^[1]A special thank you to all our sponsors and supporters for contributing to the success of this year’s fourth annual Hamilton Economic Summit held on May 12, 2011.  We are continuing to move forward on various fronts, including the implementation of several summit inspired projects ^[2] and organizing HES 2012.  Stay tuned to this site for details.  In the interim, CLICK HERE ^[3] to listen to a fast-paced and informative podcast that provides highlights of this year’s proceedings. 

 RECIPE for JOBS and PROSPERITY

• It takes the financial backing of the wealthy and the grassroots perspective of the not for profits
• It takes the wisdom of the mature and the energy and risk-tolerance of the young
• It takes the experience of long term residents to explain why and the fresh perspective of newcomers to ask why not?
• And it all starts by sitting down together in the same room and talking
  

Keanin Loomis at HES 2011

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• Open for Business Presentation Podcast ^[5]

  - December 18, 2011

  The City of Hamilton is conducting an Open for Business Review intended to help streamline processes to set up and operate a business in our community. It's aimed at the small- and medium-size enterprise sector. Listen to an update presentation by city senior advisor Chris Phillips to members of the Chamber's Business Development Committee.

• Renew Hamilton Field Trip ^[6]

  - December 9, 2011

  Just got back from an informal, half day architectural walking tour of Roncesvalles Village steps east of High Park in Toronto. I was invited by Bill Humber, a member of our Renew Hamilton Project team. View video now.