Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce

21 Market Street, Woodstock 519-539-9411

Thursday, August 13, 2026

How confident is your business about the months ahead? 

SURVEY DEADLINE - MONDAY

Trade uncertainty, tariffs, rising costs, and ongoing economic challenges are shaping business decisions across Ontario. As governments consider policies that will impact competitiveness, investment, and growth, business leaders deserve a voice in the conversation.

NOW OPEN: 2026 Fall Term for the Talent Opportunities Program

Is your organization employing (or planning to employ) a post-secondary student in a work-integrated learning (WIL) program (e.g. co-op, internship)?

The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce is delighted to share that the Talent Opportunities Program (TOP) is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 term (September 1 to December 31).

Note: TOP is still accepting applications for the Summer 2026 term (May 1 to August 31).

TOP is an initiative led by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and supported by funding from the Government of Canada, that offers subsidized wages of up to $5,000 to eligible employers anywhere in Canada, who are hiring or employing post-secondary students in a student work placement program.



Funding for this program is limited and spots fill up quickly. Click the link below to learn more.

For any inquiries, please contact the TOP team at top@occ.ca.

New Tariff Measures for Work-Sharing Programs - Is Your Business Eligible?

E-mail

Work-Sharing Program

Call 1-800-367-5693

Thursday, August 27th

TICKETS $10.00 plus HST

Deadline to purchase tickets is August 24th 12:00 pm

Connect with local professionals at the first Business After Five event of the fall! Enjoy networking, door prizes, refreshments, and snacks. Bring your business cards, a smile, and your luck for a chance to win.

This premier Woodstock Chamber of Commerce networking event is the perfect way to grow your connections and discover new opportunities.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Although pre-registration isn’t required, we’d appreciate an RSVP to help us estimate attendance.

Skills Bridge Program - Until August 31st

Access over 60 training courses with unlimited no-cost access until August 31, 2026, through our partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC).

Skills Bridge is a Canada-wide platform providing small- and medium-sized enterprises with employee skills development opportunities and recruitment support.

Create a free organization account today and register up to 10 employees: https://skillsbridge.poweredbymagnet.ca/  

Save 3.5¢ per litre* on Esso™ and Mobil™ fuel.

With the Chamber’s Esso and Mobil Business Fleet Card Program, your business can enjoy a 3.5¢ per

litre* discount on every fuel purchase at Canada’s largest retail fuel network of over 2,000 Esso and Mobil stations. This exceptional fuel discount is usually available within, well, shouting distance.

Card program advantages and benefits:

• Fuel securely with prompts at the pump and 24/7 customer support.

• Track spending easily with paperless receipts and insights into every transaction.

• Pay bills, manage cards, and mitigate unauthorized spending with online and

mobile tools.

• Fill up with Synergy Fuel™, engineered for better gas mileage,** at over 2,000

Esso and Mobil stations across Canada.

• Get on the road to rewards with the PC Optimum™ program.***

• Save 10% on all oil changes at Mr. Lube when you show your Esso and Mobile

Business Card or PremierPlus Business Card.

For more information or to apply, please contact essoandmobilfleet@wexinc.com

* New accounts only. Valid at participating Esso and Mobil locations. Discounts earned will be credited directly to your account(s). Eligible only for Canadian Chamber of Commerce members.