Chamber Update
Celebrating the First World Franchise Day
Franchises: An Engine of Local Business and Economic Growth When we think of franchises, global names like McDonald’s or Tim Hortons may come to mind. But the real story of franchising is happening much closer to home. Franchises are an integral part of our local economy—offering jobs, services, and stability in communities like Whitby and Read More
Read MoreHow to honour multiple days of significance without missing the mark
By Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC As business owners, there are times when you open your calendar and feel overwhelmed. As you scroll, you realize the upcoming month is filled with various days of significance, including overlapping week and month-long events. Days of significance are moments throughout the year that hold meaning personally, culturally, historically, or Read More
Read MoreEntrepreneur Panel Inspires Durham College Business Students at Landmark Theatre
On April 4, 2025, business students from Durham College gathered at the Landmark Cinema in Whitby, Ontario, for an inspiring and insightful panel discussion. The event, tailored to provide guidance and foster networking opportunities for future business leaders, featured a diverse group of accomplished entrepreneurs. These experts shared their journeys, challenges and success stories, offering Read More
Read MoreTARIFF RESPONSE-April 2
TARIFF RESPONSE-April 2 On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the implementation of new “reciprocal tariffs,” aiming to address trade imbalances by imposing a baseline 10% tariff on all imports into the United States, effective April 5, 2025. Additionally, higher tariffs will be applied to specific countries with which the U.S. has significant Read More
Read MoreElection Protocols
Ensuring Fair & Informed Elections: The Whitby Chamber of Commerce Election Campaign Protocol Elections play a vital role in shaping the future of our communities, and at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce, we are committed to fostering an informed electorate while maintaining a non-partisan stance. Our Election Campaign Protocol is designed to ensure fairness, provide Read More
Read MoreKey Whitby Updates from the Address of Mayor Roy
At the Address of Mayor Roy, Mayor Elizabeth Roy shared her vision for a thriving, sustainable community. Addressing local business leaders and residents, she spoke about the town’s progress and challenges in housing, economic development, and community care. On housing, she highlighted Whitby’s efforts to meet Ontario’s mandate of 18,000 new units by 2031. In Read More
Read MoreBusiness Achievement Award Finalists Announced-2024
WHITBY (October 1, 2024) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) announced today the finalists for their Business Achievement Awards. The awards will be presented at the Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala on Thursday, November 7 at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. This annual event recognizes local businesses that have demonstrated a Read More
Read MoreNew Engagement & Outreach Manager
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) team is excited to announce its newest addition to the team. Sam Abbas will take on the Engagement & Outreach Manager position at the Chamber starting Tuesday, July 3. A current member of the WCC, Sam has more than 15 years experience in sales and marketing. He brings an authentic Read More
Read MoreLeverage your Chamber membership!
Looking for affordable ways to market your business locally? Consider the following advertising opportunities with the Chamber. We’ve evolved a significant number of advertising vehicles to help bring your business to the forefront! Member 2 Member (M2M) discounts: A no charge advertising option for all of our members! Use the M2M Discount Program to advertise your goods and Read More
Read MoreOCC announces pre-budget submission
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce calls for tax reform, smart spending to support Ontario businesses. Today, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) provided the Ontario government with 11 recommendations for the upcoming provincial budget that will help businesses manage costs and secure the province’s competitive advantage. The submission, presented to the Standing Committee on Finance Read More
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