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Letter from the Chair: Chair Bruce Nicholson explains the George Carlin effect. P3 Business Before 9: Thanks to the Chamber members who provided these great networking opportunities. P4
Business After 5: Can you find yourself among the members at these great networking events? P12 Membership Milestones: Thank you to these members who believe in what the Chamber offers. P14
Dan Lawrie – Your 2015 Distinguished Entrepreneur Award Winner: Successful businessman and community philanthropist Dan Lawrie honoured by the Chamber. P6
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Chamber Trip to Peru: Find yourself at the lost city of the Incas. P15 Chamber Golf Tournament: It was an above-par day on the course. P16
Bay Area Economic Summit Business and institutional leaders gather to map out a successful way forward for Burlington and Hamilton. P8 Let’s Talk Exports: EDC Annual Global Economic Forecast: Learn about the future prospects of Canada’s exports. P10
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Member Profiles: Three companies, all Chamber members for 25 years or more, explain how they prosper. P11
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On the cover: Photo by: Reg Beaudry at The Bay Area Economic SummitFrom left to right: Keith Hoey, Keanin Loomis. James Ridge and Chris Murray
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Editors: Keith Hoey, President and CEO, Burlington Chamber of Commerce, and Barbara French, Burlington Chamber of Commerce Committee Co-ordinator
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Letter from the Chair of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce
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he late, great comedian George Carlin was a very prophetic individual. He made his fame in the 1960s through to the 1990s as a guest on a number of television programs. His comedy routines were the talk of the “water cooler” in the days following the airing of his performances. He was the very first guest host of Saturday Night Live. My favourite routine had George explaining that life was in the wrong order. We are born and grow through puberty and adolescence with little or no money. As we grow older, we accumulate wealth but lose the ability to enjoy the wealth due to the physical declines that come with aging. And then we die with wealth. George proclaimed that the proper order would see the birth of an old and wealthy individual. We then progress to grow younger and healthier enjoying the benefits of our wealth. We ultimately die as a baby with no money. Traditionally, the Board Chair commences his or her term with an orientation and builds confidence over the fiscal year with speaking engagements and event appearanc-
es. The culmination of the year would see the Chair preside over the most prestigious of the organization’s events. The position of Chair of the Board of Directors of your Burlington Chamber of Commerce has an uncanny parallel to George Carlin’s routine. A mere matter of days before being sworn in as Chair, I was standing at the podium at the Burlington Convention Centre in front of close to 500 attendees for the Chamber’s annual Business Awards Gala introducing the nominees and winners. It is our Chamber practice to have the incoming Chair host this event. The following week, at the Chamber’s 2015 annual general meeting, I was “installed” as Board Chair. On May 1st and 2nd, I attended the Ontario Chamber of Commerce annual conference in Cornwall. Your Chamber’s Health Committee had crafted an excellent policy resolution on “Mental Health in the Workplace”. It was Burlington’s only policy submission at this conference and, if passed, would be the only OCC resolution on this subject. I presented the resolution to the delegates late in the afternoon session and, despite the negativity of
one northern Ontario delegation, our policy was accepted. The June 2nd Bay Area Economic Summit saw our Bur- lington Chamber co-hosting with the Hamilton Chamber. Your Burlington Chamber accepted the opportunity to demonstrate our corporate and municipal leadership. My Hamilton counterpart and I opened the afternoon session acknowledging the efforts of our two presidents and CEOs. Your Burlington Chamber hosts a large number of events and it is my intention to be engaged in most of them. In April 2016, I will turn over the reins to the incoming Chair. I feel like I’m in George Carlin’s comedy routine. I was born into the Chair role at the peak of Chamber activity and Chair responsibility. As time passes during my term, the responsibilities become less onerous and I draw upon my experience over the initial months of my mandate. I am still trying to see where the wealth fits in with Carlin’s scenario. By Bruce Nicholson, Chair
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BUSINESS BEFORE 9 These events give business people opportunities to network and make business contacts and fit well into early morning schedules. Past Business Before 9 events: March Business Before 9 Hosted by – Art Gallery of Burlington and 1 Fit 1 April Business Before 9 Hosted by – EKNA Production House and Integrity Wealth Management May Business Before 9 Hosted by – Upper Brant Automotive June Business Before 9 Hosted by — LaSalle Park Retirement Community
Jan Brady with two new members.
