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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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
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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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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
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