Chamber Blog

I’m very pleased to announce our strategic partnership with the 1855 Accelerator here in the Town of Whitby! Our objective is simple, to work closely together and remove barriers and access to the local business ecosystem. There are so many businesses interested in how we can help our community grow and thrive; that working together Read More

As we come into June, oftentimes businesses paint themselves in a rainbow to show support for LGBTQ+ people and our communities. This is seen in everything from big, expensive commercials featuring gay couples to local businesses hanging pride flags in their windows for 30 days before participating in pride events or marches. Pride isn’t a Read More

Networking is an essential tool when owning and operating a business. Not only does it provoke new relationships, it provides you and your business with endless opportunities for growth. Ideally, an entrepreneur should always be networking in and out of the office. Engaging in regular events generates new information, ideas, contacts and many other advantages. Read More

On May 26, 2021, our business community had the chance to hear from our guests MP Ryan Turnbull and the Honourable Mona Fortier, Associate Minister of Finance and Minister of Middle-Class Prosperity. Watch the video here. Our Advocacy Committee represents our business community interests, so it was appreciated that we had the chance to discuss Read More

The 2021 Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) AGM and Policy Resolution Debate took place again virtually, on May 5, 2021, and I was proud to represent our business members at this virtual event. Kudos to the OCC team that created an engaging space, allowing for debate, discussion and voting capabilities all in real-time. And congratulations Read More

Inclusive procurement is a positive business process that supports the purchase of goods or services from minority-owned and historically underutilized groups in order to advance social and economic development. These underutilized groups include Women; LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. Inclusive procurement is the process of diversifying a company’s supply chain. Supplier diversity programs can be Read More

Understanding the value of your chamber membership is key to growing your business, just ask our Chamber Champions! As the Manager of Engagement & Outreach, I have the pleasure of introducing you to programming, savings, unique and innovative opportunities for growth but then it’s up to you to really take advantage of everything the chamber Read More

The Advocacy Committee had the opportunity to meet with His Worship, Mayor Don Mitchell, on March 17, 2021, to discuss the needs of local businesses and gather a better understanding of ongoing Town of Whitby initiatives and their impact on the greater community. The committee developed an agenda focused on the Town’s economic recovery plans, Read More

On March 25th, Regional Chair John Henry highlighted pandemic recovery and growth opportunities at the 2021 Regional Chair’s Address. Once again, the event was jointly hosted by the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, and Whitby Chamber of Commerce, and a virtual audience of nearly 200 business leaders attended. This event was Read More

In October 2019, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce introduced their partnership with FanSaves, a free mobile app that allows Chamber members to offer up to three exclusive discounts on products and services to fellow WCC members at no extra cost. Members also have the opportunity to offer three deals a month to the general public Read More