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Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger SMART PARTNERSHIPS: McMaster University’s Centre for Emerging Device Technologies is an organization that facilitates study of the optical, electrical, mechanical, and biological properties of A Message From The Mayor semiconductors and related materials and promotes the s 2015 approaches, Hamilton continues to demon- have come to realize the quality of life and cost of living development of technology strate why it has long shed its “dark horse” moniker advantages offered in our community. Just consider the based on these materials. in terms of economic development. Our City is new Field, our conversion to complete streets, www.eng.mcmaster.ca/cedt quickly becoming the new preferred location for two new hotels, and over 2,200 condo units now under bothA non-residential and residential growth in and construction in our Downtown core. ™ Perspective Hamilton was statistically we can prove it. For example, by December 31, Is it any wonder why investment has found a new produced independently of Hamilton will have exceeded the $1 Billion mark, in total home in Hamilton? the City of Hamilton. Contents value of building permits, for four of the last five years. One of Germany’s largest Bio-Medical companies are copyrighted and may not Statistics confirms that our Gross Domestic Fraunhoffer IZI is opening a new 80,000-square-foot be reproduced without the Product ranks second in the province behind only Toronto research institute here in partnership with the McMaster written consent of Perspective Marketing Inc. The publisher (which includes Mississauga, Brampton, etc.). We have Faculty of Engineering. And, let’s not forget the largest is not liable for any views a 5.6 per cent unemployment rate – lower than both the integrated steel mill in Canada – ArcelorMittalDofasco expressed in the articles and national and provincial averages and the Conference Board is now the company’s flagship worldwide. opinions do not necessarily of Canada gives us the nod for the most diversified We’re not just the Hamilton that many people see while reflect those of the publisher economy nationwide at 94 per cent. driving over the Burlington Skyway Bridge. For a different or the City of Hamilton. But we’re only getting started. The new GO station perspective, I invite you to go to investinhamilton.ca and near the Bayfront has become the driver for condo view the video on the home page that highlights how development and residential growth in the north end. this Ambitious City is rising once more. Over the last three years, the City has witnessed a renaissance in our Downtown and residential neighbour- - Fred Eisenberger hoods which is being led by GTA residents who Mayor, City of Hamilton TM Perspective hamilton 4 A Living Landmark In Downtown Hamilton n exciting and ambitious project 1878 and 1882 and was designed by the number of stones to be re-implemented a community,” says Louie Santaguida, coming to 98 James Street renowned Architect Joseph Connolly into the building. The condo will also President at Stanton Renaissance. ASouth in Hamilton, Stanton in the Gothic Revival style. It is in feature Geothermal and Cogeneration “We have been on the cutting edge of Renaissance will turn a historic church honouring the Architect and Architecture technologies to provide heating and this phenomenon. We are an advocate into a mixed-use development that aims that Stanton Renaissance has proudly cooling that provides low cost utilities of best technology practices, with no to be mindful of the community’s needs named this exciting 30-storey mixed use with a minimal environmental impact. environmental impacts, lower operating while re-purposing the building. development “The Connolly.” “When designing a development costs, and increased quality of living.” The James Street Baptist Church, The Connolly will also maintain a project, we take a holistic approach Quality of living and being a sound one of Hamilton’s oldest churches and number of its historical features. Stanton looking at the social, environmental, and investment is at the heart of this architectural icons was built between Renaissance has hand picked a significant economic benefits that are brought to development. The convenience of the location is considerable and well-situated for those who prefer walking, biking or taking public transit - earning an impressive 98 out of 100 Walk Score - where you can take care of your daily errands on foot. If you’re taking a trip outside of town the Hamilton GO Centre is literally a block down the street. It is in honouring the Architect and Architecture that Stanton Renaissance has proudly named this exciting 30-storey mixed use development The Connolly.

