Posts by Whitby Chamber

Letter from the President: Call for Board nominations

2018 Board of Directors at AGM.

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

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Ontario government taking bold action

Advocacy Update: the latest from your voice of business

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

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Mayoral Debate & Candidate Expo keeps community informed

Whitby Mayoral candidates Andrea Kennedy and Don Mitchell at Mayoral Debate & Candidate Expo

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

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Mayoral 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

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2018 Business Achievement Award finalists announced

Jerry Archer and Carolyn Ellis emceeing 2017 gala.

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

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2018 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

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Getting back to basics with the Chamber’s Learn Series

Corette Miller, Diane White, Mitch LePage and Travis Dutka on the stage.

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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