The 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) was conducted in Ottawa from April 23-25. Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, government officials and business leaders from across the province assembled to discuss current and emerging issues impacting small and large enterprises. The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, in partnership […]
Read moreMay 4th, 2026 Minister Harris, We noted your recent letter related to the Region of Waterloo’s water crisis and agree immediate action is needed. The business and investment community continues to be deeply concerned about the holding provisions on approved development applications, as well as the freeze on processing new applications. This uncertainty is effectively […]
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 moreThe Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting for available positions on the 2026-27 Board of Directors. We value a Board comprised of talented and committed individuals with a wide range of experience, knowledge, abilities, backgrounds, and lenses. It is essential for the Greater KW Chamber to build a Board of Directors that […]
Read moreUpdated 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 […]
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