Hamilton is creating a wealth of work in the knowledge sector, with expanded educational and health institutions, providing investors with a solid rental market. In June, Hamilton was among the top cities singled out by the Real Estate Investment Network as the best places to invest in Ontario. McMaster University’s new downtown health campus, currently under construction at Main and Bay St., is right around the corner. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, a teaching hospital, also calls James Street South home. The and the city’s famous artistic corridor James Street North, Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University’s Innovation Park, and are all just a five-minute drive away. For more information on Stanton Renaissance and The Connolly you can visit: www.stantonrenaissance.com or www.theconnolly.ca. TM Perspective hamilton 5 Creating A World-Class Urban Waterfront Will Be A ‘Game-Changer’ For Hamilton he revitalization of Hamilton’s waterfront has been envisioned for well over two decades, but now that development is Tupon us, it will transform Hamilton’s image by creating a world-class urban waterfront neighbourhood. Located in the City’s western water- front and steps from the downtown core, the “West Harbour” area is seen as one of Hamilton’s strategic priorities. Years of public investments to enhance the waterfront have led to a clean and sustainable harbour, large- scale community parks, a recreational trail network, and other amenities for residents and visitors. With a solid foundation in n Years of public investments to enhance the waterfront have led to a clean and place, the time sustainable harbour, large-scale community parks, a recreational trail network, and other is finally right amenities for residents and visitors. for the City to realize the The first critical steps in the renewal of acres in the adjacent “Barton-Tiffany” that we are open for business,” says Hamilton’s waterfront came in the early neighbourhood. Both areas are slated for Chris Phillips, the head of the City’s area’s full 1980s, with a major push to regenerate medium density mixed-use residential Waterfront Re-Development plans. the waters of the by and commercial developments, allowing “Having completed a detailed potential. transforming them into a people and for an array of uses that will be a catalyst business-case on the lands, we realistically family friendly place. Since then, huge for Hamilton’s further transformation. expect a final development worth well These investments are supported strides have been made in terms of the Understanding the complexity and over $750 million, that will be able to by unique neighbourhood planning ecology of the waterfront. Combined associated risks involved in a devel- drive at least $10 million in new tax principles, which will put people with the investments in public spaces, opment of this scale, the City is ensuring revenue per year,” he explains. and quality of life at the centre of the this area has truly become a destination. the development potential of the lands These lands are also situated adjacent development process, ensuring With this solid foundation in place, by creating legislative certainty and to a new GO train station, only blocks that the proposed private-sector the time is finally right for the City providing for key infrastructure invest- from a revitalizing downtown. It’s easy investments will be done in a manner to realize the area’s full potential. With ments to be made in advance. This to see why Hamilton has been identified that reflects a commitment to quality an adequate amount of developable will then clear the way for a formal as Ontario’s fastest growing economy of design and quality of space. land assembled and planning rules set, Expression-of-Interest process where the and most diversified economy in Canada “It’s just such a game-changer,” says the time is right to leverage tangible City will seek out private-sector partners by the Conference Board of Canada. It Councillor Chad Collins. “We’ve been private-sector investment. to assist in this unique high-profile devel- all means a great opportunity for those seeing incremental changes on the Two distinct waterfront land parcels are opment. The City foresees this process business professionals looking to invest waterfront for a decade – but once the on the verge of becoming development- to hit full stride in 2015 and 2016, with in this city on the move. City partners with the private-sector, ready, and the City is priming itself for a shovels in the ground by 2017. For more information on Hamilton’s the changes you’ll see will be dramatic. flurry of interest from the development “By committing to fund key waterfront developments, to watch Really, what we’re doing is planning for industry. The City owns over 25 acres of infrastructure investments up front, videos and to review investment or thousands of new residents that will make developable land directly on the water’s City Council has made a tremendous development opportunities, visit up an entirely new neighbourhood.” edge on “Piers 7-8”, and just under 20 statement to the private-sector InvestInHamilton.ca/waterfront.

TM Perspective hamilton 7 Advanced Manufacturing Sector Thriving amilton has invested heavily over the past few decades to ensure a leading role in Canada’s advanced manufac- turingH sector, and for the numerous companies now hiring, those efforts are beginning to pay dividends. As an example, ArcelorMittal has hired 500 new permanent employees over the past 2 years and expects to hire 1,000 more over the next three years, Liburdi Automation Inc. is looking for new welding technicians/technologists, The City of Hamilton and Walters Group is looking to recently announced increase its existing workforce its advanced manufac- complement to address its growth. turing strategy that Marketing materials released in lays the foundation for November 2014 by Hamilton Economic the future of advanced Development under the title of The manufacturing in the Ambitious City illustrates Hamilton’s city and the region, leading role in advanced manufacturing, with Hamilton at the noting that “Hamilton is the driving centre of this work. force in this sector.” Alfonso Principato, Business Development Consultant for Hamilton’s Economic Development Office, describes these materials as a series of “marketing brochures that highlight Hamilton’s manufacturing sector as one of key economic sectors for the city- with Life Sciences, Agri-Food, and ICT/Digital Media – as the others. The Economic Development Office had brochures in the past but none have synthesized information like these current pieces to compliment Hamilton’s Device Technologies (CEDT), ship training in the Province of Ontario. and the Italian Trade Commission investment attraction effort.” McMaster Institute for Automotive Numerous training programs offered presented Roads to Innovation: Such information speaks to Hamilton’s Research and Technology (MacAuto), through the college develop talent for Advanced Manufacturing Symposium “exceptional blend of nature, water, McMaster Institute for Energy Studies the advanced manufacturing sector at the Royal Botanical Gardens as a and culture delivering quality of life,” (MIES), McMaster Materials and which includes aerospace, automotive, “one-day symposium on advanced its strategic location with major air, road, Manufacturing Research Institute engineering, metal fabrication, machin- materials and related manufacturing rail and shipping access, a long history (MMRI), and the McMaster Steel ing, construction and the overall major technologies and processes.” of heavy industry in the region, and a Research Centre. Hamilton is also core competencies in the skilled trades. Finally, the City of Hamilton recently diverse knowledgeable labour force. home to Canada’s Canmet Materials Principato points to recent events that announced its advanced manufacturing Hamilton’s Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory (CML) - the nation’s support the City’s advanced manufac- strategy that lays the foundation for the sector also supports and collaborates with leading research centre dedicated turing efforts including an Advanced future of advanced manufacturing in the several educational programs offered by to structural metals and alloys, Manufacturing Summit held November city and the region, with Hamilton at the community’s 21 nearby universi- materials design, pilot-scale processing, 17, 2014 at McMaster University’s the centre of this work. ties and colleges including the award- and performance evaluation. Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington that For further information about the winning and highly acclaimed McMaster Along with the research coming brought together “thought-leaders from City of Hamilton’s strength in the University and Mohawk College. out of McMaster, a workforce strategy business, government and academia advanced manufacturing sector, to As one of the Top 100 universities in partnership with Mohawk College for a frank discussion on the requisite read the advanced manufacturing study, in the world, McMaster University is is also a priority in Hamilton’s actions needed to ensure Hamilton is or speak with a business development home to more than 80 research centres advanced manufacturing sector. well-positioned to capitalize on the consultant, visit: www.investinhamilton. and institutes, including the McMaster Mohawk College, with 4,000 opportunities presented in this new era.” ca/advancedmanufacturing. Automotive Resource Centre apprentices annually, is the undisputed The following day, McMaster (MARC), Centre for Emerging leader in skilled trades and apprentice- University, HalTech, Machines Italia, TM Perspective hamilton 8

