Is Your Business Ready Set Up for the Tools You Use Everyday? A typical workday depends on a lot of small connected moments. A payment goes through. A phone call comes in. A staff member checks a schedule. A customer uses Wi-Fi while waiting. Someone opens a cloud file, updates an order, or checks information […]
Read moreNew Data Reveals a Growing Gap Between Infrastructure Progress and Support for People The Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) today released the second update to the Vision 1 Million Scorecard, a tool tracking Waterloo Region’s readiness to grow to one million residents. One year since its launch, the update offers reason […]
Read moreJoin our team aS AN EVENT LEAD! About Us The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC) provides strong, continued service to over 1500 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 of Trade, we have expanded […]
Read moreLike many across Waterloo Region, we were disappointed to learn of the closure of 570 News Radio. We believe this is a significant loss for our region and, particularly for our local business community, which has long relied on the station for trusted local news, business information, and community connections. As business organizations, we understand […]
Read moreToday, Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) announced $1.84 million in grants to 97 local organizations to support activities that strengthen our region’s social infrastructure. Funding was provided through three grant streams: Arts Grants, Community Grants, and Racial Equity Grants, and included support from WRCF Fundholders and donors, along with partnerships with both Trinity United Church […]
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 has passed legislation that will see the province appoint heads of councils in 8 municipalities after the upcoming municipal election this fall. These appointees will have strong Chair powers to deliver on the provincial mandate letters they receive from the government. The government has indicated they are open to hearing from individuals […]
Read moreJoin our team aS A MARKETING MANAGER! About Us The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC) provides strong, continued service to over 1500 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 of Trade, we have expanded […]
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 for more details. The Fearless Female Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little more about […]
Read moreThe 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) was conducted in Ottawa from April 23-25. Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, government officials and business leaders from across the province assembled to discuss current and emerging issues impacting small and large enterprises. The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, in partnership […]
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