High inflation, interest rates and housing costs continue to drive pessimism in Ontario’s economic outlook, according to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) eighth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER). Despite this, many businesses surveyed remain confident in their own outlooks, with 53 percent expecting to grow. “Business confidence in the economy has plunged from 29…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that it has joined the Chamber Perks App. This app provides Chamber members with the ability to share discounts and special offers with our community, as well as take advantage of our various member savings programs. “The Chamber Perks App makes our Member Savings Programs…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce announced details of its signature event, the Business Excellence Awards (BEAs), presented by Windsor Star. ‘The Premier Business Event of the Year’, recognizing outstanding businesses, individuals and community groups, the 2024 Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) will be held in person Wednesday May 15th, starting at 6:00pm. The event includes…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce its inaugural Business Confidence Survey. It is reaching out to businesses throughout the region because for their insights on economic and policy matters. This survey is open to all businesses, regardless of Chamber membership status, and its primary objective is to pinpoint and give priority to…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to have the support of Chamber network partners across Canada for its policy resolutions submitted for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s (CCC) 2023-2026 Policy Compendium. These resolutions are aimed at streamlining the immigration to workforce pipeline and updating tax provisions for commercial vehicles. “After reaching out to…
Windsor – Today, Rakesh Naidu, President & CEO of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in reaction to the Government of Ontario’s minimum wage increase which came into effect on October 1, 2023. “We are in support of scheduled increases where businesses have time to plan. Businesses value and deserve predictability…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased by the announcement that the Federal Government is giving businesses an extra year to repay their Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loans. “While these loans were a lifeline for businesses during the pandemic, many are still recovering from its effects,” said Chamber CEO Rakesh Naidu. “In the…
Toronto/Windsor – As National Trucking Week casts a spotlight on the vital role trucking plays in the Ontario and Canadian economy, the President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), Rocco Rossi, emphasizes the pressing need to address challenges impacting the sector: “The trucking industry forms the backbone of the economy, ensuring goods…
Windsor, ON – Nominations are now open for the 2024 Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, the premier business event of the year to take place at the Chrysler Theatre and St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. “The Nomination process is quick and easy, and winning a prestigious Business…
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the 2023 Recipient of our annual Lifetime Achievement Award. This year after reviewing a number of nominations from the Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the honouree as outgoing President of St. Clair College, Patti France. “Following a thorough and comprehensive evaluation by…