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Business to Business is a weekly business talk show hosted by Ian McLean (CEO of the Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce) and Greg Durocher (CEO of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce).
The program is dedicated to helping businesses in the Waterloo Region connect, collaborate, and grow. We bring together entrepreneurs, industry leaders, business owners, innovators, and professionals to share their expertise, discuss emerging trends, and explore opportunities that drive business success.
August 23, 2026: Episode 5: THE OVERDOSE CRISIS
This week on B2B, La Presse Ottawa Bureau Chief Joel-Denis Bellevance joins us to discuss the Canada-U.S. deal. Has it healed old wounds, or are we simply living to fight another day? Ian, JD and Greg weigh in. Plus, Dr. Bill Kaliai of WRHN discusses ER pressures and drug overdoses.
August 16, 2026: Episode 4: TARIFF TALK
Greg and Ian are joined by Joel-Denis Bellavance to discuss the August 19 tariff deadline, the federal fall session, and whether the budget will support business and bold ideas. Plus, Corey Lasso of Chart Design/Build joins to discuss the golf tournament supporting mental health at WRHN,
August 9, 2026 - Episode 3: VISION ONE MILLION
This week, Dr. Leia Minaker and Julie Garner discuss the BestWR scorecard on Vision One Million. Joel-Denis Bellavance brings news from Parliament Hill, while Tom Torti, former CEO of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber/Vermont government official, discusses the US/Canada relationship.
August 2, 2026 - Episode 2: THE MIDDLE POWER PLAY
This week, Joel-Denis Bellavance, Ottawa Bureau Chief for La Presse, returns with The Honourable Perrin Beatty to discuss the Expert Panel's new report on why a middle power strategy is key to Canada's economic future. Plus, Tyler Reidy, Music Therapist with Waterloo Regional Health Network.
July 26, 2026 Episode 1: NEW HOME, NEW TARIFFS
This week, Ian and Greg talk about the relaunch of Business 2 Business, and where you’ll be able to catch it every week. In the second segment Ian and Greg discuss the current environment around the “NEW” Trump Tariffs. And of course they wrap up with a sneak peak into next weeks show.
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