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Niagara Region is launching Niagara Thrives, a campaign designed to support the local economy as trade and tariff conditions continue to affect Niagara businesses, consumers and communities. “Changing trade and tariff conditions can affect costs, supply chains and access to markets for businesses across Niagara,” said Ron Tripp, Chief Administrative Officer, Niagara Region. “Niagara Thrives&helli

Yesterday, the U.S. NSA, CISA and the EU's cybersecurity agency all warned about two critical flaws in PHP, the software that runs most business websites, including WordPress sites. Patches are out, but attacks have already been reported, and some organizations in Europe have taken their sites offline as a precaution. The one action for members:&helli

Missed our October 20 Virtual Lunch & Learn? You can now watch the recording. The Calm Leader: Why the Best Leaders Slow Down Before They Speak was an insightful conversation about the importance of emotional awareness, composure, and intentional leadership. Whether it's a difficult conversation, a critical email, or an unexpected setback, how leaders respond&helli

OCTOBER 13, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON – The Landline Company and Air Canada are expanding their motorcoach service between Niagara District Airport (YCM) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) from three to five daily departures, beginning December 14, 2026. The service, which first launched at YCM in June of this year, lets travellers book&helli

The Meridian Small Business Big Impact (SBBI) Awards are back, and nominations are now open.   Each year, the awards recognize Ontario businesses and non-profit organizations that are making a meaningful difference in their communities through innovation, environmental stewardship, inclusive employment practices, community support and other impactful initiatives. Meridian is awarding $250,000 to organizations across&helli

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) offers wage subsidies of up to $5,000 to help businesses anywhere in Canada hire a post-secondary student on paid work-integrated learning (WIL) placements (e.g. co-ops, internships) through their Talent Opportunities Program (TOP). Employers who hire students on WIL placements report benefits such as: Support for short-term workflow pressures Access&helli

Canada is entering its largest period of defence investment in generations. Core defence spending is projected to rise from approximately $64 billion in 2025 to $160 billion by 2035. Meeting the full NATO target of 5% of GDP could push Canada’s annual defence and security spending to at approximately $228 billion by 2035. Altogether, more&helli

Ottawa, ON – September 22, 2026 – In advancing economic resilience, we are only as strong as our weakest links. A major new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and PwC Canada, Beyond Potential: Turning Canada’s advantages into growth and a better life for all, examines five critical sectors and what competitiveness gaps and&helli

Missed our September Lunch & Learn? Catch the full recording now! On September 22nd, we welcomed Volker Loetfering, Loans Officer with Venture Niagara, for an informative overview of the financing and support available to local businesses. A key focus of the session was the new South Niagara Chambers Advantage Loan — “Local Capital for Local&helli