HamiltonMountainNews.com RSS Feedshttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.comThu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/MountainNews/imgs/logo.gifhttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.comhttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/215234Breaking news: The Red Hill Valley Creek turns into a raging, terrible river. Torrents of frothing, muddy water barrel down the length of the valley from Albion Falls to the bay.215234Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/215242This summer, a stay-cation may be all we can afford. On July 1, the HST came into effect in Ontario and British Columbia. If you’re planning a sunny weekend with family and friends, make some room for your new friend, the Harmonized Sales Tax!215242Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/214742It’s the only job Debby Johnson has ever known.214742Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/213948Any companies that doubt there’s been a seismic shift in the landscape of customer relations need look no further than United Airlines and Dave Carroll, says Shaun Belding.213948error: NaN, NaN error: 0 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/213946Given everything that’s happened in the automotive world in the last year – once-mighty General Motors and Chrysler reduced to bankruptcy protection and massive government bailouts, and Japanese giant Toyota left reeling from the recall of millions of vehicles over sticking accelerator pedals that caused cars to accelerate out of control – it would be easy to believe the auto sector is on life support.213946Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:39:51 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/213944Rapidly changing technology is altering the way many people make a living these days, but nowhere is that more true than in the once staid world of real estate.213944Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:38:31 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/213942Canada might be the darling of the developed world in terms of how we’ve weathered the global economic storm over the last year, but Derek Holt hopes that doesn’t lead to a very un-Canadian trend for Canucks: getting cocky.213942Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:25:52 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/213552Corporate Knights Magazine has ranked ArcelorMittal Canada as one of the country's most sustainable corporations. The recognition comes in Corporate Knights annual ranking of Canada's largest and most influential companies.213552Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/213561The nightly double feature is on the way out at CHCH. The Hamilton TV station has bought the rights to air a number of U. S. network series, from Chuck to Supernatural.213561Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/211360An east Mountain entrepreneur says he can give home sellers an edge with what he calls “HD YouTube for real estate.”211360Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/209582Mayor Fred Eisenberger says U. S. Steel’s decision to sell its No. 1 Bar Mill and No. 3 Bloom and Billet Millet at its Hamilton Works plant to a Germany-based company “reaffirmed” the American company’s commitment to its steel operations in the city.209582Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/209622Inside this week’s paper you will find a special section highlighting some of the area’s most successful and innovative businesses.209622Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/204899The lowest-paid workers in the province are getting a raise at the end of the month.204899Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/203585Canadian Revenue Agency is holding an income tax workshop Monday, March 8 at 5:30 p. m. at the Turner Park library on Rymal Road.203585Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/203010Who is your favourite? We want to know! Hamilton Community News is pleased to announce that voting for the fourth annual Hamilton Readers’ Choice Awards has commenced! Now it's up to you to decide the winners by participating in our online voting process.203010Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/202327Car seats. Childproof locks. Sunblock. You would do anything to protect your children. But what happens if you are not around to take care of them? The TD Insurance Parents and Finances survey shows that while 42% of Canadian parents believe it will cost more than $200,000 to raise a child to the age of 18, the majority of parents with life insurance do not believe they have enough insurance to cover these costs.202327Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/202350EXCELPLAN FINANCIAL/FUNDEX INVESTMENTS INC.202350Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/201151Mountain entrepreneur Chris Ecklund has recently purchased the 12-year old downtown Mustard Festival.201151Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/201152As the aging of the Canadian population progresses over the next decade, RRSP contributions will likely continue to decline through 2020, according to an RBC Economics study based on RRSP contribution trends in Canada over the past 40 years.201152Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/200437The Canadian Community Newspaper Database Corporation (Com-Base) announced last week the results of its 2008-2009 study, with readership data for 218 markets across Canada.200437Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/200445A popular Upper James Street nightspot has closed.200445Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/199879While Hamilton Mountain real estate started 2009 with a whimper, it finished the year strong, giving hope to any home-owners who fearfully watched the market slump in the first quarter, says a local real estate agent.199879Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/199897The Nethercotts have sold many vehicles from many manufacturers over the years.199897Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/199898In an effort to provide more timely distribution of news and advertising to our readers, Hamilton Community News is pleased to announce that commencing Jan. 21, you will begin receiving