The Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) has sent a letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne warning against potential changes to Ontario’s Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Employment Standards Act (ESA). Including the introduction of a $15 minimum wage. The letter is cautioning that these […]

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce released a report on rising energy costs the result of a year-long study. Calls for Ontario Govt action to come up with a plan.

An Ontario Chamber of Commerce report indicates a marked decline in business confidence over the last year.

Approximately 80 people attended an event this morning to discuss the future of Owen Sound’s Harbour. Keynote speeches were made by MP Larry Miller and Captain Scott Bravener, at the Best Western Inn on the Bay MP Larry Miller spoke of three main benefits of dredging the harbour: the economy, education and the environment. He […]

Owen Sound’s Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Ryerson University and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to help turn the tide on youth unemployment and address the local skills gap.

The future of Owen Sound’s Harbour will be discussed by keynote speakers MP Larry Miller and Captain Scott Bravener, at a breakfast event November 13 at the Best Western Inn on the Bay.

Owen Sound’s Chamber of Commerce, which is celebrating its 150th year, hosted the 23rd Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala last week at the Bayshore.

‘It was a great event last night,’ says Bleeding Carrot owner Jim Ansell, who won the 2014 People’s Choice Award at the annual Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce Awards. More than 300 people were in attendance at the Bayshore Community Centre on Thursday night.The event included a social dinner and entertainment, followed by 12 award […]