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Chamber News & Updates
DEADLINE EXTENDED: We're Hiring a Policy and Advocacy Advisor
We're are seeking a passionate and experienced Policy and Advocacy Advisor to join our team. The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
Policy and Advocacy are a cornerstone of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, and our in-house policy/advocacy lead helps us influence municipal, provincial, and federal decision-making to help grow the local economy. The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving our policy initiatives and advocating for the interests of our diverse and vibrant business community.
If you are passionate about driving positive change, influencing policies, and making a lasting impact on the business community, we encourage you to apply!
Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and writing samples to careers@hamiltonchamber.ca.
Hamilton Day returns this year on Saturday, November 4th! Building on the tremendous success of last year, this annual, award-winning event will work to support and celebrate 1000+ small businesses across Hamilton.
Sponsorships for Hamilton Day 2023 are now available. Position your brand as a champion and supporter of local and small businesses.
An investment in Hamilton Day allows you to:
Reach thousands of patrons, businesses, and entrepreneurs across all Hamilton BIAs and neighbourhoods
Leverage our established, engaged, and quickly growing social media channels to expand your online presence
Receive added brand recognition through all earned media
Self-promote your selected involvement using a suite of custom advertising materials
Support an inclusive, city-wide event focused on driving community connection and economic development
Contact our Manager of Sponsorship and Events, Jose Lacruz to learn more.
SAVE THE DATE: Night Time Economy Summit on October 10th at Bridgeworks
Together with our partner Tourism Hamilton, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new event for our community.
The Night Time Economy Summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and creative minds to explore, celebrate, and shape the future of Hamilton's night time economy.
This half day summit is designed to shed light on the untapped potential of night time activities and foster collaboration among stakeholders to create vibrant, safe, and sustainable urban nightlife experiences in Hamilton.
Save The Date: The summit will be hosted at Bridgeworks on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 1-5 pm. Ticket details coming soon!
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Community News & Events
This Weekend: Supercrawl on James Street North
Don't forget, Supercrawl takes place this weekend (Fri-Sun) on James Street North!
End summer with a bang at Hamilton's legendary Supercrawl music and arts festival as it celebrates its 15th season. Expect the unexpected as you wander the downtown core - a perfect introduction to Hamilton's buzz-worthy arts scene.
The Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council (HIPC) invites organizations in Hamilton to participate in Welcoming Week 2023 throughout September but especially September 8 to 17.
Welcoming Week is an occasion to welcome newcomers and convey our hospitality through cultural and celebratory events, sports activities, or other fun events that provide opportunities for quality interactions between newcomers and long-time residents. It is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that help everyone feel welcome and that they belong in their local community, no matter where they come from.
HIPC is planning two activities to mark Welcoming Week, with more details to come:
Welcome Fair at HPL Central Branch, Hamilton Room, September 20, 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Guided walking tour for newcomers
If your organization would like to join in on the celebration, share your initiatives with HIPC and they can help promote them! Send them to immigration.partnership@hamilton.ca.
Request for Grant Proposals: Demand-Side Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) is looking to provide grants to support projects that involve the design, development, and/or demonstration of demand-side distributed energy resources (DERs) in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
Proposals are due September 22nd, but TAF is looking to hear from potential applicants by September 1st to discuss their project idea and ensure alignment prior to sending over the application form.
Premier Ford Shuffles Cabinet After Housing Minister Resigns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford reshuffled his cabinet following Housing Minister Steve Clark's resignation amid controversy over Greenbelt land housing selection and an ethics violation by the Integrity Commissioner. Clark, backed by Ford, resigned due to becoming a "distraction" from housing crisis work but remains MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.
The Premier later announced changes: Paul Calandra becomes Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Caroline Mulroney and Prabmeet Sarkaria switch roles; Mulroney becomes Treasury Board President, and Sarkaria takes over Transportation, addressing project delay issues.
Four Months Left Until the CEBA Repayment Deadline
Four months are left until the CEBA repayment is due on December 31. If the CEBA loan is not repaid by then, small business owners will lose the up to $20,000 forgivable portion and begin paying interest on a much larger loan balance.
CFIB research shows that 19 per cent of all small businesses in Canada—or nearly 250,000 small businesses—could close their doors next year unless the federal government changes the deadline.
Ontario Invests Additional $160M in Skills Development Fund
The Ontario government is investing an additional $160 million in the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to tackle the labour shortage and help at least 100,000 workers get free training to meet the needs of employers hiring in their communities.
The funding will prioritize programs that propose innovative training solutions to help people on social assistance and with prior criminal records find meaningful employment in critical industries like healthcare, auto-manufacturing, information technology, hospitality and the skilled trades.
Develop a Sustainability Roadmap for your Small Business
Human capital, human rights, climate change – these considerations are essential to business success and there is a growing need to view these issues differently.
Our SME Institute’s partner Goodman Sustainability Group offers a range of services and knowledge to enable SMEs to succeed in developing their own Sustainability Roadmap.
Through Goodman Sustainability Group you can receive help for benchmarking, impact assessments and SME corporate purpose and more.
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