If you’re reading this, you already know: manufacturing jobs are good jobs. By that I mean, they are opportunities for rewarding work, personally and financially. But we have a problem. Not everyone shares this knowledge. Young people in particular – our future workforce – don’t tend to hold a very high opinion of manufacturing. For […]
Read moreThe annual Libro Chamber Young Professionals Mentor Mix and Mingle has become one of the most popular networking events of the season because of its unique “speed dating” style. This year, over 120 Young Professionals came out after work and class to Maxwell’s Concerts and Events to ask questions, hear about overcoming challenges, and discuss […]
Read moreOnce again, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (GKWCC) is excited to welcome a new co-op team! Our two new students – Katherine Schill and Mark Griffin – will be working alongside Allison Mitchell, Experiential Learning Outreach Coordinator, on the Access Student Talent initiative that the GKWCC is piloting in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University, University […]
Read moreHaving visitors in from out of town? Chances are one of the stops on any tour of the area will include the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market. It’s no different for those hosting a group of medical residents in an effort to sell them on setting up practices in Waterloo Region. The market is one of […]
Read moreWe live in a digital dependent world with more and more people connecting online everyday. So what does this mean for your business? Digital marketing has never been more important and essential to the growth and success of a business than right now. But coming up with a successful digital marketing plan isn’t always easy […]
Read moreCurrent legislation does not allow many qualified Waterloo Region companies to bid on major projects says Ian McLean As the Oct. 22 municipal election is rapidly approaching, a dominant issue for the local business sector is the newly-elected Ford administration’s response to the ongoing issue of municipal tendering. For many years our Chamber and business […]
Read moreShop local – join shopkw.ca The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of ShopKW. Help us build up and support local businesses by claiming your online profile. The Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), focuses on its members’ needs by providing services which strengthen the local business community thereby strengthening […]
Read moreWe are pleased to host Leadercast 2018, a one-day leadership event featuring a line-up of world-renowned leaders, speaking on topics that will motivate and inspire you and your team to identify and develop their own leadership voice. It’s accessible. It’s affordable. It’s for every leader at every level who aspires to articulate and demonstrate the power of change through positive leadership. Register for […]
Read moreWATERLOO REGION — A leading technology firm, a commercial real estate business and a roofing company are among the businesses being honoured this year by the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Axonify, Cushman & Wakefield Waterloo Region Ltd. and Mike the Roofer Inc. were all named businesses of the year at the annual Business […]
Read moreMeasures need to be taken to help businesses compete says Ian McLean This column will be the first of many related to the upcoming Ontario election. If the current polls are an indication, the next five months could see regular shifts and turns and nothing will be certain until election night. Our colleagues at the […]
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