n Bermingham Foundation Solutions recently installed a 65 Innovative Companies Ton, 190 FT long, 6 FT diameter, 1-IN thick piles complete with rock sockets for the Sept-Iles Port Expansion in Quebec. You Should Know The AVL Group of Companies was first established in 1998 and now consists of AVL Manufacturing™, ONEPOWER® and ECO-H Technologies Inc™. The company is one of Canada’s largest privately owned assembly facilities. AVL’s unique portfolio of products and services supply the Oil and Gas, Mining, Construction, Military, Nuclear, Emergency Management, Automotive, and the Robotics Industries. AVL’s core competency and strength is based in helping their customers navigate through their “bottleneck” vendor issues, and provide constant innovation through value-added engineering. The company ships their products globally but continues to purchase locally to increase efficiency. AVL Group of Companies was recognized by the City of Hamilton, and awarded “Ward One, Large Business Award” in November 2013. www.avlgoc.com

Liburdi Automation is an industry leader in the development of automated, vision based welding systems for turbine, aerospace, industrial and tube mill applications. An expanded facility in Stoney Creek, offers exceptional access to major highways and an enhanced manufacturing layout facilitates the assembly and testing of robotic and orbital welding systems for aerospace and nuclear applications. The Liburdi line of LAWS™ automated welding systems is the industry standard for welding compressor and turbine blades and vanes, while the Dabber® automated welding systems are widely used for seal and rotor applications. Liburdi also manufacturers the Pulsweld® line of precision welding power sources which are renowned for accuracy and repeatability. www.liburdi.com

Stackpole International is a premier world manufacturer of innovative engine and transmission pumps and powder metal components to the global automotive marketplace. The company, founded in 1906, employs over 2,000 people at their 12 manufacturing facilities and technical centres globally. The Global Headquarters is located in the Ancaster Business Park, which also includes their Powder Metal Division as well as Engineered Products Division. Stackpole is widely recognized as a technology-driven automotive supplier and global leader. Their in-house design, development, test and manufacturing capabilities are renowned for producing quality, innovative and reliable components. They also employ an engineering staff focused on product development, process improvement and customer application support. Their intellectual property portfolio consists of numerous inventions and technologies with patents granted or pending globally. www.stackpole.com Janco Steel Ltd, founded in 1988, is strategically located in Stoney Creek with easy access to all major highways to reach their customer base throughout Canada and the Northeastern United States. Their entire team is dedicated to meeting each customer’s needs for quality steel products in a timely and efficient manner. Janco Steel specializes in many grades of prime hot roll and pickled material, carrying an extensive inventory of grades often used by automotive OEM manufacturers. In February 2014, Janco Steel announced the purchase of a heavy gauge, state-of-the-art, Herr Voss 3/4” x 96” cut-to-length line with Stretch Leveler technology, adding to their state-of-the-art Herr Voss Slitting Line, Red Bud Industries Stretcher Blanking Line, six mechanical shears and a fleet of trucks to better service customer requirements. www.jancosteel.com TM Perspective hamilton 9

FELLFAB® Limited is a privately held company based in Hamilton that engineers and manufactures innovative products from technical and specialized textiles. Established in 1952, ® FELLFAB’s technological capabilities and wealth of experience have n Walters Group works on the Halifax made them leaders in many demanding markets, including industrial, Shipyard’s new Assembly and Ultra Hall aerospace, aviation, military, materials handling and transportation. production facility, which will be more than FELLFAB® recently announced its new Rail Seating Technology four football fields long once completed. (RST) series of foam cushions in October 2014 which promises to Canada’s new naval combat ships will be make its impact in the Rail Industry. They will offer their clients built in this facility starting in 2015. three options of comfort, durability and cost reduction. www.fellfab.com Adventec Manufacturing Inc. is a vertically integrated Tier II supplier focused on providing advanced solutions in product design support, process development, tool design and fabrication, and production logistics. Capabilities include Injection Molding, Ultrasonic Welding, Metal Stamping, and Precision Metal Turning, supported by a team of technology driven, creative and entrepreneurial people who specialize in problem solving for the automotive, telecom- munications and alternative energy sectors. In September 2013 Adventec moved to a 50,000-square-foot Innovation Drive location in the Flamborough Business Park, a site 10 times larger than its original home. The business is staffed by 85 highly skilled workers, including 20 technicians – many of them fresh out of Hamilton’s post-secondary institutions. www.adventec.com

