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On October 18th, 2019 the Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce held their 7th Annual Business Awards of Excellence with an awards gala to celebrate to accomplishments of local business.  This annual event was held at The Grand Hotel this year featuring...

“While business is doing its part to make Canada more prosperous for more people, the federal government has a critical role to play. That is why the commitments each of the federal parties make during this fall’s federal election campaign will be critical.” — THE...

It’s still the economy, stupid. For all of the talk about affordability this election season, it’s remarkable how little discussion there is amongst party leaders, candidates and the media about the most basic and effective way to create new jobs and wage growth as...

David and Goliath is a great story, but let’s be honest, when it comes to small business the story often doesn’t have the same ending. We’ve watched it as local bookstores go out of business thanks to Amazon and Barnes & Noble. We saw the local grocer close up...

(Toronto — July 22, 2019) Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a new report, Refreshing the Sale of Beverage Alcohol in Ontario. This report outlines how the Province could modernize the sale and distribution of beverage alcohol to responsibly promote...

As an entrepreneur or small business owner, the benefits of networking are critical to your personal growth and business development. Small business is all about networking, building relationships and creating long term growth. Building a successful business takes a...

People buy from those they know, like, and trust. “Knowing” comes from marketing and advertising. “Like” is cultivated by showing potential customers your human and endearing side. But how in the world do you help someone with minimal interaction with you and your...

Setting your business up for success revolves around using all resources available. Educating yourself on what will help your business grow stronger, better and faster is crucial for long term business success. Connecting with local business organizations and finding...

Ever heard the saying, “If you need something done, give it to a busy person.”? While that may work for errands, many business owners are finding they’re too busy for business anymore. Small business has changed a lot over the past decade and the demands of a business...