Chamber Blog

The COVID-19 outbreak has unleashed an unprecedented shock to our economic and social systems. Business owners, operators and job providers are facing tough circumstances and revenue shortfalls. Resilient businesses pay close attention to the controllable in their operations to survive and move on. Focus on the following elements to pivot and rebuild your business: First, Read More

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

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

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

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