Future-proof businesses – ones that will survive and thrive in the future – are technically agile and hire talent with a global perspective, including co-op students from the University of Waterloo. This is according to Norah McRae, associate provost of Co-operative and Experiential Education at UWaterloo, from a recent article featured in the Research and Technology Park newsletter. While […]
Read moreYour saving patterns may have changed as a result of COVID-19. If your ability to save has increased, you are not alone. Many Canadians are saving more than they usually would because their discretionary expenses have decreased, while government support programs have increased. In August 2020, Statistics Canada revealed that, on average, Canadians saved just […]
Read moreRecently Named #1 Recording Studio, by Readers’ Choice Awards, Jony Studios is on a mission to help musicians, businesses, and authors elevate their brand! If you want your business represented well, having high quality audio and video recordings has become tremendously important in 2020. It displays your commitment to consistent communication to your customers and […]
Read moreThe Township of Woolwich is an interesting blend of urban and rural, small c conservative and progressive. The Township wraps around the Region, sharing borders with Waterloo, Kitchener, Cambridge and Wellesley. With a population of about 25,000, we encompass approximately 31,912 hectares a landmass that is greater than the three cities combined. We have experienced […]
Read morePerrin Beatty, President & CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, joined us to discuss the new trade agreement between Canada & Europe as well as the strong impact Chambers across the country have when advocating for local businesses. He took some time to mention the tireless efforts Chambers across the country have made against […]
Read moreCowan’s One Source Advantage Program Local businesses are the foundation of our community, providing employment opportunities and enriching the community through the services and products they supply. That’s why it’s critical that existing businesses and entrepreneurs get the best opportunity to thrive and grow. Did You Know? Insurance is an important part of a business’ […]
Read moreWe’ve been saving people so much money for so long at ProfitPoint that we almost take it for granted. Recently a business consultant was reminding us that executives spend a tremendous amount on marketing campaigns to net a $10,000 profit. We often earn this much for our clients in one meeting with very little effort […]
Read moreIn case you missed our AGM on September 13th… Imagine combining the innovation and entrepreneurship of Silicon Valley with the manufacturing capabilities of Stuttgart Germany. The result would be a powerhouse of economic activity – enough to drive a nation. There is a huge opportunity for Canada, Ontario and the Region of Waterloo to emerge […]
Read moreWelcome to my first quarterly Chamber blog. I appreciate the opportunity to share with you some of the initiatives and successes the City of Waterloo has experienced this year, but I also plan on discussing some of our challenges in future blogs. One of the areas that I think Waterloo excels in, as well as […]
Read more100 Mile Feast – Canadian Harvest The Annual 100 Mile Feast is an outstanding evening with delicious local food and wine pairings. This event aims to celebrate local agriculture and culinary talent. This year, in celebration of Canada’s 150th, we will be exploring the spectrum of Canadian grown food! Andrew Coppolino of Waterloo Region hosts […]
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