Future-proof businesses – ones that will survive and thrive in the future – are technically agile and hire talent with a global perspective, including co-op students from the University of Waterloo. This is according to Norah McRae, associate provost of Co-operative and Experiential Education at UWaterloo, from a recent article featured in the Research and Technology Park newsletter. While […]
Read moreHave you thought about working with students in your small business? When you’re swamped with work, it is an enticing thought to bring on more support. It might be a daunting task if you have never worked with a student before, have a small staff, or don’t have any current employees at all. If you’re […]
Read moreAs a small business owner, you have put in a lot of work for your business to be successful. From taking the time to complete your day-to-day tasks, while planning for your business’ future, it’s a constant cycle of dedication. We know that our small business community has a strong sense of connection. However, it […]
Read moreCOVID-19 changed our daily lives in every respect. Many businesses needed to close, employees began working from home, and children attended school remotely. As we look back at pension plans for 2020, we can see that industry was also not immune to changes during the pandemic. There have been several large-scale changes since March: The […]
Read moreAbout the Program In 2018, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC) launched the Access Student Talent program to address recruitment and retention gaps for small businesses in Waterloo Region. The goal of our program is to help connect small businesses with students from our education partners – Conestoga College, the University of Waterloo, […]
Read moreThe Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce’s (GKWCC) Access Student Talent program helps connect small businesses with post-secondary student talent for work-integrated learning opportunities. When small businesses engage in work-integrated learning they can connect with future talent, increase their productivity, raise awareness about their organization and industry, and tap into the creative and innovative ideas […]
Read moreAre you overwhelmed with the thought of getting your business out there? It can take a toll on small business owners to constantly think of new ways to promote their products and services. Sometimes when we focus so much on the day-to-day tasks of owning a business, promotion and marketing efforts can be pushed to […]
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