On 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 moreDear Chair Redman and Councillors, The Business and Economic Support Team of Waterloo Region (BESTWR) is in full support of the staff recommended option for the LRT Phase II. The proposed recommendation fulfills the promise and commitment of an LRT system from north Waterloo to south Cambridge. The success of the LRT Phase I in […]
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 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 moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Female Founder, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Female Founder? Contact Memberships for more details. The Female Founders Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little more about the Scotiabank Women Initiative, […]
Read moreThe 2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Cowan Insurance Group, will recognize Chamber members that, through their leadership and involvement, have made exceptional contributions to the betterment of our community. 14 awards will be handed out at the 2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala and 130 nominees will be recognized. Winners won’t be announced or […]
Read moreOn the first Tuesday of every month, we’ll announce a new Female Founder, including a video interview of them sharing their business story. Want to be featured as a Female Founder? Contact Memberships for more details. The Female Founders Program would not be possible without our Title Sponsor, Scotiabank. To learn a little more about the Scotiabank Women Initiative, […]
Read moreGuide: How to Prepare Your Business for the Holiday Rush The holiday season is a time of opportunity, but it can also bring some serious challenges for small and medium-sized businesses. More customers mean higher demand, and the competition becomes tougher. Getting your business ready early can make a huge difference, setting you up for […]
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