The 2026 Federal Budget includes a number of measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s economy, encouraging business investment and improving the country’s long-term competitiveness. Following its release, both the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce shared their perspectives on what the budget means for businesses, where they see positive progress and where […]
Read moreGreater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC) President & CEO, Ian McLean, attended the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention in Victoria, British Columbia, on October 28-29, 2026, alongside colleagues from the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, including President & CEO Greg Durocher. The annual event brought together more than 400 delegates representing approximately 117 Chambers […]
Read moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Fearless Female, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Fearless Female? Contact Memberships at memberships@greaterkwchamber.com for more details. The Fearless Female Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little […]
Read moreThe Ontario Government released their 2026 Fall Economic Statement (FES) yesterday entitled A Plan to Protect Ontario. This marks the second FES in a row and fourth straight fiscal document, including the 2025 and 2026 provincial budgets, to use this title. Tariffs and the Canada-US relationship also repeated as the Ford government’s primary focal point, […]
Read moreJoin our team in the role of Member Engagement, Lifecycle & Experience! About Us The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC) provides strong, continued service to over 1700 members in one of Canada’s marquee pioneering and entrepreneurial business communities. For the past 140 years, dating back to the Chamber’s founding as the Berlin Board […]
Read moreKitchener, ON – On Wednesday, October 27,2026, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 Small Business Awards, presented by BDC. More than 60 small businesses were nominated across 8 award categories, which culminated in an exceptional celebration during BDC Small Business Week. Mike Farwell hosted the evening’s celebrations with nearly 200 guests, including […]
Read moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Fearless Female, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Fearless Female? Contact Memberships at memberships@greaterkwchamber.com for more details. The Fearless Female Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little […]
Read moreThe Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Third Annual Small Business Awards presented by BDC – a new event in Waterloo Region dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of small businesses in our community. Scheduled to take place October 27th to wrap up BDC Small Business Month, this […]
Read moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Fearless Female, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Fearless Female? Contact Memberships at memberships@greaterkwchamber.com for more details. The Fearless Female Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little […]
Read moreLike all Canadians, the Chamber is disappointed and concerned with where we find Canada-US trade relations. Your Chamber’s is consulting widely with our colleagues at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) on where we go from here. Many businesses are and will be affected by these tariffs on both […]
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