Greetings!
Welcome to the Downtown Update, the e-newsletter sent by the Downtown Hamilton Business Improvement Area to keep both members of the BIA and interested supporters of Downtown up-to-date with activities and issues in the core of our community.
Check out the Member to Member savings at the end of each Downtown Update. |
PROFILE OF PROMENADE VENDORS | |
JEM'S BARBECUE
Jody Matheson is a graduate of Liaison College and has created a Special Gore Park Promenade Sandwich from his Food cart that uses thick slices of grilled Black Forest Ham or Salami to create his luncheon specials. He also offers a variety of salads, pop and water as well. He hopes to bring in grilled corn in season in the next few weeks so watch for that to come.
BRANDINI'S TRIXS
Brandon Belliveau is a local magician and has been performing to a variety of audiences for about 6 years. He is in the park every day performing magical card tricks for everyone's enjoyment and wants to promote his Summer Company business for birthday and corporate parties, and any other event that could use his talents. Come check him out in the park.
KATZ JEWELRY
Katrina Idczak is a talented artist specializing in creating beautiful jewellery from crystals. She has been creating her specialty of crystal pendants since 2006. She is in Gore Park every Friday.
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DOWNTOWN BIA RESPONDS TO CITY'S RECENT LRT ACTIONS
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The Downtown Hamilton BIA has sent a letter to the Mayor and Members of Council urging them to continue to push for LRT funding to complete the planning process for the LRT project for Hamilton. The Board believes that LRT is an important part of our commercial viability and that the Downtown community would be better served with an efficient, modern and exciting transit system. |
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NETWORK AT BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS JULY 28 | |
 Come meet and mingle with Chamber members and guests as FirstOntario Credit Union hosts the monthly Business After Business reception on Thursday, July 28th from 5:30 - 70 p.m. at their downtown location at 1 James Street South. Bring lots of business cards and find out more about the host. Please register with the chamber by emailing w.simmons@hamiltonchamber.on.ca
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BUSINESSES OPEN ON KING WILLIAM | |
Sidewalks are open and passable for King William businesses between James and Hughson off James Street North. For businesses on King William from Hughson to John the road and sidewalks have not been affected and you can have easy access to them from John Street. it is hoped that you will support those businesses in these next few weeks as many have been affected by the construction.
THAI MEMORY RESTAURANT
SKYDRAGON CENTRE
REARDON'S MEATS & DELI
TOWN CONVENIENCE
NO EXCUSE FITNESS
FLAVOURS OF THE HIMALAYA RESTAURANT
ISLAND STARS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
DALINA'S EGYPTIAN & MEDITTERRANEAN CUISINE
MARCEL'S HAIR SALON
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NEW CBC SHOW SEARCHING FOR CANADIAN BUSINESSES |
The producers of the Dragons' Den are on the hunt for interested Canadian companies to participate in an exciting new business show. In this new series, some of the country's top investors will spend their time and money to help these companies get back on their feet. The company must have been in operatin for at least 3 - 5 years or more, have gross revenues of $500,000 on average, have more than 5 employees, be registered in Canada and be willing to be filmed for up to a 2 week period. Applications are being accepted until August 12, 2011. For more information send an email to bigdecision@cbc.ca
With your name, company name and contact information.
Winter.