Bruce Nicholson, Phil Evenden and Todd Adams.
Bruce Nicholson, Maria Mosca and David Wojcik
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Jean MacKinnon, Jan Brady, Sally Romanowski and Anne Swarbrick
Dave Wojcik
Roang Phalaoong, Morgan Moodley and Bruce Nicholson
Morgan Moodley and Bruce Nicholson
Candice Cook, Jelena Milivojevic and Bruce Nicolson
Sue Cory and Art Dick
Jelena Milivojevic, Maria Mosca and Candice Cook
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DAN LAWRIE
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Entrepreneur Award Winner Photo: Gary Yokoyama
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ong-time Burlington resident and Chamber member, Dan Lawrie, has been recognized for both his accomplishments as CEO of Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers and his philanthropic work in the community. Dan and his wife established the Hamilton-based company in 1982. The first year they added four employees and it has since grown to over 100 employees. It now ranks in the top five percent of brokerages in Canada, specializing in personal and business insurance. Son, Bob, has been involved in the company for over 20 years and is now the President. When you look at the company’s core values you get an idea of what they stand for and how they operate. The company strives to live by those values and has a very strong corporate culture built around them. It’s a culture that respects and highly values the people who work in the company, operates with utmost integrity and professionalism, places their clients’ interests first, and believes in giving back to the communities where they earn a living. Lawrie says, “We take our involvement in the community very seriously and we support many local causes and charities both financially and with time invested. We encourage our staff to be involved
in community work. A few of the many things we are involved with are United Way Burlington-Hamilton, Women’s Insurance Cancer Crusade, Wesley Urban Ministries, Good Shepherd, MS Society of Hamilton, and City Kidz. We are longtime supporters of Burlington minor hockey. The recent Burlington flood provided us with an opportunity to pitch in and volunteer by providing manpower and raising funds to help those in need.” A strong supporter of entrepreneurship, Dan enjoys working with start-up companies and has been actively involved in angel investing in both Kitchener’s Golden Triangle Angel Network and our local Angel One Investment Network, where he also currently serves on the Board of Directors. Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers was a founding sponsor of the Innovation Factory, Hamilton’s Regional Innovation Centre. When asked about the business developments he has seen, Dan says, “The insurance industry is in constant regulatory and technological change, as well as product innovation. Because we work across several sectors, including personal and corporate property and casualty insurance, financial services and employee benefits, and the group retirement business, we need to be constantly updating and staying ahead of the changes taking place. One of the ongo-
ing dynamics affecting the future is obviously the rapid growth of technology and how that impacts consumer buying habits. Technology can also create new risks for clients, such as cyber liability, that we need to educate them about.” Dan has been involved in a lot of organizations over the years, including serving on committees and Boards of Directors for many of them. Recently he has been learning to say ‘no’ in order to spend more time on some personal interests. He has recently come off the Board of Directors of the Burlington Economic Development Corporation, continues to serve on the Membership Development Committee of the Downtown Hamilton Rotary Club, and is considering a local foundation board appointment. He continues to participate in various Chamber of Commerce activities and insurance industry organizations. With all these activities, Lawrie still finds time to paint. He had a private showing of his work at an art gallery in Hamilton in the Spring. He has also created the Dan Lawrie Family Foundation to increase the public’s accessibility to visual arts. Dan will be officially recognized by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce at the Distinguished Entrepreneur Award Dinner on October 7, 2015 at the Burlington Convention Centre. By Elaine Slatter, XL Consulting Group.
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ECONOMIC SUMMIT On June 2, the first ever Bay Area Economic Summit was co-hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Burlington Chamber of Commerce.
