Welcome to the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.   We have been the voice of business in Burlington since 1947.   With 1,100 members we advocate on behalf of local business and provide valuable networking opportunities to help your business grow and prosper.

 

 

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PANDEMIC PLANNING WORKSHOP BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

 

Following the success of our fourth Pandemic and Emergency Planning workshop, the Chamber received several phone calls asking for another session.  So, by popular demand, we have schedule this session for November 26.  This workshop will give you a simple and concise plan to deal with a flu pandemic or any other business interruption.  Click here for details.

 

 

SMALL BUSINESS CHRISTMAS PARTY

 

Preparations are already well underway for the 2009 Chamber of Commerce Small Business Christmas Party.  We make all the arrangements and you have all the fun!  This year's Christmas party will be held on Friday, December 11 at the Holiday Inn Burlington and will feature hors d'oeuvres, dinner wine, and a special Christmas buffet followed by music and dancing.  This event was created so that small- to medium-sized companies could have an easy solution to the challenge of hosting a company Christmas party.  Click here for details. 

 

 

2010 ECONOMIC FORECAST

 

One of our most popular and informative events of the season, Economic Forecast 2010 brings together an economist and a pollster to tell you what is in store for Canada and Burlington in 2010.  This year's event is particularly relevant in light of the current economic situation.  Paul Ferley, Assistant Chief Economist with RBC Royal Bank and Ray Kong, Senior Consultant with Ipsos Reid will bring their considerable insight and experience to the fore as they present their views on how business and the economy will perform in 2010.  You do not want to miss this opportunity to find out how you can plan for what the turbulent economy has in store for you.  Click here for details. 

 

 

 

 

CHAMBER DELEGATION AT CITY COUNCIL

 

With a vote on a McMaster campus in Burlington on the agenda at the October 20 city council meeting, the Chamber appeared as a delegation (along with Team Burlington partners BEDC and Tourism) in support of the project.  Board Chair Janet Whitehouse cited the positive economic impacts (as outlined in the consultant's study) along with the benefits of the proposed downtown family health unit and affiliated teaching facility at JBMH as key reasons that city council should ensure the campus comes to Burlington.  Council voted unanimously to proceed with the next steps of project.  Click here to read the Chamber delegation.

 

 

CHAMBER DRIVES MAJOR WIN FOR BUSINESSES

 

On March 21 federal parliament voted against Bill C-257 (which proposed anti-replacement worker legislation). This is a major win for businesses in Canada and an excellent example of how being a member of the Chamber of Commerce can help your business. When plans for this new bill were announced, the Canadian Chamber mobilized local Chambers throughout the country. The Burlington Chamber contacted local MP Mike Wallace and solicited his support in defeating this Bill. This type of advocacy work is only possible because of the strength of each local Chamber and the channelling of that strength to the federal level. Your membership makes a difference.

 

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OTHER RECENT CHAMBER NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 

Chamber Hosts Business Consultation with John McCallum  (August 2009)

Chamber Hosts Business Consultation with Jim Flaherty  (August 2009)

Golf Tournament a Success Despite Rain (June 2009)

Business Excellence Award Winners Announced (May 2009)

Chamber Helps to Defeat Replacement Workers Bill  (April 2009)

Chamber Hosts Business Consultation with Marc Garneau  (April2009)

Chamber Launches Economic Uncertainty Seminar Series (January 2009)

Economy in 2009 Survey Results Released (January 2009)

Chamber Membership Reaches All-Time High  (November 2008)

2007 Business Excellence Award Winners Announced  (May 2008)

Chamber Introduces New Board of Directors  (April 2008)

Chamber Surveys Members on Performing Arts Centre  (March 2008)  

Chamber Scholarship Fund Reaches $100,000 Target  (November 2007)

 

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