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  • How to Be a Good Linkedin Neighbour

    Kris Ronan Director – Southern Ontario Intrigue Media Chamber Young Professionals Committee Member LinkedIn’s mission is simple:  “connect the world’s professionals to make them more productive and successful.” When you join LinkedIn, you get access to people, jobs, news, updates, and insights that help you be great at what you do.”  LinkedIn’s focus is to […]

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  • New Member Reward Aims to Significantly Cut Your Telecom Costs

    Lester Holley Vice President, Finance & Strategic Initiatives Greater KW Chamber of Commerce Did you know research shows that over 76% of all companies and organizations are currently on the wrong telecom rate plan and/or paying for feature benefits they are not using or need? The Chamber is excited to now offer a new Member […]

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  • Chamber Plays Host to Family Medicine Residents This Weekend

    Mary Sue Fitzpatrick Vice President, Physician Recruitment Greater KW Chamber of Commerce This weekend, local family physicians and business and community leaders will join volunteers of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce in hosting 17 family medicine residents and their partners from across Ontario. Organized by the Chamber’s Health Care Resources Council Family Physician […]

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  • Waterloo Region Has Decided

    Ian McLean President & CEO Greater KW Chamber of Commerce After a vigorous municipal election campaign across Waterloo Region, the votes have been cast, counted, and the people have spoken. On behalf of the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce I wish to personally congratulated Berry Vrbanovic, Dave Jaworsky, and Sandy Shantz the new mayors of […]

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  • Municipal Candidate Survey Results for Kitchener, Waterloo, and Woolwich Township

    Ian McLean President & CEO Greater KW Chamber of Commerce Over the past month the Chamber has hosted Candidate Forums for the Kitchener, Waterloo, and Woolwich Township mayoral elections as well as Candidate Forums for the candidates running for Regional Chair and Regional Council for Kitchener and Waterloo. In the lead up to the municipal […]

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  • BDC Small Business Week Returns – October 19-25

    Ian McLean President + CEO Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce It’s BDC Small Business Week once again. On behalf of the Chamber I would like to salute the thousands of small businesses in Waterloo Region who help our Region grow and prosper! Our Chamber is comprised of business of all sizes but is primarily […]

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  • Tips on Making the Most of a Chamber Young Professionals Event

    Teri Hetherington Events Coordinator Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce The Libro Chamber Young Professionals bring together a unique networking style that is relaxed and a highly effective tool to help you in building your confidence, network and having fun while doing it. We encourage you to come out to the events and network with […]

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  • Learn How to Become a Supplier to the Government of Ontario

    David Tubbs Marketing & Communications Lead Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce The Government of Ontario will be hosting a reverse trade show and seminar on November 4th in Toronto called “Supply Ontario” aimed directly at businesses like yours to supply goods and services in order to serve future needs. In addition to the trade […]

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  • Hockey Helps the Homeless Tournament Coming at Perfect Time

    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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  • Co-Founder of Mabel’s Labels, Julie Cole to Speak at Inspiring Women Event

    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 […]

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