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The Ingersoll District Chamber of Commerce has 18 Directors who sit on our Board, serving over 210 members from the business community.

11/02/2026

CHAMBER 101 | What Does a Chamber of Commerce Actually Do?

You may know us for our networking events or annual Awards of Excellence, but there's much more happening behind the scenes!

A Chamber of Commerce is a member-supported organization dedicated to strengthening the local business community and helping create an environment where businesses can thrive.

Our work focuses on four key areas:

• Advocacy: Representing the interests of businesses with government and decision-makers.

• Connections: Bringing business owners, community leaders and organizations together.

• Promotion: Celebrating local businesses and increasing their visibility.

• Growth: Sharing resources, information and opportunities that support business success.

At the Ingersoll District Chamber of Commerce, we believe that when local businesses succeed, our entire community benefits.

Over the next month, we're taking you behind the scenes to share what Chambers do and why our work matters!

10/29/2026

✨ One week later, and we're still reflecting on an incredible evening celebrating the best of Ingersoll! ✨

It's hard to believe a week has already passed since our 34th Annual Awards of Excellence! As we look back on an unforgettable evening, we're reminded once again of the incredible people, businesses, and organizations that make our community such a special place to live, work, and grow.

🏆 Congratulations once again to all of our 2026 award winners and nominees!Your dedication, innovation, leadership, and community spirit deserve to be celebrated. Each of you plays an important role in shaping Ingersoll's future, and we are so proud to recognize your achievements.

❤️ To our generous sponsors, thank you! Your investment in events like this goes far beyond one evening of celebration. Your support allows us to recognize excellence, strengthen connections, and shine a spotlight on those making a difference in our community.

To all the local businesses, volunteers, and community leaders who continually give their time, resources, and energy to make Ingersoll an even better place — thank you! Your commitment to our community does not go unnoticed, and its impact reaches far beyond the walls of your businesses.

🎥 One week later, we're reliving the highlights, the smiles, the applause, and the incredible community spirit that filled the room!

Here's to celebrating our successes, supporting one another, and continuing to build a thriving Ingersoll together!

Because when our businesses and community succeed, we all succeed. ❤️

10/28/2026

🏒🚨 **CONTEST ALERT! YOUR KNIGHTS TICKETS COULD BE ON US!** 🚨🏒

We're bringing Ingersoll to the rink, and we're giving you an extra reason to grab your tickets early!

Join the **Ingersoll District Chamber of Commerce** for **Ingersoll Night at the Knights** on Friday, March 19, 2027, for an exciting evening of hockey, community spirit, and cheering on the London Knights!

🎉 **EARLY BIRD CONTEST!**

Purchase your tickets before **8:00 PM on December 15, 2026**, and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to **WIN THE COST OF TWO TICKETS BACK!**

That's right! One lucky winner will receive a refund for the purchase price of two event tickets!

🎟️ **HOW TO ENTER:**

1. Purchase your tickets for Ingersoll Night at the Knights before the contest deadline.
2. Each eligible ticket purchase transaction receives **ONE entry**, regardless of how many tickets are purchased.
3. You're automatically entered into the draw — no additional steps required!

Already purchased your tickets? You're entered too!

📅 **EVENT DETAILS**

🏒 Ingersoll Night at the Knights

📆 Friday, March 19, 2027

⏰ 7:00 PM

📍 Canada Life Place, London

🎟️ **GET YOUR TICKETS HERE:**
https://ingersollchamber.com/event/ingersoll-night-at-the-knights-2/

Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan, planning a family outing, or looking for a great night out with friends, this is your chance to join the Ingersoll community for a memorable evening!

**Don't wait until the final buzzer!** Secure your seats, enter the draw, and get ready to cheer on the Knights!

**CONTEST DETAILS:**

- Contest closes December 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST.
- One entry per eligible ticket purchase transaction, regardless of the number of tickets purchased.
- All eligible purchases completed before the deadline are automatically entered.
- One winner will be selected at random following the contest closing.
- The winner will receive a refund equal to the purchase price of two event tickets, up to the amount paid in their eligible transaction.
- The winner will be contacted directly by the Ingersoll District Chamber of Commerce.

