Posts by rezike_raphael@londonchamber.com
London’s Next Chapter: Why We Are Asking Candidates Twelve Questions
Municipal elections shape far more than the composition of City Council. They shape the conditions in which people live, businesses invest, employees get to work, neighbourhoods grow and the downtown either gains momentum or loses it. That is why the London Chamber of Commerce is preparing a municipal candidate questionnaire for every mayoral and ward…
Read MoreFunding Bulletin: New Ontario Support for London’s Music Businesses
Ontario Creates has opened new funding opportunities that could be useful to music businesses, promoters, presenters and festivals in London. The Ontario Music Investment Fund has been updated for 2026–27, including a new Music Futures stream aimed at smaller, established music businesses with demonstrated growth potential. The programme supports Ontario record labels, music publishers, music…
Read MoreJune Business After Five Recap: A Vibrant Evening of Connection at Central Library
What a fantastic evening we had at our June Business After Five event! Hosted on the 3rd floor of the beautiful Central Library, London Public Library, the evening offered the perfect indoor setting for our business community to come together. Surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere of culture, learning, creativity, and community, attendees had the opportunity…
Read MoreA Fantastic Day at the 60th Annual Past Chairs’ Golf Classic
The London Chamber of Commerce was proud to host the 60th Annual Past Chairs’ Golf Classic at West Haven Golf & Country Club, London, ON. This year’s event brought together members, sponsors, community partners, first-time golfers, and longtime supporters of this treasured Chamber tradition. This year’s tournament was a fantastic celebration of connection, community, and…
Read MoreBig city mayors unveil priorities to strengthen downtowns and grow Canada’s economy through nation building
Edmonton, Alta. — The Big City Mayors’ Caucus, representing 23 of Canada’s largest cities, is advancing initial priorities to strengthen downtowns and drive economic growth. Across Canada, these city cores play a central role in driving investment and growth, with direct impacts on jobs, businesses and the daily lives of people in communities across the…
Read MoreEvent Recap: Making Space – Business, Indigenous Art, and Reconciliation
Earlier today, the London Chamber of Commerce hosted a landmark event, bringing together community leaders, creators, and business professionals. We left the room reminded of one vital truth: Indigenous reconciliation is not just a programme agenda. It is an active, ongoing commitment to fundamentally reshaping how we share space, conduct business, and support one another…
Read MoreNew Members Connect at May Discover Your Chamber Event
On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the London Chamber of Commerce welcomed new members to our May Discover Your Chamber event at the Chamber office on Pall Mall Street. Designed specifically for new members, Discover Your Chamber creates a welcoming space for business owners, professionals, and community leaders to connect, introduce themselves, and learn more about…
Read MoreGet Connected to Health Care in Your Community.
If you are needing a family doctor or nurse practitioner, Health Care Connect will help match you with a family doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients. When you register yourself, or your entire family, a care connector will begin searching for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your community. Take the…
Read MoreLondon Chamber Celebrates Award and Passed Resolutions at 2026 OCC AGM
The 2026 Ontario Chamber of Commerce @ontariocofc AGM took place on April 23-25 at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa and was attended by Andrew Groves, a representative from the London Chamber of Commerce. The AGM marked another successful year for the Ontario Chamber network and Ottawa hosted many important and engaging speakers over the course of…
Read MoreIntroduction to the Talent Opportunities Program
Is your organization hiring a post-secondary student on a work-integrated learning program this summer? In partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, businesses can get access to wage subsidies of up to $5,000 for hiring a post-secondary student on paid work-integrated learning (WIL) placements (e.g. co-ops, internships) through the Talent Opportunities Program (TOP). Employers who…
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