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he mission of the summit was to help ignite and strengthen, across all sectors, the strategic cooperation necessary to attract and retain the talent and investment our Bay Area needs to thrive in the future provincial, national and international economies. Leading up to the event, Keith Hoey, President and CEO of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce stated, “The time is right to leverage our regional bonds. Together we can secure our future as a major component of Ontario’s global economy.” With a theme of “Let’s Invest in a Shared Future,” the event saw the coming together of business and institutional leaders from both cities with the shared goal of building the regional economy. The summit was designed to further strengthen the already solid Hamilton-Burlington relationship and provide an informed coordinated outreach to higher levels of government and help to position our area as a strong regional economy focused on the combined strengths of Hamilton and Burlington While this year’s event was the first Bay Area Economic Summit, the Hamilton Chamber had hosted seven very successful Hamilton economic summits prior to this year’s event. The concept for a regional economic summit came from the Bay Area Sub-Committee – a joint intercity committee with members of council and staff from both Hamilton and Burlington. The Bay Area Sub-Committee was established jointly between the two cities to allow for the discussion of any issues of mutual interest and concern in the Greater Bay Area. Over 300 business leaders, community leaders, young professionals, not-for-profit leaders, politicians and policymakers from the two cities came together to foster business development opportunities and enhance the quality of life in our communities. The all-day event featured several topic experts speaking on topics ranging from public transit to urban design, and
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Bruce Nicholson and Vasudha Seth
“With a theme of “Let’s Invest in a Shared Future,” the event saw the coming together of business and institutional leaders from both cities with the shared goal of building the regional economy. from infrastructure to creative industries. Throughout the day there were several breakout sessions which allowed attendees to provide input into a white paper to be delivered to both cities later this year. With hundreds of local leaders in attendance (including luminaries such as David Braley and Ron Foxcroft), the day included conversations with Mayors Goldring and Eisenberger, City Managers James Ridge and Chris Murray, and Economic Development heads, Frank McKeown and Jason Thorne. As well, there were keynote speaker addresses
from the Honourable Charles Sousa, Ontario Minister of Finance, and Rod Phillips, Chair, Postmedia Corporation & Chair, CivicAction. The event was held at the Royal Botanical Gardens, a venue shared by both communities (while the RBG head office is in Burlington, more than 90% of the lands managed by the RBG are in Hamilton). The RBG proved to be the perfect facility for the event with a main auditorium for the plenary sessions and several rooms for breakout sessions. The Camilla and Peter Dalglish Atrium was a per-
fect setting for the leadership reception – hosted by the Hamilton Tiger- Cats – following the event. It was evident from the very start of the day that, while they loved to banter, Keith Hoey and Keanin Loomis, President and CEO of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, had a great rapport as well as much respect for each other and the city they each represented. Both of these community leaders recognized the shared social, economic and environmental ties that Burlington and Hamilton have, and arranged this summit to provide a forum for discussion of how best to utilize these commonalities for the benefit of both cities. Mayors Eisenberger and Goldring shared the stage for the opening session to discuss how our regional approach to
economic development will benefit both of our cities. Both talked about the benefits each city receives when a company sets up shop in the respective neighbouring community. Senior Executives from the Hamilton Economic Development department and Burlington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) shared the details of their respective economic visions. Timing for their public presentations was perfect since Hamilton Ec Dev is launching its new five-year economic development strategy and BEDC is launching Burlington’s first ever economic vision in the fall. Both organizations spoke in terms of $1 billion per year of development. The luncheon speaker was Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Charles Sousa. He spoke
Keith Hoey and Mark Runciman
