Updated Scorecard Strengthens Accountability for Waterloo Region’s Growth to 1 Million Residents Kitchener, ON — January 15, 2026— The Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) today released Version 1 of the Vision 1 Million Scorecard, an updated and evidence-based tool designed to assess Waterloo Region’s readiness to grow to one million residents […]
Read moreRecognizing Art Sinclair: A Legacy of Advocacy, Insight, and Community Impact After nearly two decades of dedicated service, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is recognizing one of its most influential and respected leaders. Art Sinclair, Vice President, Advocacy & Policy, is retiring, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that has shaped not only our […]
Read moreOn January 13th, Ian McLean (President & CEO, Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce) and Greg Durocher (Cambridge Chamber of Commerce) submitted the following letter to Regional Council to convey the urgent concerns of the Region’s business community regarding the emerging water crisis. This correspondence is intended to ensure decision-makers fully understand the economic, investment, […]
Read moreThe Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is proud to play a pivotal role in advancing the Vision One Million Scorecard, a key initiative that tracks Waterloo Region’s progress toward one million residents by 2050 and supports sustainable, long-term growth. As BESTWR Chair, Ian McLean, President & CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber, is […]
Read moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Fearless Female, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Fearless Female? Contact Memberships for more details. The Fearless Female Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little more about the Scotiabank Women Initiative, […]
Read moreOntario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Fall Economic Statement on November 6. The provincial fiscal update arrived two days after the first federal budget from the Carney administration. Expectations and interest from the provincial businesses sector was extraordinarily high as the provincial government was providing their first major economic update following the […]
Read moreThe first budget of the Mark Carney administration was tabled on November 4, 2025. The strategy tabled by Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne is structured to attract investment and implement productivity incentives. The major challenge for the Prime Minister and his cabinet will be the actual implementation and execution of numerous new measures. Success will also […]
Read moreArticle Written by: Hannah Schmidt, CTV News Kitchener A Waterloo Region farm is changing its policies after saying persistent thefts stripped roughly 500 pounds of apples from its orchard. Shuh Orchards said people have been picking fruit without paying. “Myself, I’ve caught about 250 pounds of stolen goods on three occasions, of around 80 pounds […]
Read moreWritten by: Art Sinclair, Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has just released its Q2-2025 Business Insights Quarterly report – an important snapshot of the current business climate in Canada. Since the implementation of American tariffs and other global trade measures earlier this year, Canadian businesses have been […]
Read moreOntario’s political parties are off and running, now that Premier Doug Ford has called an election for February 27, 2025. Our partners at NorthGuide, have prepared an election primer (which you can see here), which provides a summary of the top three issues and where the parties stand — on tariffs, housing & affordability, and […]
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