Chamber News

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce has eleven members on its Board of Directors.  Each year at least one vacancy is created when the Past Chair retires.  It is the role of the Chamber's Nominating Committee to fill any vacancies.  The Nominating Committee will soon be...

Rapid Policy Update on the 2019 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review On November 6, the Government of Ontario released its 2019 Fall Economic Statement entitled, “2019 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Build Ontario Together,” which provides...

In partnership with: Small Business Week runs from October 20th - 26th Small Business Week is an annual celebration of Canadian entrepreneurship. Events held during the week bring entrepreneurs together for workshops, networking, and tradeshows across the country....

Election Day is October 21, 2019 The Candidates Burlington Riding Oakville North-Burlington Riding Lenaee Dupuis - Canada's NDP Jane Michael - Conservative Party of Canada Gareth Williams - Green Party of Canada Karina Gould - Liberal Party of Canada Peter Smetana -...

Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward announced a new initiative being launched from the Mayor’s Office in partnership with Councillor Kelvin Galbraith: the Red Tape Red Carpet Task Force. The initiative's goal: identify and eliminate barriers to growth and new business...

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce welcomes Lindsay Stevenson as their new Strategic Communications Coordinator. With a background in Global Studies, and post-graduate certificate in International Development, Lindsay is pleased to continue raise awareness for...

On September 12, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released a new report, The Great Mosaic: Reviving Ontario’s Regional Economies. The report outlines how government of all levels can work with industry to unleash the potential of Ontario’s regional economies and...

Each year the Ontario Economic Report (OER) presents the collective voice of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's (OCC) membership through the Business Confidence Survey, the Business Prosperity Index and the Economic Outlook. The report provides a snapshot of the past...

The Burlington Chamber Of Commerce is pleased to announce that Carla Y. Nell has been appointed as the organization‘s new President & CEO effective July 22, 2019.  Ms. Nell is replacing Keith Hoey who announced his retirement in January. "Interest in the CEO...

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce has announced that Joel Ippolito, CEO of Ippolito Group, will receive Burlington's 2019 Distinguished Entrepreneur Award. Joel Ippolito was chosen as the award recipient to recognize his leadership role in building a successful,...