Business of the Month

The Niagara Region is inviting residents, businesses, and community stakeholders to help shape the future of transportation across Niagara through the Niagara Region Transportation Plan 2051. As part of this long-term planning initiative, the Region has launched its Notice of Study Commencement and is encouraging public participation through upcoming Public Information Centre sessions this June.&helli

With the conflict in the Middle East entering its 12th week, the Strait of Hormuz — a 30-nautical-mile-wide chokepoint carrying one-fifth of global oil — has become the fault line of a global supply shock. What started as a bottleneck led to rerouting and higher fuel costs — and with fertilizer prices already spiking, more&helli

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

(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

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

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

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