Ian McLean President + CEO Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Our community is only as strong if every citizen has a safe and warm place to live. Homelessness has become a major issue in Waterloo Region as Out of the Cold program locations are closing their doors due to a number of reasons. Homelessness […]
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Julie Tedesco Events Manager Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce On Thursday, September 18th the Inspiring Women’s Event welcomes Julie Cole! Many of us know Julie from the business venture which she co-founded, Mabel’s Labels. The company was created by four mom’s who were frustrated with their children losing their belonging. So these moms decided […]
Read moreIan McLean President + CEO Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce In lead up to the next federal budget the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has compiled a list of 9 key recommendations that they have put forward to the government to address. The goals of the priorities listed is to support prosperity, competitiveness, and innovation […]
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Teri Hetherington Events Coordinator Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce We are pleased to welcome Kelsey Ramsden to the 8th Annual Inspiring Women Event. Kelsey was named Canada’s Top Female Entrepreneur by Profit Magazine, her business, Belvedere Place Development has consistently ranked amongst the Top 100 fastest growing companies and most profitable. Kelsey’s family has […]
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David Tubbs Marketing & Communications Lead Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Tradeshows happen in countless different industries and communities throughout the year. They hold tremendous value in building brand awareness, making great connections, generating buzz, and getting in front of potential customers and clients. With Tradeshows like the Chamber’s Business Expo brings in thousands […]
Read moreTeri Hetherington Events Coordinator Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce The time for the 8th Annual Inspiring Women Event is fast approaching. We are honoured this year to be hosting five tremendously fabulous speakers each with their own stories of inspiration, perseverance, and encouragement. We’re excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Erica Ehm, creator/publisher of […]
Read moreIan McLean President + CEO Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce During the spring election one of the major issues that came up was the high cost of hydro in the province of Ontario. It continues to be an issue with many businesses. On the local level, the wonderful work saveONenergy is doing […]
Read moreMike Hajmasy Intrigue Media As William Leiss and others discuss in their book, Social Communication in Advertising: Consumption in the Mediated Marketplace, television commercials once played a dominating role in the world of advertising. Following the Second World War, television became a primary way to reach a mass audience at home, alongside traditional mediums such […]
Read moreIan McLean President + CEO Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce The Bank of Canada released its latest Business Outlook Survey results for the Summer 2014 and they hold encouraging signals for business in Canada, while maintaining caution. There were a number of indicators in the survey results that point to firms in Canada are […]
Read moreJulie Tedesco Events Manager Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce After another record breaking event season the Chamber Events department is now taking a bit of a break for the next couple weeks to plan and prepare for the 2014-15 event season that will definitely surprise and delight Chamber members no matter what your business […]
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