Chamber eNews June 29, 2007

High Dollar Impact On Your Business

Our June quick poll asks "What impact will the high Canadian dollar have on your business?" Click here to answer the quick poll.

National Net Worth At $5.3 Trillion

At the end of the first quarter, national net worth reached $5.3 trillion or $159,900 per capita. This represents growth of 2.6%. Click here for more information.

Buy An Advertising Bundle And Save A Bundle

The Chamber now offers special advertising bundles for the eNews and website. You can save as much as 30%. Our eNews now goes to over 1,600 readers and our website attracts over 30,000 visitors per month. Click here for details or contact Kathryn at 905-639-0174 ext 7211.

Golf After 5

Since the Chamber golf tournament was sold out, we know there are a lot of you who like to combine networking with golf. Why not try Golf After 5. Every Tuesday in June, July, August, and September. New in 2007, the cart is included. $39.50 gets you nine holes of golf, dinner and a cart. The July 3 GA5 is sponsored by Shaheen and Peaker Ltd. Make sure you call Tyandaga Golf Course today (905-336-0005) to book your tee time.

Hiring The Right Person

Are you looking to increase the number of employees in your business? It has never been more important than it is today to hire the best people to help your company compete. A presenter from Robert Half Management Resources will give you the information and tips you need to help you make the right hiring decisions at the September Lunch & Learn - Successful Hiring Strategies.

School's Out

This week marks the end of classes in Halton Region. Please drive carefully and watch for children.

Get On Board

The United Way of Burlington & Greater Hamilton and the Burlington Economic Development Corporation have partnered in a community sponsorship program at Burlington's Downtown Waterfront Pier. Local businesses and groups are invited to purchase one of the 4 by 8 foot hoarding boards that surround the pier site; each board will have a two foot space to reflect your logo. Proceeds raised will be directed to the United Way and BEDC to help sustain ongoing BEDC marketing initiatives. Boards are selling fast! Please call 905-332-9415 or visit www.bedc.ca to reserve your space!

Members In The News

Ø Chamber member Horne LLP was a major contributor to the Burlington Chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life fundraiser on June 1. In the relay, each team has a member on the track at all times. Horne LLP was proud to have three teams participating in the event and raised a total of $42,000 for CCS.

Ø Chamber member Standard Paint and Wallpaper is celebrating 100 years in business this year! The current store has been in the Newton family since 1931 when Doug Newton Sr. purchased the business as a young entrepreneur. Pat Garrett and her brother Jim Newton currently carry on the quality tradition of honesty, integrity, and knowledge to their customers as well as having branched out to becoming not only a paint store but a design centre. The Chamber congratulates their success!