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 moreThe federal government released its Spring Economic Update on April 28, 2026, outlining a series of fiscal and policy measures aimed at strengthening Canada’s economic outlook and supporting long-term competitiveness. Coming at a time of continued uncertainty in global trade and domestic affordability pressures, the update signals a cautiously improved fiscal position, with a reduced […]
Read moreJoin our team as a Member Services & Operations Coordinator About US The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Member Services & Operations Coordinator to support the day-to-day administration of member services, member data, front-office operations, and internal coordination. Serving more than 1,700 members in one of Canada’s leading business communities, the […]
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 moreWhat Causes Internet Slowdowns During Busy Periods (and How to Prevent Them) Why Internet Performance Changes at Certain Times of Day Many businesses notice that Internet performance is not consistent throughout the day. Everything may run smoothly in the morning, but during busier periods, systems can take longer to respond, video calls may become […]
Read moreThe 2026 Ontario Provincial Budget introduces a series of measures aimed at supporting business investment and improving competitiveness, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. The most notable change is a reduction in the small business corporate income tax rate, alongside additional incentives intended to encourage capital investment and business growth. The central […]
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 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 moreJoin our team as an events coordinator! THIS POSTING IS NOW CLOSED. APPLICATIONS ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED. About Us The Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC) provides strong, continued service to over 1500 members in one of Canada’s marquee pioneering and entrepreneurial business communities. For nearly 140 years, dating back to the Chamber’s founding […]
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