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 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 Reading(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 ReadingMissed 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 ReadingFor 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 Reading[caption id="attachment_27832" align="alignnone" width="841"] Live thoroughbred racing returns soon to Fort Erie Race Track, where the gates will open in late May for the 129th season.Photo via Fort Erie Race Track[/caption] 129 Years Strong: Fort Erie Race Track opens May 31 Canadian Triple Crown continues with Prince of Wales Stakes on Labour Day The 129th&helli
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2026 Welland, ON – The City of Welland has finalized the sale of the last remaining industrial parcel in the River Road and Downs Drive Business Park, marking the completion of the City’s seventh municipally-owned business park. Hudson Harper West & Co., operating as Canadian Metal Buildings, has&helli
Continue ReadingGreetings 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 ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 20, 2026 Welland, ON – The City of Welland is inviting residents to show their community pride as LIV Communities Arena competes in the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville campaign, and one of its own is stepping up to help lead the charge. As part of the final rally leading up to&helli
Continue ReadingPresenting 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.
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