Chamber Blog
Building a greener Ontario
I am proud to work for a company that strives to make positive contributions to the Whitby community – both as a normal course of business and during a public health emergency. Gerdau manufactures structural steel, piling, rebar, merchant bar, and special bar quality products for the agricultural, automotive, construction, distribution, energy, industrial, and mining Read More
Read MoreCOVID-19 and your benefits plan
It seems the only thing for certain these days, is uncertainty itself. Every facet of your business needs to be under the microscope but even then, it can sometimes be unclear what to look for. We know how refreshing it is to receive a guiding hand through the fog, and we’ve made it our #1 Read More
Read MoreRegional Chair John Henry meets with Advocacy Committee
On behalf of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s (WCC) Advocacy Committee, I would like to extend our most sincere appreciation to Durham Regional Chairman John Henry for sharing his time with us. A special thanks also to Simon Gill, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for his insight. These are extraordinary and challenging times, and Read More
Read MoreAdvocacy Day at Queen’s Park
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce held its 5th annual Queen’s Park Advocacy Day March 9. As your Advocacy Committee Chair, I attended the event and took part in group meetings throughout the day. It was an opportunity to speak to government leaders and policy staff from all parties, on a number of issues that impact Read More
Read MoreLet’s support and celebrate women in business
On the second day of my new career path with the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC), I attended the 2019 Connect Women conference. Talk about diving in head first! It was a sold-out event featuring influential guest speakers and with a marketplace of local vendors. The atmosphere in the room was empowering and exciting, I Read More
Read MoreWhy Durham’s young people should add volunteering to their to-do list
Young adults often look at volunteering as the 40 mandatory hours required to graduate secondary school, but it can be much more than that. While volunteering offers help to people and organizations in need, it can also offer a variety of personal benefits for the volunteer. Volunteering allows people to gain experience and develop skills Read More
Read MoreDecoding disruption
Disruption is one of the latest trendy buzz words in business. But what does it really mean? At the Whitby Chamber of Commerce we have concluded that disruption at its core means executing innovation successfully, or translating new ideas into improving services and customer experiences. There are many innovative businesses in Durham Region, as well Read More
Read MoreStrengthening connectivity between businesses and post-secondary institutions
Advocacy is one of the key roles played by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) on behalf of our members. This can take many forms, including working with the Province of Ontario to constructively inform the policy development process and advocate for an environment that fosters conditions for businesses to thrive. The chamber does this Read More
Read MoreWhy young people should consider an old Chamber
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2018, meaning the non-profit organization was established in 1928. As you can imagine, the Chamber and its programs have changed quite a bit over the years. Often, people unfamiliar with Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade picture a group of men making deals Read More
Read MoreHats off to Whitby businesses celebrating milestones
In an age of smartphones and emails at our fingertips it seems as though business owners are busier than ever. At the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC), we appreciate how difficult it can be for entrepreneurs and professionals to come out to events and give back to the community through membership with us. And that’s Read More
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