Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

 

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Chamber Community Awards nominees announced

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -   The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees for its annual Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Awards. Read more.

 

Cambridge Chamber applauds Novocol Pharma/Moderna partnership

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -   The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce welcomes the partnership announced Thursday between Novocol Pharma and Moderna that will bring highly skilled jobs to Cambridge and the surrounding region. Read more.


Cambridge Chamber CEO receives James Gordon Carnegie Memorial Award

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -   Cambridge Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Greg Durocher has been recognized for his leadership in the business community by the Chamber Executives of Ontario (CEO) Association. Read more.


Cambridge Chamber launches job portal to assist businesses

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -   The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce has launched a job portal on its website to highlight employment opportunities in Waterloo Region and the surrounding area. Read More.


Cambridge Chamber unveils Business Excellence Awards nominees

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -   The outstanding achievements of the local business community will be recognized at the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Excellence Awards at Tapestry Hall on May 18. Read More.


Cambridge Chamber hosting Community Awards event

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -   The amazing achievements of local not-for-profits, charities and service clubs will take centre stage after a nearly three-year absence on Monday, Nov. 28 at the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce’s Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Awards. Read more.


Cambridge Chamber recognizes successes at Business Excellence Awards

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – The amazing accomplishments of our business community took the spotlight at the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Excellence Awards. Read more.


Cambridge Chamber bursting with Business Excellence Awards nominees

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -   The important work and resilience of the local business community will be celebrated at the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Excellence Awards in-person at Tapestry Hall on May 26.  Read more.


September 27, 2021: Greater Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge Chambers of Commerce Launch “You Gotta Shop Here WR” #YouGottaShopHereWR Campaign

WATERLOO REGION –Thanks to a federal grant provided through the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the launch of their joint marketing campaign “You Gotta Shop Here WR”.#YouGottaShopHereWR will officially run from October 1st, 2021 – January 15th, 2022. Read more.


May 27, 2021: Cambridge Chamber recognizes accomplishments at Business Achievement Awards

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -   The outstanding achievements of the local business community was recognized Thursday (May 27) at the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce’s Business Achievement Awards 2020-2021. Read more.


April 7, 2021: Ontario Chamber & Cambridge Chamber Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out with Prioritization of Essential Workers to Expedite Safe Reopening of Ontario’s Economy

Toronto , Ont. – Today, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Greg Durocher and Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce released the following statement in reaction to further restrictions announced today. Read more


April 5, 2021: The Greater Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge Chamber distributing self screening kits for SME’s

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – The Greater Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge Chambers of Commerce have joined forces to provide free self screening kits to small and medium-sized businesses throughout Waterloo Region. Read more.


March 30, 2021: Cambridge Chamber recognizing successes at Business Achievement Awards 

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – The extraordinary accomplishments of our business community following a tough year will be recognized at the Cambridge of Chamber’s annual Business Achievement Awards.  Read more.


January 26, 2021: Cambridge Chamber accepting nominations for Business Achievement Awards

CAMBRIDGE, Ont. -   Nominations are now being accepted for the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce’s Business Achievement Awards 2020-2021 to be held virtually on May 27. Read more.


January 8, 2021: Local Chambers offering experts to help businesses access COVID-19 supports

(WATERLOO REGION, Ont.) -   If you’re having trouble accessing COVID-19 government support programs to assist your business, the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Chamber Check, can help through the launch of their ‘Ask the Expert’ initiative. Read more.


Dec 15, 2020: 'Chamber Check' program launched to keep businesses open and safe

(WATERLOO REGION, Ont.) – The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce have launched a new certification training program through their Chamber Business Ready platform that aims to help businesses remain open by creating a safe environment for both employees and customers alike. Read more.


Nov 3, 2020: Ontario business should play key role in Budget 2020

The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) have released their 2020 Ontario Pre-Budget Submission focused on four pillars to create a more competitive business environment in the province: fiscal policy; regulation; the future of employment; and innovation and entrepreneurship.  Read more.


June 22: Spotlighting Ontario Small Business #Differencemakers

 Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been at the center of the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Faced with reduced revenue, poor liquidity, disrupted supply chains, and a host of unprecedented challenges, many small businesses have used this as an opportunity to pivot their business model and grow. The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce and Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s (OCC) latest policy brief, Small Business, Big Impact: How SMEs are Pivoting During COVID-19, highlights a range of Ontario’s SMEs that have successfully adapted during this difficult time.  Read more.


June 11, 2020: Small Business Rebound Necessary for Economic Recovery
Ontario Chamber & Cambridge Chamber of Commerce: RBC report underscores vital need to focus on small business recovery

Today, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) released Small Business, Big Pivot: A devasting downturn, and how Canadian enterprises can transition. The report contains proprietary economic research which outlines how the landscape has shifted for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The document also includes a tangible plan to help Canadian small businesses thrive in a post-pandemic economy. Read more.