Posts by Whitby Chamber
Whitby Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New CEO
WHITBY (June 5, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is proud to introduce its new Chief Executive Officer, Susanne Gagnon. Susanne has been with the WCC for over a year and a half in the role of Manager, Events & Communications and brings over 25 years of experience to her new role as Read More
Read MoreDid you miss hearing from the Town of Whitby or the Region?
The last few months have been active and exciting for the Chamber from an Advocacy perspective. After reporting on the federal and provincial budgets, and reviewing your responses to our 2023 Advocacy Survey, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce hosted our local elected officials for some invaluable discussions. At our Fireside Chat on April 25th, Trinda Read More
Read MoreNominations Open for the Prestigious Peter Perry Award
WHITBY (May 29, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Peter Perry Award. Since 1955, WCC has been proud to honour one outstanding individual by recognizing their lifetime achievements and commitment to the community at the annual Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala celebration. Peter Perry Read More
Read MoreAssessing our business needs against government led and local initiatives
Advocacy Survey Results Thank you all of responding to our annual Advocacy Survey! This helps guide our efforts both within our chamber walls and regionally through the Durham Business Alliance. Your voice matters and is appreciated. Our blog provides you with highlights: In our annual Advocacy Survey, respondents identified attracting new investments and creating incentives Read More
Read MoreWCC Welcomes the Afro Caribbean Business Network to The Landing Pad!
WHITBY (May 8, 2023) – Here at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC), not only do our downtown businesses engage with our partner the Downtown Whitby BIA, but we’ve now got a new service for business owners of African and Caribbean heritage. The Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN) is now located at our offices! ACBN’s Read More
Read MoreBusiness Achievement Award Nominations Close May 17th
WHITBY (May 5, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s Business Achievement Award (BAA) online nominations close on May 17th! We have the distinct pleasure of honouring outstanding accomplishments in the community and will publicly recognize local businesses that have demonstrated a passion for excellence, a commitment to their community and a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The Read More
Read MoreReflections from WCC’s Black History Month Event
On February 2nd, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s IDEA Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) celebrated Black History Month with our annual BHM event, Creating Community. Our first speaker, Mr. Isaac Olowolafe Jr., Co-founder & General Partner of BKR Capital got right down to business. He walked the audience through practical stages and opportunities which Read More
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day
The other day I was listening to a podcast where the speaker was stating that having vulnerabilities is a good thing. Our vulnerabilities makes us stronger. It is definitely a different angle to my thought process. I always thought that my vulnerabilities held me back. My art history teacher back in university said something that Read More
Read More2023/24 WCC Board Elections
A Hungry Wolf is Stronger Than a Satisfied Dog! This Ukrainian proverb came to mind when writing this blog. The proverb means it is better to be hungry for progress than to be satisfied with being stagnant. This saying reminds us that while making mistakes and failing is a part of the process, it should Read More
Read MoreCalling All WCC Members! – 2023 Advocacy Survey
Last month, Whitby Chamber of Commerce launched the 2023 Advocacy Survey to collect feedback from our members, which will in-turn inform and support our plans for the coming year(s). The survey aims to learn: member’s business needs and challenges, the impact and success of WCC programming, and member’s prioritization of and position on various advocacy Read More
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