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ECONOMIC CLOUDS
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) recently released the inaugural Ontario Economic Report (OER), a landmark agenda aimed at shaping and informing future public policy. The OER includes entirely new economic analyses that demonstrates the difficult economic environment faced by Ontario businesses and consumers in 2017. “Our research shows that Ontario’s economic climate is posing…
Read MoreTrue North Records & La Bamba
LA BAMBA There is a saying that goes something like this: “There are those who wait for things to happen … and there are those who make things happen,” If the saying has any merit, then certainly Brooke and Geoff Kulawick of True North Records in downtown Waterdown fall into the latter category. After launching…
Read MoreFIRST FCC CONNEX NETWORKING LUNCH IS A HIT!
In order to provide face-to-face networking opportunities, the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) Has launched a new program. On the first Wednesday of every month, the FCC will host a Chamber ConneX networking lunch at the Dutch Mill Country Market on Millgrove Side Road. In a casual setting, attendees can order a wonderful Dutch Mill lunch…
Read MoreCELEBRATING THE VERY BEST
At what has become Flamborough’s ‘social event of the year,’ the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) will once again ‘recognize, honour and celebrate the very best in corporate excellence and community service’ at the Outstanding Business Achievement (OBA) awards gala. On the evening of Friday, April 7, this year’s OBA gala will once again take…
Read More#wiifmb? NEW FCC ConneX
Despite the advent and explosive growth of social media, there is no denying that many businesses still place a high priority on face-to-face networking. In response to that need, the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) is delighted to offer a new program. Starting February 1, 2017 – and the first Wednesday of every month after…
Read MoreThe Year Ahead – Arend Kersten
UNCERTAINTY FOR BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN 2017, SAYS FLAMBOROUGH CHAMBER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce executive director Arend Kersten says the word for 2017 in the business community is ‘uncertainty’. “There is a lot of speculation, but we don’t know what the election of Donald Trump means for Canada”, Kersten said in an interview…
Read MoreHappy Holidays
We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Our offices will be closed on December 15th and will reopen on January 3rd, 2017!
Read More#wiifmb?
#wiifmb? What’s in it for my business? The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce is in the process of revamping all aspects of our Member Services to enhance your experience with us. New cost saving products and services – from paper & pens to incredible savings on your merchant services, and much, much more! We’ll be adding…
Read MoreHoliday After Hours with the Flamborough Chamber
FCC Members and their guests are invited to join us at Boston Pizza on December 6th between 5 – 7 pm. Celebrate the Holiday Season, network with other members and enter for a chance to prize a door prize. We hope to see you there.
Read MoreCongratulations to Neil Everson on His Well Deserved Retirement
The community came together Wednesday evening to wish Economic Development Director Neil Everson well in his retirement after over 25 years with the City of Hamilton. Mayor Fred Eisenberger said that Everson’s contributions to Hamilton have been ‘spectacular’. Known for his modesty and integrity, Everson focused on ‘hitting singles and doubles’ while placing the highest…
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