Woodstock Chamber of Commerce

09/18/2026

Meet Laros Creative Design, a women-owned local business built on entrepreneurship, community and making quality products accessible to everyone.

Looking for something custom, personalized, or made just for you? Laros Creative Design is a local Woodstock business bringing ideas to life through custom creations.
From custom T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies and team apparel to personalized tumblers, mugs and glassware, Laros Creative Design creates pieces for individuals, families, teams, businesses, fundraisers and special events.

They also offer:
Personalized gifts & keepsakes
Business & corporate merchandise
Jewelry & accessories
Soy candles
Custom orders for those ideas that don't fit into a box

What started as a creative hobby while raising a family grew into a dream of owning a storefront. A dream that was incredibly achieved in just three years.
What she loves most? Creating a great shopping experience while helping families find quality, brand-name products at affordable prices.
For Laros Creative Design, it's not just about creating a product. It's about getting to know customers, understanding their ideas and turning them into something meaningful.
Next time you need something custom or personalized, think close by and support a local Woodstock business.

Buy Close By. Support Local.

09/17/2026

Help your working-parent employees by adopting inclusive, flexible steps to help then (and your other workers) maintain a good work-life balance.

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09/13/2026

People referred to your business are remarkably valuable customers. They spend more, refer more, and when reminded of their referral origin, will go on to refer friends, family, colleagues and other businesses to you at a higher rate too.

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09/10/2026

The Woodstock District Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome our newest members! Join us for essential upcoming events, including the Candidates Meet & Greet for the 2026 Municipal Election and our Business After Five networking event. We also encourage participation in our Talent Opportunities Program for hiring students. Stay informed about new tariff measures affecting work-sharing programs. Let’s connect and support each other!

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09/10/2026

In today's fast-paced work environment, effective time management is crucial for success. I recently explored practical strategies to enhance productivity, focusing on two key aspects: dividing your workday and allocating specific tasks.

This blog post delves into proven techniques like the Pomodoro Technique and "Eat The Frog," offering insights on how to optimize your daily schedule. Whether you're working from home or in an office, these tips can help you take control of your time and boost your efficiency.

If you're looking to streamline your workflow and maximize your productivity, I encourage you to check out this article.

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09/09/2026

Today, Daniel Tisch, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement on Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. goods:

“This morning, Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada enters a new phase, as the Canadian government responds with counter-tariffs on some $28 billion of U.S. goods.

“This is a sad day for North American businesses, and with the threat of further U.S. escalation, the week may get even worse. This mutually destructive trade war, driven by Trump’s multiple violations of his own trade agreement, is raising costs and impeding investment and hiring across the continent. Trade wars have no winners – only losers.

“The Ontario Chamber of Commerce would welcome a mutual de-escalation of tariffs, and a return to respecting the provisions of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. Unfortunately, the current president seems uninterested in doing so, and unwilling to abide by any deal he signs. While Canada should keep the lines of communication open, until U.S. political dynamics change, we must live with short-term turbulence rather than accept long-term harm to our businesses, our economy and our sovereignty.

“The governments of Canada and Ontario cannot be held responsible for the misguided, illegal actions of another country. They will, however, be judged on how well they make good on their promise to build a more dynamic economy: incentivizing business investment, expanding interprovincial and international trade, building infrastructure, developing a skilled workforce, and making it attractive for high-potential businesses to grow and sustain themselves in Canada. We are making exciting progress but must now move even faster.

“The Ontario Chamber will continue to work with our governments to achieve these goals, and to build inclusive, sustainable prosperity for businesses, workers and communities. Our member businesses believe deeply in Ontario and Canada, and face the future with confidence.”

Link to statement here: https://occ.ca/mediareleases/ontario-chamber-calls-for-de-escalation-focus-on-competitiveness-as-canada-u-s-trade-tensions-enter-new-phase/

Access additional tariff resources and updates here: https://occ.ca/navigating-tariffs/

09/07/2026

In early September, Ontario's children start ed to head back to school. As employees also head back to work too, what can we as business owners learn from the mass return to the classroom to help our own employees.
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09/07/2026

Have a Happy and Safe Labour Day everyone. Please note the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce office will be closed today, September 7th to observe the holiday.

09/07/2026

Recruiting's tough these days! 😩 Want to attract top talent? Your job description is KEY! 🔑 Check out our top tips for writing engaging and effective job descriptions that make candidates click "Apply Now!" See link in the comments