A recent Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce membership survey identified the auto manufacturing and food processing sectors as priority areas for new investment and employment attraction. Approximately 20% of the Waterloo Region workforce is currently employed in manufacturing therefore it appears businesses are looking for expansion and the direct and indirect benefits manufacturers provide […]
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 […]
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Kitchener, ON (Marketwired – January 5, 2017) – Brick Brewing Co. Limited (“Brick” or the “Company”) (TSX:BRB) today announced the next phase of expansion for the Kitchener brewery. Brick will be spending four million dollars to enhance production capabilities in Kitchener, including improvements to blending, packaging and warehousing. Upon completion of the project, Brick will […]
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Gowling WLG’s clients benefit from the firm’s access to a national, and now global, platform. Recently, a client who was looking to build their business wished to make a connection with a company in Germany. By networking with Gowling WLG’s offices in Europe, the firm was able to arrange the connection. It’s these types of […]
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In this month’s Member Profile we featured Gowling WLG, a well respected law firm in the Region of Waterloo with legal roots in the area dating back to 1887. With a staff of 115, including 43 lawyers, Gowling WLG’s office in Waterloo Region services clients across Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Consisting of specialists in all […]
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A Christmas Gift Idea! County Roots – Global ReacH imagination – collaboration – entrepreneurship Photography by Richard Bain Foreword by Lisa LaFlamme County Roots – Global Reach is a book that tells the story of business and community in Waterloo Region. It is a hard cover, jacketed coffee table book, great for your home, office […]
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Gascho Automotive is a 3rd generation family business that has been a landmark in downtown Kitchener for 90 years, starting way back in 1923 (first as The Brunswick Garage, then Gascho Motors in 1926). Back then the city’s population was 28,000 and there were very few cars on the roads. There were no traffic lights […]
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In this month’s Member Profile we featured Gascho Automotive a 3rd generation family business in downtown Kitchener for 90 years. To celebrate 90 years in business and to celebrate their great customers, Gascho Automotive is hosting an open house and customer appreciation party on Thursday, Sept 15, from 4-7pm. This FREE event is open to […]
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Cardiac disease is a leading cause of death among Canadian women – but most are unaware. Red Day (Friday, September 2nd) is a St. Mary’s General Hospital Foundation community awareness event held in conjunction with the ManuLife LPGA Classic. This year we are growing this event beyond the golf course and into the community. We are encouraging local […]
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