"As an Ambassador, I always have the pleasure of introducing new members with existing members. I've seen relationships blossom, alliances form, and partnerships with like minded individuals and businesses grow strong. It is a pleasure to connect people."

www.makeupinmotion.com

"As an Ambassador I have witnessed great networking within the Chamber Members. I have experienced chamber members supporting each other in business and charity work. This a very high energy group that is growing as a group. It is the Chamber that others are talking about".

"Our company became a member of Whitby Chamber of Commerce just over a year ago. We have operated the Whitby location of our bookkeeping and accounting business for over 6 years, but had not considered the chamber as a source for new business until recently. We have attended the morning and evening networking events faithfully since joining and we are seeing results. Not only are we getting to know and recognize other chamber members, we have had new business as a result. We reconnected with a business owner who we had met over 8 years ago. Not only are we looking after their new business, but they have also sent us a referral and we are working with that business as well. All we can say is that the chamber works and we are big supporters of working with businesses within the community as it is a win-win for all of us"!

www.sourcepointbiz.com

"Through attendance at the various Networking events other Chamber Members have come to know me, and trust me, and this has resulted in over 10 new clients for me in 2008. It has also afforded me the opportunity to meet many new people that I otherwise would not meet and many of them have become friends as well as clients or prospects".
"Participation in other Chamber volunteer events has also raised my profile in the community. As with any endeavour, you get out of it what you put into it and having the honour of being named The Chamber's Volunteer of the Year in 2007, and proudly displaying the "scroll" in my office, has resulted in prospects immediately gaining some respect and trust as well as cementing existing relationships".

www.peterlaba.gpwealth.ca

"You guys are so great, I have to tell you... I love how you communicate with your members and all the great events and how everyone at the Chamber is so enthusiastic and friendly to your members..."

www.flewwelling.com

"I value my membership at The Whitby Chamber of Commerce because it is the most effective way to connect with other business people and the 6 degrees of separation between my business and my next client.
The chamber supports business through valuable networking events and information sessions which help new and existing business to develop and grow. In the past few years business such as mine have come to the realization that advertising in the traditional sense is expensive and no longer effective. As a member of the chamber I have a direct line to others with networking on a one on one basis. Developing a large network in business has become critical to success because when your offering is compelling and valuable, your network becomes your sales force".

www.flicktheatres.com

"Thanks for spending some time with me last week. I really feel like I walked out with a lot of insight as to how I can improve the effectiveness of my marketing efforts. I'll do my best to be that guy that actually listened to you!"

www.investorsgroup.com

"I value my membership because it provides me with an opportunity to meet and build relationships with other entrepreneurs. I've gotten to know so many other small business owners and together we can support each other through networking events and referrals. I'm learning so much about other Durham businesses and supporting my community. It doesn't stop there though, the Chamber provides unique discounts on things like point-of-sale terminals and services which are helping to grow my business. Combined with the Food For Thought programs and other learning opportunities, my membership to the Whitby Chamber of Commerce is terrific value for the money!"

www.scratchmyback.ca