What We Do
Inspiring the Owen Sound community
Serve the Business Community

The office has dedicated staff who are eager to assist the business community.

Our board, made up of business owners and managers, every month.

We encourage your feedback on any business-related matter and welcome your participation as committee chairs or members. Your business will benefit from your involvement.

We invite and encourage comments or questions on matters specific to your business or business idea.

Workshops and Seminars

The Chamber is proud to offer various workshops/seminars that provide information on topics relevant to small businesses. Each Workshop/Seminar will provide useful and practical information that every small business needs to know.

Join us to learn more about issues that are important to help your business succeed.

Alive @ Five

Our popular end-of-workday Alive@5 networking event meets the first Thursday of the month between 5 and 7pm at different member locations.

The member host provides refreshments and appetizers while showcasing their business or organization to Chamber members and their guests. The ultimate awareness and business building event in the area there's no better way to network with existing and potential customers and clients.

There is no charge to attend and non-members are welcome.

Collaborate

The Owen Sound & District Chamber is a collaboration of close to 500 member businesses, not-for-profit community organizations and city, provincial and federal offices within our jurisdiction.

Connect

We connect member businesses with each other and with consumers through the most complete online business directory you’ll find here.

Business Excellence Awards

Each October the Chamber celebrates business milestones and recognizes achievements in eleven categories. Nominations are open to any business, not just members of the Chamber of Commerce.

The Awards night includes dinner, entertainment and awards presentations wrapped up in a theme night.