Director Arend Kersten and his wife Dianne represented the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreCOGECO LAUNCHES FALL SCHEDULE
Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) Executive Director Arend Kersten accepted an invitation last week to attend the launch of the Fall schedule for TV COGECO community television. TV COGECO partners with the FCC to tape and broadcast All-Candidates Debates (Wednesday, October 7 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Waterdown District High School) as well as the…
Read MoreQUEEN’S BENCH
On the day that Queen Elizabeth II became the longest serving monarch in modern British history, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswel – the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario – came to unveil a new granite bench in Waterdown’s Memorial Park that commemorates the occasion. The brainchild of Waterdown District High School teacher Nathan Tidridge, donors of the…
Read MoreHARPER MEETS WITH FCC/OCC
This morning (Wednesday, September 9), the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) – in partnership with over 10 local chambers including the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) – was pleased to host Prime Minister Stephen Harper for a discussion focused on the Ontario economy. Executive Director Arend Kersten represented the FCC at the meeting, which was…
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