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More Economic Slowdown Indicators Released

According to a recent Ipsos-Reid poll 63% of business people feel the economy will slow down in 2008. Burlington business people are more optimistic; only 13% percent feel the economy will slow down. The results of this Burlington Chamber survey have been given to our Economic Forecast panellists. Hear first hand from an RBC Economist and a Statscan Pollster what 2008 has in store for you and your business. Click here for details of Economic Forecast 2008.

Dealing With Family Day

Over the last few days the Chamber office received several inquires about how companies are planning on dealing with the new statutory holiday, Family Day. To help answer these questions, the Chamber surveyed its member to find out their plans. 321 people completed the survey. 70% of companies are treating it as an additional holiday with no other changes. Click here for full survey results sorted by size and sector, and click here for the open responses to the survey. For more information about dealing with Family Day visit the Ontario Government Family Day web page, the Employment Standards Act web page, or the Ontario Government Public Holidays web page.

Joyce Savoline Is Now Education Critic

John Tory recently announced that Burlington MPP Joyce Savoline will serve as the Education Critic for the provincial Progressive Conservative Party. What will this mean for Burlington? Ask Ms. Savoline for yourself at our Business Forum on February 12. Only $15 for Chamber members includes continental breakfast. Click here for event details.

Input Into City Budget

The City is encouraging the public to have input into its capital and operating budgets. A series of public open houses have been set up from January 21 to 24. Click here for details. The budget is expected to be finalized by March 17 and the Chamber has arranged for Mayor Cam Jackson to answer questions from the business community at our Business Forum on March 20.

Keeping Older Workers is Essential for Success

CEOs and business leaders are convinced that keeping older workers is key to business success. They key to keeping them lies in providing meaningful work and tailored schedules. Click here for the full results of this Compas survey. Learn how to understand the needs of older employees at our April Lunch & Learn.

ISO Certification

Our January Quick Poll asks "Have your clients ever asked if your company is ISO certified?" Click here to answer the Quick Poll.

Members in the News

Recently, Bell Canada celebrated the contributions small business in Burlington. At that celebration Bell made a donation of $32,000 to United Way. Every October, Bell employees have a special fundraising campaign and funds are matched by the company.

January 22 Business Showcase Vital Link Training Services and Medical Supplies January 22 Business After 5 (combined with Showcase) Vital Link Training Services and Medical Supplies January 29 Business Before 9 TD Canada Trust January 30 Economic Forecast Holiday Inn Burlington February 12 Business Forum With Joyce Savoline MPP February 12 Business After 5 The Coffee Office February 16 Curling Bonspiel SOLD OUT February 19 Lunch & Learn Experiment, Improve and Get Money For It February 26 Business Before 9 Great Glasses March 18 Lunch & Learn Accounts Receivable Management March 20 Business Forum With Mayor Cam Jackson March 27 New Member Showcase Hamilton Convention Centre March 27 Business After 5 (combined with Showcase) Hamilton Convention Centre April 15 Lunch & Learn Surviving The Workforce Crisis		More Economic Slowdown Indicators Released According to a recent Ipsos-Reid poll 63% of business people feel the economy will slow down in 2008. Burlington business people are more optimistic; only 13% percent feel the economy will slow down. The results of this Burlington Chamber survey have been given to our Economic Forecast panellists. Hear first hand from an RBC Economist and a Statscan Pollster what 2008 has in store for you and your business. Click here for details of Economic Forecast 2008. Dealing With Family Day Over the last few days the Chamber office received several inquires about how companies are planning on dealing with the new statutory holiday, Family Day. To help answer these questions, the Chamber surveyed its member to find out their plans. 321 people completed the survey. 70% of companies are treating it as an additional holiday with no other changes. Click here for full survey results sorted by size and sector, and click here for the open responses to the survey. For more information about dealing with Family Day visit the Ontario Government Family Day web page, the Employment Standards Act web page, or the Ontario Government Public Holidays web page. Joyce Savoline Is Now Education Critic John Tory recently announced that Burlington MPP Joyce Savoline will serve as the Education Critic for the provincial Progressive Conservative Party. What will this mean for Burlington? Ask Ms. Savoline for yourself at our Business Forum on February 12. Only $15 for Chamber members includes continental breakfast. Click here for event details. Input Into City Budget The City is encouraging the public to have input into its capital and operating budgets. A series of public open houses have been set up from January 21 to 24. Click here for details. The budget is expected to be finalized by March 17 and the Chamber has arranged for Mayor Cam Jackson to answer questions from the business community at our Business Forum on March 20. Keeping Older Workers is Essential for Success CEOs and business leaders are convinced that keeping older workers is key to business success. They key to keeping them lies in providing meaningful work and tailored schedules. Click here for the full results of this Compas survey. Learn how to understand the needs of older employees at our April Lunch & Learn. ISO Certification Our January Quick Poll asks "Have your clients ever asked if your company is ISO certified?" Click here to answer the Quick Poll. Members in the News Recently, Bell Canada celebrated the contributions small business in Burlington. At that celebration Bell made a donation of $32,000 to United Way. Every October, Bell employees have a special fundraising campaign and funds are matched by the company.