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Earth Hour 2010 - It's Showtime!
At 8:30 pm on Saturday March 27th. the greatest show on earth for action on climate change will take place in homes, office buildings, town halls and public places around the globe as lights go out for Earth Hour 2010! In 2009 hundreds of millions of people around the world showed their support by turning off their lights for one hour. Both the Whitby Chamber and Town of Whitby are participants and we encourage our members and the community to take part in this event. Earth Hour 2010 will continue to be a global call to action for every individual, every business and every community. A call to stand up, show leadership and be responsible for our future.
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
8:30 PM
Are You Ready?
For more information on how to participate in Earth Hour visit www.earthhourcanada.org
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Whitby Chamber of Commerce - Breaking New Ground! |
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March 8, 2010 (Whitby)
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce has officially launched a new communication tool that breaks new ground in Chamber publications and has made their Business Connects publication online and interactive in order to embrace the new online and social media channels.
“This is an exciting initiative”, says Robert Fraser, president of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. “Communication with our members is extremely important”, says Fraser “but we also want to be a communication resource for the community at large”.
The new online version of Business Connects allows the Chamber to provide a new way to profile what the Chamber is all about, what programs and services they offer, but also to profile their members and the programs and services that they offer. “It is a business tool and a business resource that has tremendous value to the community as well”, said Fraser.
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Click HERE to view the new March/April issue of Business Connects |
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It's a 'Stay the Course' Budget |
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March 4, 2010 (Whitby)
The Federal budget tells us to stay the course and has tried to achieve a balanced approach with our economic recovery, said Robert Fraser, President of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce.
We need time for the economy to continue on a course for recovery and we need infrastructure spending to create jobs to remain competitive in the global economy. Canada has fared much better in terms of fiscal stability than other countries; and the measured plan announced today with no new tax increases, support for business and manufacturing, funding for R & D and innovation, combined with a measured approach to tackle the deficit should make Canada more competitive. That’s good news, says Fraser.
The budget was very supportive of the manufacturing sector and the announcement that Canada will be the first G20 country to become a tariff free zone is significant. This combined with the Business Credit Availability Program will help to get more funding into to the hands of business so they can create jobs and continue building the economy.
The business community has had to adjust to the recession. The announcements made today to reduce spending through a series of targeted measures send a strong signal to the business community. The government should look internally to find cost efficiencies and restrain growth on overall government spending. Many businesses have done this already and it is a business model that works.
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For more information contact:
Robert Fraser, President Whitby Chamber of Commerce
905-655-9862
Margot Weir
CEO, Whitby Chamber of Commerce
(905) 668 - 4506
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ELECTION 2010 - Have Your Say! |
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 The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is looking for your input on issues of importance to the business community for the upcoming Municipal Election. We know the election is not until November - but the candidates are out there already and starting to talk about issues. Let's get business issues on the agenda! Take our quick 3 question survey and let us know what's keeping you up at night!
Click HERE to fill out the survey
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Anderson C.V.I. Whitby is Celebrating 50 years! |
Anderson C.V.I., Whitby is celebrating its 50th reunion on May 28 and May 29th, 2010.  Activities will include an opening ceremony, a pub night, decade rooms, a golf tournament, alumni sporting events, a faculty reception, and a gala dinner and dance. Requests for financial donations or prizes to support their renuion event are currently available. Please contact Sarah MCKinley at
905-668-5809 for donation opportunities.
Visit their website at www.acvi.ca for more information and to register. Inquiries may be directed to Diane Stolar at (905) 668-5809.
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