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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Save Local Now is this month’s Chamber member profile. SLN offers content creation, social media sharing, email marketing, and complimentary SEO (Search Engine Optimization) at no cost to Chamber Members. In this day and age, managing a small business’ digital footprint is vitally important, both to better connect with existing customers and attract new ones. […]
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On behalf of all of us here at the OCC, we hope that you and your team have been able to enjoy some down time this summer. The month of July has enabled our policy and advocacy team to continue key research around several policy files, while also preparing for important reports in the coming […]
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This month’s member profile features Save Local Now the Chamber’s newest member reward. In this day and age, managing a small business’ digital footprint is vitally important, both to better connect with existing customers and attract new ones. Another SLN user, Darla, commented “Save Local Now has really increased my visibility online. I spend 5, maybe 10 minutes […]
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Staples has partnered with the Ontario Governments Ministry of Economic Development Summer Student Program to promote entrepreneurs and give them a showcase to present their small businesses. For this Summer Company Program Showcase, Staples Waterloo will be hosting 10 summer companies and allow them the space to interact with businesses and consumers while they explore connections and sales […]
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School is almost out, the summer months are upon us and that means the community will be out in force. This is a great time to take advantage of our digital marketing platform and member benefit, Save Local Now. If you have not already, contact the Chamber to claim your business on SLN. Once you […]
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A letter of Acknowledgement and Honour: It is my pleasure to write this letter of praise and acknowledgement directly involving selected staff members of your organization at the 656 Erb Street Canadian Tire location in Waterloo. They have been so inviting and professional in the placement of our special education Co-op students during this current […]
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echosims is this month’s Chamber member profile. Founded by Jeff Horst and Matt Martin just over five years ago they have been successful at growing a talented team that, like them, is very big on transparency, realistic expectations and having fun with their clients. “You don’t have to go to Toronto anymore to get great […]
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