Closing the Year with Coffee, Connections and Holiday Cheer

Our final Coffee Connections of 2025 brought together exactly what the London business community does best. A full house, meaningful conversations and a room buzzing with ideas, collaboration and holiday cheer.

Members gathered at the London Chamber early in the morning, coffee in hand, to make new connections and strengthen existing ones. It was encouraging to see first time attendees sitting alongside long time members, trading stories, sharing challenges and exploring opportunities to work together in 2026.

A highlight of each Coffee Connections is the Member Spotlight segment, and this December edition was no exception. Three member businesses took centre stage to share who they are, what they do and how they are contributing to London’s economic and community life. Their stories offered practical insight, inspiration and new pathways for collaboration across sectors.

We are also proud to recognize our Coffee Connections sponsor, JAAG. Through their Rent to Home solution, JAAG has helped hundreds of clients move into home ownership in Canada, one household at a time. Their work reflects a commitment to financial stability, community building and long term prosperity that aligns closely with the Chamber’s mission to support a thriving local economy.

As this final networking event of the year wraps up our 2025 Coffee Connections calendar, our focus is already turning to what comes next for London businesses. Before the year officially closes, members will have one more chance to come together at a special breakfast event with the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.

During this breakfast, Minister Fedeli will share insights on the province’s economic priorities and what they mean for business owners and leaders in our region. Attendees can expect discussion on topics such as attracting new investment to Ontario, supporting business growth in key sectors like advanced manufacturing, automotive, life sciences and technology, and how the province is approaching workforce development and skills training for the jobs of the future.

There will also be conversation around Ontario’s position in global trade and how local businesses can tap into international markets. The session will highlight the importance of collaboration between government and the business community in strengthening Ontario’s competitiveness and long term resilience.

It is a fitting way to close the year. One final opportunity for members to gather, learn and plan ahead before stepping into a new calendar of events and initiatives in 2026.

We invite you to join us for this important conversation and to be part of shaping what comes next for London’s business community.

Register for “Protecting Ontario’s Economy: A Breakfast with Minister Vic Fedeli” here
https://business.londonchamber.com/events/details/protecting-ontario-s-economy-a-breakfast-with-minister-vic-fedeli-1629