Each
year the Burlington Chamber's Political Action Committee
hosts a series of forums to discuss the current political issues
facing your business. This is your opportunity to let local politicians know
what is important to you. Whether it's municipal issues addressed by Mayor
Cam Jackson, regional issues with Regional Chair Gary Carr, provincial issues
with Joyce Savoline MPP or federal issues with Mike Wallace MP, or other important
issues addressed by senior policy-makers from government, we help
you stay on top what's important to your business and, more importantly,
give you the opportunity to talk directly to politicians.
RECENT
BUSINESS FORUMS
BUSINESS
FORUM WITH MAYOR CAM JACKSON - March 20
The
Chamber continued its series of Business Forums designed to give you the
opportunity to speak directly with local politicians. Our March 20
business Forum featured Mayor Cam Jackson and gave attendees the opportunity to
discuss specifics of city priorities, both capital and operating with
our Mayor.
The one-hour event featured a 20 minute presentation by Mayor Jackson
followed by a 40 minute question and answer session. The Q&A
featured questions on the
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, the proposed hospital expansion, the city budget,
development charges, transportation and
McMaster Univeristy. This Business Forum was proudly sponsored by Booker
& Associates.
BUSINESS
FORUM WITH JOYCE SAVOLINE MPP - February 12
Our February 12 Business Forum featured Joyce
Savoline, newly elected MPP for Burlington. Ms. Savoline's
presentation focussed on her key issues as Burlington MPP and Education
Critic. There were several questions from the audience about
funding for capital projects in Burlington, primarily the proposed
hospital expansion and the Performing Arts Centre. Attendees also
asked about health care for seniors, housing and black-focused schools.
BUSINESS
FORUM WITH THE CHAIR OF THE GTTA
The Burlington Chamber Political
Action Committee hosted a Business Forum with Rob
MacIsaac, the newly named Chair of the Greater Toronto Transportation
Authority. Mr. MacIsaac outlined the current status of establishing the
GTTA and developing key strategies. Key is ensuring the GTTA, along with
the Greenbelt and Places to Grow concepts, supports growth in the area.
The highlight of the morning was the Q & A session, hosted by
Vice-Chair Rosalene Phillips, where the
audience asked Mr. MacIsaac questions about regional transportation.
Go to our Advocacy page
for details.
BUSINESS
FORUM WITH TREASURY BOARD PRESIDENT
The Chamber of Commerce partnered with Mike Wallace, M.P. to
host an information session featuring the Honourable John Baird,
President of the Treasury Board. Read the details on our Advocacy
page.
BUSINESS
FORUM WITH MIKE WALLACE M.P.
The
Chamber's Political Action Committee hosted its first Business Forum of
2006 featuring Mike Wallace M.P. In addition to listing the priorities
that will likely be addressed in the April 4 throne speech, Mr. Wallace
also discussed small business tax plans. Go to our Advocacy
page for details.
To Sponsor
a
Business Forum
Contact keith@burlingtonchamber.com
for more information about sponsoring a Business Forum or any other Chamber
event.
