Burlington Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate the Season and Support Your Community! On December 18th, join us at the Burlington Convention Centre for a special Holiday Business After 5 event that combines festive cheer with meaningful impact. What to Expect: - Engage with Burlington’s vibrant business community during a relaxed networking evening. - Explore exhibitor tables and connect with fellow professionals. - Enjoy refreshments and live caroling by Drury Lane Theatre, guaranteed to spark holiday joy. 🤝 Giving Back Together: For each attendee, Hynek Financial Group will donate $10 to the United Way Halton & Hamilton helping those in need this season. Plus, bring non-perishable food items to support FeedHalton in their vital mission. This event is FREE for members, so bring your energy, generosity, and holiday spirit. Let’s close out the year on a high note by making connections AND making a difference. 💙 Mark your calendar, and register today—bit.ly/4fzElcD ! Thank you to all of our generous supporters of this event: Burlington Convention Centre Courtyard by Marriott Burlington (ON Canada) Hynek Financial Group FeedHalton United Way Halton & Hamilton Burlington Dads Rotary Burlington Lakeshore BurlingtonToday Canada First Lawrie Insurance Group Million Deliveries Inc. #HolidayBusinessAfter5 #BurlingtonCofC #NetworkingWithPurpose #FeedHalton #UnitedWayHaltonHamilton

Have you been to Good Morning Burlington yet? Good Morning Burlington is one of our newest networking opportunities. Get ready for: Business exposure Collaboration opportunities A chance to meet everyone through 10-second around the room introductions Facilitate new connections and nurture standing ones Fuel up for your day with a full breakfast, coffee, and tea Make your mornings count! Join us on December 10th at the Holiday Inn & Candlewood Suites Burlington next. Date: Tuesday, December 10th, 7:30AM - 9:30AM Location: Holiday Inn & Candlewood Suites Burlington Sponsored by Lawrie Insurance Group Register today—bit.ly/40SSNb3 #GoodMorningBurlington #BurlingtonNetwork #ConnectingLeaders #CreatingOpportunity #BurlingtonCofC Shane Cullis

Attention Members! Are you interested in joining the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors? The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2025 - 2026 BCC Board of Directors. The Chamber Board meets approximately 6-8 times per year with additional board subcommittee participation. The Burlington Chamber of Commerce board of directors is appointed annually at the Annual General Meeting. The directors shall hold office for a term of one year to a maximum of nine terms. While all nominations will be considered, the Committee is particularly interested in receiving nominations of senior-level individuals who bring board experience, current/prior engagement with the Burlington Chamber Community, and who would be representative of the following attributes: Financial, IT, Large and Small Business, and Corporate Communications. If you are interested in being a Burlington Chamber of Commerce board member and be part of a progressive, results-oriented, and fiscally responsible Board of Directors – we wish to hear from you. Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position. The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all designated group members. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive membership, board and staff that reflects the Burlington community. Please complete your Application Form by no later than January 10, 2025, and email your resume and/or cover letter to info@burlingtonchamber.com for the Committee's consideration. To begin your application, please visit bit.ly/4ih0oXk #BurlOnBiz #CreatingOpportunity #BoardOfDirectors #ChamberNetwork #BurlingtonCofC

Thank you to our community supporters for bringing our 2024 Mayor’s Luncheon to life! Presenting Sponsor: Alinea Land Corporation Platinum Sponsor: Scotiabank Community Leaders: Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® , Enbridge Gas , Mercedes-Benz Burlington Community Supporters: LIUNA Local 837 , Ritestart Limited , TD Chamber Supporters: Ashwood Glen School , BDC , Burlington Hydro Inc. , Dodsworth & Brown Funeral Home - Burlington Chapel , Laurel Steel, A Nucor Company , Lawrie Insurance Group , MTE Consultants Your support helps us create impactful conversations and opportunities for our members. #CreatingOpportunity #ActiveAdvocacy #ConnectingLeaders #2024MayorsLuncheon #BurlingtonCofC

