Organizers – including the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) Past President Sandy Gray (formerly of Weeks Home Hardware) and Ward 15 (East Flamborough) Councillor Judi Partridge – are busy preparing Chili Fest. This year’s Chili Fest will once again be held at the Waterdown Legion on Hamilton Street between 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22.…

With the advent of computers over the past several decades, the entire world of commerce has undergone tremendous change. Some would say even cataclysmic change. Just think about the massive change – and challenges – traditional retailers face with the explosion of online shopping. The latest examples is the growth of Uber and Airbnb. The…

In a letter submitted to Premier Kathleen Wynne late last week, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and a coalition of 36 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade (including the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce) requested evidence that the sale of a portion of Hydro One will not directly impact electricity prices in the future.…

The August edition of the Bottom Line – packed full of Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) ‘news and views’ – has now been posted on the FCC website. The Bottom Line will be distributed to over 15,000 Flamborough addresses later this week as an insert in the Flamborough Review. You can get a sneak peak…

Congratulations to Jayne Scala and her team for exceeding this year’s DQ Miracle Treat Day goal by raising $12,000 Dollars. Last year, the annual event raised over $10,000. Way to go!   

The city is offering one FINAL opportunity for existing rural landscapers located in Wards 12 (Ancaster) and 14 and 15 (Flamborough) that are impacted by the new Rural Zoning Bylaw to apply for a site specific exemption. The ABSOLUTE deadline for applying is August 30, 2015. Those who do not apply on or before August…

On August 11th the Government of Ontario announced that it will expand the comparability rules under the proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP). However, employers remain wary of the introduction of a new pension plan at a time when the cost of doing business in Ontario continues to rise. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)…

Yesterday (Tuesday, July 28), Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale MP David Sweet announced grants totalling $847,976 for six projects including Westfield Heritage Village, the Carlisle Arena and the Beverly Arena in Flamborough. Sweet made the announcement in front of the schoolhouse at Westfield Heritage Village. Joining him at the announcement were Councillors Judi Partridge (Ward 15 – East Flamborough),…

The July, 2015 edition of the Bottom Line has gone to press. It will be distributed to over 15,000 local addresses late next week as an insert in the Flamborough Review. It’s packed full with Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) ‘news and views.’ You can get a sneak peek at this month’s edition by clicking…