Ontario’s political parties are off and running, now that Premier Doug Ford has called an election for February 27, 2025. Our partners at NorthGuide, have prepared an election primer (which you can see here), which provides a summary of the top three issues and where the parties stand — on tariffs, housing & affordability, and […]
Read moreIt’s wrong to build a new Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph even if all mainstream political parties want it done, Michael Parkinson says. He’s distressed by its unrevealed total cost and by the environmental impact on fields and wetlands. He feels the spending steals from higher priorities such as eliminating homelessness, improving health care […]
Read moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Female Founder, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Female Founder? Contact Memberships for more details. The Female Founders Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little more about the Scotiabank Women Initiative, […]
Read moreAs the U.S.-opposed tariffs have turned from a threat to a reality, there remain many questions about just how badly it will impact the Canadian economy and what it will do to Canadians. Most economists and business leaders agree it’s going to hurt. The federal and provincial governments have bounced around a number of potential […]
Read moreAdvocacy is one of the four core pillars of our Chamber, but it’s sometimes hard to understand the importance and the practical aspects of the advocacy work that we do. What is it? Why is it important? How do we do it? Who supports it? The answers are all below. What is Advocacy? In the context […]
Read moreOn Monday, January 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned as the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and prorogued Parliament until March 24. We wanted to unpack this important announcement a little bit further and provide some additional context for you – our Members. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? The prorogation has effectively ended the Parliamentary […]
Read moreGuide: How to Prepare Your Business for the Holiday Rush The holiday season is a time of opportunity, but it can also bring some serious challenges for small and medium-sized businesses. More customers mean higher demand, and the competition becomes tougher. Getting your business ready early can make a huge difference, setting you up for […]
Read moreThe manufacturing sector would take the biggest hit if there was a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods shipped to United States. President-elect Donald Trump promised he would make it happen when he returns to the White House on Jan. 20. “If they see cracks in Canada’s relationship between the provinces, they will want […]
Read moreInaugural Small Business Awards Highlight Achievements of the Local Business Community Kitchener, ON – On Thursday, October 24ᵗʰ, 2024, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, and the small business community came together to recognize the extraordinary achievements of the hardworking individuals and businesses who were nominated across 7 categories at the 2024 Small Business […]
Read moreRegion of Waterloo – JULY 22, 2024 – BESTWR business coalition SUPPORTS NEW HOSPITAL SITE Today is an exciting day in our Region as Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital announced the location for the new hospital. The Business Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) celebrates this important step and thanks the Site […]
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