In accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws of the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, nominations are open for the Board of Directors. Access the nomination form. Completed nomination forms must be submitted by e-mail or mail to the Chamber office before 4 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021. E-mail: info@oakvillechamber.com…
We’re approaching the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario and many of our businesses are still struggling, with some unable to access government funding and support programs. Through the Ontario Chamber Network’s prebudget submission, we are calling on the Ontario government to focus on the revival of…
On February 2nd, the Ontario Chamber Network addressed a letter to Premier Doug Ford, calling for a coordinated approach to reopening Ontario's economy. Each region’s experience differs significantly across the province when it comes to transmission rates, tracking and tracing capacity, and other variables. The Ontario Chamber Network have…
Today, the Oakville Chamber of Commerce launched A Roadmap for a “Smart Oakville”. The initiative calls on Town Council to develop an Innovation Strategy that prioritizes transportation mobility and digitization. The Oakville Chamber urges the Town to commit to actions that promote the long-term growth of the digital…
The Chamber Partnership Initiative brings together local chambers and boards of trade, small and medium-sized enterprises, job seekers, and post-secondary institutions to support economic recovery and opportunities for student job seekers from coast to coast, across Canada. The Oakville Chamber of Commerce is among the local chambers and boards…
Today, the Ontario Government released the 2020 Budget, Ontario's Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover. Read the 2020 Budget. Below are highlights, pulled from the government's release, that are important to our business community. Providing $300 million in relief for eligible businesses in regions where the Province determines modified…
Today the Ontario Chamber Network released their pre-budget submission for the Provincial Government, with a focus on four pillars to create a more competitive business environment. On behalf of our 1,100 members, we support the Network’s ask for the government to prioritize strong fiscal policy, reducing regulations and red tape,…
Faye Lyons, Vice President of Government Relations & Advocacy, introduced a policy resolution calling on the Federal Government to prioritize digital and data infrastructure at the 2020 Canadian Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. The resolution was passed by the Canadian Chamber Network, and will now become a policy…
Now open for applications for the second round of grants! Created by RBC, Canada United is a movement to support local businesses in communities across the country. The Canada United Small Business Relief Fund (CUSBRF) was established to help small businesses offset the cost of expenses to reopen safely or adopt…
The Oakville Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the recipients of the #StrongerTogether Business Resiliency Awards presented by BDC! The #StrongerTogether Business Resiliency Awards recognize and honour five Oakville small businesses for their innovation, compassion, and determination during the COVID-19 Pandemic. "We received over 80 nominations from the Oakville…