about the bay area being in the epicentre of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region and made several references to the vision shown by the two Chambers in leading the regional economic discussion. “By working together you are achieving great things,” said Sousa. Following Mr. Suosa’s presentation, Rod Phillips, Chair of Civic Action gave several examples of the importance of solving economic and development issues by looking through a regional lens. This fully packed day kept all attendees on the move as they went from one room to another for the breakout sessions that they were most interested in attending. The challenge was in having to choose which sessions to be present at, since all topics were of great interest. Breakout sessions were structured so that attendees from all sectors would have an opportunity to provide meaningful input. Moderating breakout sessions was a responsibility shared by two representatives, one from each city. The morning breakout sessions featured Life Sciences, Transit and Growth Planning, Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark, Waterfront Development, Goods Movement, Intensification, Women in Leadership and next Generation Attraction and Retention. Afternoon sessions, which were jointly introduce by Bruce Nicholson, Chair of the Burlington Chamber, and Vasudha Seth, Chair of the Hamilton Chamber, included Colleges and Universities, Creative Industries, Regional Energy Systems, and Regional Innovation Systems. The event was wrapped up with the co-moderators of each breakout session presenting to the plenary a series of action items recommended by their respective groups. The two Chamber CEOs have committed to working with the Burlington and Hamilton Mayors and the Greater Bay Area Sub-Committee to provide a white paper based on the input from delegates during the summit breakout sessions. Work on developing the white paper will continue through the summer. A post-event survey has shown that the event was an overwhelming success. Comments from delegates included: “The summit was extremely informative.” “I was impressed that there was a variety of high-profile members from Hamilton, Burlington and the provincial government.” “The regional event was very meaningful.” “It was good to see both Hamilton and Burlington working together for the betterment of both communities.” Based on the survey comments and the tremendously positive response from delegates in attendance at the Bay Area Economic Summit, it seems almost certain that this year’s regional summit will not be the last. By Glenda Lloyd, Cogeco Cable Canada
Keith Hoey. Keanin Loomis, James Ridge and Chris Murray
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Let’s Talk Exports:
EDC Annual Global Economic Forecast
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hief Economist and Vice-President of the Economic Development Corporation, Peter Hall, delivered good news at the BEDC and BDC co-sponsored Annual Economic Forecast breakfast, held recently at the Holiday Inn Burlington. Hall reported that the U.S. economy is now firing on all cylinders, for the first time in five years. This is a welcome change in outlook for Canadian companies exporting to our largest neighbouring trading partner. He says the key driver of growth in the U.S. is pent-up demand. Pent-up demand exists in three sectors: 1) Housing – demographics indicate 1.4 million housing units are needed with only 1.1 million available, leading to a 30 to 40% growth in the US housing market and demand for metals and wood. 2) Consumer market – 70% of the US economy is based on consumerism which is currently at basement levels. 3) Industry Economy – the spare capacity in U.S. manufacturing is now used up and industries are now faced with growth constraints. Looking beyond the U.S., the confidence level in all of Europe is up, led by Germany which expects 2.8% economic growth in 2015. In emerging markets, the Latin markets of Colombia and Mex-
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In Burlington, 350 companies operate in the advanced manufacturing sector, making up 15% of the employment base in Burlington and a large number of these companies export. ico are doing well due to restructuring of regulatory bodies. Across the other side of the globe, growth of the middle class in China, Indonesia and India bodes well for increased consumerism. What does this mean for Canada’s exports? Export demand is rising for the foreseeable future. The growth of industrial markets in the U.S. will require machinery and equipment. Non-energy manufacturing is booming with the auto sector leading at +13% which translates to 10% growth for Ontario. Rising consumerism in emerging countries means growth in the agri-food markets, especially meat. In Burlington, 350 companies operate in the advanced manufacturing sector, making up 15% of the employment base in Burlington and a large number of
these companies export. The Export Development Corporation can assist companies getting into global markets by connecting Canadian companies to international markets and by providing insurance, financial services and bonding products. It provides small business with solutions for developing export strategies. As it does each year, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an economic forecast in the fall. This event will feature a national economist and pollster to provide you with the information you need to plan your 2016 business year. Stay tuned for details. By Elaine Slatter XL Consulting Group
MEMBER PROFILES Teckmark Label Systems Inc.
