Niagara Networks & Industry Collaborative Facilitated Discussion Summary

On May 9, 2024, the South Niagara Chambers of Commerce convened organizations representing a wide range of industry stakeholders – from businesses and employers to educators and economic developers.

This event gave attendees an opportunity to dive into the current and future landscape of work and identify challenges and opportunities. Alongside networking activities and a facilitated panel discussion from innovators in Niagara, attendees took part in facilitated discussions focused on:

– employer learning and capacity building – demographic changes – modernizing employee recruitment – use of AI in the workplace

These themes were highlighted as key priorities to South Niagara Chambers of Commerce’s attendees survey. Summaries of these discussion are outlined in the document attached below.

Niagara Networks Summary_May 9 2024

Greater Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce

Fort Erie ON

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am–4:30pm Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Niagara Falls Chamber of Commerce

4056 Dorchester RdNiagara Falls On L2E 6M9

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am–4:30pm Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Port Colborne-Wainfleet Chamber of Commerce

296 Fielden Ave.Port Colborne ON L3K 3K1

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am–4:30pm Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce

800 Niagara St , Unit R56Welland ON L3C 5Z4

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am–4:30pm Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm