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…

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…

The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) Board of Directors (BOD) met yesterday and finalized arrangements for two very important events. On WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, the FCC will convene its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM will be held at the Harry Howell Arena at Clappison’s Corners starting at 7:30 p.m. The usual matters will be…

Five guiding principles that should inform the next federal government’s economic strategy for Ontario The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has released its federal election platform, In Focus: Federal Priorities for the Ontario Economy. The platform outlines the key policy pledges that the OCC believes each federal party should commit to in order to improve…

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!