Bermingham Foundation Solutions is a leading manufacturer of diesel pile driving hammers, reverse-circulation drills, leads, and a wide variety of custom foundation equipment. Established in 1897, Bermingham is North America’s most experienced Foundation and Marine specialty contractor, the foremost manufacturer of custom Foundation Construction equipment, as well as Canada’s oldest foundation contractor. Whether the project is on land or water Bermingham’s unique blend of manufacturing and contracting Walters Group opened for business on April 2, 1956 in Handling Specialty are celebrating over 50 years in operations allows for the ability to constantly experiment with new a 20’ x 40’ shop as “Walters Welding and Iron Works” on business and are well-known for their expertise in custom equipment and procedures, field test modifications. They have a Upper Wellington Street in Hamilton. Today, Walters Group engineered material handling solutions. As they say in their long standing reputation for constantly improving products and is made up of a tightly integrated network of companies and company motto: “We build big things to help our customers construction techniques with each and every project. partners primarily focused on creating complex structural steel build big things.” They have been very unique in creating www.berminghammer.com for commercial and industrial construction projects including innovations through their engineering department to the recently erected Canadian Museum for Human Rights. move massive items. Generally, when a company comes to Kubes Steel Inc: Founded by Joe Kubes, Kubes Steel offers experi- Walters Group offers complete services “in-house” across Handling Specialty it’s because they need custom-designed enced service, in excess of 100,000 square feet of fabrication space, areas including construction engineering, detailing, project material handling equipment to handle extremities of weight, bay size up to 55 feet x 600 feet, 80-ton lifting capacity, unparalleled management, fabrication, finishing, delivery and erection. environment and/or usage. Notable projects include: Wing forming capabilities and in-house machining with ready access to In 2012 Walters Group Hamilton expanded in Stoney Creek assembly platforms for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter at highways and rail transport. Kubes Steel provides the largest steel where the new facility provides lifting capacity of 150 tons Lockheed Martin, Underwater stage lifts for the Las Vegas section bending capacity in Canada, and among the largest in North and houses the company’s in-house training facility in “O” show and Macau’s “House of Dancing Water,” Jet America, in a unique combination of old world craftsmanship, world partnership with Mohawk College. engine test cell lifts for several global aerospace companies class forming capabilities and personalized service to the energy, www.waltersgroupinc.com and Automotive assembly lifts, carriers and platforms for resources, primary metals, marine and the environmental industries. several big-name automotive companies. This year Kubes Steel celebrated 40 years of service and its 15th AZZ Incorporated was established in 1956 and houses its www.handling.com anniversary as an ISO quality-registered company. Canadian Enclosure Systems Division in Hamilton. AZZ is a www.kubesteel.com specialty electrical equipment manufacturer and provider of Superior Radiant Product (SRP) was established in highly engineered services to the global markets of power 1995 with four employees. The company now employs 60 Taylor Steel Inc. has been processing and selling high quality, generation, transmission, distribution and industrial as well as people worldwide and is an industry leader in the design and value added flat rolled steel throughout North America since 1967. a leading provider of hot dip galvanizing services to the North manufacture of energy-efficient infrared heating solutions The privately owned and operated company has over 1.35 million American steel fabrication market. Their Enclosure Systems for industrial, commercial, agricultural and residential square feet of plant and office space between its facilities in Stoney Division is well-known for their reputation in providing applications worldwide. The company is also ISO 9001:2008 Creek and Ohio. Sixty per cent of its volume comes from the auto safe, secure and durable enclosure systems. AZZ is the only certified. In August 2014, SRP doubled in size with the grand industry and Taylor Steel has answered the impending government major supplier with factories in both Hamilton and the U.S. opening of its 50,000-square-foot Barton Street location regulations for lighter more efficient automobiles. Taylor recently that produce enclosures that meet the highest certification in Stoney Creek, marking a commitment to an aggressive invested $8.5 million and created the technology to produce lighter standards. Our 175,000 square feet of manufacturing space growth plan. SRP began moving production back from China yet much stronger steel to serve this industry and have positioned allows for indoor, climate-controlled construction of any in January 2014 with its portable LPG model with the Made themselves for the future to provide these high-strength materials. enclosure needed – even units that are two stories tall. in Canada model launching in October 2014. www.taylorsteel.com www.azz.com www.superiorradiant.com

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Smart Commute Hamilton promotes events to improve your commute, such as Carpool Week and Bike to Work Day.

A Smart Approach To Reducing Single Occupancy Vehicles Partner Commuting On Our Roads Organizations • CAA South Central Ontario mart Commute Hamilton, led At , Smart by the City of Hamilton and sup- Commute Hamilton worked with the • Canada Bread Company, Limited Sported by , works with parking office to develop a carpool • City Of Hamilton local employers and organizations to parking program, offering reserved reduce the number of single occupancy parking in prime locations as an incen- • Hamilton Chamber of Commerce vehicles commuting on our roads. tive for staff sharing a ride to work. • Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation The initiative takes immediate Hamilton employers continue to action on traffic congestion and climate be recognized across the Greater • Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic change by giving Hamilton businesses Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) District School Board tools that support carpooling, transit, providing a range of commuting for their Smart Commute efforts. • Horizon Utilities Corporation cycling and walking to work. options for their employees, increas- In 2013, Smart Commute Smart Commute Hamilton provides ing employees’ health and wellness, Hamilton’s programs avoided the • ILR Industries or managing a parking problem, the a range of services to local employers, emission of over 150,000 kg of • Maple Leaf Foods including an online trip planning and Smart Commute team works to ensure greenhouse gas emissions and saved carpool matching tool, discount transit the program fits your business. commuters approximately $470,000. • McMaster Downtown Centre passes for members and an Emergency In addition to providing day-to-day This year, both Hamilton Health • McMaster Innovation Park Ride Home program to support smart support for sustainable commuting Sciences and Horizon Utilities received commuting even when life presents options, Smart Commute Hamilton Smart Commute Awards for their • McMaster University those notorious “what-if” problems. offers innovative solutions to exceptional achievements in • Redeemer University College Smart Commute Hamilton also workplace-specific challenges. promoting smart travel options. • St. Joseph’s Health System promotes opportunities and events Maple Leaf Foods approached Smart The value of these programs to to improve your commute, such Commute Hamilton to help with Hamilton employers is clear: a Smart • The Mohawk College of Applied the opening of its new plant on the as Carpool Week and Bike to Commute program is good for you, Arts and Technology Work Day – rewarding the seasoned Hamilton mountain. Our site-specific your workplace and your community. commuter and teaching other research helped them better understand Your business can help Smart • Hamilton Spectator employees about their commuting the commuting needs of new and Commute build on our measurable • Platform 302 choices (while giving everyone existing Maple Leaf employees success by implementing cost effective a chance to win great prizes!). relocating to the mountain location. programs and promotions, and • Good Shepherd Many significant Hamilton The research also facilitated the actively tracking their impact. employers, listed at right, participate implementation of improvements to Smart Commute Hamilton is in the program for all kinds of reasons. transit service and a dedicated shuttle, part of a larger network across the Whether it’s showcasing their alongside an education program, to GTHA working with more than commitment to the environment, support staff with the transition. 340 employers.

