Posts by Whitby Chamber
From the CEO’s desk: Fueled in Fredericton
I had the privilege of representing the Whitby Chamber of Commerce at this year’s Canadian Chamber Executive and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce conferences and AGMs, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It was a tremendous week full of engaging speakers, learning opportunities, policy debates and resolutions. It was wonderful to do so with our Board Vice-President, Read More
Read MoreHealthy Minds = Healthy Workplace Breakfast Conference presented by Bell Let’s Talk
WHITBY, Ont. – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is honoured to host the Healthy Minds = Healthy Workplace Breakfast Conference presented by Bell Let’s Talk on Tuesday, October 3 at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. Keynote speaker Christina Fuda, Mental Health First Aid Coordinator at Ontario Shores, will discuss how to identify colleagues Read More
Read MoreExtending Minimum Wage Implementation Will Slash Job Loss Risk by 74%: Economic Analysis
Final analysis of Bill 148 reveals $12 billion economic problem that the Ontario Government must resolve WHITBY, Ont. – Today, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Keep Ontario Working (KOW) Coalition released two major reports that broadly capture the challenges associated with Bill 148 and Read More
Read MoreMembers test their luck at Connect After Hours event
On September 14, members of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) tried their luck in a slot tournament at OLG Slots at Ajax Downs. Players began their evening networking over cocktails in the VIP section of the casino’s Getaway Restaurant. While enjoying a buffet dinner, Ron Horwitz, Slot Shift Manager at OLG, taught players about Read More
Read MoreChamber helps community raise 3,845 pounds for Feed the Need in Durham
For the entire month of August, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) teamed up with Feed the Need in Durham for the third annual Food Drive Challenge to help meet the growing demand of emergency food providers and client needs at Feed the Need during the summer months. This year’s member drop off locations included Read More
Read MoreFirst-ever Chamber volleyball tournament a smashing success
Originally scheduled in June, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s (WCC) first-ever volleyball tournament was rescheduled due to rain. However, that only gave participants more time to super charge their spikes as the rain date, August 3, turned out to be a hot and fun-filled day in the sun. Organized by the WCC’s Young Entrepreneurs & Read More
Read MoreBill 148 discussion with CFIB
Whitby, Ont. – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC), in partnership with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is organizing an opportunity for local business owners to further discuss Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. This event will feature guest speaker Ryan Mallough, Senior Policy Analyst for Ontario at CFIB, as well Read More
Read MoreBill 148: Too much, too fast
Today the Keep Ontario Working Coalition (KOW), in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC), released the first and only independent economic impact analysis of Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act. Conducted by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA), the study revealed that if Read More
Read More185,000 Ontario Jobs at Risk from Bill 148: Independent Economic Impact Analysis
Bill 148 will increase the cost of consumer goods and services by $1,300 per household starting in 2018, according to new analysis by leading economics firm WHITBY, ON – Today the Keep Ontario Working Coalition (KOW), in partnership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, released the first and Read More
Read MoreMembership sharpens kitchen skills at Connect After Hours event
On August 9, members of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) tied up their aprons and sharpened their skills at the Durham College W. Galen Weston Centre for Food for the fist-ever cooking and connecting after hours event. Chef Anna Mae Crespo taught the membership basic cooking skills and led them through the creation of Read More
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