• Chamber Network Highlights Importance of Small Business To Ontario Economy and Communities

    (Windsor, ON, October 21, 2019) – Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce launched Small Business Too Big to Ignore, a campaign taking place October 21 to 25, 2019 for Small Business Week highlighting the important contributions of small businesses to communities across the province. “Small businesses of 100 or fewer employees…

  • The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Accelerator Announce Partnership to Support SMEs

    In light of Small Business Week commencing October 20th, the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Accelerator held a joint media conference this morning to announce their new business partnership focused on supporting SMEs in the Windsor-Essex region. “The Accelerator partnership with the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is a wonderful example of our…

  • 20th ATHENA Scholarship Luncheon to Honour Inspirational Young Women

    Windsor, ON (October 8, 2019) – The ATHENA Scholarship Fund (Windsor) and the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that the 20th Annual ATHENA Scholarship Luncheon will take place Friday, November 1, 2019 at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts with a reception 11:30 am, luncheon program at 12 noon and conclusion at 2:00 p.m.…

  • New Award Category for 30th Annual Business Excellence Awards

    Windsor, ON (September 24, 2019) – The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 30th year of its signature event, the Business Excellence Awards, with a new award category. “As we celebrate the Business Excellence Awards 30th anniversary, the BEA Committee is pleased to announce the Green Innovation Award”, says Rakesh Naidu, President & CEO, Windsor-Essex…

  • 2019 Federal Debate Presented by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce

    Windsor, ON – The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the highly anticipated 2019 Federal Debate on Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  The debate takes place from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Hellenic Cultural Centre, 3052 Walker Road Windsor. Craig Pearson, Managing Editor of the Windsor Star, will be the moderator and will…

  • 2020 Business Excellence Awards – Call for Nominations

    Nominations are now open for the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce’s  Business Excellence Awards. Each year the Business Excellence Awards (BEA’s) recognize and celebrate local individuals, businesses and organizations for outstanding achievement. The evening’s program holds an unprecedented reputation and explodes with excitement from approximately 1,000 guests as they gather to pay tribute to the…

  • Business Excellence Awards 2018

    28th Annual Business Excellence Awards: Wednesday, April 11, 2018. To watch the finalists videos from the 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards, please click here. Celebrate 28 years of business excellence in Windsor Essex and Salute the 2018 Finalists and Award Recipients in the Official Business Excellence Award Program In partnership with Windsor Star, the Windsor-Essex Regional…

  • Wine Industry Resolution Receives Unanimous Support

    On May 4, 2019, WERCC President & CEO Rakesh Naidu attended the Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM where he defended the previously submitted policy resolution: Changes to Alcohol Retail in Ontario Needs to Support Local Industry and Jobs in the Wine and Grape Sector. The resolution received 100% support from the OCC delegates. The resolution addressed the…