The Partnership has entered into strategic agreements with two Southern Ontario Chambers of Commerce: the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the Partnership, these agreements provide you with a reciprocal associate membership with both the Hamilton and Greater Niagara Chambers at no additional cost to you.
As an associate member of the Hamilton and Greater Niagara Chambers, you will have access to events, business networking, and cross-border news. These agreements give you the opportunity to collaborate with a wider network of business professionals across the border.
You will now receive the following:
For people and businesses that are seeking to expand their reach, the Cross-Border Business Network is an online directory where companies can broaden their network and deliver products and services beyond their home market. This platform brings the Western New York and Southern Ontario markets together, allowing subscribers to list their goods and services and describe which partner services they are seeking, providing direct access to companies in either Canada or the US.
The CanAm Council is a cross-industry collaboration of business leaders focused on developing our region’s bi-national economy. The Council seeks to eliminate barriers related to the international border and strengthen ties with the Southern Ontario business community to further develop our bi-national economy.
Today, Canadian officials announced they would be reinstating a requirement that all entrants present proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The requirement will take effect Tuesday, according to the Buffalo News. After an outcry over the strict requirement, which made travel to Canada cost-prohibitive for some, Canada relaxed the testing
The Biden administration plans to mandate that by January 22, essential non-American travelers entering the U.S. by land must be vaccinated, the Associated Press reports. The U.S. already requires vaccination for non-essential travelers – people coming to America for vacation, shopping, or other personal affairs. However, throughout the pandemic, essential travelers have not had a vaccine requirement, provided that they
This morning, the U.S. federal government announced that it will be extending its closure to Canadian travelers through October 21. Non-essential Canadian travelers have been banned from entering the U.S. since March 2020. Despite calls from the BNP, numerous members of Congress, and chambers across the nation to open the border, the