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It is said that any organization – and especially those in the not-for-profit sector – is only as strong as its Board of Directors (BOD). And that applies to the BOD of the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) as well. Over the years, the FCC has been well-served by an outstanding BOD, representing a broad…

After serving for 17 years as the executive director of the Stoney Creek Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), Dave Cage has decided to retire. He was honoured for his many years of service at a tribute dinner earlier this week in Winona. Executive Director Arend Kersten and his wife Dianne represented the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce…

Flamborough Chamber of Commerce (FCC) Executive Director Arend Kersten accepted an invitation last week to attend the launch of the Fall schedule for TV COGECO community television. TV COGECO partners with the FCC to tape and broadcast All-Candidates Debates (Wednesday, October 7 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Waterdown District High School) as well as the…

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…