Testimonials

"The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce supports the local business community by ensuring that relevant concerns are advanced to all levels of government. Smaller businesses often do not possess the necessary resources to address these issues, however collectively through the Chamber we can be certain that local officials are aware of developments and hopefully they can address any matters that negatively impact business."

Michael Alkier, President at Victoria Star Motors Inc.

"In December 2010 I met with Membership Manager David MacLellan to discuss the benefits of joining the GKWCC. His advice was simple, 'To realize full potential from membership, you need to get involved'. So I did. Since then I have attended most Chamber events. I am also a member of a CPN group and the Networking Breakfast Committee. As a result of these activities, I have had high-quality interactions with dozens of new contacts and solid business relationships are developing with several Chamber members. Active membership in the GKWCC opens a lot of doors and creates many great opportunities. I heartily endorse it!"

Greg Schott, Principal at Schott Resolutions

"The 'global village' does not mean local connections are not important! During economic volatility, our neighbourhood economy elevates in importance as the only way to ensure sustainability at the grass roots level. A Chamber member since 2006, I feel dynamically connected to the community at large. The learning forums and networking meetings help me to cultivate the human touch that I find so imperative in my business, putting a face to the name Allied Flooring. The Chamber of Commerce is your Chamber of Commerce. You can grow your own business, support local businesses and most important of all, connect with your local community."

Gihan Salgado, President at Allied Flooring Inc.

"The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce's work in physician recruitment is critically important. As the population of Waterloo Region expands, we require world-class health care facilities and professionals to ensure we can attract ad maintain businesses and employees for an emerging knowledge-based economy. I commend the Chamber for their efforts to date and am confident we as a community can continue to address these issues."

Murray Gamble, President at The C3 Group of Companies

"We couldn't have been happier with our experience advertising in the Chamber's Advocate publication. After taking out a half page ad for an upcoming event we were hosting we saw a dramatic increase in interest and registrations immediately after the Advocate was published. We wouldn't hesitate to use the Advocate as a valuable marketing tool in the future."

Chris Farrell, Manager at Waterloo Region Small Business Centre