• COVID-19 Rapid Screening Program Launching in Windsor-Essex

    Local business owners now have access to an additional tool in the fight against COVID-19 as the Windsor-Essex, Leamington District, and Amherstburg Chambers of Commerce announced the roll-out of the StaySafe™ rapid antigen screening program that aims to put rapid COVID-19 antigen screening kits in the hands of small- and medium-sized businesses free of charge. The program…

  • Windsor-Essex, Leamington District and Amherstburg Chambers Rolling Out Free Rapid Tests to SMEs in Windsor-Essex

    Today, the Windsor-Essex, Leamington District, and Amherstburg Chambers of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario and Canadian governments, and WEtech Alliance, have launched the COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative. Through this initiative, the Windsor-Essex, Leamington District, and Amherstburg Chambers will roll out free rapid tests for small- and medium-sized businesses in the Essex County Region. “Chambers of commerce and boards of trade have been…

  • Ontario Chamber Network calls for targeted business supports, in-demand training programs, and bold moves on interprovincial trade during 2021 Advocacy Series

    On March 22, 2021, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) kicked off their 2021 Advocacy Series. The Network, which comprises leadership from 140 chambers of commerce and boards of trade from across the province, will be meeting with all four of Ontario’s political leaders and one-on-one with key…

  • Business Excellence Awards Goes Virtual

    The Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce ‘Business Excellence Awards’ presented by Windsor Star are going virtual. Despite best intentions by the Chamber and the volunteer organizing committee to hold the event with limited in-person attendance, uncertainty over COVID-19 conditions and which level of restrictions will be in place on May 20th has led to the decision to…

  • Upcoming Budget Should Support Hardest Hit

    The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and OCC urge government to address pain points and lay the groundwork for a strong rebound as province grapples with economic fallout of the crisis Today, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC) and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its 2021 Ontario pre-Budget submission, focused on recovery, growth,…

  • Chamber Network Calls for Coordinated Approach to Reopening Ontario’s Economy

    Today, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce released the following statement: “In the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic, it is difficult to think beyond confronting the immediate demands of COVID-19,” said Rakesh Naidu, President and CEO of the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce.  “However, even as we continue supporting each other today, we must also begin…

  • 30th Annual Business Excellence Awards Update

    Delayed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce’s 30th annual Business Excellence Awards, presented by Windsor Star, will now take place Thursday May 20, 2021 at the Chrysler Theatre and St. Clair College Centre For The Arts. Business Excellence Awards Committee Chair Jason Toner today provided event updates during a…

  • #DineYQG Announced to Support Local Food Service Industry

    Cash Prizes Of $11,000 Available To Diners And Restaurant Owners Eat.  Drink.  Win.  That is the prevailing theme of a local initiative launched today by the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) and presenting sponsor CUPE 543. #DineYQG will support locally owned restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, take and bakes, wineries, breweries and…

  • Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce Continues to Encourage Reversal of Nav Canada Decision

    The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is urging Nav Canada to reconsider their decision to remove Windsor’s air traffic control.  “As a voice of business in Windsor and Essex County, we recognize the Windsor Airport as a fundamental pillar of our society, indispensable to our daily lives and essential for social progress and economic prosperity”…