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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

You may have heard at the beginning of an event, meeting, or lecture, “We acknowledge that we are gathered on the traditional and treaty territory…” This line is the beginning of a Land or Territorial Acknowledgement, but why are they done? Land Acknowledgements are part of the many steps of the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions’ Read More

On February 2, Whitby Chamber of Commerce held its inaugural Black History Month event developed in partnership with the recently formed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. The theme of the event was Growth, Promise and Beyond. The event focused on providing a greater understanding of inclusive procurement, programming available to support Black entrepreneurs, and there Read More

On February 2 I joined a local Regional Business Support webinar hosted by Whitby MPP Lorne Coe with The Honourable Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism, and Culture. The focus of the event was to update on restrictions and supports for those in the culture, sport and tourism sectors as well as the small Read More

On Friday, January 15, 2021, the Advocacy Committee met with MP Ryan Turnbull to discuss various topics regarding business support in our community and working towards economic recovery. On the agenda were items including business grant programs, agricultural sector support, infrastructure upgrades, broadband, and taxes. We also were able to follow up on some of Read More