10/26/2026

Your Vote Matters. Your Business Matters.

The Ingersoll Chamber of Commerce would like to remind all members and residents to make their voices heard in today's municipal election!

Municipal politics have a direct impact on our local business community. From infrastructure and development to property taxes, zoning, parking, and economic growth, decisions made around the council table help shape the environment in which our businesses operate and our community thrives.

Local government decisions affect local businesses every day.

We encourage our members to take an interest in the issues that matter to them, learn about the candidates, and exercise their right to vote.

A strong business community and an engaged community go hand in hand.

Make your voice count. Get out and vote today!

10/23/2026

🏆 Celebrating Our 2026 Awards of Excellence Nominees!

While our award winners took centre stage, we also want to take a moment to recognize the incredible nominees who were celebrated at the 34th Annual Ingersoll Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence!

Being nominated is an achievement worth celebrating! Each of these businesses and individuals has made a meaningful impact through their hard work, dedication, innovation and commitment to our community.

👏 Please join us in recognizing our outstanding 2026 nominees!

🏆 Business/Industry of the Year
Sponsored by POW Engineering

⭐ Kure Movement Studio
⭐ BMMB Construction Group Inc.

🏆 Agricultural Award
Sponsored by Funnell Insurance Group Ltd.

⭐ Lamers Silos Ltd.
⭐ Thames River Melons

🏆 Heart of Downtown Award
Sponsored by Downtown Ingersoll BIA

⭐ Shannon McKechnie – CommonPlace Books
⭐ Trish Near – Ingersoll Automotive

These nominees represent the entrepreneurial spirit, community pride and dedication that make Ingersoll such a special place.

An award recognizes one winner, but a nomination celebrates excellence in its own right!

To each of our nominees, thank you for everything you do to strengthen our local economy, support our community and inspire those around you.

❤️ We're proud to have you as part of the Ingersoll community, and we can't wait to see what you accomplish next!

10/23/2026

🏆 What an Incredible Evening Celebrating Excellence in Ingersoll!

What a night! The 34th Annual Ingersoll Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence was a wonderful celebration of the people, businesses and organizations that make our community such an incredible place to live, work and do business!

We were thrilled to welcome everyone to the beautiful Elm Hurst Inn & Spa for an evening filled with celebration, inspiration and community pride.

From innovation and entrepreneurship to leadership, volunteerism and community involvement, this year's award recipients are shining examples of the dedication and passion that continue to move Ingersoll forward.

🎉 Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Award Winners!

🏆 Business/Industry of the Year
Scotch & Ponder
Sponsored by POW Engineering

🏆 Agricultural Award
Huron Commodities Inc.
Sponsored by Funnell Insurance Group Ltd.

🏆 President's Award
Ingersoll Hometown Hangout
Sponsored by Ingersoll Chamber of Commerce

🏆 Youth Entrepreneur/Citizen Award
Taj Brah
Sponsored by Community Futures Oxford

🏆 Mark Warnick Citizen of the Year
Jo-Ann Thibideau
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Ingersoll

🏆 Ted Hunt – Large Industry of the Year
DOT Foods Canada
Sponsored by Town of Ingersoll

🏆 Investing in Our Future Workforce Award
ERTH Corporation, IMT Precision & Tirecraft
Sponsored by Community Employment Solutions

🏆 Heart of Downtown Award
Jenn Weber – Hometown Style & Hometown Shopping Nights
Sponsored by Downtown Ingersoll BIA

An evening like this wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our community.

We extend our sincere thanks to our generous sponsors, award presenters, volunteers, Chamber Board of Directors and everyone who contributed to making this year's celebration such a success. A special thank you to the team at Elm Hurst Inn & Spa for their wonderful hospitality.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the outstanding achievements happening right here in Ingersoll.

