The OCC recently released the results of its quarterly policy surveys entitle ‘What Ontario Business Thinks 2013.’ Fascinating reading. You can read the survey results by clicking HERE.

The following letter was sent recently to City Manager Chris Murray by the FCC: The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) shares the passion of Council and staff to make Hamilton ‘the best place to raise a child.’ In our humble opinion, the key to making that happen lies with a vibrant and sustainable local economy.…

On behalf of the members, Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) Executive Director Arend Kersten attended a ‘Public Information Centre’ (PIC) in Ancaster earler this week in regards to proposed changes to Hamilton’s sewage use by-law. He was particularly concerned that the city may be bringing back new fees for ‘storm water management’ – more commonly…

Unfortunately, TD/Canada Trust has notified the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC – which includes the FCC as a member) that it is discontinuing its program for discounted credit and debit card fees. This is a very popular program that includes many FCC members as participants. Two things you should know: The program will continue indefinitely…

At its most recent meeting held earlier this week, near the top of the Agenda was the election of 2013-2014 officers for the FCC Board of Directors (BOD). Re-elected as President and Secretary respectively were Jason Small (Community Church) and Ron Graham (Lafarge Canada). To fill the vacancies created by the departure (because they had…

Don’t forget that this Thanksgiving weekend marks the 161st Rockton World’s Fair. For much more information, please click HERE.

At its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kelowna, CCC delegates endorsed a resolution supporting the ‘reversal’ of the flow of Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline between Sarnia and Montreal (and through Flamborough with a pumping station in Westover). To read the CCC resolution, please click HERE.

The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) is pleased to announce an important item has been added to the agenda for Wednesday’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). Representatives from Enbridge will be in attendance to explain in detail – and answer questions – about its plans for ‘Line 9.’ Enbridge proposes to ‘reverse’ the flow of oil…

Businesses want the Ontario government to adopt a predictable, transparent, and fair process for determining Ontario’s minimum wage, according to a new report released by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). The report calls on government to introduce a new process that would link changes in the minimum wage rate to the Consumer Price Index…

This week, Ontario Premier – and Minister of Agriculture and Food – Kathleen Wynne sent the following letter to the Transition Team appointed by Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale MPP and Minister of Community and Social Services Ted McMeekin (when he was the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs) to provide advice on the future of horse racing…