Chamber Updates & Local News

In business, every decision is a bit like a group project-if it goes well, everyone celebrates. If it goes poorly, no one remembers who suggested it. While good decisions can drive growth and innovation, bad ones tend to leave behind a trail of budget overruns, awkward meetings, and the occasional “learning opportunity.” Let’s take a…

Behind every successful sports team is a strong community, and behind every strong community are local businesses that believe in something bigger than themselves. The bond between sports teams and local businesses runs deep. It’s more than sponsorships or signage; it’s a shared identity. When a team wins, the community celebrates, and so do the…

As business owners, we give so much of ourselves to what we’ve built-time, energy, creativity, and care. But too often, our own well-being (and that of our teams) gets left behind. We accept stress, overwork, and isolation as part of the deal. We wear burnout like a badge of honour. But it doesn’t have to…

Earlier this month, a delegation from the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce joined over 50 chambers from across the province for the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s 10th Annual Advocacy Day at Queen’s Park. Representing Kingston were Chamber Chair Kent Williams, Past Chair Sunita Gupta, and CEO Karen Cross, forming a powerful delegation to voice the…

The winners of the 2025 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 2025 Kingston Business Awards-businesses and…

The nominees have been announced for the Kingston Business Awards 2025, presented by title sponsor MNP LLP, partner sponsor Chambers Plan and organized by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. Across the ten award categories, there are 47 nominees, including: Hospitality, presented by Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd.: Benjamin Hotels, Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar, Donald…

Text originally published at: Ontario Chamber of Commerce   Amid recent trade disruptions, Ontario must strengthen its domestic economy by investing in key sectors-especially those often overlooked. A new policy brief from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) highlights the province’s culture sector (includes the arts and creative industries), as a critical driver of economic…

Tariff Adjustments: There is a 10% tariff on potash in contrast to the 25% on most non-USMCA compliant goods Vehicles made in compliance with the USMCA get a 30-day tariff exemption There is a temporary exception for shipments valued at less than $800 from Canada (this will change once there are adequate tariff collection systems…

The Canadian Chamber’s Business Data Lab crunches the numbers to assess potential tariff impacts using new localized trade data. February 2025 Stephen Tapp, Chief Economist and SVP, Research, Data and Analytics at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Text originally published at: Canadian Chamber of Commerce   Even with a 30-day pause, President Trump’s executive order…

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce (GKCC), alongside provincial and national Chambers, is actively working to support our business community in the face of evolving economic and trade challenges. We stand in full collaboration with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC) to address the impacts of potential tariffs…