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The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit advocacy and member services organization representing a diverse network of 60,000 members.

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11/24/2025

🚨 December cohorts are open for registration!

If you’re a farmer, brewer, baker or processor, now’s the sign-up for the Seeding Digital Skills—a free training program that helps you simulate and optimize your operations using digital twin technology.

Here’s what you’ll get:
✅ 12-week training package + 12-month Unity digital twin license (valued at $20,000 CAD).
✅ A digital credential upon completion of the program.
✅ Access to Unity Hub's 400+ hours of on-demand modules.

Spots are filling fast for the next cohort. Don’t miss out and register today: https://occ.ca/programs/seeding-digital-skills/

CC: Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (cahrc-ccrha), Food and Beverage Ontario, and Food Processing Skills Canada.

11/21/2025

On November 16, Vincent Caron, VP of Policy at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, addressed a letter to the Hon. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade of Ontario, regarding province's proposed Special Economic Zones criteria.

In our submission, we call for a framework that is:

✅ Clear and transparent — including accessible intake procedures and strong oversight

✅ Inclusive and consultative — ensuring meaningful engagement with municipalities, industry and Indigenous communities

✅ Environmentally responsible — embedding rigorous safeguards and sustainability principles

✅ Economically strategic — driving investment, innovation and resilient supply chains across Ontario

We also emphasize the importance of Indigenous partnerships, integrated infrastructure and transparency to ensure SEZs deliver long-term prosperity for businesses and communities.

Read the full letter here: https://occ.ca/re-consultation-on-proposed-special-economic-zones-criteria-ero-025-1077/

11/19/2025

To support small and medium-sized enterprises, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce launched the Skills Bridge program in partnership with the Diversity Institute, Magnet, and funded by the Future Skills Centre.

Access over 65 courses at no cost in areas such as management, customer service, sales and marketing, digital skills, equity, diversity and inclusion, and so much more!

What can you expect?
✔ Top-notch courses tailored to upskill your employees.
✔ Flexible learning—anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
✔ Easy management and tracking of your employees’ course progress through a custom dashboard.

Interested in taking your business to the next level? Learn more: https://occ.ca/skillsbridge

CC: Diversity Institute - Toronto Metropolitan University, Future Skills Centre - Centre des Compétences futures and Magnet.

11/17/2025

For over 40 years, the Ontario Business Achievement Awards have recognized the incredible innovation and success of businesses across the province, celebrating them under diverse themes that reflect the evolving economic landscape.

Congratulations to the 2025 OBAA recipients for demonstrating courage and adaptability in driving the province’s economic competitiveness forward and fostering a more resilient economy. This year’s winners include:

🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award: Barbara Zvan, President and CEO of University Pension Plan Ontario.
🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award: Victor Dodig, CIBC.
🏆 Community Impact Award: Paulette Senior, ICD.D, Senator, Senate of Canada.
🏆 Beyond Borders Business Award: Aviation GSE.
🏆 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: EarthSuds
🏆 Accessible Employment Award: R. Denninger Limited
🏆 SME Innovation Award: HandyBros. Home Comfort
🏆 Excellence in Innovation Award: Chapman's Ice Cream
🏆 Sustainability Award: Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc.

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11/17/2025

Last week, Vincent Caron, VP of Policy at the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, joined industry leaders at the Simcoe County Economic Development Forum in Alliston to discuss opportunities for growth and collaboration in the province's manufacturing sector.

A big thank you to the County Economic Development for inviting us and to our local chambers, including the Dufferin Board of Trade and South Grey Chamber of Commerce for the warm welcome.

We want your input on the state of business in Ontario! Take our Business Confidence Survey and help shape the policies that matter most to you: http://occ.ca/business-survey-2025

11/17/2025

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is launching the nominations process for its 2026-27 Board of Directors!

As the OCC enters the second year of its ambitious 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, the organization is committed to ensuring its Board reflects Ontario's diverse economic landscape and supports the OCC's vision of being the indispensable partner of businesses of all sizes, sectors and communities across the province.

Be a part of an incredible group of senior business leaders committed to helping the OCC bring inclusive and sustainable prosperity to Ontario’s businesses, workers, and communities.

Applications close on December 22nd. Apply today: https://occ.ca/ontario-chamber-board-nominations-2026-2027/

11/16/2025

📹 Watch the encore presentation now! Tune in on TLN Television to see how courageous and adaptable business leaders are driving Ontario’s competitiveness and building a resilient economy.

For a full breakdown of this year’s sector-specific episodes, visit our 2025 OBAA webpage: https://occ.ca/events/obaa2025/

11/16/2025

Missed yesterday’s premiere? Don’t worry! Watch the encore presentation at 9:00 AM ET today on TLN Television.

11/15/2025

A sincere thank you to all those who watched the Ontario Business Achievement Awards (OBAAs)! 🏆✨

For over 40 years, the OBAAs have celebrated the innovation, resilience and success of Ontario’s business community. This year, we highlighted those who have demonstrated bold leadership and adaptability in navigating uncertainty and driving Ontario’s competitiveness forward.

We would also like to thank our series partner, CN; broadcast partner; TLN TV ; and episode partners, the Diversity Institute, Eckler Ltd. / Eckler ltée, NACCA, Northbridge Insurance and Turkish Airlines.

📺 Missed the broadcast? Catch the Encore Presentation tomorrow at 9:00 AM on TLN Television!

11/15/2025

"Congratulations to Barbara Zvan on this well-deserved recognition as the 2025 CEO of the Year!" - Eckler Team

Thank you Eckler for supporting this year's as our CEO of the Year Episode Partner!

Didn't catch this episode? Watch the encore presentation starting tomorrow, November 16 at 9:00 a.m. on TLN Television.

11/15/2025

📹 Watch the now! Tune in TLN Television on to see how courageous and adaptable business leaders are driving Ontario’s competitiveness and building a resilient economy.

For a full breakdown of this year’s sector-specific episodes, visit our 2025 OBAA webpage: https://occ.ca/events/obaa2025/

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