In case you missed it! A collaborative discussion about Niagara’s economic health. Panelists: Blake Landry (Manager, Economic Research and Analysis with Niagara Economic Development) Marc Desormeaux (Principal Economist with Desjardins) Dr. Stephen Tapp (Chief Economist with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce) Moderator: Verne Milot (Growth Associates) WATCH VIDEO HERE
Continue ReadingWainfleet, ON – Wainfleet Council passed its 2023 municipal budget at their regular meeting held last night. While several previous budget cycles focussed on the realities of debt management and addressing the ever-expanding infrastructure gap faced by Ontario municipalities, the current Wainfleet Council has positioned the municipality to meet the Township’s budgetary needs with very&helli
Continue ReadingIn case you missed it! You can re-watch our recorded webinar featuring a brief overview of the AODA and resources to support compliance, the workshop addresses accessibility throughout the hiring and employment process, as well as storefronts for customers, and communication in digital media (websites, documents, etc.). WATCH HERE
Continue ReadingLearn how eligible companies can get support to make investments in technology, equipment or skills to improve your competitiveness. The Ontario government is excited to be hosting an informational webinar about Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) funding program that provides financial support to advanced manufacturing companies across Ontario with a focus on small and medium-sized&helli
Continue ReadingWelcome to our latest Let’s Talk for Chamber Members, where we spotlight important issues affecting local businesses like yours, in a spirit of dialogue to be shared amongst us. In this edition, we focus on health care in Ontario, which is in a state of widely-acknowledged distress, and in need of healing. It’s a situation&helli
Continue ReadingThe Town of Fort Erie thanks everyone who attended the Public Open House on February 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm. Staff and the consultants appreciate your participation and contributions to the options assessment and development of strategy recommendation. Materials from the meeting can be accessed from the Let's Talk Fort Erie- Short Term Rentals Land Use Study page.
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2023 Welland, ON – Through its public engagement platform Engage Welland, the city endeavours to correct misinformation, clarify misconceptions, and drill down to the root sources of issues that create confusion with a new project called Fact vs. Fiction. While on the campaign trail in 2022, several candidates informed city staff&helli
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 2023 Welland, ON – The first of two Public Information Centres (PIC) for Welland’s Transportation Master Planning has been scheduled for February 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. The PIC allows residents to provide feedback and input on the plan’s direction. Dubbed a City on&helli
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The Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of our in-person International Women's Day event on March 3, 2023. The 2023 event is proudly sponsored by the Niagara Falls Small Business Enterprise Centre. If you are looking to have your business highlighted during our signature event, we are currently accepting&helli
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While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated technology adoption within organizations, many are being left behind. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s latest policy brief, Broken Links: Driving Technology Adoption within Ontario’s Small Businesses, explores solutions to address the key barriers small businesses face in adopting and implementing technology. Ontario’s economy and communities thrive when small businesses succeed.&helli
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