your weekly newspaper on Thursdays. The decision to move to a Thursday distribution date will allow HCN to get its community newspapers and flyers in the hands of readers a day earlier, helping those who like to plan shopping and weekend activities.199898Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/199914Peter Mercanti says he built Carmen’s on the east Mountain 23 years ago in anticipation of the Red Hill Valley Expressway.199914Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/199274Who is your favourite? We want to know! Hamilton Community News is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 4th annual Hamilton Reader’s Choice Awards. Now it's up to you to make sure your favourites are on the list for voting when it commences online Feb. 19-27.199274Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/195001A central Mountain pet store owner believes he has answered the prayers of dog owners dreading another winter.195001Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/195044Thirteen winners were announced at the third Urban Design and Architecture Awards’ ceremony.195044Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/194399Vanderwesten Rutherford Mantecon Consulting Engineers is pleased to announce continued support for Interval House of Hamilton. VRM has organized a partnership strategy with other local businesses, including Avondale Stores Limited, Total Physio Clinics, and The Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Club, to further promote their House Full of Hope campaign during the holiday season.194399Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/193112After losing her well-paying job two years ago when the plant she worked at in Hagersville closed, Crissy Jackson wasn't sure what lay ahead.193112Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/191622October is “Salute to Small Business Month” in Ontario, an annual occasion for us to celebrate the contributions of the hard-working small business operators on Hamilton Mountain and across Ontario. I want to congratulate all of the businesses on Hamilton Mountain which continue to build our economy.191622Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/190490Small business owners from across the community are invited to attend Hamilton’s Bridges to Better Business’ “Salute to Small Business” event on Oct. 6, 3:30-8 p. m. at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Keynote speaker Dianne Buckner, host of the CBC’s Dragons’ Den, will share her Top Ten Tips for success in today’s dynamic business environment, which include how to make a pitch, where to find capital and the secrets of small companies that grew into big companies. For information, see www.investinhamilton.ca190490Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/189713A Superior Court decision last week has cleared the way for Shaw Communications to finish its purchase of Mountain Cablevision.189713Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/188340Housing prices on the Mountain are heading back up.188340Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:37:29 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/187853Ontario Minister of Revenue John Wilkinson says the Liberals are not worried about possible voter backlash in 2011 after they implement the harmonized sales tax next year.187853Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/187856The corner of Fennell and Upper Sherman is looking a lot brighter these days.187856Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/183682Jason Hofing hasn’t always been a coffee drinker. Perhaps somewhat surprising for someone who now runs a business which relies on the bean worshipped by so many.183682Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/181946Hamilton Mountain's biggest TV service provider is being sold to a Western-based cable operator.181946Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:33:25 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/172940Hamilton businessman Chris Ecklund is keeping the memory of Ivor Wynne alive — even if few people in the city remember who he was.172940Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/171076A new online business permit and licence service designed to limit time spent on paperwork and help entrepreneurs start up faster has been launched.171076Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/171108Business Women of Power will hold a trade show April 18 at the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, 555 Bay St. N., 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.171108Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/169382The awards keep coming for Pearson Dunn.169382Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/168489While many companies are suffering, one Mountain entrepreneur is getting ready to hire again.168489Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/168170Pearson Dunn Insurance's 120-plus years in business was recognized last night.168170Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:00:15 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/166686For those who regularly walk the corridors at Mountain Plaza Mall, it marked the end of an era.166686Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/166687Sales are still down sharply, but the real estate market is showing signs of rebounding.166687Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/166688Green Venture and Green Communities Canada will look at job opportunities in a greener economy on Tuesday (March 18) 7-8 p. m. at the Hamilton Convention Centre.166688Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/165849Ontario is raising the minimum wage to $9.50 on March 31. The provincial government says the increase will amount to an extra $1,300 a year in the pockets of Ontario's lowest paid workers.165849Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/161308The curtain has fallen on the Mountain’s largest annual gathering.161308Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.HamiltonMountainNews.com/news/business/article/160395With the recession firming its grip on the economy, next week’s Les Chater Family YMCA job fair couldn’t come at a better time.160395Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST