Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce

21 Market Street, Woodstock 519-539-9411

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Ontario Chamber of Commerce Statement

Ontario Chamber of Commerce Tariff Resources

Ontario Chamber of Commerce Canada-U.S. Trade War Business Impact Survey

Canadian Chamber of Commerce Statement on Relief Measures

List of Products Subject to counter-tariffs effective Sept. 8, 2026

Welcome To the Chamber!

Please join us in welcoming and supporting the newest members of the chamber.

• Renso Foods
• Next Chapter Mortgages
• Vantage Medsupply Inc.
• Crock a Doodle
• Horizon Solutions

We encourage Chamber Members to support one another whenever possible. Follow other members on socials, send them referrals and new business, submit Google Reviews or hire them for your upcoming business needs...you'll both benefit when they do the same for you.

This Business After Five is sold out, if you would like to be added to the waiting list please email info@woodstockchamber.ca

Don't miss October's Business After Five, register early, details below.

Meet the Municipal Election Candidates

With the 2026 Municipal Election approaching, the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host a Candidates Meet & Greet, giving local businesses and residents an opportunity to connect directly with those seeking elected office.

Join us on Thursday, October 1, from 4:30–6:30 PM Boughtflower Hall, South Gate Centre to meet candidates running for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, City/County Councillor and City Councillor.

This is an opportunity to ask questions, hear candidates’ perspectives and learn more about their priorities for Woodstock and our community ahead of Election Day.

Drop in anytime between 4:30 and 6:30 PM.

No registration is required — everyone is welcome!

Mayor and Deputy Mayor Debate

Want to know where the mayor and deputy mayor candidates stand on the issues that matter to you? Join us for the upcoming debate on Friday, October 2nd at the Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 am.

Space is limited to the first 75 people who register, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance!

Have a question for the candidates? Submit your questions using the form link below by September 23rd. Please note that while all questions will be considered, not all submissions may be included in the debate.

Submit your questions here.

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

E-mail

Work-Sharing Program

Call 1-800-367-5693

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).

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.

Thursday, September 24th

TICKETS $10.00 plus HST

Deadline to purchase tickets is September 21st 12:00 pm

Join us for the Chamber’s premier networking event! Business After Five is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Chamber members, potential members, local business leaders, and community professionals in a relaxed setting.



This month, we are hosted by A & A Environmental Consultants Inc., a multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firm offering consulting services in the fields of environmental site assessments (Phase I-II), cleanups, water resource studies, aggregate permitting, landfill design and monitoring, geotechnical studies, air quality studies, designated substances surveys, and environmental impact studies. 

Join Chamber member Janice Hendrick, Founder & Chief Connection Officer at Both-And Consulting, for a fun, fast-paced virtual book club focused on business leadership.

Each month, Janice will highlight a best-selling business book, sharing key concepts, practical advice and takeaways you can put to work right away. No need to read the book beforehand—Janice does that for you!

Inspired to read more? Featured books are available for purchase from Chamber member Blueink Bookstore Café in downtown Woodstock.

Sessions: 12:00–12:30 pm on the first Tuesday of each month, October 2026–June 2027, via Zoom.



October 6, 12:00pm  |  The Science of Happiness (at Work)

The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life by Shawn Achor

Drawing on research from Harvard and Fortune 500 companies, Achor shows how happiness can fuel success rather than simply result from it. He shares seven practical principles rooted in positive psychology to improve performance, creativity and resilience.

Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by Dr. David Rock

Rock brings neuroscience into the workplace, exploring how our brains handle distraction, stress and modern work demands. He offers practical strategies to improve focus, manage emotions and collaborate more effectively.

The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz

Based on the Harvard Study of Adult Development, this book explores what truly leads to a fulfilling life. The research points to one key factor: the quality of our relationships. The authors offer practical insights for building stronger connections at work and beyond.