Chamber Blog
As a business owner, you’re no stranger to the relentless demands of entrepreneurship. You wear multiple hats, juggle competing priorities, and often feel like there’s never enough time in the day. But while building a thriving business is rewarding, it can also take a toll on your well-being—leading to stress, overwhelm, and eventually, burnout. Here’s Read More
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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
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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
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Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Talent in the Workforce Monday, March 17th, 2025 Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an opportunity to recognize the immense value that neurodivergent individuals bring to the workplace. Across Durham Region and beyond, businesses are discovering that fostering an inclusive workforce isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a smart business strategy. The Strengths of Read More
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The Whitby Chamber of Commerce has been following developments and working with our chamber colleagues at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, related to the imposition of 25% across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. It is extremely disappointing to see that these measures (and a lower but not insignificant 10% tariff on Read More
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