Posts by Whitby Chamber
Key Takeaways from TD Economic Update
On October 27th the Whitby Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Whitby hosted its fifth annual TD Economic Update where Mr. Derek Burleton, Deputy Chief Economist at TD Bank, provided a thorough and valuable assessment of the global, United States (US), and Canadian economies. Here are my (an economics laymen) takeaways from his presentation. Read More
Read MorePeter Perry & Business Achievement Award Winners Unveiled
Joe Drumm named 67th Peter Perry Award winner at annual Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) event. WHITBY, Ont., November 10, 2022 – Mayor Don Mitchell announced the 2022 Peter Perry Award recipient, Joe Drumm. Community builder, volunteer and long-time Town of Whitby Council member, Joe Drumm was surprised at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce gala Read More
Read MoreBeing A Mentor
I was asked recently to provide some feedback on my experiences of being a mentor and given where I am in my working life’s journey it makes sense to reflect on the past and share what I may have learned. In general, mentoring has been very rewarding for me and contributed to my personal growth. Read More
Read MoreThis Year’s Business Summit: Resilience and Reinvention
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce Business Summit’s theme for 2022 was Resilience and Reinvention. This annual summit is open to all members and non-members of the business community. Here are some of the key talking points throughout the day that I gathered from the speakers. Future Ready – Brion Henry, BDO Canada, and Dennis Croft, Read More
Read MoreBusiness Achievement Award Finalists Announced
WHITBY (September 22, 2022) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) announced today the finalists for their Business Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented at the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala on Thursday, November 10 at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. This annual event recognizes local businesses that have demonstrated a passion Read More
Read More2022 Mayoral Forum
WHITBY (September 9, 2022) – On September 12, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 2022 Mayoral Forum at the Centennial Building. Members of the local media are invited to attend on behalf of their respective outlets. For free media accreditation please email Brenda Bemis at brenda@whitbychamber.org. The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is Read More
Read MoreMayoral Forum on September 12th
On October 24th, residents will be electing a new Mayor for the Town of Whitby. To ensure our members and community understand the candidates, their platforms, and their plans, the WCC is hosting a Mayoral Forum for the candidates on September 12th. The race is between three new candidates you may not be familiar with: Read More
Read MoreTwisted System’s!
As the Whitby Chambers of Commerce Policy and Advocacy Advisor, I’m pleased to introduce myself and this role to all our members. As I settle in and dive into WCC’s rich and dynamic history, I acknowledge the unique and privileged role that WCC plays in connecting you, our members, with opportunities to adapt and expand Read More
Read MoreThe Business Summit: Resilience and Reinvention
WHITBY (August 25, 2022) – On September 21, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) will be hosting its annual Business Summit. This year’s theme is Resilience and Reinvention and the event will take place at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. Check out our keynote speaker! Mark Harrison, Founder, MH3 Collective As if battling an Read More
Read MoreBNI Homeownership Bridge Program
Home ownership is a dream that just about every family strives for and works hard to make a reality. For many Canadians home ownership may seem out of reach given the current state of the economy and the exploding house prices in many of the country’s city centres and suburbs. The data shows that homeownership Read More
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