At its meeting last week, the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) decided to ‘Fight for Flamborough.’ The commission charged with a review of Canada’s federal electoral boundaries (which are often also adopted for provincial election purposes) recently released its interim report. It is recommending that the current boundaries of…

There will be a car show TONIGHT (Wednesday, August 29) at Alexander Place in Waterdown. Spectators are most welcome to attend. Organized by FFC Past President (and recipient of the FCC’s Lifetime Achievement Award) Sandy Gray, this is a small but family-friendly car show that is held for the enjoyment of the residents. All BBQ…

The August edition of the Bottom Line went to press late last week. Packed full with FCC ‘news and views’ (including a directory that lists every member), you can see a preview of this month’s edition HERE. If you live in Flamborough, you should get the Bottom Line in this week’s edition of the Flamborough…

On August 16, FCC Executive Director Arend Kersten attended the most recent meeting of the Open For Business committee. The meeting was convened at Hamilton City Hall after the regular meeting of Council. The FCC has applauded the creation of the committee – which is chaired by Councillor Russ Powers of Dundas and includes Ward…

Last week, Arend was one of 60 community leaders who participated in a ‘regional economic summit’ at Liuna Station hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce (HCC) and led by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). The workshop was one of a number convened across the province in anticipation of the Ontario Economic Summit scheduled…

With the Dalton McGuinty provincial government proposing to end the slots and trots ‘revenue sharing’ agreement with Ontario’s horse racing industry, Arend met with Wendy Wasylowich, Bruce Barbour and John Stolte of Flamboro Downs recently. Many in the horse racing community predict the end of the revenue sharing agreement will effectively kill the industry –…

CHANGE OF ADDRESS With a long-term lease in hand for the current Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) office in the Hamilton Technology Centre (HTC) and with a continuing commitment to always improving efficiencies, the FCC mailing address has been changed. The new mailing address is 227-7 Innovation Drive, Flamborough, Ontario L9H 7H9. OPEN FOR BUSINESS The…

An overflow crowd (complete with parking on the grass) attended last Sunday’s Confederation Cup at Flamboro Downs. With the McGuinty provincial government proposing to kill the revenue sharing formula between Ontario’s horse racing industry and the province’s ‘slots and trots’ program (which critics claim will result in the loss of 60,000 jobs across the province), some are…

The rain last Saturday (August 11) washed out the car wash hosted by CT&G Automotive assisted by members of Dundas-Ancaster-Flamborough chapter of Soroptimists International (SIDAF). The car wash – at 941 Centre Road (across from Flamborough Centre Public School) – has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 25. Proceeds will…

With Ontario’s horse racing community facing a very uncertain future with the impending end of the revenue sharing from the province’s ‘slots and trots’ program, Flamborough will host its biggest annual sporting event. This Sunday (August 12) – starting at 1 p.m. – Flamboro Downs will host the 36th running of the Confederation Cup. The…