THANK YOU BOSTON PIZZA

A huge THANK YOU is extended to Scott Jarrett and his team at Boston Pizza for once again hosting the annual FCC Christmas reception earlier this month. You can find all kinds of pictures from the event by clicking HERE.

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FCC CHRISTMAS RECEPTION TONIGHT

The Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) invites all its members and guests to Boston Pizza TONIGHT for the annual Christmas reception. With the ‘holiday season’ upon us, we know it is a very busy time for most FCC members. But tonight’s reception provides the perfect opportunity for a break complete with opportunities for networking and extending best…

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FLAMBOROUGH ‘DOUBLE WHAMMY?’

The FCC Board of Directors (BOD) met recently to consider what action – if any – it should take in light of two recent provincial decisions that could have a devastating impact on the Flamborough economy. At issue was the announcement by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to ‘modernize’ its operations across Ontario…

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LAST CALL FOR MURRAY BREAKFAST

Taking time out of his busy schedule, City Manager Chris Murray – Hamilton’s top bureaucrat – has graciously agreed to make a presentation at the Flamborough Breakfast Club similar to the one he recently shared at a breakfast meeting with members of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce (HCC). It provides a very interesting overview of where Hamilton…

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NOVEMBER BOTTOM LINE

The November edition of the Bottom Line – published monthly by the FCC – has gone to press and will be distributed to over 14,500 Flamborough homes and businesses this Thursday by the Flamborough Review. But … you can get a sneak preview of this month’s edition by clicking HERE.

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FCC CHRISTMAS RECEPTION

We know it is a busy time of the year for most members of the FCC. So, the FCC is continuing a holiday tradition by hosting a Christmas Reception on Tuesday evening – December 4 – from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Boston Pizza. One of the most popular FCC events, the annual Christmas Reception offers free munchies, a…

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AND THE SURVEY SAYS…

With new leadership and refocused priorities, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is determined to play a bigger role on the provincial stage. To that end, the OCC – in collaboration with Leger Marketing – will be engaging all chambers of commerce/boards of trades to encourage their members to participate in quarterly surveys. In order…

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS?

Last April, the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) made a presentation – complete with specific recommendations – to the ‘Open For Business’ sub-committee of Council. The submission was presented after the FCC met with Chair Russ Powers (Ward 13 – Dundas) and member Robert Pasuta (Ward 14 – West Flamborough) and held a public meeting…

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CONGRATULATIONS WBIA

The FCC extends its congratulations to Waterdown BIA – and especially its Executive Director Wilf Arndt – for a great start to the holiday season with the annual Tree Lighting Festival. Hundreds attended the event which also featured free hotdogs and drinks as well as wagon rides through the Village of Waterdown. Even Santa made…

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A CASINO IN FLAMBOROUGH?

This Thursday morning, the FCC Board of Directors (BOD) will meet in special session to discuss and consider whether the FCC should take a formal position on the matter of whether Hamilton (Flamborough) should host a casino as part of the major restructuring the OLG is undertaking across the province. Stay tuned.

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