Posts Tagged ‘Ontario’
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Successfully Advocates for Businesses at Canadian Chamber AGM
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 our Chamber partners locally and across Southern Ontario, we are pleased to see support for our policy resolutions at the national level,” said Chamber CEO Rakesh Naidu. “The resolutions we put forward are designed to help bolster the Canadian workforce and address with the challenges businesses across the country are facing.”
Read MoreWage Increase Needed to Combat Affordability, but Predictability for Businesses is Key
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.
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Responds to Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) Announcement
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 wake of COVID-19, many businesses are still dealing with high inflation, labour shortages, and supply chain challenges. The CEBA loan repayment at the end of the year was a challenge that many businesses might not have been able to handle.”
Read MoreChambers Mark National Trucking Week by Urging Action on Industry Challenges
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…
Read MoreWindsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Celebrating the Best in Business
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.
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
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.
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Successfully Advocates for Local Sectors at Ontario Chamber AGM
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is delighted to have the support of our Chamber network partners for our policy resolutions submitted for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Policy Compendium, 2023-2026. These resolutions covered our burgeoning wine sector, the evolving auto industry, and growing international student population.
Read MoreChamber: Ontario’s 2023 Budget Must Focus on Growth Enabling Investments
According to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) Ontario Economic Report (OER), Ontario business confidence has dropped to a record low in 2023. Labour shortages, inflation, health care system vulnerabilities, and fears of a potential economic contraction are dampening confidence in the province’s economic outlook.
Read MoreWindsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Partners with NFP to Provide Discounts on Insurance
The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce announced today a new partnership with NFP in Canada to provide Chamber members with home, auto and travel insurance. Under this new partnership, Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce members can save up to 20% on home and auto insurance and will have access to 24/7 claims submissions and a dedicated online portal to access their accounts. The partnership launches on March 2, 2023.
Read MoreBusiness Confidence Hits Record Low, Chamber Report
“Ontario business confidence has dropped to a record low in 2023. Labour shortages, inflation, health care system vulnerabilities, and forecasts of an economic contraction are dampening confidence in the province’s economic outlook,” said Rocco Rossi, President and CEO, OCC. “Only 16 percent of organizations surveyed have confidence in the economy. This is down 29 percent from last year. Promisingly, most businesses feel confident they can withstand these headwinds and continue to grow in the year ahead.”
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