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2022 Business Excellence Awards
After 2 years of moving the event virtual, the Chamber is excited to not only bring it back in person but try a new spin on the event. With a focus on networking and celebrating we are moving to a food station style dinner where guests will be able to move around...
Chamber Staff Update
Building our way forward during COVID-19 and beyond, our Chamber is pleased to announce the newest additions to our talented and dedicated team. Kathryn Newell will be joined by Terry Caddo, Kathy Manness, Bob Elliot and Scott Bridger to help drive the Chamber’s...
We’re Hiring! Executive Vice President
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce (BCC) provides value to its members through active advocacy, connecting leaders and creating opportunities. The Chamber is the voice of business in Burlington and advocates at the local, regional, provincial and federal levels on...
Burlington Chamber of Commerce Announces New President and CEO
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Terry Caddo has been appointed as the organization’s new President and CEO effective September 13, 2021. “Terry brings a wealth of knowledge and business experience to the position which will add value to...
Congratulations to the 2021 Burlington Chamber of Commerce Business Scholarship Recipients
This year, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize 8 Burlington high school students with scholarship awards to help support them as they continue their studies at a Canadian college or university. Each year, the Chamber recognizes the next...
We’re Hiring, President and CEO
The Burlington Chamber of Commerce (BCC) provides value to its members through active advocacy, connecting leaders and creating opportunities. The Chamber is the voice of business in Burlington and advocates at the local, regional, provincial and federal levels on...
Meet the 2021 Business Excellence Award Winners
BURLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RECOGNIZES AND CELEBRATES BURLINGTON ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND INSPIRATION TO THE COMMUNITY DURING A CHALLENGING YEAR Burlington, Ontario (June 25, 2021) – The Burlington Chamber of Commerce presented its 2021 Business...
Rapid Antigen Screening Kits now available to Burlington businesses
May, 21, 2021 – Burlington, ON –The Burlington Chamber of Commerce and its partners at Burlington Economic Development and the City of Burlington are pleased to provide free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening Kits to small and medium-sized businesses in Burlington as...
2021 Business Excellence Awards
Building on the overwhelming success of the 2020 virtual gala and honouring the tradition of celebrating business excellence, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce has combined the 2020 Distinguished Entrepreneur Dinner with this year's Business Excellence Awards to...
Burlington Chamber of Commerce Receives the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Advocacy Award
(May 4, 2021, Burlington, Ontario) Today, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce was presented with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Advocacy Award along with the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce for its joint advocacy work on modernizing Ontario’s property...
Ontario Chamber and Burlington Chamber Call for Accelerated Vaccine Roll-out with Prioritization of Essential Workers to Expedite Safe Reopening of Ontario’s Economy
No Easy On & Off Switch for Business: Recent Closures Devastating for Business Community (Toronto – April 7, 2021) – Today, Carla Y. Nell, President and CEO of the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce...
2021 Ontario Budget Highlights
On March 24, 2021, the Government of Ontario released its 2021 Budget, Ontario’s Action Plan: Protecting People’s Health and Our Economy. Budget 2021 contains measures to protect against the immediate impacts of the pandemic on the hardest-hit sectors and communities...
City of Burlington and Team Burlington calling for increased supports for restaurants and hospitality industry
Burlington, Ont. – March 19, 2021 – On March 3rd, 2021, the City of Burlington City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for the Federal and Provincial government to support the survival of restaurants and the hospitality industry through the introduction...
We’re Hiring! Manager, Membership Development
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...
City of Burlington and Team Burlington calling for renewed funding to support future proofing and digital adoption for local business
Burlington, Ont. — Feb. 22, 2021 — On February 3, 2021 Burlington City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for the Federal government to renew funding for the Digital Main Street (DMS) Future Proof program. Current funding for the DMS Future...
Wonder Women Conference 2.0
Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 8:30 am - 2:00 pmAfter a very successful and sold-out event in 2020, we are thrilled to share that we will be hosting the virtual Wonder Wonder Women Conference 2.0 presented by RBC! This year, we are featuring Wonder Women who will share...
2021 Ontario Economic Report Key Findings
BACKGROUNDER For immediate release January 28, 2021 2021 ONTARIO ECONOMIC REPORT KEY FINDINGS - BACKGROUNDER (BURLINGTON, JANUARY 26, 2021) – Today, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released the fifth annual Ontario Economic...
Burlington City Council and Team Burlington Calling for Renewed and Expanded Funding for Businesses
Burlington City Council and Team Burlington calling for renewed and expanded funding to support local businesses during COVID-19 Burlington, Ont. — Jan. 26, 2021 — On January 11, 2021, Burlington City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for the...
New Staff Welcome!
Last year, the Board approved the addition of a new role to complement the Chamber’s activities directly aligned to our efforts to actively advocate on behalf of our members and Burlington’s business community. Through thoughtful and purposeful communication, the...
Second Round of Burlington Safe Restart Funding Recipients Announced
Burlington to Provide $117,392 across 94 Burlington Businesses in Second Round of Burlington Safe Restart COVID-19 Business Relief Grant (December 16, 2020 – Burlington, ON) Following a very successful first round of the program, Team Burlington (Burlington Economic...