Advocacy is one of the four core pillars of our Chamber, but it’s sometimes hard to understand the importance and the practical aspects of the advocacy work that we do. What is it? Why is it important? How do we do it? Who supports it? The answers are all below. What is Advocacy? In the context […]
Read moreOn Monday, January 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned as the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and prorogued Parliament until March 24. We wanted to unpack this important announcement a little bit further and provide some additional context for you – our Members. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? The prorogation has effectively ended the Parliamentary […]
Read moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Female Founder, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Female Founder? Contact Memberships for more details. The Female Founders Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little more about the Scotiabank Women Initiative, […]
Read moreGuide: How to Prepare Your Business for the Holiday Rush The holiday season is a time of opportunity, but it can also bring some serious challenges for small and medium-sized businesses. More customers mean higher demand, and the competition becomes tougher. Getting your business ready early can make a huge difference, setting you up for […]
Read moreThe manufacturing sector would take the biggest hit if there was a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods shipped to United States. President-elect Donald Trump promised he would make it happen when he returns to the White House on Jan. 20. “If they see cracks in Canada’s relationship between the provinces, they will want […]
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 moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Female Founder, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Female Founder? Contact Memberships for more details. The Female Founders Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little more about […]
Read moreOn behalf of the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce, we want to congratulate all our Members who were recognized as winners of the 2024 Waterloo Region Record: Reader’s Choice Awards. Congratulations to… AUTOMOTIVE CATEGORY Auto Collision & Repair Diamond: Heffner Lexus Toyota Auto Detailing Diamond: Heffner Lexus Toyota Auto GLASS REPAIR Diamond: Heffner Lexus Toyota […]
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 moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Female Founder, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Female Founder? Contact Memberships for more details. The Female Founders Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little more about […]
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