This is the Oakville Chamber of Commerce's central hub for business resources and updates regarding COVID-19. Please visit this page often as we continue to provide the most up-to-date information. Order of Information Listed:1. Recent Government Announcements for Businesses & Workers 2. Navigating the Business Support Programs 3. Vaccinations & Testing …

After a year of multiple shutdowns and businesses reeling from COVID’s rath, many in the private sector had no choice but to pivot their business plans by leveraging digitization to drive profits.   Similarly, the public sector should be keeping pace by making digital technology a priority. Digital transformation could…

Last week, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2021 Annual General Meeting and Conference virtually. The Oakville Chamber of Commerce's policy resolution, Leveraging Digital Infrastructure to Spur Economic Recovery, passed with 100% support from the Ontario Chamber Network. We look forward to working with the province on this resolution and…

The Oakville Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Oakville have joined forces to provide free self-screening kits to small and medium-sized businesses who employ up to 150 employees within the Town of Oakville.   The goal of the program is to identify asymptomatic or presymptomatic individuals and prevent the…

The Oakville Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Oakville West are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 26th Annual Oakville Awards for Business Excellence! The Oakville Awards for Business Excellence are dedicated to recognizing exemplary models for business excellence and community service by Oakville’s businesses and the…

Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2021 Federal Budget. Read the media release. Below are highlights, pulled from the government's release, that are important to our business community. Support for Business:   Financial: Extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), Canada Emergency Rent…

Here is our list of the top 11 things to know about your Oakville Chamber membership!   1. We accept e-transfers To simplify the renewal process we are excited to let you know that we are now accepting e-transfer payments to info@oakvillechamber.com. It is also easy to renew your membership online!…

Oakville Chamber Members, One Story at a Time.     Have you been listening to Oakville’s community podcast, Members of the Chamber? It's a podcast we produce that features prominent members of our local business community.   On each episode, Oakville Chamber President & CEO Drew Redden sits down for…

It has been over a year since the pandemic began and here we are entering another Provincial Emergency and Stay-at-Home order.   There is no easy on and off switch for business. We recognize the restrictions brought in today are to help save lives and curtail the spread of the…

The Oakville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with MNP and other local stakeholders for the MNP Future Leaders mentorship program. We are dedicated to building the communities where we live and work and the local entrepreneurs we serve.   Recognizing the importance of mentorship for growing businesses, this…