Kitchener, ON – As it celebrates 140 years of serving the local business community, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is launching a year-long fundraising campaign with an ambitious and meaningful goal: raising $140,000 in support of local physician recruitment initiatives. Running from January through December 2026, the campaign invites Chamber members, corporate partners, […]
Read moreUpdated Scorecard Strengthens Accountability for Waterloo Region’s Growth to 1 Million Residents Kitchener, ON — January 15, 2026— The Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) today released Version 1 of the Vision 1 Million Scorecard, an updated and evidence-based tool designed to assess Waterloo Region’s readiness to grow to one million residents […]
Read moreRecognizing Art Sinclair: A Legacy of Advocacy, Insight, and Community Impact After nearly two decades of dedicated service, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is recognizing one of its most influential and respected leaders. Art Sinclair, Vice President, Advocacy & Policy, is retiring, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that has shaped not only our […]
Read moreOn January 13th, Ian McLean (President & CEO, Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce) and Greg Durocher (Cambridge Chamber of Commerce) submitted the following letter to Regional Council to convey the urgent concerns of the Region’s business community regarding the emerging water crisis. This correspondence is intended to ensure decision-makers fully understand the economic, investment, […]
Read moreThe Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is proud to play a pivotal role in advancing the Vision One Million Scorecard, a key initiative that tracks Waterloo Region’s progress toward one million residents by 2050 and supports sustainable, long-term growth. As BESTWR Chair, Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber, is […]
Read more5 Ways Kitchener-Waterloo Businesses Can Stay Connected During the Winter Season Key Takeaways Winter weather in the Waterloo Region can affect staff mobility, customer communication and day-to-day operations. Keeping contact information, phone routing and remote access tools updated reduces disruptions. Small steps like protecting equipment and sharing clear updates can improve customer experience. Preparing ahead […]
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 the Scotiabank Women Initiative, […]
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 the Scotiabank Women Initiative, […]
Read moreOntario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Fall Economic Statement on November 6. The provincial fiscal update arrived two days after the first federal budget from the Carney administration. Expectations and interest from the provincial businesses sector was extraordinarily high as the provincial government was providing their first major economic update following the […]
Read moreThe first budget of the Mark Carney administration was tabled on November 4, 2025. The strategy tabled by Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is structured to attract investment and implement productivity incentives. The major challenge for the Prime Minister and his cabinet will be the actual implementation and execution of numerous new measures. Success will also […]
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