Inaugural 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 […]
Read moreWritten by: Fahmi Turk, Chamber Young Professionals Committee + Relationship Manager at Libro Credit Union Black history in February is necessary. However, people should also act on their appreciation for Black communities in Canada throughout the year. Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate Black Canadians, acknowledge historical wounds, and recognize that Black Canadians […]
Read moreThe 2024 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 2024 Business Excellence Awards Gala and nearly 130 nominees will be recognized. Winners won’t be announced […]
Read moreWritten by: Mackenzie Ainlay, Chamber Young Professionals Committee + Philanthropic Services Specialist at Waterloo Region Community Foundation Blue Monday, typically falling on the third Monday of January, has earned a reputation as the “most depressing day of the year.” While the science behind it is questionable, there’s no denying that the post-holiday slump, cold weather, and […]
Read moreWritten by: Ruben Domingos, Chamber Young Professionals Committee + Senior Relationship Manager at TD Commerical Banking With the new year fast approaching many of us have started contemplating our New Year’s resolutions for the coming year. One of the most common resolutions people make, regardless of socioeconomic status, tends to be around improving their financial […]
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