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Register Online for OCC Events

To speed up the registration process and serve you better, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is promoting online registration for many of its prestigious events: Annual General Meeting An Evening with the Deputy Ministers Ontario Business Achievement Awards  How … Continue reading

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Chambers, Universities And Non-Profits In Guelph Are Making Innovation Tangible

GUELPH:  On Thursday, February 2, 2012, the Guelph and Ontario Chambers of Commerce will join the Guelph mayor, Innovation Guelph and the University of Guelph for an innovation breakfast and panel discussion on how to develop a stronger culture of … Continue reading

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News in a Nutshell (January 23 – January 27)

Politics – Provincial McGuinty to set out austerity plan in speech, CTV News Horwath Looks Ahead To Spring Session, Newstalk1010 McGuinty to businesses: do your part to create jobs, CTV News While McGuinty stalls, Drummond’s legend grows, Globe and Mail … Continue reading

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Mowat Centre and Ontario Chamber of Commerce Release New Economic Vision for Ontario

Toronto – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Mowat Centre at the University of Toronto have released a new, ambitious,and transformational agenda that will enable Ontario to rise above current economic challenges. The new report, Emerging Stronger, identifies five … Continue reading

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Chamber Network And Provincial Leaders Recognize Len Crispino

On January 24, 2012, the Chamber Network as well as political and bureaucratic leaders came together to recognize the prestigious career and generous personality of Len Crispino as retires from his post as President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber … Continue reading

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OCC Releases 2012 Advocacy Handbook

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), in partnership with Advocacy Solutions, is pleased to present the 2012 edition of the Advocacy Handbook. The purpose of the Advocacy Handbook is to help local chambers of commerce and boards of trade in … Continue reading

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Ryerson Welcomes Stephen Lewis

The Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University will be hosting a breakfast, co-supported by the Ryerson CSR Institute, with Mr. Stephen Lewis as part of the Dean’s Signature Speaker Series. Mr. Lewis, an internationally recognized diplomat and envoy … Continue reading

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Celebrating Earth Innovations: An EMA Success

The Export Market Access (EMA) program works with amazing companies from across the province. We recently caught up with one of them to discuss their success and the EMA program. Earth Innovations is an Ottawa based company with five employees, … Continue reading

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Announcing Allan O’Dette As New OCC President & CEO

The Board of Directors of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Allan O’Dette has been selected as the new President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). “Appointing an experienced advocate who has been … Continue reading

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News in a Nutshell (January 9 – January 13)

Politics – Provincial The grim reaper punctures Ontario’s fiscal fantasies, Toronto Star More jobs for Ontario at top of Hudak’s 2012 wish list, St. Catharines Standard Welcome back, deficits (and the cuts you force), National Post Over To You, Don … Continue reading

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