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The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has released the ninth annual Ontario Economic Report (OER), providing the latest data on Ontario’s economy and business confidence, highlighting the year that was 2024 and the challenges that lie in the year ahead!

(HALTON HILLS – October 18, 2024) – The Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce celebrated the 45th Business Excellence Awards, presented by Doane Grant Thornton LLP, with an elegant gala on October 9, 2024. It was an inspirational night of recognition and appreciation for the deserving winners of this year’s awards.

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(HALTON HILLS – September 19, 2024) - HALTON HILLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Participate in our upcoming September 19th AGM

Participate in our upcoming September 19th AGM

A work stoppage at our major railways would significantly limit Canadians’ access to goods and products, driving up prices and exacerbating affordability challenges.

Summer's arrival brings not just sunshine and vacations, but also a significant threat to worker safety: heat stress. As an employer, understanding heat stress and taking proactive measures to prevent it is crucial.

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Ontario Chamber Policy Brief Highlights Impact on Business, Need for Strategic Interventions

MEDIA RELEASE Immediate release May 23, 2024

The role of Human Resources (HR) is multifaceted and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities relating to managing an organization's most valuable asset—its people.

Having a well-defined vacation policy can benefit both the employer and the employee in a number of ways. For the employer, a vacation policy can help to prevent absenteeism and improve overall productivity. By setting out clear rules and procedures for taking time off, employees are more likely to follow them, which can lead to fewer unplanned absences and a more stable workforce.

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Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Floral Services

We have a new RFP to offer for the Floral Services at our 2023 Business Excellence Awards!

Email Marketing Trends to Grow Your Business

Email marketing remains a crucial tool for businesses due to its direct reach to subscribers, bypassing algorithms of social platforms. Businesses should focus on nurturing relationships through emails by providing value-added content, including insider tips, trending news, and solutions to customer problems. Read More....

Industry Associations Call for More Time to Repay CEBA Loans

Many Chambers and Associations from across Canada have banded together to bring attention to their concerns about CEBA Loan Repayment to members of federal parliament. Click to read the media release.

Why Your Best Employees Leave

Employee dissatisfaction at work is often rooted in feeling overlooked, a lack of purpose, and limited creative freedom. Recognizing employees' daily efforts, understanding their 'love languages,' and fostering a sense of belonging can combat feelings of undervaluation. Making sure work feels meaningful and impactful for employees is critical, which can be achieved by establishing a shared vision and involving the workforce in strategic conversations, thus fostering a sense of shared purpose. Three minute read.

Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Business Magazine

New RFP for our Quarterly Business Magazine! Click for more information.

Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards AV/Staging

We have a new RFP to offer for the AV/Staging at our 2023 Business Excellence Awards!

The Power of Introverts at Work

Introverts excel at work with focus, productivity, and deep thinking. They make great leaders with listening skills and empathy. Investors value their abilities. To support introverts, create a workplace that respects their need for solitude and flexible communication. Encourage quiet reflection, written communication, and thoughtful responses for their best ideas. 560 words ~ 3-minute read

Where to find your next key employee

"Unleash the Power of Your Business with Key Employees: Discover Where to Find Your Next Superstar Talent."

Expanding your Reach - How Entrepreneurs use Networking

An essential skill for any entrepreneur is the ability to create meaningful connections via networking, also called network development. Creating connections with customers both old and new is important but creating a network of other entrepreneurs and business owners provides value customers can't provide.

On behalf of the Canadian business community, we are writing to express our deep concern regarding the labour dispute at Canada’s West Coast ports. The shutdown of our ports will fuel inflation, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and damage the Canadian economy. It will severely reduce the ability

Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released, Home Stretched: Tackling Ontario's Housing Affordability Crisis Through Innovative Solutions and Partnerships, outlining opportunities for the private, public, and non-profit sectors to explore innovative partnerships and approaches to address housing affordability and supply, and recommendations to build on successful models.

Business plans don't need to be long and complicated. Here are the top 6 questions you need to answer in a one page business plan.

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The Juke Joint in Acton – A Blues Community The Movie

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Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, women were less likely to receive government aid, more likely to be laid off, and more likely to have to close their businesses.

There are many ways that we can define disability....

2021 Business Achievement Awards FINALISTS