Media Releases
Joint Statement: Canadian, U.S. business associations call for immediate action to open Ambassador Bridge
The Canadian, Ontario and Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement regarding the closing of the Ambassador Bridge today amid protesting blockades.
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber Announces Extension of WEVax Transportation Program
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the extension of their WEVax Transportation Program thanks to High Priority Community Funding (HPC) from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Read MoreJoint Statement From Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC), Detroit Regional Chamber (DRC) and Canada-U.S. Business Association (CUSBA)
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce President & Chief Executive Officer, Rakesh Naidu joined Sandy K. Baruah, President and Chief Executive Office, Detroit Regional Chamber, and Mark High, President, Canada-United States Business Association in a joint statement urging the United States government to reopen the border to Canadian residents safely.
Read MoreChamber Report: Better Budgets, Bolstering the Fiscal Resilience of Ontario’s Municipalities
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its latest report, Better Budgets: Bolstering the Fiscal Resilience of Ontario’s Municipalities. This policy brief identifies 14 recommendations for both the Province and municipalities which can bring immediate and long-term relief to communities across Ontario.
Read MoreCanadian Chambers call for urgent cross-border collaboration to accelerate vaccination
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement today about the importance of exploring every avenue to accelerate the vaccination of Canadians.
Read MoreCOVID-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.
Read MoreWindsor-Essex, Leamington District and Amherstburg Chambers Rolling Out Free Rapid Tests to SMEs in Windsor-Essex
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.
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber Launches Vaccination Transportation Program with Community Partners
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative designed to provide transportation to vaccination clinics for Windsor and Essex County residents.
Read MoreOntario Chamber Network calls for targeted business supports, in-demand training programs, and bold moves on interprovincial trade during 2021 Advocacy Series
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 economic caucus members in March.
Read MoreBusiness Excellence Awards Goes Virtual
The Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce ‘Business Excellence Awards’ presented by Windsor Star are going virtual.
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