Written by: Eniko Cserepka, Chamber Young Professionals Committee + Branch Manager at RBC Royal Bank of Canada When you are looking for a new position, recruiters are looking for certain transferable skills in your resume. These skills are important to be included in the resume, as they would make up assets for the interview process, […]
Read more“Beyonsea and the Mothers” and the search for a place to call home Teneile Warren’s new play is about three Jamaicans – Beyonsea, Simone and Michael/Melody – who are brought together by circumstance in a place meant to give them second chances. Here, the writer and director speaks about the play – on stage at […]
Read moreThe 2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Cowan Insurance Group, will recognize Chamber members that, through their leadership and involvement, have made exceptional contributions to the betterment of our community. 14 awards will be handed out at the 2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala and 130 nominees will be recognized. Winners won’t be announced or […]
Read moreWritten by: Hannah Poole, Chamber Young Professionals Committee + Manger, Elby Professional Recruitment The holiday season in the Kitchener-Waterloo area is a magical time, filled with festive lights, cozy gatherings, and local traditions. From the charming Christmas markets to the scenic winter trails, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy the season with loved ones. […]
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 moreWritten by: Emma Marriott, Chamber Young Professionals Committee + Founder, IrisHR Jeff Bezos asks, “What do people say about you when you’re not in the room?” Personal branding is more than a buzzword—it’s your reputation. If you’re not actively shaping it, someone else is. For much of my life, I followed others’ expectations without asking, […]
Read moreThe Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the inaugural Small Business Awards presented by BDC – a new event in Waterloo Region dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of small businesses in our community. Scheduled to take place at the end of October during BDC Small Business Month, this […]
Read moreWritten by: Charly Bax, Chamber Young Professionals Committee + Innovation Analyst at TD Commercial Banking. On April 6th, 2024, the first Saturday in April, the 60th Elmira Maple Syrup Festival took place welcoming over 80,000 thousand attendees. This community event would not be possible without amazing volunteers who put in countless hours of work before, during, […]
Read moreWritten by: Michelle Mcdonald, Chamber Young Professionals Committee + Co-Owner & Office Manager at Creekside Hearing If you are not familiar with the acronym, CYP, you will want to get to know it! CYP stands for: Chamber Young Professionals, a sub networking group of the Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Now by the title of […]
Read moreWritten by: Alisa Grange, Chamber Young Professionals Committee + Licensed Paralegal Did you know that the journey for women’s rights in Canada has been a complex and often challenging one? While some women obtained the right to vote in a sporadic fashion, it wasn’t until 1918 that federal authorities granted them this right. However, even […]
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