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s a company, Teckmark has been a member of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce for 25 years. Peter Stewart, now President of Teckmark, purchased the company 8 years ago. Since purchasing the company, Peter continues to work at taking Teckmark to the next level of expertise. He has brought plate making and other technical expertise in-house and is now moving into digital printing with some new equipment that’s coming in the Fall. When asked if there is a secret to his success, Peter said “It’s getting the team behind you. I have always found something that`s successful, I take it, fine tune or add something to bring more value or strip out some of the fat. It’s like taking something that`s working and polishing it.” Burlington is Peter`s hometown and
Teckmark is located right downtown which is where it will stay. With easy access to the Niagara Peninsula, Toronto and London, Teckmark can get to everybody. By not being in Toronto, Teckmark isn’t influenced by the swings in the market there. And Peter believes that there is a perception that they`re going to be less expensive which is a definite advantage and part of the value and competitive advantage of being located in Burlington. “I’ve been involved in businesses all over and this is the first one in Burlington, says Peter, “It’s a really neat place to be, just nice to be in this community. And being part of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce is just part of being a good corporate citizen.” By Warren Leppik Cognition Productions
Opal Baths and Design
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pal Baths and Design was established in Burlington in 1960 and has expanded over the years from 1,600 sq. feet to approximately 7,000 sq. feet. Their focus is expert, innovative bathroom design and renovations, always adapting to new products and trends. Opal Baths’ professionals take special care in handling complete bathroom renovations from concept to completion. This family business is headed by Eric Kjargaard and his sons, Steven and Michael. Together, they have over 70 years’ experience. Their knowledgeable, friendly staff under promise and over deliver, making customer service a priority. Eric says “always give the customer what they expect and more. We are always on time with our scheduling and on budget”. As a result, Opal Baths has a high referral rate and customer satisfaction level.
Burlington is a great geographic centre to service their customer base in Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Waterdown, Ancaster, Milton, St.Catharines and surrounding areas. Eric notes, “great people, beautiful community and we live here too!” Deeply rooted in the community, the Kjargaard family support many local non-profit organizations, Joseph Brant Hospital, Rotary Club, Police, Fire, Youth Sports and Scouts. Next time you are looking for great bathroom ideas, the staff at Opal Baths on Fairview Street would be happy to show you the latest in tubs, sinks, showers and cabinets. Congratulations Opal Baths on your 30 year membership in the Burlington Chamber and serving the community for over 50 years.
Standard Paint and Wallpaper
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e asked Ken Looker, General Manager of Standard Paint and Wallpaper, what he likes about doing business in Burlington. “Burlington is an extremely interesting place in which to do business. It combines the feel of a small town where you get to know your customers on a first name basis, while having a vision for the future. While the people of Burlington can appreciate the value of quality and service, they also embrace technology and what it can do for them. As a city, it has forward-thinking leadership and strong community values.” Standard Paint was established over 50 years ago. This long-time Burlington business has branched out from being a single paint store with a small wallpaper section to being a multiple line paint store, carrying Para Paints, Pittsburgh Paints and Sico Paints, all well-known brands for both interior and exterior use. Wallpaper has made a remarkable comeback recently, and Standard Paint has the largest wallpaper book library in Burlington with over 200 books in their collection. They have the selection to beautify your home in ways that you thought were only possible in magazine shoots. Ken says the secret to success for Standard Paint over such a long time is the focus on the customer. “We have always believed in delivering quality products backed by friendly, knowledgeable service. We value our customers and do our best to treat them like family. Don’t ever take your customers for granted and let them know that they mean something to you. Our customers choose to shop with us and we appreciate it”. Standard Paint is a strong supporter of Habitat For Humanity Halton, a cause that they believe in strongly. They have also run fundraisers for the Burlington Teen Tour Band and are proud of that organization’s accomplishments. We congratulate Standard Paint and Wallpaper for their 30 year membership in the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and support of the Burlington community. By Elaine Slatter XL Consulting Group
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BUSINESS AFTER 5
Our monthly After 5 events are considered the best networking opportunities in the county by our generous hosts and those who attend. Past Business After 5 events: March Business After 5 Hosted by — Keller Williams, Brechin & Huffman, P.V. & V Insurance Centre, The Benefits Edge April Business After 5 Hosted by – Cogeco Cable Canada May Business After 5 Hosted by – Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation June Business After 5 Hosted by – Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington
Daniel Coutts, Diana Tuszynski, Penny Mackenzie and Peter John VanDyk
Maria Mosca and Louise Sherwood
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VP Sales Cogeco, Johanne Hinse
Jean MacKinnon, Glenda LLoyd, Johanne Hinse and Janet Fahmi
Bruce Nicholson, Tom Flannery and David Holness
Sandy Dapoz and George Schroeder
Bruce Nicholson, Jerry Tsia and Trevor Nash.
