Chamber News
Burlington Economic Development Wins International fDi Strategy Award for Start-up and SME Support
This article first appeared on bedc.ca Burlington, ON, February 5, 2020 – Burlington Economic Development Wins International fDi Strategy Award for Start-up and SME Support TechPlace has earned international recognition from Foreign Direct Investment (fDi) Magazine,...
Mayor’s 2020 State of the City Address
On January 30th, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward presented the annual Mayor's State of the City Address (MSOTC) presented by Cogeco. This annual event was an engaging and informative presentation for the Burlington community to learn about municipal issues facing our city...
Meet the 2020 Business Excellence Awards Finalists
We are delighted to announce the 2020 Business Excellence Awards Finalists! The following 21 organizations exemplify leadership and business excellence in our community. The Award nominations are based on criteria that include outstanding business leadership,...
We’re Hiring!
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce (BCC) provides value to its members through active advocacy, connecting leaders and creating opportunity. The Chamber is the voice of business in Burlington and advocates at the local, regional, provincial and federal levels on...
Carla Y. Nell’s Smartcar Coffee Confidential Feature
Get to know our President & CEO Carla Y. Nell on the latest episode of Smartcar Coffee Confidential! Learn about her background, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce's new direction under her leadership and the value of your Chamber membership....
Burlington Economic Development Announces New Executive Director
City of Burlington Media Release - January 7, 2020 Burlington Economic Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Anita Cassidy as Executive Director effective January 1, 2020. Anita has been in the role of Acting Executive Director since May 2018 when...
Final Report in Social Responsibility Series Examines Tobacco and Vaping Products
(Toronto – December 19, 2019) – Yesterday, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released, Guiding Policy Principles for Tobacco and Vaping Products – the third and final report in a series on social responsibility also...
2020-2025 OCC Strategic Plan: The Indispensable Partner of Business
Following an extensive consultation process with their membership, the OCC has released its 2020-2025 Strategic Plan: The Indispensable Partner of Business. Introduction: We are at a pivotal moment in the history of the chamber of commerce movement. Today’s chamber...
Improving Regulatory Regime Fundamental to Economic Prosperity
(Toronto, December 12, 2019) – Today, Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the following statement in response to the passing of Bill 132, the Better for People, Smarter for Business Act. “As the indispensable...
Barrie Haywood, 1935 – 2019
We are truly saddened to hear news of the recent passing of Barrie Haywood, an important member of our Burlington community. He was a great supporter of BitNet during its lifetime and the Burlington Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years. He was also actively involved...