Posts by Whitby Chamber
Connect Women Conference: Opportunities!
Select tickets are still available for our 12th annual Connect Women conference focuses on marketing! Business leaders understand that marketing has to modernize to drive their objectives, but they are less sure what specifically that means. Too often, they focus on a handful of initiatives or capabilities and then grow frustrated when the promised value doesn’t appear. Read More
Read More3rd Annual Black History Month Event
WHITBY (January 27, 2023) – Join the largest Black History Month business event in the Region! Hosted by the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, this half-day event will feature tremendous speakers, inspiration and networking. In addition to Isaac Olowolafe and Read More
Read More3rd Annual Black History Month Event
WHITBY (January 27, 2023) – Join the largest Black History Month business event in the Region! Hosted by the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, this half-day event will feature tremendous speakers, inspiration and networking. In addition to Isaac Olowolafe and Read More
Read MoreTransformative Solutions for Inclusive Business in 2023
As we kick off the new year, I would like to encourage members of Whitby Chamber of Commerce to consider transformative solutions for inclusive business in 2023. Whether you are attracting customers or hiring workers, making your business accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities will reap both economic and social benefits. 16% to 42% Read More
Read MoreWhitby Chamber of Commerce Awarded Accreditation
At the recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce Accreditation Council of Canada, the Council was pleased to once again recognize the Whitby Chamber of Commerce for maintaining their accreditation status for the 15th year. Developed in 2004 by a team of chamber executives, in conjunction with provincial and territorial chambers and the Canadian Chamber Read More
Read MoreWhitby Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Connect Women Event
WHITBY (December 20, 2022) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is proud to announce its twelfth annual Connect Women Conference: Modernize with Marcom. This full-day experience will take place on March 2 at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and will feature tremendous speakers and an opportunity to network. Business leaders understand that marketing has Read More
Read MoreSingle-Use Plastic Ban on December 20, 2022
On December 20, 2022, the Canada wide ban on the manufacturing and import of 5 categories of single-use plastics begins; this means your plastic checkout bags, cutleries, foodservice ware, stir sticks and straws (except for flexible straws under specific conditions) are due for an overhaul. By December 20, 2023, there will also be a ban Read More
Read MoreOntario Economic Summit
On November 22 and 23, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) hosted its annual Ontario Economic Summit (OES) in Toronto, featuring various speakers across multiple industries and opportunities to connect with the provincial government. The overall theme of the summit was building Ontario’s growth agenda, and it kicked off with a munk-style debate on reshoring Read More
Read MoreYear-end Reflections
For many years, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce has been committed to producing diverse and inclusive programming that speaks to the needs of all our members. It began in 2016/17 when we launched and hosted our first discussion regarding Mental Health in the Workplace in collaboration with Ontario Shores. And year over year we’ve hosted Read More
Read MoreWhitby Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Black History Month Event
WHITBY (November, 21 2022) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is proud to announce its third annual Black History Month Event: Creating Community. This half-day experience will take place on February 2 at Ajax Convention Centre and will feature tremendous speakers and an opportunity to network. It’s time to embark on this journey from Read More
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