TM Perspective hamilton14 ArcelorMittal Dofasco Stays True To Its Past While Focussing On The Future “Our success is based on the strength of our people and our commitment to being world class in every aspect of our business.”

ess than 1 per cent of companies and technology of a new player. It has Donnelly says. “Our investments ensure have marked 100 years in business. also worked to understand the balance of we are operating a state-of-the-art facil- For ArcelorMittal Dofasco, hitting performance and people for success. ity that can manage the throughput the milestone in 2012 was a true “Although we have a legacy of suc- demands while maintaining levels Ltestament to the company’s long-standing cess behind us, we are firmly focused of reliability, quality and efficiency reputation as one of Canada’s most on our future,” says president that are required to manufac- successful manufacturers. and CEO Sean Donnelly. “Our ture products that meet and Not a company known to rest on its continued success is based on the exceed our customers’ laurels, it continues to turn heads with its strength of our people and our expectations.” performance and longevity as evidenced commitment to being world Steel production is by several more accolades earned in 2014. class in every aspect of our technology-intensive and They include back-to-back Innovation business. That’s an inspirational nearly every part of the process of the Year awards for global steelmakers, goal that keeps us moving ahead, is driven by computer technology. The a Canada Award for Excellence in the investing in our facilities and automation hasn’t stopped employees from Healthy Workplace category, Canada’s people, and continuously improving.” and conversion of an existing line to finding new improvement opportunities. Top 100 Employers, Hamilton/Niagara’s produce both galvanize and one of In fact, an improvement team at the Top Employers as well as a recent partner- Operational Excellence the company’s construction steels, firm was awarded the 2013 Innovation ship with the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Donnelly says that from 2011 to 2016, Galvalume®. The capital also includes of the Year Steelie award for global Games which will see the games’ iconic ArcelorMittal Dofasco will execute $700 nearly $90 million to overhaul two coke steelmakers by having the world’s most cauldron made of the company’s steel. million in capital investments, including plants, (coke is used as a fuel in the blast automated basic oxygen steelmaking ArcelorMittal Dofasco is a company that a new state-of-the-art galvanizing line for furnaces that produce liquid iron.) furnace. This year they made it two in brings just the right amount of history and the auto and construction sectors, a new “From our perspective, we must a row with the world’s only automated pedigree together with the nimbleness temper mill and the refurbishment continue to invest in our facilities,” spreader beam that can pick up both ladles of hot metal and buckets of scrap via remote control in the electric arc steelmaking furnace. “All of these small incremental improvements add up to a lot. The commitment to continuous improvement drives innovation and that increases our efficiency and productivity, and allows us to compete globally,” Donnelly says. • continued on next page

n Above: ArcelorMittal has launched the S-in motion suite of steels and solutions for n A team from ArcelorMittal Dofasco was cars and pickup trucks. The high strength steel awarded the 2014 Innovation of the Year solutions are helping automakers in Canada Steelie award for global steelmakers for the and the U.S. meet aggressive new legislation world’s only automated spreader beam. for fuel efficiency with the lowest possible carbon footprint without compromising crash resistance or safety. TM Perspective hamilton15 It’s The People That Bring The Process To Life • continued from previous page With more than half of its workforce employees over the past two years and “When you’ve got such a strong More than 40 years ago, Dofasco eligible to retire, the company is estimates it will need 1,000 more over history and a strong culture, it becomes launched its motto “Our product recruiting heavily, for positions ranging the next three years as well as hundreds of very apparent the types of candidates that is steel. Our strength is people.” The from engineers, to technologists, summer students, interns, co-ops and ap- you are looking for and who will help company keeps this belief front and skilled trades and professionals. The prentices each year. Their recruiters know take the company to the next level,” centre, citing employees as its biggest company has hired 500 new permanent just what they are looking for. says Donnelly. competitive advantage. It’s a simple He says the right candidates espouse credo, but one the company has the company’s values: High performing been able to bring to life through a and results oriented; committed to comprehensive total compensation self-development; those that are bold program seldom matched by and take calculated risks; creative other manufacturing firms. and innovative; entrepreneurial; and “I started with this company candidates who are collaborative 33 years ago, as a young McMaster and excel at team work. engineering grad,” says Donnelly. The wish list for its next “We have always been people generation employees reads like centric and it is with good reason as a bio of the company and a recipe your equipment and facilities will for another 100 successful years only take you so far. It’s your people in Hamilton, Ontario. that bring the process to life, identifying improvements and turning challenges n More than 40 years ago, into opportunity, like our teams that Dofasco launched its motto won the Steelie awards did.” “Our product is steel. Our ArcelorMittal Dofasco has a total strength is people.” The of 5,400 employees at the Hamilton company keeps this belief facilities, a tightly configured 800-acre site front and centre, citing located on Hamilton Bay at the west employees as its biggest end of . competitive advantage. The strength of steel. The power of sport.

