Let’s be honest, networking isn’t easy. If you love walking into a room full of strangers and striking up conversations, please teach the rest of us your ways. For most people, networking comes with a healthy mix of nerves, overthinking, and a very strong urge to stand near the snack table and avoid eye contact. […]
Read moreHow Business Internet Pricing Works | Execulink Business Learn what affects business internet pricing, including speed, location, service type, and contract options, so you can choose the right fit for your business. How Business Internet Pricing Actually Works Key Takeaways Business Internet pricing depends on location, service type, and capacity needs. Available speeds and […]
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 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce was conducted in Mississauga from October 8-9, 2025. 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 Canadian Chamber of Commerce celebrated their 100th anniversary […]
Read moreBy Gabriel Fonseca, Founder, Blackwood Consulting Originally published as a Member Feature for the Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce In Waterloo Region’s fast-paced business landscape, where startups, manufacturers, and service firms are juggling growth, tech adoption, and talent retention, productivity often gets reduced to a numbers game: More meetings booked More content published More projects shipped […]
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 moreOn Thursday, March 20, 2025, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Cowan Insurance Group. The Waterloo Region business community, local dignitaries, and community ambassadors came together to honour the extraordinary contributions of more than 130 nominees across 14 categories. Congratulations to Libro Credit Union on winning […]
Read moreApril 2025 This time last year, an EV manufacturer in Kitchener was ramping up hiring for a new production line. Today, with input costs rising, trade tensions in flux, and demand becoming less predictable, their focus has shifted from growth to adaptability. They’re not alone. Across Kitchener-Waterloo, many businesses are navigating a new reality. Some […]
Read moreIt’s wrong to build a new Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph even if all mainstream political parties want it done, Michael Parkinson says. He’s distressed by its unrevealed total cost and by the environmental impact on fields and wetlands. He feels the spending steals from higher priorities such as eliminating homelessness, improving health care […]
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