Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce

  The federal government announced new business relief measures today in response to the collapse in Canada-U.S. trade negotiations. "Government is now moving at the speed of business to address the current trade negotiation collapse," says our President and CEO Candace Laing in a new statement. "If the government did not prioritize speed, some&helli

Canada-U.S. trade talks have reached an impasse, and we find ourselves in new and uncharted territory.  "Canadian businesses have shown remarkable resilience under immense pressure, and they will not relent now," says Candace Laing. "This will get tougher, but we know Canada can navigate it, if we’re united."  Our focus now turns to the response:&helli

Will he or won’t he? The question has been answered — and Niagara is bracing for impact. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $20-billion worth of Canadian goods Saturday morning after trade negotiations with Canada collapsed Friday night. The deadline for the tariffs was originally Wednesday. But after a three-day&helli

Venture Niagara partners with Innovate Niagara to launch the Niagara Technology Grants Fund   NIAGARA, ON – Venture Niagara and Innovate Niagara are pleased to announce a new partnership and joint project to help Niagara businesses and not-for-profit organizations embrace technology to strengthen their operations, improve efficiency, and drive economic growth. Beginning August 4, 2026, applications will&helli