Rick Bashista and Sandy Dapoz
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MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES The Burlington Chamber of Commerce was established in 1947. Since that time we have seen membership grow to its current level of 1,000 companies. Many of our members have been with us a very long time. The list presented here shows those companies that have achieved a significant Chamber milestone between March and May this year.
5 YEARS Advance Bar Code Solutions AIS Solutions
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25 YEARS
All Phase Electrical Services Inc.
Berglund, Taylor & Associates Insurance Agency Inc.
Homestead Foods
Angus Shuttleworth Chartered Accountant
Opal Baths and Design
Lease-Line.com, Div. of Credit Line Corporation
Reflections Window Cleaning Inc.
Teckmark Label Systems Inc.
Standard Paint & Wallpaper
The Graphic Attic
Waterfront Hotel Downtown Burlington
Appleby Place A Lifestyle Retirement Residence Burlington Pizza Hut Burlington Teen Tour Band Boosters Inc. Cochren Foundation & Repair Co. Escarpment Pet Retreat Inc. Everik International Inc. Exotic Woods Inc. Fusion Refractory Technologies Inc. Hill’s Production Services
15 YEARS Edward T. Lauder & Associates Ltd. Image Promotions Inc. The Art of Marketing Inc. Wheelabrator Group
10 YEARS Jamie Cunningham Millcroft Financial Morrison Hershfield Limited My PC Consultant Outsource IT Pineland Baptist Church Sibley & Associates, a division of Granite Health Solutions
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KNY Architects Inc. Leggat Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC Limited Long Wing International Inc. MacLean Media Systems Inc. MTE Consultants Inc. ONE Fertility TannerRitchie Publishing The Errington Group The UPS Store (Fairview) Valpak of Burlington Wellbeings Pain Management and Dependency Clinic
CHAMBER TRIP TO PERU
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fter the great success of three amazing trips to China, the Chamber is hosting a Chamber Trip to Peru. More than 180 Burlington Chamber members, families and friends went on three Chamber trips to China in 2012, 2013, and 2014. They enjoyed the trip and the networking experience so much that many asked “Where are you going to send us next?” That’s why we’re going to Peru! It’s exotic, historic and the food is amazing. The trip includes international and domestic airfare, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, and tours. Highlights of the trip will be an extended visit to Machu Picchu along with half-day excursions in Lima and Cusco. Cost of this trip is only $2,990 for Burlington Chamber members (non-members add $100.) Details of this amazing trip can be found on the Burlington Chamber website: Burlingtonchamber.com
IMPORTANT NETWORKING PRINCIPLES ON LINKEDIN
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ven though LinkedIn provides us with some great advantages in our networking, it is still networking and you must still remember to apply the important basic principles of good networking. 1. Always try to provide value to others and ask for nothing in return. 2. Help others achieve their
goals – remember what Zig Ziglar said “You can have anything you want in this world if you just help enough other people get what they want”. 3. Make sure you share your knowledge and your ideas – they will always be of value to someone. 4. Remember to research your current connections and see if they can help to introduce you to others that you want to meet
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outside of your current network. 5. Be polite and professional. Always personalize your communication. 6. Set networking goals for yourself – establish targets like number of new connections per day or per week… that way you can measure your progress. By Steve Loates, e-Commerce Essentials
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hank you to all our event partners and players for making this year’s Past Chair’s Golf Tournament a great success. Despite some threatening weather our golfers had a great day filled with fun and prizes. There were several specialty holes which yielded prizes to the most skilled golfers and the beat-the-pro contest netted $600 to the Chamber’s Business Student Scholarship Endowment Fund. We had golfers on their way home well before 8:00 p.m. Congratulations to this year’s winning foursome of Fareen Samji, Hani Selbak, Mike McMillan and Shaz Samji. A special thank you to our platinum sponsors Cogeco, CN and Pioneer Energy.
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From left to right: Alexandra Manthorpe, Owen Duguid, Orie Niedzviecki, Paul D. Stunt,Robert Krizman, Kenneth W. Watts, Brian J. Hanna, Tanya A. Leedale, Jarvis G. Sheridan, Harold R. Watson, Larry S. Gangbar, James McAskill, Robert A. Watson, Chantel Goldsmith, Maggie Scull, John Inglis
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