The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce nominees for the second annual Small Business Awards presented by BDC – a premier event in Waterloo Region dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements of small businesses in our community. It will take place on Wednesday, October 22 during BDC Small Business […]
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 moreBurnout, Belonging, and the Bottom Line: Why Mental Health and Well-Being Matters More Than Ever in Ontario Workplaces In recent conversations with businesses across Kitchener-Waterloo, a common thread has emerged: teams are tired. While every workplace looks different, the undercurrent of burnout, stress, and emotional strain seems to be everywhere, from factory floors to office […]
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 AET Group Inc., for winning […]
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 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 NDI (Northern Digital Inc.) for […]
Read moreOn behalf of the Greater KW Chamber of Commerce, we want to congratulate our 57 Members who were recognized as nominees for the 2025 Rogers Women of the Year Awards. Congratulations to… Arts & Culture Carin Lowerison – GLA Theatre Company Pam Patel – MT Space Entrepreneur (40+*) Aura Hertzog – City of Kitchener Kristy […]
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 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 the Humane Society of Kitchener […]
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