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Helping members understand the latest round of changes to the Employment Standards Act
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce have long called for labour reforms that are both reasonable for employers and fair to workers. We hope this notification helps our members remain engaged and informed. Let’s break down what has happened up to this point: In November 2017, the Ontario Government passed Bill Read More
Read MoreCelebrating excellence and community commitment at the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala
On November 15, guests arrived to the snow-covered grounds of Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility and were greeted by Whitby’s Town Crier announcing the significance of the 2018 Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards. Since 1955, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce has had the distinct pleasure of awarding Whitby’s citizen of the year. In Read More
Read MoreLetter from the President: Call for Board nominations
It’s my pleasure to announce that we are opening the call for nominations for the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) Board of Directors. Get this, our CEO is only entering her third year at the Chamber. It may feel like Natalie has been the CEO for a lot longer than this and that is a Read More
Read MoreWhitby Chamber puts participants through brand boot camp at fifth annual Business Summit
During Small Business Week, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) welcomed more than 160 guests to examine brands on a global, national and local level at The Business Summit 2018. The fifth annual event, sponsored by Collins Barrow Durham, featured a jam-packed agenda of speakers including rebranding mastermind Ron Craig and Co-President and COO of Read More
Read MoreOntario government taking bold action
On October 24, the Government of Ontario announced the Making Ontario Open for Business Act. The announcement included a near full repeal of Bill 148, dissolution of the Ontario College of Trades (the College), and improvements to the journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio. Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 The Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s position was Read More
Read MoreMayoral Debate & Candidate Expo keeps community informed
In advance of Whitby residents flocking to the polls on October 22, the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) hosted the 2018 Mayoral Debate & Candidate Expo to ensure voters were informed. The event took place on September 26 at Durham College’s (DC) W. Galen Weston Centre for Food. During the candidate expo portion of the Read More
Read More2018 Business Achievement Award finalists announced
Since 1955, Whitby has had the distinct pleasure of honouring outstanding accomplishments in the community. In the Chamber’s 90th year, this tradition continues with publicly recognizing local businesses that have demonstrated a passion for excellence, a commitment to their community and a strong entrepreneurial spirit at the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards hosted by Read More
Read MoreGetting back to basics with the Chamber’s Learn Series
Members of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) and post-secondary students got back to basics on September 19 at the WCC’s second instalment of its Learn Series. The event featured a panel of professionals who guided attendees through the basic concepts of human resources. Panellists included Travis Dutka from 360insights, Mitch LePage from Predictive Success Read More
Read MoreWhitby Chamber of Commerce celebrates new office space with its Open House & Block Party
The celebrations spilled out on to the street during the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s (WCC) Open House & Block Party on August 15. To celebrate the non-profit organization’s new office, located at 209 Dundas Street East in downtown Whitby, the WCC team invited neighbours, members and dignitaries to tour the new space, participate in the Read More
Read MoreMembers clean up in Brooklin
More than 60 community members worked together at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s second Lynde Creek Spring Cleanup on June 1. Sponsored by Skyview Electronics, the event kicked off in Brooklin Kinsmen Park with lunch provided by Pita Pit Whitby. After a review of safety rules from Christine Ball, Executive Director of partnering organizer EcoBusiness Read More
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