rcelorMittal Dofasco, Canada’s largest Ontario,” says Sean Donnelly, president and flat-rolled steel producer and Hamilton’s chief executive officer, ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Alargest private-sector employer, will pro- “The cauldron will represent Canada and the vide the steel needed to form one of the most many nations and communities coming to- iconic symbols of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/ gether to transform tomorrow through sport.” Parapan Am Games, the cauldron. The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of Hundreds of millions of households across State (Sport) says private sector support the Americas are expected to watch as the for the games is important. cauldron is lit for the first time on July 10, “Congratulations to both ArcelorMittal to officially open the Pan Am Games. It will Dofasco and TO2015 on this partnership, be lit a second time on August 7 to welcome which will provide the Games’ cauldron – the athletes of the Parapan Am Games. one of the most recognized symbols of these The lit cauldron also often opens and closes important games,” he said. “Our Govern- daily broadcasts of the Games. ment is pleased to see ArcelorMittal Dofasco It will be made from 10 types of steel supporting the 2015 Pan Parapan American including hot roll, Galvalume®, cold-roll Games, as the private sector has an important enameling and tubular, and it will weigh role to play in Canadian sport.” approximately 14 tonnes. The steel is proudly ArcelorMittal has supplied steel to many manufactured by the more than 5,000 empl- global sporting events. As a sponsor of the oyees of ArcelorMittal Dofasco in Hamilton. London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, A second cauldron will also be produced the company provided the steel for the Anish n ArcelorMittal Dofasco president and CEO Sean Donnelly speaking at the news as a legacy for the City of Hamilton. Kapoor-designed The Orbit, as well as more conference announcing the company’s partnership with TO2015: “Both the Games “ArcelorMittal Dofasco steel will be used than half the steel for the venues across Brazil and steel are agents of change and transformation. Steel is the fabric of life – it to create this ultimate symbol of the Games, for the FIFA 2014 World Cup as well as steel enables the roads, rail and energy infrastructure, buildings, household products, which will showcase athletic excellence and for the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa. national pride, while creating a lasting legacy packaging and vehicles that the modern world depends on.” To learn more about the games or to buy for host communities and the province of tickets visit TO2015.org.

TM Perspective hamilton17 Re-Shaping The Urban Landscape

ave you ever travelled through a Revising its Conditions of Service to communities using this strategy are seeing city and marvelled at the changing “Integrating utility data assist the infill strategy was the second greater intensification, retained green H urban landscape – passing through with municipal economic initiative. Rather than target specific spaces, and more walkable communities. a downtown core and its unique shops development and real incentives, Horizon chose to remove Beyond the environmental benefits, the and cafes on your way to the quiet estate data is making “system enhancement” costs from its strategy is reducing pressure for customer cul-de-sacs of the suburbs. You may customer connection costs assessment rate increases by providing more utility have noticed an abandoned or inactive infill development more framework entirely. While this signifi- revenue from existing infrastructure. commercial property and on the outskirts attractive financially cantly lowers start-up costs for all The strategy caught the attention of the of town, you also see construction on “for business when making customers, this is especially the case for Canadian Urban Institute, which awarded what used to be a farm field. location decisions.” larger commercial businesses because the Horizon Utilities its 2014 ‘Brownie’ Although it’s not uncommon to see charge is on a per kilowatt basis. award in the reprograming category. construction and industrial growth on Horizon Utilities built an integrated “Integrating utility data with municipal “We’re working collaboratively city perimeters, concerned citizens are database of available commercial economic development and real estate with local economic development asking why redevelopment of older properties, utility infrastructure supplying data is making infill development more departments, chambers of commerce areas is being overlooked while prime those properties and major customer- attractive financially for business when and real estate boards to provide them agricultural land gets consumed instead. owned assets available on the properties. making location decisions,” says Max with a competitive edge as they promote Horizon Utilities has become the Horizon now has a “one window” Cananzi, Horizon’s President and CEO. industrial and commercial locations in first utility in Canada to develop and approach to help prospective commercial The first-of-its-kind urban regen- Hamilton and St. Catharines,” says implement an “infill” development customers find existing business locations eration strategy has been welcomed by Neil Freeman, Horizon’s Vice President strategy inspired by Smart Growth with lower start-up costs. Financially, the economic development teams of its of Business Development. principles. The company implemented there is little or no “system expansion” shareholder communities of Hamilton “Horizon is committed to being a two significant changes to re-inforce (or direct construction) costs and the and St. Catharines, both of which have socially aware, environmentally conscious and provide new dimensions to existing legacy customer equipment already in leading re-development strategies and and innovative economic contributor in municipal urban regeneration policies. place is an avoided expense. Community Improvement Plans. The the communities we serve.” n 1995, the company of Blair Blanchard Stapleton Limited or BBS Realty, was formed by three real estate professionals, Drew Blair, David IBlanchard, and Gary Stapleton. With a combined 125 years of real estate experience in the Hamilton region, they now represent one of the largest single independent real estate firms in the area, specializing in the sale, leasing and development of commercial and industrial real estate. BBS Realty is now celebrating 20 years in business and currently has three offices; two in Hamilton and one in Burlington, with 11 experienced sales professionals. Gary Stapleton and Drew Blair specialize in industrial and commercial sales and leasing and investment properties, while Dave Blanchard predominantly specializes in office leasing and development in 55 Head St., Dundas the downtown core of both Hamilton and St. Catharines. New multi-unit LEED Certified office complex being built in the heart of Dundas. Commencing in December of 2014, BBS Realty will launch a new, Model suite opening January 2015. First floor flex space with drive in door, second, third and fourth upgraded website to better service its clients and customers, with a focus floors are office space with high speed elevator access. Suites from 1,250 sq ft to 19,942 sq ft on multiple images and property videos. This will enable their customers Net Rental Rates from $13.95 - $18.95/sq ft CAM $8.50/sq ft to make better decisions and in certain situations, do so without ever Listing Agents: Drew Blair, Broker of Record, Gary Stapleton, Broker having to physically view the property in person.

