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Friday, August 05, 2022
Ontario Auto Manufacturer Training
The Ontario government announced on August 3rd that they will be investing $5 million in order to provide free training to 500 people from underrepresented groups for the province's automotive industry. This follows the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s recommendation from their 2022 Provincial Budget Submission that the province provide more training support in high-demand sectors. This is an important policy win for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce network as well as a crucial next step in building up
Friday, August 05, 2022Employers Can Reap Benefits and Incentives for Excellence in Workplace Safety
Workplace safety should be a major focus for companies that are hiring in the current labour market. With concerns of covid still lingering and the competition to find skilled workers being more challenging than ever, the importance of a safe workplace cannot be understated. An unsafe working environment can be incredibly costly for employers with compliance failure penalties reaching $125,000 during the pandemic. On the other hand, a safe and responsible workplace can be a driver for attracting
Monday, July 25, 2022Local Business Organizations Call for a Freeze on the Alcohol Excise Escalator Tax
The London Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Old East Village BIA, Hyde Park BIA, Downtown London BIA, Hamilton Road BIA, Tourism London, and the London Economic Development Corporation, are advocating for a freeze to the annual excise duty rate increase that is applied to beer, wine, and spirit sales. An increase to the current tax would be unreasonable given the circumstances, unsustainable for Canadians, and hurts sectors of the economy that are still recovering from the impacts of the
Wednesday, July 06, 2022Chamber and The Achievement Centre Announce New Business Coaching Program
London, ON - The London Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with The Achievement Centre, has launched Propel:Moving Business Forward, a series of free workshops and coaching for small and medium sized businesses to promote economic recovery. The programming, which will allow up to 50 businesses to participate, will help businesses that were negatively impacted by the pandemic. It is designed to support businesses in the hardest hit sectors and help them move forward and thrive.View full press release
Monday, June 06, 2022Digital Main Street Grants Program
Hyde Park BIA is a provider of Digital Main Street grants and services. The Digital Main Street Ontario Grants Program provides Digital Transformation training, consultation and guidance, and the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to $2,500.The primary role of the Digital Service Squad (DSS) is to help you on board to the Digital Main Street platform and assess your digital needs. The DSS can also help you gain a basic web presence, or enhance your existing web presence by helping you activate
Thursday, May 26, 2022Business Cares Cheque Presentation
Thanks to the generosity of the business community, the London Chamber of Commerce and its Board of Directors were able to present a cheque today to Business Cares Food Drive for $24,038. Accepting the cheque is Wayne Dunn of Business Cares Food Drive, and Glen Pearson of London Food Bank. In January 2022, the London Chamber of Commerce State of the City event, unfortunately, had to pivot from an in-person event to virtual due to the pandemic. Ticket buyers had the option of donating the meal
Monday, May 16, 2022Business Achievement Awards Sponsorship Announcement
The London Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Lerners LLP and RBC are principal sponsor partners of the 2022 Business Achievement Awards. The event will take place on September 27, 2022 at RBC Place London. The Business Achievement Awards is an annual celebration of our community’s most noteworthy businesses. “We are truly grateful to our principal sponsors, as this event could not happen without their support” Graham Henderson, CEO London Chamber of Commerce. “Lerners and RBC are