Our community's greatest strength is its people, and last night was a powerful reminder of just how much we have to celebrate.

Congratulations once again to all our 2026 Award of Excellence recipients! We can't wait to see what you accomplish next.

❤️ Here's to celebrating excellence, inspiring success and building an even stronger Ingersoll together!

📸Trish Near, Custom Concept Photography

10/19/2026

📚🍷 Biz After 5 at Commonplace Books! 🍷📚

Who says networking can’t come with a little page-turning fun? 😉

Join the Ingersoll District Chamber of Commerce for a special Biz After 5 at Commonplace Books on Monday, November 23rd! Enjoy a private shopping experience at this wonderful local bookstore while connecting with fellow business owners, professionals, and community members.

✨ Here’s what’s in store:
📖 Private shopping at Commonplace Books
🤝 A chance to make new connections and catch up with familiar faces
🥨 Light snacks and beverages
🛍️ A little time to discover your next great read!

Whether you’re looking to grow your professional network, support a local business, or simply enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by books, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

📅 Monday, November 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Commonplace Books, 105 Thames St. S., Ingersoll

Bring a colleague, come meet someone new, and let’s make connections one chapter at a time! ❤️

We look forward to seeing you there! Please RSVP on our website.

10/14/2026

🎟️ **DON’T BE THAT PERSON…** 😉

You know the one who says, “I was going to go, but I forgot to get my tickets!” 😂

Don’t let that be you!

Join us for the 34th Annual Ingersoll Awards of Excellence on October 22nd at the beautiful Elm Hurst Inn & Spa for an evening of great food, community celebration, and recognition of the incredible people and businesses that make our community shine! 🏆✨

⏰ Consider this your friendly last-minute nudge! Get your tickets before you’re stuck watching everyone else’s photos the next day. 😉

🎟️ Grab yours now at www.ingersollchamber.com/events

10/05/2026

☕ Let’s Connect Over Coffee! ☕

Looking for a relaxed way to meet new people, connect with local businesses, and start your workday on a positive note? Join us for Connecting Over Coffee! 💙

Enjoy a cup of coffee, great conversation, and the chance to make new connections in our community.

📅 October 8
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Community Futures Oxford
118 Oxford St, Ingersoll

Hosted by Community Futures Oxford, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow community members, build relationships, and simply enjoy a friendly morning together.

✨ Best of all—it’s FREE to attend!

Come as you are, bring your business cards (if you have them), and bring your morning coffee spirit! We’d love to see you there.

👉 Register for free at www.ingersollchamber.com

09/30/2026

Truth and Reconciliation asks something of all of us — including business owners.

Today, September 30, we pause for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

It is a day to remember the children who were taken from their families, the Survivors of residential schools, those who never returned home, and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of that history.

But remembrance is only one part of the work.

For those of us who own and lead businesses, I believe reconciliation also invites us to look inward and ask some difficult, meaningful questions:

How do we create workplaces where people feel respected, heard and valued?

How much do we understand about the history of the land and communities where we do business?

Are we making space to learn from Indigenous voices and perspectives?

And, perhaps most importantly, how can our businesses contribute to relationships built on respect, trust and reciprocity?

Reconciliation isn't something that happens in a single day — and it isn't something we can simply check off a list.

It is an ongoing commitment to learning.
To listening.
To acknowledging what has happened.
To understanding how the past continues to shape the present.
And to considering what each of us can do, in our own sphere of influence, to help build a more respectful future.

As business owners, we have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to think beyond transactions and profits and consider the kind of communities our businesses help create.

Today, may we take the time to listen before speaking, to learn before assuming, and to remember that meaningful reconciliation requires both truth and action.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

Today, we remember.
Today, we learn.
And tomorrow, we continue the work.

Address

118 Oxford Street
Ingersoll, ON
N5C2V5

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 12pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15194857333

Website

http://www.ingersollchamber.com/

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