ICYMI: May Lunch & Learn Recording
On May 19th, we welcomed Andréa Jones from UNCOMMON Marketing Agency for an insightful Lunch & Learn focused on the social media metrics that actually matter. From understanding the different stages of the social media sales funnel to learning how to measure success beyond likes and follower counts, attendees walked away with valuable tools&helli
Continue ReadingNiagara Parks & City of Niagara Falls Announce Holiday Road Closures
Niagara Falls, ON — Niagara Parks, in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls, will implement planned road closures in key tourism areas near the Falls during major holiday weekends and select dates during peak periods of visitation. The temporary closures are designed to reduce vehicle traffic and create additional space for pedestrians, helping ensure a&helli
Continue ReadingBusinesses Call for Urgent Action on Expanded U.S. Tariffs at Ontario Chamber AGM
(Toronto, ON – April 27, 2026) — As business leaders from across the province gathered for the 2026 Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) AGM and Convention under the theme “Ontario Connected: Business Without Barriers,” a clear message emerged: the recent expansion of U.S. Section 232 tariffs is putting jobs, investment, and integrated supply chains at risk in Ontario, and&helli
Continue ReadingICYMI: April Lunch & Learn Recording
Missed our April 21st Lunch & Learn? We’ve got you covered. Watch the recording and cut through the AI hype - learn how tools like ChatGPT, Grok, Claude, and Gemini can actually drive results in your business. From winning more sales to streamlining operations, this session is packed with real-world examples and simple strategies you&helli
Continue ReadingICYMI: March Lunch & Learn Recording
For those who missed our March 24th Lunch & Learn, the session highlighted how co-op programs—from high school to post-secondary - can support talent development and future hiring. Led by David Cristelli of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the discussion showed how easy it is for employers to get involved with co-op and OYAP&helli
Continue ReadingLet’s Talk… about Artificial Intelligence and this year’s Niagara Networks
Greetings Chamber members. After a frigid, snowy winter some may want to forget, we are welcoming a warming spring! In this spirit of transition, our latest Let’s Talk for members of the South Niagara Chambers of Commerce spotlights the revolution of Artificial Intelligence, or AI. With this recurring newsletter, we give an overview of an&helli
Continue ReadingPolicy Matters: The Big Questions about AI and Canadian Business
Presenting a totally accurate and timely look at the state of AI in Canada is difficult because of how rapidly it’s advancing and changing. In this Policy Matters, we’ll try and answer some of the big questions we, and others, have been asking about AI. Read the complete blog here.
Continue ReadingCanada’s Productivity Gap Is a Vulnerability We Must Fix
Businesses are learning to live with uncertainty as more firms take proactive steps by diversifying suppliers and increasing their use of CUSMA preferences. Canada’s productivity problem is not an abstract economic concept. It is an economic vulnerability with real consequences. In a world defined by geopolitical rivalry, fragmented supply chains, and rising economic coercion, countries&helli
Continue ReadingCanada and Ontario Investing $20 Million to Protect Local Farmers and Agribusinesses
TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million through the new Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to help farmers, food processors and agribusinesses sell more Ontario grown products around the world. The Initiative will fund a variety of projects to increase competitiveness for farmers and agribusinesses and support&helli
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