Downtown London AGM at the London Music Hall
What an inspiring morning at the Downtown London AGM at the London Music Hall!It was a privilege to connect with members and community partners as we reflected on a Year of Downtown Momentum 2025 forDowntown LondonA standout moment was the engaging panel discussion, “Building Momentum Through Creative Uses,” featuring our CEOGraham Hendersonalongside other leaders in culture and commerce. The energy in the room captured the collaborative spirit that continues to drive our downtown forward.A huge thank-you
London Chamber of Commerce – Past President’s Dinner 2025
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, we gathered at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club for one of our most cherished traditions: the London Chamber of Commerce Past Presidents’ Dinner. It was a night to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the leadership and service that continue to shape London’s business community. Among those joining us were our new Chair of the Board, Dipesh Parmar, and our CEO, Graham Henderson, along with many past Chamber Presidents and dedicated board members.. At the Chamber, our purpose
Business & Beats: Sparks Fly at The Next Stage!
Last night, something special happened at the London Music Hall. Culture and commerce didn't just meet—they ignited real opportunity at The Next Stage event!Live music is far more than entertainment; it's a powerful economic engine and a talent magnet for our city. It fuels creative entrepreneurship, drives foot traffic, and connects our diverse community.We were absolutely blown away by the performances from local stars Thunder Queens and King Cruff. They were a vivid reminder of how our homegrown talent
Buy Canadian: Keeping Jobs, Innovation, and Prosperity at Home
Buy Canadian: Keeping Jobs, Innovation, and Prosperity at Home By the London Chamber of Commerce Canada stands at a crossroads in its approach to national infrastructure investment. As VIA Rail prepares to award a $3-billion contract for new train cars—one of the largest transportation procurements in recent years—our country has an opportunity to demonstrate what Buy Canadian truly means. This contract is about far more than trains. It’s about whether Canadian tax dollars will continue to fuel economic
London Chamber Joins National Call for Labour Stability at Canada’s West Coast Ports
London Chamber Joins National Call for Labour Stability at Canada’s West Coast Ports The London Chamber of Commerce has joined chambers of commerce, boards of trade, and business associations from across Canada in signing a joint letter urging the federal government to take swift action to ensure long-term labour stability at Canada’s West Coast ports. The letter, addressed to Hon. Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, and Hon. John Zerucelli, Secretary of State for Labour, calls for the
OLG is Celebrating 50 Years
OLG is commemorating 50 years of giving back, and it’s all about celebrating the players and communities who have helped make it all possible. To say thank you, OLG has been rolling out a series of 50th-themed games and contests and bringing wins to community events across Ontario. Since 1975, OLG has delivered more than $59 billion in lottery prizes alone and, with the help of our players, contributed approximately $62 billion back to Ontario to support priorities like health care, amateur sport,
London and District Business Hall of Fames Announces 2025 Inductees
London and District Business Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees Jo-Ann Fisher and Dale and Mark Hunter to Join Prestigious Gallery of LaureatesLondon, ON – June 10, 2025 – The London and District Business Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2025 inductees who will be honoured at this year's signature gala event on October 23rd at RBC Place London. Jo-Ann Fisher of Hangar9 and Dale and Mark Hunter of the London Knights and have been selected for induction into the Hall of Fame based on their
Take5 Digital launches Little Big Brother
A Cinematic Rebellion Begins in Southwestern Ontario: Meet Little Big Brother London, ON – Thursday, June 26, 2025 – A bold new production house is making its debut: Little Big Brother, a rebellious studio built to punch above its weight, and lean into its London roots while creating content that can stand on the national stage. From the team behind Take5 Digital and Gotham Studios, Little Big Brother enters the scene with a mission: to challenge brands to think outside of the box; to push the boundaries,
From Office Space to Living Space: How the City is Transforming the Core Through Grants
From Office Space to Living Space: How the City is Transforming the Core Through Grants The City of London is currently in their Public Engagement phase of the Downtown Plan and there is an opportunity for Londoners to get involved and help shape the core of their city. As this plan is created, the City relies on Londoners and London businesses to provide input into what changes and improvements need to be made in order to enhance the downtown’s economic capacity and residential appeal. This plan
2025 Q2 Business Conditions Report
2025 Q2 Business Conditions Report The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab has released their 2025 Q2 Business Conditions Report detailing business sentiment and economic data over the last quarter. Unfortunately, this report marks the fourth straight quarter that overall business sentiment has dropped. This trend continues mostly in trade-exposed industries due to the ongoing trade war. While the leaders gathered at the G7 meeting, any proposed resolution to the dispute
Two Historic Goodwills Celebrate Unification
Stronger Together: Two Historic Goodwills Celebrate UnificationLONDON & HAMILTON, ON – Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes (OGL) and Goodwill Amity of the Hamilton/Halton region are celebrating their official unification as one Goodwill on June 1, 2025. These historic organizations have separately achieved profound community impact by changing lives through the power of work. For more than 75 years, Goodwill Industries OGL has served Ontario creating work opportunities and building community for
Removing Interprovincial Trade Barriers More Important Than Ever