It’s #GivingTuesdayCA ! This season, support Burlington by giving back. 🌟 Lend a Hand Locally: Explore our directory of non-profits and support your fellow Chamber members through meaningful volunteer opportunities. ❤️ Make an Impact: Contribute to a cause that inspires you and strengthens our Burlington community. 🤝 Drive Change: Sponsor community programs, local events, or charitable initiatives to create lasting value. 📢 Amplify Good: Share the missions of local organizations on social media to help spread awareness and inspire others to give back. We’re so proud to support our non-profit members. Together, we can build a stronger, more connected Burlington. To support your Chamber community, visit our Not-For-Profit Member Directory, visit bit.ly/3B42vge! #BurlOnt #ConnectingLeaders #CreatingOpportunity #BurlingtonCofC #SeasonOfGiving

We’re excited to welcome 18 businesses to our Chamber this month! Looking forward to you all bringing your energy, ideas, and knowledge to our community. Help us give them a warm Chamber welcome! #BurlingtonCofC #ConnectingLeaders #ActiveAdvocacy #BurlOnBiz #ChamberNetwork

❄️Mark Your Calendars for December! Dec. 9th—Mayor’s Luncheon ‼️Last day to register is December 3rd! 🗣️Join us for an engaging conversation with Burlington’s Mayor, Marianne Meed Ward, and the CEO of Toronto Zoo, Dolf DeJong, on the city's direction in 2025. bit.ly/3UH2KEv Dec. 10th—Good Morning Burlington ☕️Networking with a boost! Coffee, business exposure, and podium pitches await you! bit.ly/40SSNb3 Dec. 18th—Holiday Business After 5 + FeedHalton Food Drive ❄️Celebrate the season while giving back! Bring non-perishable items for FeedHalton and support United Way Halton & Hamilton just by attending–Hynek Financial Group will donate $10 for every attendee! FREE for members, all you have to do is register. bit.ly/4fzElcD Let’s close the year on a high note! Can’t wait to see you all this month. #BurlingtonCofC #ConnectingLeaders #ActiveAdvocacy #BurlOnBiz #ChamberNetwork #SeasonOfGiving #BurlingtonEvents #WhatsOnBurlington Marianne Meed Ward (C.Dir.) Dolf DeJong (he/him) Toronto Zoo Alinea Land Corporation City of Burlington Lawrie Insurance Group Burlington Convention Centre Courtyard by Marriott Burlington (ON Canada) Hynek Financial Group United Way Halton & Hamilton FeedHalton

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 RBC Economic Forecast! Attendees gained valuable insights into trends shaping our economy from RBC Assistant Chief Economist, Robert Hogue. Missed it? Stay tuned for more events designed to keep you informed and connected! Check out our events calendar at bit.ly/3Z8noAJ ! We appreciate our community supporters for this event: 🏆 Partner Sponsor: RBC 🏆 Community Leader: RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage 🏆 Chamber Supporters: DJB Chartered Professional Accountants, Pearl Planning & Financial Solutions Thank you to you all for being valuable contributors to our Chamber! #RBCEconomicForecast #ConnectingLeaders #CreatingOpportunity #ActiveAdvocacy #BurlingtonCofC #BurlOnBiz #EconomicInsights

Thanks to everyone who came out to say hi!🙌 And thank you to BizCon Business Expo for hosting a fantastic event. #BurlingtonCofC #CreatingOpportunity #ConnectingLeaders

📢FREE for Members! Register Now for January Learning Series: The Art (and Science) of Decision Making in Business with Sterling Family Capital Advisors Effective decision-making is the cornerstone of business success! Join us for an insightful session led by Don Steele, founder of Sterling Family Capital, as we explore how to master the complexities of decision-making. What You'll Learn: Decision theory foundations Overcoming cognitive biases and challenges Practical frameworks for better decisions Whether you’re a small business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, this session will equip you with actionable strategies that drive smarter, more aligned decisions. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your business. Register now at bit.ly/3Osg63Y ! Thank you to…🙌 ➡️Learning Series co-sponsors Bateman MacKay LLP and TD ➡️Learning Partner Brock University Professional and Continuing Studies ➡️Location Sponsor TechPlace #BurlingtonCofC #LearningSeries #DecisionMaking #SmallBusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #BurlOnBiz #ChamberNetwork