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Chamber News for June 2018
Our news for June.. plus are you ready to vote? June 7, 2018 will mark the day that Ontarians go to the polls to elect the next provincial government. We encourage you to participate in the process and take the time to consider what government you would like to see...
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11 PHOTO WORTHY LANDMARKS (YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS!)
Visiting a new community can be exciting, so much to see, and so many unique buildings, historical sites and scenic locations to visit. Bring along your phone or camera and grab some shots of these 11 photo worthy landmarks and you will walk away with some fantastic...
read moreChamber launches member referral program
The Member Referral Program is to help grow the Chamber and provide rewards and recognition opportunities to members who forward prospects that result in membership. A growing membership strengthens the Chamber’s voice advocating on issues of importance, enhances...
read moreBudget fails to tackle high input costs, low business confidence
(Toronto, Wednesday, March 28, 2018) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) today cautioned that while the Budget proposes new spending for economic development, it does nothing to alleviate rising input costs or tangibly address low business confidence. In fact, the...
read morePharmacare Must Address Outstanding System Gaps, Maintain High Quality Coverage
At the beginning of March, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) along with Chambers of Commerce across the province, released Principles for an Effective Pharmacare Program, a policy report that provides guidelines for the federal and Ontario governments to follow...
read moreVote Prosperity – The Ontario Chamber Election Platform
Through consultation with members across Ontario, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has developed Vote Prosperity, a platform for the 2018 provincial election campaign. This product is designed to provide Ontario with a strategy to leverage our advantages and strengthen...
read moreOntario Chamber of Commerce reveals consequences of a climate that discourages growth
On February 7, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its second annual Ontario Economic Report (OER), a comprehensive analysis of data and emerging trends on the economic health of the province. Original economic research from the report reveals that 77 per...
read moreFEBRUARY 2018 NEWSLETTER
So you've committed to grow you business in 2018 - you've paid your membership - What now? Maybe you'd like to meet some new people? Learn some new things? Get involved with a working group to support community development? Save some money? Promote your Business? We'd...
read moreLOCAL BUSINESS GROUPS PARTNER ON DAY OF LEARNING
It’s important that business owners, managers and leaders stay on top of the changing dynamics in business to ensure their long term success. The Canadian Career Academy and Employment Ontario along with the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce, Downtown...
read moreOPEN LETTER ON MINIMUM WAGE
To our members: The Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce, along with the Ontario Chamber network understands the significant impact that recent increases to the minimum wage and expansion of labour and employment standards are having on all businesses. For months, we...
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