Removing Interprovincial Trade Barriers More Important Than Ever As a potential trade war unfolds between Canada and the United States and with a federal election looming in the near future, Canada must turn its attention inwards and focus on strengthening internal trade between provinces. This sentiment has been increasingly popular in the recent months, garnering support from all 4 major political parties in Ontario and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Statistics
London Chamber Applauds Approval of HART Hub: A Win for Community Well-Being and Local Business
London Chamber Applauds Approval of HART Hub: A Win for Community Well-Being and Local Business The London Chamber of Commerce is pleased to see the City of London approved by the Ontario Government for a Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. This significant development is a vital step toward addressing the pressing needs of individuals in our community struggling with mental health and addiction—challenges that also have a direct impact on the local business environment. The
2024 Business Cares Food Drive Results
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Support for MPP Terence Kernaghan’s Motion on Employee Ownership Strategy
The London Chamber of Commerce wrote a letter to express our strong support for MPP Terence Kernaghan’s motion to implement an Ontario Employee Ownership Strategy. Read the letter
OCC Announces Support for High-Frequency Rail Project
OCC Announces Support for High-Frequency Rail Project The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has published a letter to the Honourable Anita Anand, President of the Treasury Board and Minister of Transport, in support of the High-Frequency Rail project in Ontario. The project, as currently planned, will offer over 1000km of brand-new rail infrastructure along the Toronto-Quebec corridor allowing faster and more frequent rail service. By moving passenger services to dedicated tracks, the new trains will no
2024 Membership Survey Report
2024 Membership Survey Report The London Chamber of Commerce has recently completed our 2024 Membership Survey. The responses will be used to plan for the coming year, fine-tune events, and craft new policies and advocacy positions. We would like to thank everyone who participated for their valuable input. Read the report
2024 Business Achievement Award Recipients
The 2024 Business Achievement Awards, held on September 25 and proudly hosted by the London Chamber of Commerce with principal sponsor TD, honoured the exceptional accomplishments of businesses throughout the region. Congratulations to all the award recipients for their remarkable contributions and ongoing excellence! Please join us in celebrating the recipients:Agribusiness Award: Proof Line FarmEnvironmental Leadership Award: General Motors of Canada Company - CAMI Assembly PlantExcellence in People
2024/25 Board of Directors
2024/25 Board of Directors Announcement The London Chamber extends a warm welcome to our newly elected Board Members, approved at the Annual General Meeting on September 19, 2024. Our Governance and Nominations Committee issued a Call for Expressions of Interest to the membership seeking interest in serving on the Board or any one of the Chamber’s five committees. This is only the second year we have used this particular process. We were overwhelmed by an incredible response from individuals
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London International Airport recognized with the 2024 Corporate Icon Award for Outstanding Community
London International Airport recognized with the 2024 Corporate Icon Award for Outstanding Community Contribution London, ON, September 4, 2024 — The London Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce London International Airport as the recipient of the 2024 Corporate Icon Award. This prestigious award recognizes the airport's exceptional dedication to enhancing the community’s image, driving economic growth, and making significant contributions over the years. The Corporate Icon Award,
Past President Jim Etherington
The London Chamber of Commerce is deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Etherington, who served as President of our Board of Directors from 1991 to 1992. Jim was also honored with a Chair's Award in 1987-88 for his outstanding volunteer work with the Chamber.Reflecting on Jim's legacy, former London Chamber of Commerce CEO Gerry McCartney shared, "Jim Etherington was the consummate communicator. As anyone who has held the post of Board Chair of the Chamber knows, you have to be great at communications. And
London City Council Advances Health and Homelessness Initiatives with New Supportive Housing and Enc
London City Council Advances Health and Homelessness Initiatives with New Supportive Housing and Encampment Response Plans The London Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the significant process of London City Council in addressing health and homelessness through its Whole of Community System Response. Two major milestones have been reached: the endorsement of the Community Encampment Response Plan and the approval of the next steps for a new highly supportive housing project. The Community Encampment
AI Adoption by Canadian Businesses
AI Adoption by Canadian Businesses The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab has released their report on the state of generative AI in Canada and how it will affect the future of our business landscape. Generative AI is any AI system that can create images, data or text using prompts provided by the user. The current use case for these systems is to fill in some of the productivity and labour gaps that remain in the business environment. This technology represents new opportunities for
Chamber Q1 and Q2 Advocacy Review
Q1 and Q2 Advocacy Review January The London Chamber of Commerce ran our 2024 Advocacy Survey in order to better understand what our members' needs are and how we can address them. We collected recommendations for all levels of government and used the results to better formulate our advocacy strategy for the coming year. The Business Confidence Survey report was released for the fourth quarter of 2023 which took a look at businesses economic outlook and how the labour market was
