Whether you are going through the year-end process for the first time or not, it is important to know and understand the numerous tasks at hand to ensure a smooth year-end. Staying calm in the face of year-end is possible! Preparation is key. Demystifying the year-end Year-end in payroll is generally a busy and stressful […]
Read moreDid you know that Explore Waterloo Region works to bring national and international meetings and conferences to our region? As a hub for business innovation, global expertise and education our region is uniquely positioned to attract conferences from across the country and around the world. These conferences not only inject much needed dollars into our […]
Read moreWork-integrated learning (WIL) is quickly gaining momentum as a key resource for supporting businesses in our community, both large and small. It is a valuable opportunity for businesses to build a strong talent pipeline and students to improve and learn new skills. The Access Student Talent program works with our local post-secondary schools (Conestoga College, […]
Read moreBeing an employer entails many responsibilities and obligations, both to yourself and your employees. Government regulations have been established for every step of the hiring process, from recruiting an employee to the termination of their employment. And it is your duty to adhere to the rules that apply to you. Whether or not you own […]
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On September 29th, 2021, the Access Student Talent Program hosted the Greater KW Chamber’s Business Success Webinar Series to hear from small businesses and a not-for-profit organization about how students have helped support them. We were joined by panelists Bonita Eby of Breakthrough Personal & Professional Development and Fawzia Khan of Women That Give as […]
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This past April, the Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre was honoured to receive the Non-Profit/Charitable Award at the online Business Excellence Awards Gala. “It is a real honour to have the efforts of over 40 dedicated professional staff recognized by the Chamber for their commitment to their clients and this community,” says Lucia Harrison, our CEO. The […]
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Being nominated for a Business Excellence Award is truly an honour. To know that someone in the community appreciates your business and is willing to nominate you, is a huge vote of confidence. The list of nominees is always exceptional and being included among them is a distinction in itself. The 2021 Business Excellence Awards […]
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The pandemic has undeniably changed the market, forcing businesses to rebound to continue their activities. Transformation imposed itself as an appropriate response, and many societies took a 180° degree turn: digital transformation. This challenge has been a subject of discussion for some time now, but the health crisis has certainly propelled the topic to the […]
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If you’ve been in business any length of time, you know the sickening feeling. Staring at a list of overdue accounts receivable, and knowing one or more has decided not to pay — ever. It puts you in an undesirable position. You’ve worked hard for every customer and every piece of business you’ve taken on. From […]
Read morePosition: Marketing Coordinator, Business Development, Community & Advocacy Department: Marketing & Communications Reporting Relationship: Reporting to the Director, Business Development & Strategic Initiatives under the direction of the CEO The Marketing Coordinator will support the Chamber’s marketing initiatives through planning, executing, and tracking the marketing efforts. They will be responsible for communicating through various mediums […]
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