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LAST WEEKEND TO FRINGE | |
It all goes by so fast...this is the last week for the Hamilton Fringe Festival with many performances receiving rave reviews from both critics and the public at large. 4 separate venues with 28 plays sprinkled with fabulous restaurants between the Downtown Art Centre on Rebecca St and Theatre Aquarius on King William. Sounds like a fun night out to me. Check out the schedule at www.hamiltonfringe.ca |
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NEXT SEASON'S BROADWAY SHOW SERIES ANNOUNCED |
Next season's Broadway Series was announced this week with some fantastic Broadway plays coming to the Hamilton Place stage. This year Stoney Creek Furniture is proud to be this years sponsor for some great Tony Award winning Broadway classics. They include Mamma Mia on Nov 9th, 2011, My Fair Lady on Dec 13th, 2011, Riverdance on April 18th, 2012, Cats on May 8, 2012 and Young Frankenstein on May 28th, 2012. Season packages start as low as $75. An "Early Bird" savings of $10 off per package is also available for a limited time. For ticket information call (905) 546-4085 or visit www.hecfi.ca |
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SUPERCRAWL LOOKING FOR VENDORS |
The James North Supercrawl organizers are looking for more vendors for this year's event which will take place on Saturday, September 10th on James Street North. The street will be closed from York to Murray Streets. Over 30,000 are expected to attend this year's event and it will be a great opportunity for you to promote your product, service or artistic endeavour. Email Tim Potocic at tim@sonicunyon.com
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The Downtown Hamilton BIA, now in its 29th year, serves the Downtown Hamilton business community and is made up of 430 businesses and 173 property owners who can meet your consumer and business needs. Please support a Downtown business.
Sincerely,
Kathy Drewitt
Downtown Hamilton BIA |
Disclaimer:
Information contained within this newsletter is correct at the time of
writing. The BIA accepts no
responsibility for information supplied via a third party that is incorrect.
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DOWNTOWN LOCALICIOUS EXPERIENCE
LAUNCH PARTY
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
Art Gallery of Hamilton
123 King St. W.
with celebrity chef
DAVID ADJEY
HGTV's Restaurant Makeover
6 pm - 10 pm
TICKETS - $15.00
905 523-1646
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COMING EVENTS DOWNTOWN | |
JULY
Wednesdays & Fridays Throughout July and August
Music in the Village, held by the International Village BIA
12:00pm - 2:00pm, Ferguson Pavilion
For more information, call
905 522 1778
July 22 - September 2
Gore Park Promenade
Wed. Thurs. Fri 11 am - 6 pm
www.downtownhamilton.org
July 22 - 24
Hamilton Fringe Festival
www.hamiltonfringe.ca
July 22 - Aug 6
Events at The Pearl Company, 16 Steven St
July 22 - Stand Up Theatre presents
TOYS, The Musical
July 23 - Loose Ends, One Day Art Show & Sale
July 29 LEHERA: Indian/Western Fusion
Aug 4 - The f Holes
Aug 5 - Rosie Burgess Trio
www.pearlcompany.ca
July 30
2011 Lingerie Football All Fantasy Game
Copps Coliseum
www.hecfi.ca
Aug 3
Janet Jackson
Hamilton Place
www.hecfi.ca
Aug 5 - 6
Hamilton Mardi Gras Festival and Parade
www.hamiltonmardigras.com
Aug 5
Night in the Village, 7 pm
International Village BIA
www.hamiltoninternationalvillage.ca
Aug 6
NKOTBBSB, 7:30 p.m.
Copps Coliseum
www.hecfi.ca
Aug 12
James North Art Crawl, 7 pm
Maker's Market at Art Crawl
Christ Church Cathedral, 7 pm
Aug 13
Global Warriors Fighting Championships
Hamilton Place
www.hecfi.ca
Aug 14
Teddy Bear Picnic at Whitehern
12 Noon to 2 pm | |
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BIA COMMITTEES ARE GROWING - JOIN IN
The Downtown BIA operates several committees that are working on behalf of downtown businesses.
Planning & Beautification Committee who meet the FIRST THURSDAY of every month at 4:00 p.m.at various BIA member restaurants.. Projects they are working on: - Providing input to the redevelopment of Gore Park
- Clean Streets Program that hires students for summer clean up work
- Banners and Planters placed around BIA
- Placement of Street Canvas Art pieces around BIA street corners
- Shred-It Day for Local businesses
Special Events & Promotions Committee
who meet the THIRD TUESDAY of every month at 8:30 a.m. at the BIA office.
Projects they are working on:
- The Downtowner Magazine
- Co-op advertising opportunities
- Mother's Day Draw
- Downtown Restaurant Map
- Downtown Localicious Experience
If you are interested in joining this committee contact the BIA office by email: info@downtownhamilton.org
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