Press Releases

Join the Chamber's Dynamic Board of Directors

Aug 26, 2019

There are (2) vacancies on the Board of Directors, the governing body of the Guelph Chamber of Commerce. Directors will be elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting on November 19, 2019.

Shakiba Shayani Named Guelph Chamber of Commerce President & CEO

Aug 6, 2019

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to announce that Shakiba Shayani has been named as the new President & Chief Executive Officer effective September 9, 2019.

Chamber Celebrates 2019 Business Award Recipients

Jun 28, 2019

On June 27, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce joined leaders in business, government, and community to celebrate the achievements of outstanding local businesses, organizations and individuals at the Guelph Awards of Excellence Gala.

President and CEO Guelph Chamber of Commerce Job Posting

May 15, 2019

Working in close collaboration with the Chair, Executive Committee and Board of Directors, the President and CEO will provide overall leadership and management for the organization to address the Chamber's needs related to administration, operations, membership engagement and policy formulation and advocacy, as well as compliance with the relevant

Scott McRoberts to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

May 13, 2019

On June 27, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce will join leaders in business, government and community to celebrate the achievements of outstanding local businesses, organizations and individuals at the 2019 Guelph Awards of Excellence Gala. Scott McRoberts, Director of Athletics at the University of Guelph will receive the Lifeti

Amy Kendall Named Guelph Chamber of Commerce Interim CEO

Mar 20, 2019

Today, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce announced that Amy Kendall will join the organization at the Interim CEO.

Nobel Prize Recipient Donna Strickland to Deliver Keynote in STEM Event

Mar 18, 2019

On April 24th, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Women in STEM event and is honoured to announce that Nobel Prize recipient Donna Strickland will be delivering the keynote speech to business and community leaders in attendance.

Leadership Transition at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce

Feb 28, 2019

Guelph, February 28, 2019: Today, the Guelph Chamber of Commerce announced that President & CEO, Kithio Mwanzia will be leaving the organization on March 19, 2019.

Chamber to Guelph Council: Cities Matter

Feb 21, 2019

The Guelph Chamber of Commerce presented to Guelph City Council as part of the stakeholder engagement and public presentations process on the City’s Annual Budget. The Chamber reiterated its concern that this year’s budget proposal comes in at almost twice the rate of inflation.