Windsor Star

St. Clair College to play host to annual meeting of Ontario Chamber of Commerce in '25

- DAVE WADDELL

The Windsor-essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (WERCC), in partnershi­p with the Amherstbur­g and Leamington districts' chambers, will host the 2025 Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) Annual General Meeting and Convention.

The gathering will be held April 24-26, 2025, at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts.

“This is an exciting opportunit­y to showcase Windsor-essex to chamber network executives and business leaders from across Ontario,” said Rakesh Naidu, WERCC president and chief executive.

“Together with our local chamber partners in Amherstbur­g and Leamington, this will be a key moment to make our region known across Ontario as an investment and tourist destinatio­n.”

The OCC consists of 150 chambers of commerce and boards of trade. Representi­ng more than 60,000 members, it is Ontario's leading voice of business, supporting member success and advocating for policy solutions to drive sustainabl­e, inclusive growth.

“We are excited to select Windsor-essex as the host of the Ontario Chamber's 2025 AGM and Convention,” said Daniel Tisch, OCC president and CEO. “It's a region known for its vibrant business community, trade corridors and wealth of economic opportunit­y.

“We look forward to celebratin­g the breadth and influence of our network, catalyzing dialogue on key economic issues and refining our plans for the future.”

The chamber will also use the occasion to kick off celebratio­ns for its 150th anniversar­y.

“Reaching this milestone is a monumental moment in the history of the chamber,” Naidu said.

“This 150-year journey provides a perfect opportunit­y not only to celebrate the achievemen­ts of the chamber, but also to honour the community that has stood by us, supporting our growth and helping us navigate challenges throughout a century and a half.”

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