Community Leaders Gather for OCC’s 2023 AGM and Convention in Niagara Falls

(Toronto – April 21, 2023) – The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that its 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention will be held in Niagara Falls from April 27 – 29, 2023. The event will be hosted by the South Niagara Chambers of Commerce and Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.

“We are excited to bring our AGM and Convention to Niagara Falls, a city known for its natural beauty and vibrant business community,” said Rocco Rossi, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. “This event is an important opportunity for business leaders to come together, share ideas, and help shape the future of Ontario’s economy.”

This year’s AGM and Convention theme is Growing Together, exemplifying the Network’s focus on driving economic growth in the province. The AGM and Convention is a pivotal event for Ontario’s business community, providing an opportunity for industry leaders to come together to discuss and debate key policy issues, network with peers, and help shape the Chamber’s advocacy agenda for the coming year.

“We are delighted to be hosting the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s AGM and Convention in Niagara Falls,” said Dolores Fabiano, Executive Director of South Niagara Chambers of Commerce. “This event is a highlight of the Ontario business calendar, and we look forward to welcoming business leaders from across the province to our beautiful city.”

This year’s event will feature a range of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions on topics that are critical to the success of Ontario’s businesses. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from experts in areas such as innovation, trade, workforce development, and government relations.

“The Ontario Chamber Network unlocks its true potential through collaboration,” said Mishka Balsom, CEO of the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. “The Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s AGM and Convention is a valuable opportunity for the Network to pave the way for a brighter future for Ontario business by sharing best practices, outlining priorities, and developing strategies to overcome challenges across the province.”

Thank you to our generous partners: Chambers Plan, CN, Meridian, Hydro One, the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), Nieuport Aviation, Port of Montreal, and Purolator.

Registration for the 2023 Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM and Convention is now closed. For more information or to get involved next year, please visit the Ontario Chamber of Commerce website.

About the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is the indispensable partner of business and Canada’s largest, most influential provincial chamber. It is an independent, not-for-profit advocacy and member services organization representing a diverse network of 60,000 members. The OCC’s mission is to convene, align and advance the interests of its members through principled policy work, value-added business services and broad engagement to drive competitiveness and economic growth in the province.

For more information, please contact:
Andrea Carmona
Manager, Public Affairs,
Ontario Chamber of Commerce
andreacarmona@occ.ca | Mobile: (647) 234-0255