STEM Biomedical – Our Mission “All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered, the point is to discover them” – Galileo Galilei. Research has fueled countless discoveries, and these discoveries have been applied to develop the innumerable technologies we rely on today. The importance of research can’t be stressed enough. This is especially […]
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As a computer service company, we are often the bearers of bad news about old computers. Planning computer replacement is a very important part of making sure your business risks are kept under control. Too often MicroAge have had customers who kept computers running critical software way past their useful life. It’s not fun (and […]
Read moreAbout Us The Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC) provides strong, continued service to over 1600 members in one of Canada’s marquee pioneering and entrepreneurial business communities. For the past 131 years, dating back to the Chamber’s founding as the Berlin Board of Trade, we have expanded into one of the largest and most innovative […]
Read moreThe Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC)’s Access Student Talent program helps small businesses connect with post-secondary student talent for work-integrated learning opportunities. When small businesses engage in work-integrated learning they can connect with future talent, increase their productivity, raise awareness about their organization and industry, and tap into the creative and innovative ideas […]
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Talent acquisition is certainly not a priority for Canadian entrepreneurs. Generally, acquiring recruiting software to aid in searching out, selecting, welcoming and integrating new staff is considered to be an unnecessary expense rather than an investment. However, the pandemic could be the catalyst of a modest digital revolution. In Europe, talent acquisition is of greater […]
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While I hate to say it, it may take years for students to recover from the pandemic. It created larger gaps in learning, weaknesses in social skills and affected mental well-being. While many might say that students are not behind, we must remember not everyone started at the same level and next September will forge […]
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Are you wasting 50 per cent of your recruitment efforts? A recent survey published by the University of Waterloo found that 50 per cent of young talent would be unlikely to accept a job that matches their skills but not their values. A strong job description that highlights your company culture and values can make […]
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Community has never been more important than it is now in the middle of a pandemic. Since its inception in 2010, Capacity Canada has provided the resources and professional supports that enhance leadership skills, stimulate cross-sector collaboration, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage social innovation to build stronger communities. Keeping true to its commitment, vision and […]
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While listening to the radio the other morning, an ad came on that caught my attention. It was a car dealer offering to pick up and return anyone’s car for service work. You didn’t need to have purchased a car from them, nor did your vehicle need to be the same brand they sold, which […]
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To build a payroll schedule that is profitable for your SME, you must know the legislation in effect and determine your priorities. As an SME owner, you are free to choose the payroll frequency that best suits your business reality. However, you must abide by the regulations for your province or territory, which establishes its […]
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