Last year I embarked on a mission to replace all the grocery shopping dollars I usually spent at the big three grocery chains, with spending at locally owned shops. I had no idea what an adventure it would end up being to discover so many new businesses right in our community. What most people want to know is how much
Hamilton Prop House is a cafe and bar, a creative hub for film professionals, film buffs, creators, influencers and entrepreneurs to meet, network, even just plug in a laptop and get some work done– and it’s all inside a working film studio and prop house! Sit inside the train car set and order lunch. Have a drink from the Wellness
Here’s a list of what has come, gone and changed in Hamilton and Burlington in May, as first published in Hamilton City Magazine, compiled by Suzanne Zandbergen of The Generator. Launched & opening soon Boom Scorch (187 King St. E., Hamilton). Jamaican Halal cuisine in the heart of Hamilton’s International Village, just opened on May 2. Fried snapper, fried king fish,
In a recent episode of Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Future with Amanda Calzolaio, Suzanne Zandbergen shares her passion for social media platforms as a medium to spread positivity into community and with local businesses. She discusses how new connections and perspectives can be found with audiences using social media marketing by focusing on a Founder’s story or that of the
It’s officially 10 years in the books for The Generator! On March 28, 2024 we marked our 10 year anniversary, and celebrated with a tea party in the Happiness Loft at Planted in Hamilton on Locke Street. The party felt like a culmination of all the support and the friendships made over the past decade. We love telling the
Waterlution, an internationally recognized water-focused Canadian non-profit has announced ‘Digital Arts Training & Discovery Sessions’, a series of paid educational opportunities for professional artists wishing to expand their knowledge and participate in digital media arts practice, with a focus on environmental care. The series includes sessions on Social Media Marketing for Artists, led by Suzanne Zandbergen on Nov.21 & 28,
There’s a new fashion hub in Hamilton And it’s a place that’s overflowing with innovation and creativity. I recently visited The Showroom, a large studio space located at the Cotton Factory, flooded with natural light from huge windows. I was fortunate to meet up with two of the fashion designers that use the space. Both Leslie Smith-Aragona and Ash Bullock
The Hamilton Arts Council has just launched The Arty Crowd, a brand new digital hub that connects Hamilton artists with audiences and arts opportunities. Check out the website at theartycrowd.ca If you’re an artist, you can sign up on the site for free. Hamilton Arts Council will promote your events to their 25,000 followers across their social media platforms. You’ll
Hamilton artists and creative industry business owners are in luck this fall, with the launch a series of free professional development sessions designed for those making a living in the arts. Presented by the Hamilton Arts Council in partnership with the City of Hamilton’s Tourism and Culture Division. the series features local experts teaching a variety of skills, tailored for those
Do you know a woman who has done extraordinary things during this past year? The Women Who Rock awards wants your nominations of women in the community who have forged a path, shattered a glass ceiling, or sparked a movement. October is Women’s History Month, and it’s the perfect time to honour women who are leading the community in so