596 Arvin Ave., Stoney Creek Attractive industrial building for sale with great dock level loading and access to QEW. 33,000 sq ft (10% office, 90% warehouse) available on 1.82 acres Asking Price: $3,500,000.00 Listing Agents: Gary Stapleton, Broker, Drew Blair, Broker of Record

610 Arvin Ave., Stoney Creek Industrial building for sale with heavy power, dock and drive in loading and access to QEW. 16,500 sq ft (15% office, 85% warehouse) 688 Queensdale Ave. E., Hamilton available on 98’ x 536.93’ lot Multi unit office complex with quick access to the LINC and downtown. Asking price: $1,650,000.00 Suites available from 1,190 sq ft to 20,743 sq ft Listing Agents: Gary Stapleton, Broker, Net Rental Rates $15.95/sq ft CAM $11.50/sq ft Drew Blair, Broker of Record Listing Agents: Drew Blair, Broker of Record, Gary Stapleton, Broker

1348 Sandhill Dr., Ancaster 2806, 2814, 2824 Freestanding industrial building Barton St. E., Hamilton for sale or lease with professional Industrial building for sale with offices, dock and drive in loading 9 drive in doors, easy access to QEW. and access to Hwy 403. 23,000 sq ft (10% office, 90% 28,000 sq ft on 124.67’ x 393.71’ lot warehouse) on 2.13 acre lot Asking Price: $2,775,000.00 Asking Price: $2,400,000.00 Lease Rate: $6.50 per sq ft Net Listing Agents: Gary Stapleton, Broker, CAM contact LB Drew Blair, Broker of Record Listing Agents: Drew Blair, Broker of Record, Gary Stapleton, Broker mong the many other interesting projects currently in the works is a 40,000 square foot office building currently under construction in the Aindustrial park in Dundas. “Dundas hasn’t seen a new development of this nature since its historic old Post Office was rejuvenated,” says Blair. The new office building is LEED Certified, chic, modern and architecturally attractive with a high speed elevator, large fenestration and great parking. Another project currently under way is the new industrial subdivision at the Hamilton International Airport. This site has 80 acres divided into lots ranging from as small as 2.5 acres up to a potential 35 acres. Gary Stapleton has already received several inquiries from large users, speculating about building 400,000 square feet to 500,000 square feet. Hamilton is definitely on the upswing, offering incredible opportunities for growth and expansion. Blair Blanchard Stapleton Limited is fully equipped Hamilton Aeropark (Corner of Upper James St. & Dickenson Rd.) to provide the expertise necessary to assist buyers, sellers and tenants moving Fully developed industrial lots within excellent proximity of Hamilton International Airport. forward with great optimism for 2015. 2.51 acre to 20.17 acre sites available, total area 84 acres For more information, or to discuss your investment or business growth Asking Price from $345,000.00/acre to $375,000.00/acre requirements, visit www.bbsrealty.com. Listing Agents: Gary Stapleton, Broker, Drew Blair, Broker of Record

132 McNab St. S., Hamilton 170 Silvercreek Parkway N, Guelph Multi-residential 15 unit apartment Retail/office vacancies in busy retail plaza building for sale including parking spaces. across from Willow West Mall. Asking Price: $1,299,900.00 2,151 sq ft to 4,555 sq ft units available Listing Agent: John Hryczynski, Broker Lease Rates, $12.95 - $14.95/sq ft Net CAM $8.95/sq ft Listing Agent: John Hryczynski, Broker

100 Main St. E., Hamilton 1050 Upper Gage Ave., Retail and office space for lease in Unit 11, Hamilton Hamilton’s premier mixed use building. Excellent end cap retail unit for lease in 2,006 sq ft to 10,710 sq ft available Hamilton Mountain plaza, high traffic exposure. Lease Rates: $14.49 per sq ft Gross (retail), 9,812 sq ft unit ideal for most retail uses $15.95 per sq ft Gross (office) Lease Rate: $13.95/sq ft Net CAM $9.00/sq ft Listing Agent: John Hryczynski, Broker Listing Agent: John Hryczynski, Broker

n At Blair Blanchard Stapleton Limited, our client base ranges from the small, single user property to medium size industry www.bbsrealty.com and Fortune 500 firms, along with extensive dealings in the financial community. All of the attributes of our sales force help us to provide our clients with the most informed, timely, professional real estate advice and service. TM Perspective hamilton 20 T oday’s Hamilton Is Home To A Collection Of Unique And Authentic Neighbourhoods

