Chamber Blog

Does a spectacular wedding have to be BIG to be amazing? Do you need to invite your Dad’s, brother’s, cousin’s, nephew’s barber? During these uncertain times, we are staying positive and hopeful that things will be back to normal sooner than later. Unfortunately, there is always that voice in the back of our heads that Read More

The COVID-19 outbreak has unleashed an unprecedented shock to our economic and social systems. Business owners, operators and job providers are facing tough circumstances and revenue shortfalls. Resilient businesses pay close attention to the controllable in their operations to survive and move on. Focus on the following elements to pivot and rebuild your business: First, Read More

I am proud to work for a company that strives to make positive contributions to the Whitby community – both as a normal course of business and during a public health emergency. Gerdau manufactures structural steel, piling, rebar, merchant bar, and special bar quality products for the agricultural, automotive, construction, distribution, energy, industrial, and mining Read More

It seems the only thing for certain these days, is uncertainty itself.  Every facet of your business needs to be under the microscope but even then, it can sometimes be unclear what to look for. We know how refreshing it is to receive a guiding hand through the fog, and we’ve made it our #1 Read More

On behalf of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s (WCC) Advocacy Committee, I would like to extend our most sincere appreciation to Durham Regional Chairman John Henry for sharing his time with us. A special thanks also to Simon Gill, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for his insight. These are extraordinary and challenging times, and Read More