Chamber Updates & Local News

Accreditation through 2031 continues a commitment to national standards of excellence that began in 2012 The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the renewal of its national accreditation through 2031, continuing a commitment to organizational excellence and high standards of service that began with the Chamber’s first accreditation in 2012. The Chamber…

Nobody wakes up and thinks “what I really need is a concierge.” They wake up thinking about the dentist appointment they forgot to book, the email that has been sitting in their drafts since last Thursday, and the fact that their mother needs a ride on Wednesday but they have back-to-back meetings and no obvious…

We all wear armour, and most of us don’t realise we’re wearing it. At work, at home and in our relationships, we develop ways of protecting ourselves from pressure, judgment, uncertainty and failure. The irony is that the same armour that helps us cope can also hold us back. The truth is, our armour isn’t…

Most organizations don’t fail because of strategy-they fail because execution breaks down. And execution is enabled-or limited-by people. That’s what drew me to Human Resources. I’ve always believed a business is made-or broken-by its people. Not in theory, but in practice. The right people, in the right roles, with clear expectations and strong leadership will…

Twenty outstanding women nominated for inaugural Pinnacle Award The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize 20 outstanding women from across Kingston’s business community who have been nominated for the inaugural Pinnacle Award, with the award recipient to be announced at Celebrating Women in Business on September 17, 2026. The Pinnacle Award recognizes…

Canadian businesses continue to navigate a changing trade environment as U.S. tariffs create new pressures on costs, supply chains, investment decisions and market access. To help businesses and workers respond, the Government of Canada recently announced a $7.5 billion package of new and enhanced measures, building on nearly $25 billion in previously introduced supports. The…

The breakdown in Canada-U.S. trade talks creates significant uncertainty for businesses here in Kingston and across the country. We are entering uncharted territory, and the impact will be felt by businesses, workers and families. For many businesses, that uncertainty became very real this morning. Business leaders are now assessing what these developments mean for their…

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has officially achieved Rainbow Registered accreditation, a national designation recognizing businesses and organizations committed to creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ employees, customers, members, and communities. Administered by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), the Rainbow Registered program sets a national…

The winners of the 2026 Kingston Business Awards, presented by title sponsor MNP LLP and organized by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, have been announced. Awards were presented this evening at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. “We are thrilled to honour the exceptional winners of the 2026 Kingston Business Awards-businesses and…

The nominees have been announced for the Kingston Business Awards 2026, presented by title sponsor MNP LLP, partner sponsor Enbridge Gas Inc. and organized by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. Across the ten award categories, there are 57 nominees, including: Hospitality, presented by Boston Pizza: Double Tree / Home2 Suites by Hilton Kingston &…