here at one time the “old” City of Hamilton was made The amalgamated up of six local municipalities communities have made “ and 100 neighbourhoods, Hamilton like New Wtoday over the course of a dozen years and an amalgamation in 2001, Hamilton York City North, with is now home to well over 200 designated Downtown Hamilton neighbourhoods. This City has become a collection of unique and authentic reflecting the borough neighbourhoods where “you can of Manhattan and make a living, and have a life.” The James Street Area The amalgamated communities have made Hamilton like New York City becoming little Soho. North, with Downtown reflecting the borough of Manhattan and James for 35 years. “There are districts where Street becoming little Soho. Each area neighbours have banned together like the and neighbourhood taking on a unique Cross-Melville Heritage Conservation character with the right charm for anyone District. They host events in the summer looking to relocate in search of new busi- and are very proactive.” ness location or a career opportunity. Downtown Hamilton sees 24,500 The Ancaster Heritage Village is one workers daily and has undergone a well- of the most unique districts in Canada, documented renaissance over the past five noted for its remarkable history and with years, and has seen tremendous growth in the oldest building, the Tisdale House, office and residential condo development. dating back to 1806. In recent years it has It continues to draw and has become a become one of the fastest growing and hub for creative businesses, restaurants, sought after single family home neigh- and young professionals. bourhoods in Hamilton. Peter DeSotto, a career musician, has Binbrook, a former quiet rural town recently invested on King Street East, located on the outskirts of the new City part of the International Village BIA of Hamilton is experiencing a residential within the Beasley Neighbourhood. He building boom. People from across the purchased the long vacant former bar and region are being attracted to the quite two building alongside it with a vision urban rural mix it offers. that includes a high-end tapas or wine Dundas features quiet tree-lined bar, a scotch-sipping basement grotto, and streets, historic 19th century buildings, luxury lofts noting that “It really sort of arts, culture, and recreation with over tells the story of what Hamilton was, the 100 shops, restaurants, and services nestled best and worst. It could be magnificent in the heart of the picturesque Dundas again if you put in the work.” Valley. It’s also home to the Dundas His neighbours are equally looking Dundas features quiet tree-lined streets, historic 19th century International Buskerfest which celebrated forward to the revitalization. “We are buildings, arts, culture, and recreation with over 100 shops, its 17th season in 2014. just so happy to see something finally restaurants, and services nestled in the heart of the picturesque “The BIA is a volunteer beautification happen,” says Melanie Amato, co-owner Dundas Valley. It’s also home to the Dundas International and promotion organization. We keep of Modify Your Closet. “And to have Buskerfest which celebrated its 17th season in 2014. family events our focus,” says Phyllis someone who is passionate about the Kraemer, President of the Downtown neighbourhood, who is already invested Dundas BIA and owner of The here, that makes a big difference.” Keeping Room (thekeepingroom.ca) • continued on following page TM Perspective hamilton 21

The City of Hamilton’s Neighbourhood Development Action Strategy is focused on helping neighbourhoods to be great places to live, work, play, and learn.

• continued from previous page on helping neighbourhoods to be great Stoney Creek is Hamilton’s eastern most places to live, work, play, and learn,” and community featuring historic neighbour- the “City of Hamilton is working with hoods, an industrial profile, is gateway to community partners, neighbourhood the Niagara Wineries, and reflects that groups, and residents to develop action quaint small-town atmosphere where many plans to build healthier communities.” retirees enjoy the amenities of the area. The initiative is a partnership of the “The ‘Victorian Village’ of Waterdown Hamilton Community Foundation, Best dates back to the sixteen hundreds and the Start Network, and the City of Hamilton’s first inhabitants in the area, the Neutral Neighbourhood Action Strategy Office Indians. An important mill town from 1800 as well as residents and was launched with to the early twentieth century, the village Council’s approval in September 2010 with has changed and adapted throughout the the allotting of $2,000,000 in funding. decades. With its proximity to the GTA, it • continued on following page continues to experience explosive growth as commuters look for affordable and con- venient neighbourhoods with a small-town Stoney Creek features historic neighbourhoods, an industrial profile, is family atmosphere. gateway to the Niagara Wineries, and reflects that quaint small-town The neighbourhoods from the former “City of Hamilton” continue to draw new atmosphere where many retirees enjoy the amenities of the area. citizens and form the backbone of City of Hamilton’s Neighbourhood Development Action Strategy. The strategy is “focused TM Perspective hamilton 22 Neighbourhood Action Strategy Working To Create A Better City • continued from previous page Hamilton’s Neighbourhood Action Strategy “with input from features four core elements including: Enhancing Community Development Work community partners where six community development workers and citizens we will collaborate to support residents in 11 Ham- ilton neighbourhoods presently and provide unleash innovative consultation to all city neighbourhood groups; Developing Resident-led Neighbourhood Plans ideas ... and improve that focus on where residents and key stake- the overall quality holders feel action is necessary, to help residents build effective solutions; Increasing Investments of life for the people in Neighbourhoods as new investments will be required to address improvement identified by of Hamilton.” residents; and, by Building New Partnerships to Support Healthy Neighbourhoods by working with leadership capacity in neighbourhoods to businesses, Provincial and Federal governments ensure equitable participation by residents in and non-profit organizations to better align all parts of Hamilton, stating “We know that existing resources and find new investments by eliminating silos, taking a more co-ordinat- that can support neighbourhoods. ed approach to service delivery and community The City of Hamilton’s framework for development, and integrating grassroots input human services, The Playbook, A Framework from community partners and citizens we will for Human Services Planning in Hamilton unleash innovative ideas, help create vibrant, (2010), noted the need for developing healthy neighbourhoods and improve the over- all quality of life for the people of Hamilton.” Cindy Schnaithmann is a member of the Crown Point Community Planning Team and co-owner with Anne Cumby of The Cannon (www.facebook.com/cannoncoffee) at 179 Ottawa Street. Her business story is one Above: Children do some exploring during a steeped in this neighbourhood strategy. “It’s been so nice to be part of the com- fun outing at the Royal Botanical Gardens. munity, be part of shaping the community,” says Schnaithmann. “Once I started living and Below: Enjoying the atmosphere, and great working here, biking and walking to work food, at the Oktoberfest celebrations. and on errands, I started seeing the city on a human scale. Hamilton is a city of loved and lush gardens in every neighbourhood, and holiday decorations are cheerfully pervasive.” She also notes the supportive environment. “Because real estate prices are lower here than in Toronto the opportunities to start a business are approachable for more regular people which encourages them to try out their dreams, like Anne and I,” says Schnaithmann. “I love living in Hamilton and it’s an incredibly supportive place to have opened our cafe. We meet our beloved customers and fellow entrepreneurs all over the city and that makes it feel exactly like home.” • For more information, you can visit www.hamilton.ca/ProjectsInitiatives/ NeighbourhoodDevelopment.