Chamber Blog

Change Is Long Overdue

February 2, 2022

Change is long overdue, and we have so far to go. Establishing a sense of belonging is the responsibility of all of us to make our community a welcoming and inclusive community. Since 2020 the Chamber’s DEI committee has been working hard to put into place resources, education and an action plan to address the Read More

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BIG Things in Store in 2022!

January 18, 2022

2022 is officially upon us. We know it has started a little rough with restrictions implemented once again and so many of our friends and family falling ill, but we will continue to push forward. Once we get through this last hurdle the WCC is looking forward to an exciting year. Check out our loaded Read More

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Have You Attended a Java Jolt?

November 17, 2021

“I love our Java Jolts because it’s a great opportunity for various community businesspeople to share ideas about topics that affect us all! I’ve seen topics that I didn’t think we’re going to be important to many people become some of our best conversations! It’s a powerful way to connect with people and an awesome Read More

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Resolution on Taxpayer’s Right to Self-Represent

November 12, 2021

The Whitby Chamber of Commerce hits another home run with the success of their resolution regarding the right of the owner of a small corporation to represent their case against CRA in the Tax Court of Canada. The Whitby Chamber’s resolution to make this change was authored and presented on the floor of the Annual Read More

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Peter Perry & Business Achievement Award Winners Unveiled

November 11, 2021

Howard Humphrey named 66th Peter Perry Award winner at annual Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) event. WHITBY, Ont., November 10, 2021 – Mayor Don Mitchell announced the 2021 Peter Perry Award recipient, Howard Humphrey, who was honoured posthumously. Humphrey was CEO of MTC, was known for being philanthropist who helped countless charities in the Durham Read More

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