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TARIFF 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 MorePeter Perry & Business Achievement Awards Winners of 2024
Peter Perry & Business Achievement Award Winners Unveiled Paul Rolland Named 69th Peter Perry Award Winner at Annual Whitby Chamber of Commerce Event WHITBY, Ont., November 7, 2024 – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) proudly announced the 2024 Peter Perry Award recipient, Paul Rolland, recognized for over 35 years of dedicated service to the 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 MorePostponing Whitby Beer Fest 2024
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce regrets postponing Whitby Beer Fest 2024. The decision was not made lightly, however the organization’s Board of Directors felt it was necessary considering the circumstances. One week before the event was scheduled to occur, the Board learned that many key components of the event were incomplete. Up to that point, Read More
Read MorePeter Perry & Business Achievement Awards Winners of 2023
Peter Perry & Business Achievement Award Winners Unveiled Fred Martin named 68th Peter Perry Award winner at annual Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) event. Picture with his family: https://www.whitbychamber.org/attend-events/peter-perry-business-achievement-awards/ WHITBY, Ont., November 10, 2023 – Mayor Liz Roy announced the 2023 Peter Perry Award recipient, Fred Martin who for over 35 years went above and Read More
Read MoreBusiness Achievement Award Finalists Announced
WHITBY (October 4, 2023) – 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 Friday, November 10 at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility. This annual event recognizes local businesses that have demonstrated Read More
Read MoreThe Business Summit: Everything Counts!
WHITBY (August 16, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC), along with Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Clarington Board of Trade and Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the joint chambers Business Conference. This full-day event will focus on the challenges and opportunities leadership brings, how to leverage local talent, dynamic speakers and Read More
Read MoreWhitby Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New CEO
WHITBY (June 5, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is proud to introduce its new Chief Executive Officer, Susanne Gagnon. Susanne has been with the WCC for over a year and a half in the role of Manager, Events & Communications and brings over 25 years of experience to her new role as Read More
Read MoreNominations Open for the Prestigious Peter Perry Award
WHITBY (May 29, 2023) – The Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Peter Perry Award. Since 1955, WCC has been proud to honour one outstanding individual by recognizing their lifetime achievements and commitment to the community at the annual Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards gala celebration. Peter Perry Read More
Read MoreWCC Welcomes the Afro Caribbean Business Network to The Landing Pad!
WHITBY (May 8, 2023) – Here at the Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC), not only do our downtown businesses engage with our partner the Downtown Whitby BIA, but we’ve now got a new service for business owners of African and Caribbean heritage. The Afro Caribbean Business Network (ACBN) is now located at our offices! ACBN’s Read More
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