Posts by Whitby Chamber
Celebrating excellence and community commitment at the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala
On November 15, guests arrived to the snow-covered grounds of Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and were greeted by Whitby’s Town Crier announcing the significance of the 2018 Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards. Since 1955, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce has had the distinct pleasure of awarding Whitby’s citizen of the year. In Read More
Read MoreCelebrating excellence and community commitment at the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala
WHITBY, Ont., November 22, 2018 – On November 15, guests arrived to the snow-covered grounds of Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and were greeted by Whitby’s Town Crier announcing the significance of the 2018 Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards. Since 1955, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce has had the distinct pleasure of awarding Read More
Read MoreLetter from the President: Call for Board nominations
It’s my pleasure to announce that we are opening the call for nominations for the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Board of Directors. Get this, our CEO is only entering her third year at the Chamber. It may feel like Natalie has been the CEO for a lot longer than this and that is a Read More
Read MoreWhitby Chamber puts participants through brand boot camp at fifth annual Business Summit
During Small Business Week, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) welcomed more than 160 guests to examine brands on a global, national and local level at The Business Summit 2018. The fifth annual event, sponsored by Collins Barrow Durham, featured a jam-packed agenda of speakers including rebranding mastermind Ron Craig and Co-President and COO of Read More
Read MoreOntario government taking bold action
On October 24, the Government of Ontario announced the Making Ontario Open for Business Act. The announcement included a near full repeal of Bill 148, dissolution of the Ontario College of Trades (the College), and improvements to the journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio. Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 The Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s position was Read More
Read MoreMayoral Debate & Candidate Expo keeps community informed
In advance of Whitby residents flocking to the polls on October 22, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) hosted the 2018 Mayoral Debate & Candidate Expo to ensure voters were informed. The event took place on September 26 at Durham College’s (DC) W. Galen Weston Centre for Food. During the candidate expo portion of the Read More
Read MoreMayoral Debate & Candidate Expo keeps community informed
WHITBY, Ont., October 1, 2018 – In advance of Whitby residents flocking to the polls on October 22, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) hosted the 2018 Mayoral Debate & Candidate Expo to ensure voters were informed. The event took place on September 26 at Durham College’s (DC) W. Galen Weston Centre for Food. During the Read More
Read More2018 Business Achievement Award finalists announced
Since 1955, Whitby has had the distinct pleasure of honouring outstanding accomplishments in the community. In the Chamber’s 90th year, this tradition continues with publicly recognizing local businesses that have demonstrated a passion for excellence, a commitment to their community and a strong entrepreneurial spirit at the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards hosted by Read More
Read More2018 Whitby Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Award finalists announced
WHITBY, Ont., September 27, 2018 – Since 1955, Whitby has had the distinct pleasure of honouring outstanding accomplishments in the community. In the Chamber’s 90th year, this tradition continues with publicly recognizing local businesses that have demonstrated a passion for excellence, a commitment to their community and a strong entrepreneurial spirit at the Peter Perry Read More
Read MoreGetting back to basics with the Chamber’s Learn Series
Members of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) and post-secondary students got back to basics on September 19 at the WCC’s second instalment of its Learn Series. The event featured a panel of professionals who guided attendees through the basic concepts of human resources. Panellists included Travis Dutka from 360insights, Mitch LePage from Predictive Success Read More
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