Mountain News Business

Local funeral home president honoured with Prestigious Provincial Humanitarian Award

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

The 125 year-old Ontario Funeral Service Association (OFSA) recognized local Bay Gardens Funeral Home President Jan Nichols with their prestigious Humanitarian Award at its annual conference in Port Credit September 24.

Open houses raise awareness on poverty in Hamilton

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Looking for a new home? Royal LePage State Realty invites you to an open house and to open your hearts to Hamiltonians living in poverty.

Business Mentor Group

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Connecting People to Professionals. Come join our weekly meetings, Seminar Series will be starting Oct. 1st week. Call to register or go to info@business1mentor.ca, www.business1mentors.ca. We are looking for Seniors to volunteer as Mentors. If you would like to be a Guest Speaker, call 905-962-3535. this is a great opportunity for Seniors to stay active within the community, or individuals looking for Career Options.

Manufacturing woes take their toll on Hamilton economy

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Toronto and Hamilton will have the two slowest growing metropolitan economies in 2008 among the 13 large Canadian census metropolitan areas (CMAs) covered in the Conference Board's Metropolitan Outlook - Autumn 2008.

Gearing up for new skills at Mohawk

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

New Gerald Marshall Transportation Centre will expand training opportunities on the Mountain

Business owner buys unneeded city permit for seven years

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Albert Gris thought he did everything right.

Not all are enthralled by plans for new Mountain Plaza mall

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

An open house was held last week to unveil plans and share details about the planned redevelopment of the Mountain Plaza Mall.

Horizon, union talks face power blackout

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

No talks are scheduled between Horizon Utilities and its striking membership which is three weeks into Ontario's first hydro labour disruption in 30 years.

Treat me right or someone else will

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Pushovers? Not us.

BIA plowing ahead with farmers' market

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

A farmer's market serving the Concession Street area could be a reality by month's end if two or three more local growers would agree to come on board.

Local builders awarded for quality and design excellence

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Branthaven Homes 2000 Inc. and Losani Homes Ltd. won the top prize for a shared development in Binbrook at last night's Awards of Distinction event for members of the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders' Association (HHHBA).

Mohawk marketers tops in BDC Challenge

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

A team of Mohawk College Marketing students won gold recently at the 3rd annual Vanier College BDC Case Challenge in Montreal.

Losani Homes honoured as one of Canada’s best managed companies

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Privately held, family-run business, Losani Homes is one of the proud recipients of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 2007. Established in 1993, this prize represents Canada’s most prestigious business awards program, recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues exceeding $10 million.

Working for yourself has good and bad points

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

Working for yourself can bring many rewards, but it also comes with many challenges. Take a look at the questions below. They can help you decide if the entrepreneurial route is right for you.

10 ways to boost your cash flow

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

In the business world, cash is king. You may anticipate large profits in the next six months, but if you don't have enough cash coming in to cover your expenses during that time, you may not get a chance to realize those earnings. That's why it's important for all businesses to develop the right strategies to maintain a healthy cash flow. The following tips can help.

Thinking about Starting Your Own Business

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Working for yourself can bring many rewards, but it also comes with many challenges. Take a look at the questions below. They can help you decide if the entrepreneurial route is right for you.

Cogeco opens new store at Lime Ridge to meet needs

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST

Cogeco Cable announced the official opening of its new Hamilton Store located in Lime Ridge Mall at Upper Wentworth and Limeridge Road.

Consolidating at Munro International Airport

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Hamilton District, announces the consolidation of CBSA operations from our office on 400 Grays Road, Hamilton, to the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.

The Purr-Fect cat takes to the web to teach ownership skills

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Consumers are more tech savvy today than ever before and more and more people are turning online for entertainment. From the rise of social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and blogs, it is also increasingly becoming the first stop for entertainment.

Hilton Silberg writes a prescription for success

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Hilton Silberg is going to slow down a bit, but clearly, he has no plans to retire.

SISO recognizes diversity employers

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton's Settlement and Integration Services Organization held its Annual Employer Recognition Event November 27 at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.

Starward celebrates milestone in building success

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

For more than a century, Hamilton four-generation business looks forward to future century

Letter leaves some mall merchants breathing a bit easier

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

Smart Centre's redevelopment plans not expected to affect businesses for 18 months

Mall tennants wants answers

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

"Don't keep us in the dark and keep feeding us lies or saying you don't know what's going on because they do know what's going on," Ms. Chapple said. "If there's going to be 10 stores and I'm not one of them, tell me I'm not one of them so I can get on and find a new location and get new letterhead and keep my business going."

Merchants in the dark over Mountain Plaza Mall renovations

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

The Mountain's second oldest mall is getting an extreme makeover according to plans in the hands of the city's Planning and Development Department.

Dusty Corners

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST

The dazzlingly beautiful new "Shoppers Drug mart" which recently opened at the corner of Concession St. and Upper Wentworth is without a doubt the most modern, state of the art store on the Mountain. The flag ship of the Shoppers Mountain fleet has brought new life to the western end of Concession St. in concert with the new Tim Horton's across the road. Once the site of the proud and famous "Hillcrest Restaurant", Shoppers people must have read their history and much to the delight of area residents retained the mosaic tile logo of the Hillcrest imbedded in the sidewalk at the corner. Kudo's to the planners saving this curiosity. Perhaps the manager can now convince the grand poobahs to mount a picture or two of the Hillcrest inside the store near the exit. Lots of empty wall there! The brilliant indirect lighting and wide aisles provide access to a myriad of merchandise capably attended to by friendly, knowledgeable staff. The store is a far cry from the tiny old Concession Drugs that was situated at the corner of Concession St. and East 23rd. many decades ago. Amiable old Cliff Downs was the proprietor then, the kind of pharmacist that new all the old timers in the hood and their offspring. Wicked old cures like Cod Liver Oil and Castor Oil could delivered a knock out punch to just about anything back then. His Spirits of Camphor sniffed up the nose under a towel usually cleared the nasal tract and that husky cough caved in to a double dose of good ole' Buckley's guaranteed to cure ya 'er kill ya. Noted for his thinning yet still wavy brown hair and tortoise shell glasses perched on the southern most extremity of his nose, he exuded an appearance of relaxed ; rural informality that always made a trip to his store very pleasant. A throwback in time that happily finds a place in our fondest memories. His legacy seems to have been reincarnated down the Old Stone Road at the lovely new Shoppers Drug Mart. Go see!