News & Press Releases

Guelph Chamber Celebrates 2025 Business Award Recipients at Guelph Awards of Excellence Event

Jun 23, 2025

On June 19, 2025 the Guelph Chamber of Commerce hosted over 330 community leaders to celebrate the achievements of outstanding local businesses, organizations, and individuals at the Guelph Awards of Excellence. Recipients of this year’s 2025 Chamber Business Awards were selected from a robust list of finalists and nominees from across Guelph.

Jerry Trochta to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Guelph Awards of Excellence

May 7, 2025

On June 19, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce will welcome business and community leaders to celebrate the achievements of outstanding local businesses, organizations, and individuals at the 2025 Guelph Awards of Excellence. Jerry Trochta, co-founder of Kamil Juices and Cox Creek Cellars will receive the Lifetime Achievement award.

Andy Veilleux Named President & CEO of Guelph Chamber of Commerce

Jan 9, 2025

The Board of Directors of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Andy Veilleux has been named the new President & CEO, effective January 21, 2025.

Guelph Chamber announces Board of Directors for 2024-2025

Nov 15, 2024

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its incoming 2024-2025 Board of Directors – approved at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre on November 14th.

Guelph Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Shakiba Shayani to end her tenure

Oct 3, 2024

The Board of Directors of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce has announced that Shakiba Shayani is stepping down from the role of President & CEO. The Board offers gratitude to Shakiba for her leadership over her five-year tenure.

Guelph Chamber of Commerce & Business Centre Guelph-Wellington announce new strategic partnership

Sep 27, 2024

Ahead of this year’s small business month, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce and the Business Centre Guelph-Wellington are pleased to announce their new strategic partnership to enhance business support and drive economic and social prosperity.

Join our Board of Directors

Jul 9, 2024

We’re looking for Directors to serve on our Board. A Board comprised of talented and dedicated Directors, with a diverse mix of experience, expertise, skills, and backgrounds is important to us. If you’re looking to join a dynamic Board, please submit your application today!

Leadership and housing: doing better means doing it differently

Jun 26, 2024

A year ago, we launched our Community-Led Guelph Housing Coalition, seeking political leadership and a clear plan of action to address one of our community's most pressing challenges: housing.

Guelph Chamber Celebrates 2024 Business Award Recipients at Guelph Awards of Excellence Event

Jun 24, 2024

On June 20, 2024 the Guelph Chamber of Commerce hosted over 350 community leaders to celebrate the achievements of outstanding local businesses, organizations, and individuals at the Guelph Awards of Excellence. Recipients of this year’s 2024 Chamber Business Awards were selected from a robust list of finalists and nominees from across Guelph.