Advocacy
See our latest municipal policy and advocacy work from the Greater Niagara Chamber, promoting policy and governance that’s good for business, and representing Niagara’s business community within the Region. Get in touch to let us know how we can support your business. Follow us on twitter at @GNCCadvocacy for up-to-the-minute news or subscribe to get updates in your inbox.
GNCC Bill 39 position statement
The Government of Ontario has announced its intent to review the two-tier government relationship in a number of municipalities, including… more »
Niagara Region’s unemployment rate inches down from 5.4% to 5.1%
The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) reported that an additional 2,500 people joined the Niagara workforce in December, causing… more »
Shopping local in Port Colborne circulates money locally, leading to more activity, jobs
They say a rising tide lifts all boats. With Christmas quickly approaching and plenty of holiday shopping occurring, local businesses… more »
State of the Ontario Tourism Industry Report
Tourism is a vital sector in the provincial economy and is critical for economic recovery. While domestic and inbound tourism… more »
Sip local: How shopping local for your Christmas wine helps Niagara’s economy and green space
When you’re out shopping for wine this holiday season, both for the table and for under the tree, the bottles… more »
Niagara-on-the-Lake cheese shop shows what’s good for business is Gouda for the community
In many ways it was the business Xavier Allard was born to run. Allard and his mom Annie took over… more »
Though slow, Niagara-on-the-Lake businesswomen see progress
The march to equality may be slow, but Niagara’s businesswomen are doing their part to keep the progress moving. This… more »
Political firestorm brewing over provincial changes to Niagara governance, Greenbelt protection
Jeff Burch, the NDP critic for municipal affairs and Niagara Centre MPP, isn’t mincing words when it comes to Premier… more »
Niagara Chamber joins other urging governments to restore applications process to NEXUS
With three Canada-United States land border crossings in the Niagara Region, it comes as little surprise that the Greater Niagara… more »